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Next Level Theming: Teaching that Awakens the Heart with Barrie Risman Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2020 LIVE STREAM - ONLINE COURSE Take your teaching to the next level of impact and depth by learning how to share the wisdom teachings of yoga with authenticity and clarity. Think of the most inspiring and memorable yoga teachers you know. Undoubtedly, they’re teachers who don’t simply share what they “know,” but who convey the essence of yoga through their teaching. Their words carry the power of their own personal and lived connection to yoga, one that goes beyond postural practice. This the power of contemplative practice and reflective self-inquiry.  As we enrich our understanding and experiences in yoga with the awakened teachings of our tradition, we can’t help but be changed and uplifted. When we connect to the heart of our own practice, our teaching begins to carry the power of our understanding and experience. This is when we’re truly able to touch the hearts of students...

Advanced Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Laurie Howe and Stéphane Ippersiel - ONLINE COURSE April 25-26, 2020 Building on the foundations laid in the 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Laurie and Stéphane will guide you to discover deeper facets of the Quiet Practice: Understanding and exploring the functional objectives of key asanas Improving energy flow through the body’s meridian lines Aligning the chakras through yin yoga sequencing Discovering effortless alignment through the creative use of bolsters, blocks and other props Developing a meditative state through the practice of Yin Course Overview Who will benefit from this Training? This training will benefit teachers, practitioners and students who have already taken the 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training. It can be used as a therapeutic treatment or as a personal practice. You don’t need to have the desire to teach, only the openness to fully immerse yourself in yoga. More and more practitioners are exploring Yin Yoga. This is a natural reaction to what has become an extremely yang health...

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Summer Program - ONLINE COURSE and/or IN PERSON June 11, 2021 to August 22, 2021 At PranaShanti Yoga Centre we have offered over 22 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings. This Summer we are offering a very special training experience that draws on the caliber and depth of specialization of our most experienced Teachers! Yoga programs at PranaShanti are life-transforming and for everyone, whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge. Our Summer Program is designed to help accommodate your busy schedule. This format allows for you to really dive into the teachings: physically, mentally and spiritually while respecting your commitments to work, family, schooling and personal life. Our program provides you with a solid foundational background in yoga that draws on the Hatha and Vinyasa yoga traditions, as well as modern knowledge of bio-mechanics and movement, so that you can confidently teach holistic, all-levels classes in a clear and compassionate manner. You...

Effective Hands-On Adjustments with Paula Munroe Mondays, November 25 + December 9, 2019 Join Paula and learn to incorporate effective hands-on adjustments into your teaching! Course Outline This two-part course will give you the confidence to use your hands to deliver an enriched experience for your students. This will be a very interactive workshop where you will get to learn the art of adjusting, to not only correct, but deepen a student's posture. The first part of the course will be going through some of the most common asanas and various adjustments to enhance them. You will get to watch me do my favourite adjustments, and then have time to practice them on a partner yourself (and some time to get creative with your own adjustments!) The second part will be learning to adjust in a more fast paced vinyasa style class where you need to learn to get in and out quickly! Dates and Timings Part 1: Monday, November 25, 6 pm to 9 pm Learning the fundamentals of...

Hot Yoga Training with Cat Doyle Friday, March 13 to Saturday, March 14, 2020 Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to teach and practice Hot Yoga in a safe and supportive way. This 10 hour course will allow you to learn and understand why we practice Hot Yoga and feel the benefits in your own body. Hot Yoga is accessible to most everyone and you will deepen your practice as a student and be confident to teach classes in a hot room if you are already a yoga teacher. Course Outline This comprehensive training includes lectures, partner and small group work, home study and experiential practice to help you learn the full scope of what Hot Yoga has to offer. Course components include: History and philosophy of Hot Yoga Hot Yoga through an Ayurvedic lens Physiological effects of Hot Yoga Anatomy for the heat; effects of heat and heat illnesses Importance of proper hydration Myths about Hot Yoga Asana alignment and injury prevention Hands-on adjustments and...

200+ Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Fall Program October 2, 2020 to May 16, 2021 Our 23rd 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Training Program! At PranaShanti Yoga Centre we have offered over 20 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings. This fall we are offering a very special training experience that draws on the caliber and depth of specialization of our most experienced Teachers! Yoga programs at PranaShanti are life-transforming and for everyone, whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.  Our Fall Program is designed to help accommodate your busy schedule.  The part-time format allows for you to really dive into the teachings: physically, mentally and spiritually while respecting your commitments to work, family, schooling and personal life. Our program provides you with a solid foundational background in yoga that draws on the Hatha and Vinyasa yoga traditions, as well as modern knowledge of bio-mechanics and movement, so that you can confidently teach holistic, all-levels classes in a clear and...

Art of Yoga: Principles for Skillful Sequencing with Brian James Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15, 2019 Learn and Apply the Fundamentals of Sequencing This course will cover the fundamentals of vinyasa krama (appropriate sequencing) as taught by Sri T. Krishnamacharya and his students, based on his core teaching that yoga is to be adapted to an individual’s needs and goals with respect to their age, health, cultural background and other factors. Through this course, students will learn the key principles that will empower them to design safe, effective and enjoyable vinyasa classes and adapt and improvise to accommodate for the individual needs of their students. A full spectrum of practices will be covered including asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation. Course Outline Throughout the course we’ll cover: The core principles of practice as taught by Krishnamacharya, including instruction on appropriate breathing, dynamic and static asana, and application of bandha. The principles of vinyasa krama in sequencing for general classes and progressing a student safely toward...