Yoga Teacher Training Resources
We are thrilled that you are interested in training with us! Upon completion of this course, you will be able to register with the Canadian Yoga Alliance as a Certified 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Instructor, and will have a strong theoretical and practical education in all aspects of Hatha Yoga. You will have experiential knowledge in how to prepare for and teach a yoga class that is inclusive and accessible to students of all levels and abilities!
Our next Yoga Teacher Training session begins in March 2022. Please find below many of the details you may require as far as the schedule, reading materials, what to bring and what to expect in general. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions! If you wish to apply for the next session, please fill out the YTT Application Form.
Our next Yoga Teacher Training session begins in March 2022. Please find below many of the details you may require as far as the schedule, reading materials, what to bring and what to expect in general. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions! If you wish to apply for the next session, please fill out the YTT Application Form.
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2022 Training Weekends:
March 26/27 April 23/24 May 28/29 June 25/26 July 23/24 August 20/21 September 24/25 October 22/23 |
Saturday/Sunday Schedule:
9am-1pm: Training Sessions 1pm-2pm: Lunch Break 2pm-6pm: Training Sessions *Please bring a lunch or prepare to purchase one on your break. We recommend you have breakfast before you arrive each morning, and bring some light snacks for throughout the day if needed. Note we have a small fridge at the studio but no microwave. |
Reading Materials
The following is a list of required reading, and also some suggested reading materials. You are responsible for acquiring your own copies, whether that be in hard copy, Kindle, ebooks, new or second-hand is up to you! Please be sure to have at least the first two of these on hand at our first Training Weekend.
Required Reading:
The following is a list of required reading, and also some suggested reading materials. You are responsible for acquiring your own copies, whether that be in hard copy, Kindle, ebooks, new or second-hand is up to you! Please be sure to have at least the first two of these on hand at our first Training Weekend.
Required Reading:
- Core of the Yoga Sutras – B.K.S. Iyengar
- Light On Yoga – B.K.S Iyengar
- Yoga Anatomy – Leslie Kaminoff
- Your Body, Your Yoga – Bernie Clark
- Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi – Mahatma Gandhi
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika – Swami Swatmarama
- Heart of Yoga – T.K.V Desikachar
- Light on Pranayama – B.K.S. Iyengar
What To Bring
The following is a list of suggested items to bring to the Training Weekends. This is by no means an exhaustive list, if there are items that you would like to bring that are not included in the list, please feel free!
The following is a list of suggested items to bring to the Training Weekends. This is by no means an exhaustive list, if there are items that you would like to bring that are not included in the list, please feel free!
- Yoga Mat & Towel, Blocks, Strap (we have extras at the studio too)
- Required Reading Materials
- Notebook, Pens, Highlighters
- Journal
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Lunch & Snacks
- Comfortable Clothes for Yoga, layers for study time
- Slippers or Warm Socks
- Meditation Cushion
- Trainee Waiver Form (or scan and email back before the start date, see below)
Once you have applied for the program and have been accepted, please download the file below to bring with you on your first day of training, or fill out, scan and email to info@kalayoga.ca:
| Trainee Waiver Form |
What To Expect
While we encourage all of our students not to have "expectations", a typical Training Weekend may look like this:
9-10am: Meditation & Pranayama
10-11am: Philosophy, Reading, Discussion
11am-1pm: Asana Practice & Technique Breakdown/Discussion
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-4pm: Anatomy/Physiology or Teaching Methodology
4-6pm: Asana Practice & Technique Breakdown/Discussion
Please arrive on time for training, or even early! Starting on time on the mornings and after lunch is important as there is a lot of material to cover and we will often be starting with meditation and centering. The studio will be open by 8:30am on Training mornings so you can arrive early and get settled.
The requirements for 200 Hour Certification with Canadian Yoga Alliance indicate that 160 of those hours must be contact hours (in the presence of the primary/secondary instructors). The other 40 hours may be completed outside of the classroom in the form of homework (reading + videos) or assignments. In between Training Weekends students will be required to complete various reading and assignments, either in preparation for the coming training or to expand on subjects already discussed. All hours and assignments must be completed to qualify for certification.
All students must also complete a minimum 10 Practicum Hours, in which you will practice teaching as the lead instructor of a class while in the presence of the Training Faculty. These hours will be completed near the end of the course, among public classes at the studio (ie: Community Classes, Karma Class, etc.) or in another setting in which you can receive appropriate feedback. We will work with you to provide opportunities to complete these hours according to your schedule and in a timely fashion, so you can receive your certificate shortly after the course concludes.
