Service Category: Teacher Training

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...

Ethics and the Business of Yoga with Devinder Kaur Saturday, December 5, 2020 ONINE COURSE Yoga is growing, evolving and becoming more widely available. Yoga Teachers need to be of service to their communities but also need to navigate the world of business ethically, responsibly and be able to ensure their own sustainability. Course Outline In this course, we will explore: The Role and Identity of the Yoga Teacher; Code of Ethics, Excellence and Professional Standards; Responsibilities in the Class Setting and Outside the Class Setting; The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan; Tools for the effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business; Identifying and articulating your unique offerings as a Yoga Teacher; How to establish yourself as a professional in field of many Yoga Teachers; Determining the most practical paths to gain teaching experience and professional development Learning Objectives Learn how to operate ethically and responsibly as a Yoga Teacher; Identify his/her core strengths and niche areas of teaching; Receive...

Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Training with Melissa Delaney Friday, January 29 to Sunday, January 31, 2021 Yoga can offer amazing benefits for pregnancy, labour and parenthood; however, there are things that teachers and practitioners need to know! This interactive course is designed for anyone keen to learn more about Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, including yoga teachers, fitness instructors, doulas and other health professionals as well as parents to be. Course Outline This course will share practices for each stage of the journey from yoga support for conception to partner yoga for pregnancy and labour to yogic recommendations for postpartum recovery to parent/baby yoga poses for bonding. Resources will also be provided to comfort women in the event of pregnancy loss. Topics covered: Anatomy and physiology specifically related to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga. Benefits of Yoga for fertility, pregnancy, labour, postpartum, and parenthood. Teaching Yoga classes for this population and adapting any class to meet the needs of prenatal and postnatal women (best practices, things to avoid, modifications,...

Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics with Jenna Switzer - ONLINE COURSE Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 2020 This online course is designed to give an in depth understanding of the human body’s physiological make up and how it pertains to yoga. Course Outline We will explore muscles, joints, fascia, and more to empower participants to teach and practice in biomechanically safe ways. We will explore physics of movement and how it relates to our asana practice as well as how the anatomy of breathing and the nervous system are affected by the more subtle aspects of yoga. Learning Objectives Gain in depth understanding of major muscles and joints. Learn to relate safe biomechanics to asana. Discover how all aspects of yoga affect our physical bodies. Dates and Timings April 17-19, 2020. Friday 6 pm to 9 pm. Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am to 6 pm each day. Cost and Registration $495.00 per person and includes manual and slide deck.  Once registered you will receive the access instructions and code...

Yoga for Everyone and Trauma Informed Practice with Kathleen Burr Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28, 2021 Everyone has been touched by trauma in some way, and there is a vital need for trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness. Holding space is a continual learning process, and an environments not safe just because an instructor says so.Although teachers show up with positive intent, something offered may have an unexpected impact. Many folks do not feel welcome and face obstacles to participate, and people are often adversely affected by what happens in yoga classes. Through discussion about the dynamics of power and privilege, participants will learn more about systems of oppression and pathways to collective liberation to offer yoga in a way that honours the tradition and celebrates the full spectrum of human diversity. By understanding the connections between social justice and trauma, we can take skillful action. Course Outline This course explores trauma in a comprehensive way to understand the impacts and healing potentials. A wide variety...