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fall/winter 2020 | worldwide | Virtual/Online

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We have reconfigured our 200hr program so you can now complete your yoga teacher training online virtually at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home – and still qualify to teach worldwide with Yoga Alliance credentials.

Our 200-Hour Teacher Training program is designed to make the deeper aspects of yoga accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities. This training is for you if:

You’re looking for a 200-hour teacher training that will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and support you need to begin teaching yoga with confidence.
You’re not entirely sure if you want to teach, but you love yoga and are looking for a deeper understanding of yourself and your practice.
You want to learn the technical and subtle details of the asanas, creative and safe sequencing structures, and the most up-to-date way to safely cue and guide your students through their practice.
You crave a high-quality educational experience that provides you with a clear, consistent approach to teaching and practicing yoga.
Upon completion of the 200hr program, you will have gained a deep insight into the practice of yoga, and you will receive an internationally recognized accreditation with the Yoga Alliance (RYT-200).

We offer the highest level of education surpassing the basic requirements of the American Yoga Alliance and are always up to date with any new regulations or alliances that will help you put your best foot forward as a graduate.

Our 200 Hour Teacher Training is facilitated by two of Breathe’s senior instructors, Lacey Smith and Chris Rurka.

next session:

SAT, SUN 12/09/2020 to 08/12/2020

The training will be held Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm-6:00pm on the following weekends:

September 12/13, 26/27
October 3/4, 24/25
November 7/8, 21/22
December 5/6, 12/13

regular price: $2,499+GST

Notes: Once application is approved a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold spot. Full payment is due 4 weeks prior to start date and is non-refundable.

* Exact times may vary.

** Payment Plan Contract available for $2,200+GST (in addition to $500 deposit). Payments will automatically come off credit card in equal instalments of $1,100+GST.

NOTE: We do not accept AMEX, Visa Debit or prepaid credit cards.

For more information or to apply, please click the link below.

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What's Included

Webcasting Lectures, Discussion, and Practices

The curriculum will be delivered through lecture and group discussion via Zoom
All lectures will be recorded and posted the next day for anyone who misses a day or who wants to review the content. Once a lecture is posted, students will have access to it for the duration of the training.
Live virtual Q&A
Group practices via Zoom
Practice teaching on webcam via Zoom
Live feedback

Virtual Group Interaction

Develop supportive relationships
Get to know your fellow trainees
Learn collaborative skills
Complete virtual group projects

Online Library of Resources

Posted lectures
Pre-recorded yoga videos
Suggested articles and videos
Suggested reading list
Interactive group forum

In-Depth Manual

A compressive training manual covering the full curriculum. Our curriculum is comprised of four integrated units of practice and study:

Practice and Techniques
Functional Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics
Philosophical Inquiry
Teaching Methodology

In-person learning experience, adjustments at Breathe

Potential In-Person Learning Experience

In-person learning experience may become available depending on social distancing regulations.

Curriculum

We have created this program so that every student can be successful in the training, regardless of age, ability level, or geographical location. In order to join this program, we ask that you have been practicing yoga consistently, and have a clear understanding of your own practice. Upon full completion of the program, you will be qualified to join the Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher.

01 | Practice and Techniques

Our approach to asana practice is skillful and comprehensive, drawing on decades of experience. The Practice and Techniques curriculum will allow you to deepen and refine your practice, while simultaneously learning the most effective techniques to teach your future students.

Here are some of the key elements of this unit:

How to effectively practice and teach Vinyasa Flow yoga practices that are 45, 60, and 75 minutes in length.
How to practice and teach postures skillfully, and how to assemble those postures in flows that are safe and enjoyable for your future students.
How to adapt the postures to meet the needs of all types of students.
How to incorporate restorative yoga and myofascial release into asana practice.

02 | Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics

Our study of functional anatomy will provide you with a better understanding of yoga’s effect on your body, and on the bodies of your students. This deeper understanding of the human body will allow you to recognize and demonstrate proper alignment, technique, and movement. We will cover:

How to keep knees, hips, and shoulders healthy, strong, and balanced.
How to create stability in the spine and core during asana practice.
How to create a practice that promotes mobility combined with strength.
How to troubleshoot the common challenges that students experience in their practices.
How to reduce repetitive stress and over-stretch injuries

03 | Philosophy

Yoga has such a colourful history, and has undergone many interesting transformations over centuries. In this training we will study the history, wisdom, and philosophy of the yoga tradition. Some of the history and texts we will draw upon include:

The Upanishads
The Bhagavad-Gita
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

04| Teaching Methodology

This unit will cover in detail the methodology behind teaching yoga. There are many elements that go into creating and delivering a great class, as well as conducting yourself as a respectable and professional teacher. We will cover:

Creative, safe, and effective sequencing. Upon completion of this course you will be able to design thoughtful and purposeful classes.
Pace, cueing, class management, and presence.
Professional development and leading a life of continuous learning.
Professionalism, timeliness, consistency, and cleanliness, in relationship to teaching yoga.
Ethical commitment and considerations as a yoga teacher.
The business side of teaching yoga, including promotion, marketing, liability, insurance, and business structure.
Practicum: You will have ample opportunity to put your new-found teaching skills to practice. By the end of the training, you will be able to teach a full 75-minute class

The Breathe Method | 200hr Teacher Training