Yoga Teacher Training

Traditional Yoga practices emphasizing the teachings of the yoga sutras of Patanjali are integrated into our weekly gathering through technique, practised and philosophical discussion. We will learn the historical context of yoga theory and practice while learning to apply practice to modern life. We bring the philosophy out of the ancient scriptures and dust off the pages to make practical what we can otherwise be rendered to the corners of the mind. Discover how an ancient practice meets us right here as we are.

From learning concepts of Dharma and the eight-fold path to freedom, we will dive with sincerity into the complexities of our human spirit.

Calming the fluctuations of the mind. Since ancient time people have sought methods to achieve inward peace. Perhaps now more than even, we need a revival of this desire in each of us so that we learn how to be together in loving and kindness. We explore a large variety of techniques while unpacking the different aspects of mind and its aggregates according to both yogic and Buddhist thought. Buy the end of the course, you will be a competent companion in your inner world.

Learn the definition of mantra along with several powerful mantras to support purification of shame or doubt from your beautiful soul. Mixed with the power of verse and song is the power of intention behind mudras of yoga in the hands. Incorporating mudras into meditation, pranayama or asana practice has many benefits. Learn the purpose of several mudras and how they can enhance your practice as a whole.

An introduction of subtle energy and the concept of the chakras and energy centres. Along with Jaya Amy, students will be able to identify the seven major chakras as well as their blockages. The intersection of emotional and the physical as they express in our bodies or our lives as repeated patterns of behaviour. We ground this otherwise esoteric approach into our understanding of yoga and how energy operates in our own lives.

If you did not breathe, you would cease too exists yet the breath is autonomic. The fourth limb of our eight-fold practice is that of our breath. In our pranayama (of breathing) practice, we’ll explore several pranayama techniques, their benefits and precautions as well as how to properly guide beginners through the art of breathing. With this understanding comes the teaching of the prana vayus or changes in our breathing patterns. It’s not just techniques we need to integrate in our life but also the understanding of how we breathe and what muscles are needed to facilitate this connection.

Learn over 90 yoga asana (postures)by uncovering the layers of each using 4 components: 1). Alignment Principles 2). Modifications 3) Benefits 4). Precautions. During the trainings, postures are practiced along with theory and each is stripped down to the mechanics, budding the progress of the physical practice of yoga from the inside-out. Join Clare Newman as she teaches you how to modify poses for all students, despite having an injury or a limitation with the understanding of the body composition. Each yoga asana has it’s own benefits but as well, some precautions. The intention of this portion of the training is to tech trainees and observe their students and to cue and teach according to ones needs.

It’s crucial to teach a variety of different style of yoga. In this training we explore Hatha based teachings as well as Yin, Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Prenatal + Postnatal (how to modify), Kids, Chair Yoga and much more! This training will set you one a successful path to teach a multitude of different styles.

The concept of the ’science of life’ dates back thousands of year. Learn the basics of this amazing science as we explore how to create more balance within our lives and within the elements. Topics of conversation: three doshas and guns, the 5 basic elements and how they relate to Ayurvedic philosophy, how to maintain digestive fires, a general food guide for your dosha and pacifying foods based on the 6 tastes and much more.

Throughout the teacher training, Clare and Jaya encourage and incorporate practice teaching and guidance when learning postures, meditation concepts, cueing, breathing technique and deeper ethics. Both of these exceptional teachers have fun and challenging ways to enhance the awareness of language as a tool of awakening, as well as the power of intention and holding space. Proper class sequencing to ensure a well balanced class is emphasized at the end of the training and many hours of hands-on teaching and feedback is give.