2012 Breathe Yoga Studio

TEACHER TRAINING

&

PERSONAL YOGA

ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM

The most highly flexible advanced training program available with 2 Advanced Training options.

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.

Breathe Yoga Studio is a registered member of the Ontario Yoga Network (formerly FOYT and Ontario YogaAlliance) and exceeds their standards for a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification.  Students completing Breathe Yoga's Teacher Training will be eligible for Yoga Network registration (application and fees apply).

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.

You will work with senior teacher mentors 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 can choose from 2 options:

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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 outlined above, Teacher Trainees will e required tol:

• Attend at least 4 yoga classes per week at Breathe with faculty teachers (see box on right for details)
• Assist teachers in Breathe drop-in classes with hands-on adjustments (2 per month)
• Spend a minimum of 10 hours teaching actual classes
• Attend a 4 hour “The Business of Yoga” workshop
• At-home study of readings and assignments
• 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 Yoga for Beginners (separate cost)

Tuition and application procedures: 

    $ 1,800.00 + hst

Choose this segment if you are interested in either developing your own personal yoga practice and theory, or enhancing an existing teacher training program.

• this segment includes 9 full day workshopson the topics outlined in the curriculum above

• A brief statement of your yoga experience and objectives of taking the program must accompany your registration. 

• Please note that only the 9 full day workshops are included in the price. The cost of attending drop-in yoga classes is not included and must be purchased separately.

• $100 non-refundable application fee with your statement

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    $ 3,400 +hst  

(this is the total cost for the full Teacher Training Program - it includes the training worskhops, unlimited yoga classes at Breathe and other 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, teaching practicum including assisting teachers and practice teaching time, unlimited yoga for the workshop period (January-May). 

Students enrolling in the Teacher Training Segment must fill out and submit an application form with a $100 non-refundable application fee. 

Trainees receive a 10% discount on all workshops and retreats offered at Breathe. 

Applications for the 2010/11program are being accepted now and early application is highly recommended as Breathe admits a limited number of students into its program. 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.

Click here for an Application Form

The 2010/11 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.

Laurie Campbell                  Susan Richardson,

Program Director                        Senior Instructor                   

Christine Felstead                   

  Senior Instructor