Uniquely designed for those looking to deepen their practice and/or learning to teach. Choose to complete the first 80 hour component of YogaVida or complete the full 200 hour training. Feel free to add the final 120 of Learn to Teach after completing your 80 hours of Deepen Your Practice.

Part 1: Immerse yourself in the life-changing practice of yoga philosophy and the traditions of yoga. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra’s, Ayurveda, Pranayama, the subtle body, and more. You will learn how to deepen your own physical practice through asana, breath work and mediation.

Part 2:

Dive deeper into the asanas, sequencing, anatomy and physiology in this component of our YTT. A big part of becoming a teacher is the practice you get in a safe, instructional environment, and YogaVida offers many hours of instruction on the Business of Yoga, The Art of Teaching, Sequencing to a pose and more.

Led by Toronto’s best teachers, Yogavida goes far beyond just the postures + asana, incorporating anatomy, philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and mindfulness, positive psychology and also includes modules on diversity and inclusion, trauma, the business of yoga, and navigating social media.

Why YogaVida?

The two part series allows you to save time and money if deepening your practice is what you seek. If you choose to move forward with the teaching component we keep a space available for you to do so. Over this course you are going to be pushed to your edge to identify your purpose. You will leave clear on your teaching style, ready to teach. with specifics to yoga history, why we do yoga today, and how we can use yoga in our modern world to survive and thrive. 

• is perfect for those wanting to teach yoga

• allows you to submit homework easily through google docs

• is a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance

PROGRAM PRE-REQUISITES

Minimum of 6 months of practicing yoga and/or meditation or studies in other related mind-body disciplines. We strongly recommend that you begin a regular practice at Afterglow prior to the program commencing.

CREDITS

Afterglow is an accredited Yoga Alliance School. Upon completion of the program and final exam requirements, you will be qualified to register the Yoga Alliance to receive your 200-hour Teacher Training certification.

CAPACITY

26 Students

Over this course you are going to be pushed to your edge to identify your purpose. If you are here to deepen your practice, you will feel more in tune with your body, connected to the traditions of yoga, and have a better understanding of why we do what we do. In the learn to teach component, you will leave clear on your teaching style, ready to teach. If teaching isn’t your destination, you will also receive the important specifics to yoga history, why we do yoga today, and how we can use yoga in our modern world to survive and thrive. 

• Is perfect for those wanting to teach yoga or deepen practice

• is a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance

• led by an expert faculty with 30+ years of yoga experience

PART 1: 80 Hour DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE — $1750

PART 2: 200 Hour DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE AND LEARN TO TEACH —$3500

EARLYBIRD RATE: BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1

PART 1: $1700

PART 2: $3350

BONUSES:

• FULL membership to Afterglow classes for the duration of your training.

• Access to spotify playlists for different styles of classes

• Sample meditation recordings including a 45 minute Yoga Nidra

• Business of yoga copy template of cover letter, invoice and resume

• Access to Afterglow Mind Body pre-recorded classes for 1 year

*Please note, required texts are an additional cost

Cancellation Policy: A $500 deposit to hold your spot in YTT is due upon acceptance into the program. In case of cancellation, a full refund, less $500 deposit, will be issued if notice to cancel is given at least one month prior to start date. There will be no refunds issued for notice received after this date.

YOGAVIDA ELIGIBLE FOR TAX CREDIT

YogaVida's yoga teacher training is registered with The Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Upon completion of the program, we can provide students with T2202A certificates to claim education-related tax credits, such as the tuition tax credit. The tax credit allows students to reduce their income taxes by taking into account the total tuition fees paid for education. All students should check with their accountant or financial adviser when preparing their tax return.

*Please note, required texts are an additional cost

REQUIRED READING

Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff

The Sutras by Patanjali, Translated by Swami Satchidananda (please ensure it is thesame translation)

The Bhagavad Gita translated by Stephan Mitchell

Kristen Neff- Self Compassion

Recommended reading: (optional)

Light on Yoga B.K.S Iyenger

Any of the current mindful readings by:

Michael Singer

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Gabrielle Bernstein

Brene Brown

Readings on meditation and mindfulness that inspire you.

8am - 6pm for the following dates:

PART 1:

October 14

October 15

October 28

November 11

November 12

December 9

December 10

PART 2:

January 20

January 21

February 3

February 4

February 11

February 24

February 25

March 3

March 23

March 24

April 6

April 7

ADDITIONAL HOURS

PART 2 ONLY:

• Students should expect an additional 1-3 hours per week of self-study

• Students are expected to take an additional 25 hours at Afterglow Studio during the duration of the program, approximately 2 classes per week, maintaining a log of classes taken

PART 1: Designed to deepen your love and knowledge of yoga.

PART 2: This training is designed to teach you how to confidently cue, adjust and sequence vinyasa flow classes while creating your own style and essence of teaching.

Led by some of Toronto's most popular instructors and visiting teachers in Yogic Arts, this training is designed to teach you:

PART 1 :

• Yoga History & Philosophy: Understand the history of yoga including key ancient yoga texts; The Vedas, The Upanishads, and The Bhagavad Gita.

• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Learn the 8 limbs of yoga including the Niyamas and Yamas and how they relate to yoga ethics today.

• Yoga Anatomy: Explore anatomy and physiology as well as their practical applications in yoga practice including the spine, muscles and nerves, skeletal and connective tissue, foot, knee, hips, breath and bandhas, shoulders and arms, and the psoas.

• Understanding Different Styles Of Yoga: Explore the history and foundations of different yoga styles including Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, and Yin Yoga.

• Principles of Yoga Alignment: Learn foundations for the feet, hands, spine, knees, shoulders, and core in yoga poses

• Learn 5 Categories of Asanas: Learn sequencing and alignment foundations for standing asanas, forward bends, twists, backbends, and inversions.

• 5 Bandhas of Yoga: Explore the 5 Bandhas of Yoga and how they relate to alignment foundations in yoga.

PART 2:

• Yoga Asanas: Understanding principles of yoga alignment, advanced study of yoga poses; including adjustments/modifications for each, things to look out for with students, contraindications and common injuries. 

• Teaching Cues: Learn how to say different concise and clear teaching cues for different poses. 

• Injuries & Modifications: Learn injury considerations for each pose and how to offer different modifications for your students.

• Sanskrit: Understanding basic Sanskrit terms, Sanskrit pose names, and pronunciation for each asana.

• Yoga Business & Marketing: Learn all the foundations for business and marketing for your yoga business, including finding teaching opportunities, outreach, social media, branding, and marketing.

• Find Teaching Opportunities: Learn how to market yourself and find teaching opportunities including, your ideal target market, private clients, corporate yoga, workshops, gyms, and studios.

• Diversity and Inclusion: Learn how to make compassionate and inclusive teaching choices to create equitable and accessible classes for all.

• Trauma: Increase sensitivity for students with trauma and learn how to teach yoga in a trauma-informed way

PART 2: Supervised practice teaching sessions with construct feedback

25 hours additional practice and analysis of classes (minimum of 20 classes at Afterglow)

2 observation classes documented

2 hours per week of homework, plus additional reading

Keeping a meditation journal

Attend all weekends on the schedule at 18 hours each.

*(participants can only miss 10% of Part 2 training, and have to make up the time on their own)

To apply, please download and complete our APPLICATION FORM and email to info@afterglowstudio.ca or submit the application fee online

Afterglow is an accredited Yoga Alliance School. Upon completion of the program and final exam requirements, you will be qualified to register with the Yoga Alliance in order to receive your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification.