explore yoga at a level beyond regular drop-in classes delve deeper into yoga …the theory …the philosophy…the asanas…advance your personal yoga practice to a higher level by personal coaching by some of Toronto’s best teachers and optionally, train to become a yoga teacher in your community or train simply for your passion for yoga
Breathe offers students the most flexible and personalized yoga training program available in Toronto.
Dedicated students of yoga now have the opportunity to enroll in a comprehensive and structured course to advance their theory and practice of yoga with senior yoga teachers.
The Breathe program is highly unique as the primary focus of the training will be on integrating the theory of yoga through a regular and dedicated personal yoga practice approach with personalized coaching from senior teachers. Ultimately the more we challenge and know about our own functioning body and yoga practice the better equipped we become as students and ultimately teachers of yoga.
Students may choose to enroll in a Personal Yoga Advancement Series of Weekend Workshops only or add the Teacher Training component if you plan to become a teacher. Breathe is the only studio in Toronto offering students the opportunity for higher learning without the added cost and time commitment of a full Teacher Training program.
Flexible and highly personalized program for:
Enroll in a disciplined and in-depth yoga course with senior teachers without having to expend the extra hours and additional finances required to fulfill teacher training requirements
Flexible time commitment -- full day workshops take place every 2-3 weeks and you decide your own personal practice time by attending Mysore* -- where you will be given personal guidance by teachers -- and other drop-in classes
Study closely with senior teachers who will mentor you throughout the program
The Yoga Advancement weekend workshop curriculum together with the added Teacher Training component meet the standards of the Yoga Alliance.
You will work with a senior teacher mentor and have opportunities for one-on -one coaching for questions, practice etc. in Mysore class.*
You will have the skills and the training to teach beginner level classes
You will have the added benefit of elevating your personal yoga practice under the mentorship of senior teachers
Course Structure & Curriculum
Students have 2 options in registering for the course:
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Workshop Curriculum for Segments 1 & 2
Introduction to the history, philosophy and psychology of yoga
Personal practice assessment
The Ashtanga Yoga sequence (learning the sequencing and rationale of the Primary Series),
Sanskrit names of poses, Breath and Bandhas
Functional anatomy
Planning and sequencing a personal practice or yoga class
The use of props and/or modifications
Introduction to reading bodies and dealing with injuries
Additional Curriculum for Segment 2 Teacher Training Component
In addition to the Curriculum and Personal Practice hours requirements outlined above, Teacher Trainees will:
Assist teachers in Breathe drop-in classes with hands-on adjustments (2 per month)
Spend a minimum of 10 hours teaching actual classes with subsequent feedback and guidance from teachers
Attend a 4 hour “The Business of Yoga” workshop
At-home study of readings assigned by teachers
NEW & RELEVANT - Teacher Trainees will have the option of adding a Specialised Training Component in a particular segment to enable them to offer specialised training to students. Options for training incude: PreNatal Yoga, Yoga for Seniors or Restorative Yoga (separate cost)
Tuition and application procedures:
$ 1,450.00 + gst
choose this segment if you are interested only in developing your own practice and are not interested in doing the full teacher training program
9 full day monthly workshops
A brief statement of your yoga experience and objectives of taking the program must accompany your registration.
$100 deposit with your statement
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$ 3,200 +gst
(this is the total cost for the full Teacher Training Program i.e it includes the worskhops plus the additional elements described below)
Choose this segment if you wish to become certified to become a techer.
In addition to the 9 training workshops, this includes additional workshop time, mentoring time with teachers, teaching practicum including assisting teachers and practice teaching time, unlimited yoga for the workshop period (January-June).
Students enrolling in the Teacher Training Segment must fill out and submit an application form with a $100 non-refundable application fee. Due to the highly personalized nature of Breathe’s training program, spaces are limited to 18 students.
Trainees receive a 10% discount on all workshops and retreats offered at Breathe.
Applications for the 2009/10 program are being accepted now and early application is highly recommended. Prep work and home study time begins in the fall while workshops start in January.
Upon acceptance into the program, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required with the balance of payment due at the start of the training program. Other payment plans may be considered for applicants with special circumstances.
* Mysore class will be offered only if a minimum number of students commit to the class, The alternative will be to attend an extra class per week given by one of the senior faculty instructors.
What our Graduates have said about the Breathe Teacher Training Program:
"Thank you to the teachers for enriching my life. I enjoyed every moment of the course and learned so much, even though I've taken a techer's trainingcourse before "
"All in all, the techers did an amazing job. Thank you again!"
"The teaching faculty was great. the best of the best teachers"
"The teaching course was spectacular. -- I enjoyed every minute. Unfortunately there is so much to learn and so little time!"
If you would like to ask questions directly to trainees who have completed the program, please contact us and we may arrange a private consultation!
The 2009/10 Breathe Yoga Teaching Training Faculty
Students will benefit from the teachings and close guidance of a faculty of senior yoga teachers, who together have over 30 years of teaching experience.
Preparation and home study for training begins in the fall with Workshops beginning in January, 2010
Workshop Dates
Sundays 9:30am - 6:30pm
January 24
February 7
February 21
March 7
March 28
April 11
April 25
May 16
May 30
June 6 - Make up day if required
Prerequisites
Students should have a minimum of 2 years yoga experience for enrolment in either segment. However, each student will be assessed individually based on their commitment to their practice, their objectives and experience.
Personal Practice
Students enrolled in Segment 1 of the program are highly encouraged to attend at least four yoga classes per week at Breathe with faculty teachers: one full primary series class, one mysore (self-practice) class and two classes of your choice. In small Mysore* classes, students will have the opportunity of working one on one with their teachers.
Weekly personal practice hours are mandatory for Students enrolled in Segment 2 and consist of: one Mysore* and one full primary series class, and two classes of your choice.
If you are traveling from out of town, special exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
If you woul like to ask questions directly to trainees who have completed the program, please contact us and we may arrange a private consultation!