In order to receive your certificate, you must also pass both the final written test, and practical exam (teaching a class to your fellow trainees!). We will work with you every step of the way to make sure you are confident in completing the final exams at the end of the course.
Personal Practice
We encourage our students to attend regular yoga classes during the course period (recommended 1-2 classes per week). These could be classes at Kala Yoga, or anywhere else you like to practice! We will provide you with a log sheet for these classes, so you can keep track of your hours and have the class instructor sign off on your sheet. Home practice of the material you learn is also essential to integrate the teachings and continue developing consistently in asana, pranayama and meditation.
We encourage you to keep a meditation/yoga journal for your own observations and notes. You may wish to record interesting transitions, observations, or cueing during a class you took, or perhaps thoughts and feelings that arose during your personal yoga or meditation practice. Keeping a journal is a great way to internalize a practice, and to get ideas down on paper quickly so you can return to your practice or meditation without distraction.
You can download the Tracking Sheet here to keep track of class hours:
While we encourage all of our students not to have "expectations", a typical Training Weekend may look like this:
9-10am: Meditation & Pranayama
10-11am: Philosophy, Reading, Discussion
11am-1pm: Asana Practice & Technique Breakdown/Discussion
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-4pm: Anatomy/Physiology or Teaching Methodology
4-6pm: Asana Practice & Technique Breakdown/Discussion
Please arrive on time for training, or even early! Starting on time on the mornings and after lunch is important as there is a lot of material to cover and we will often be starting with meditation and centering. The studio will be open by 8:30am on Training mornings so you can arrive early and get settled.
The requirements for 200 Hour Certification with Canadian Yoga Alliance indicate that 160 of those hours must be contact hours (in the presence of the primary/secondary instructors). The other 40 hours may be completed outside of the classroom in the form of homework (reading + videos) or assignments. In between Training Weekends students will be required to complete various reading and assignments, either in preparation for the coming training or to expand on subjects already discussed. All hours and assignments must be completed to qualify for certification.
All students must also complete a minimum 10 Practicum Hours, in which you will practice teaching as the lead instructor of a class while in the presence of the Training Faculty. These hours will be completed near the end of the course, among public classes at the studio (ie: Community Classes, Karma Class, etc.) or in another setting in which you can receive appropriate feedback. We will work with you to provide opportunities to complete these hours according to your schedule and in a timely fashion, so you can receive your certificate shortly after the course concludes.
In order to receive your certificate, you must also pass both the final written test, and practical exam (teaching a class to your fellow trainees!). We will work with you every step of the way to make sure you are confident in completing the final exams at the end of the course.
Personal Practice
We encourage our students to attend regular yoga classes during the course period (recommended 1-2 classes per week). These could be classes at Kala Yoga, or anywhere else you like to practice! We will provide you with a log sheet for these classes, so you can keep track of your hours and have the class instructor sign off on your sheet. Home practice of the material you learn is also essential to integrate the teachings and continue developing consistently in asana, pranayama and meditation.
We encourage you to keep a meditation/yoga journal for your own observations and notes. You may wish to record interesting transitions, observations, or cueing during a class you took, or perhaps thoughts and feelings that arose during your personal yoga or meditation practice. Keeping a journal is a great way to internalize a practice, and to get ideas down on paper quickly so you can return to your practice or meditation without distraction.
You can download the Tracking Sheet here to keep track of class hours:
| Class Tracking Sheet |
Make-up Sessions
The total of 200 Hours must be completed in order to receive your certificate. We understand that there may be a weekend session you cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances. We ask that you do your best to be in attendance for the scheduled weekends, but if you do need to miss one we will hold a make-up session for those who missed so you have the appropriate number of hours and all the assignments and important information. This will be scheduled according to the needs of the individuals involved and arranged at a later date.
The total of 200 Hours must be completed in order to receive your certificate. We understand that there may be a weekend session you cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances. We ask that you do your best to be in attendance for the scheduled weekends, but if you do need to miss one we will hold a make-up session for those who missed so you have the appropriate number of hours and all the assignments and important information. This will be scheduled according to the needs of the individuals involved and arranged at a later date.
In accordance with Canadian Yoga Alliance Standards, our program hours cover:
- Techniques. Theory & Practice of Asanas, Meditation & Pranayama: 100 hours
- Teaching Methodology Theory & Practice: 30 hours
- Anatomy and Physiology: 30 hours
- Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 30 hours
- Practicum: 10 hours
Our Program also offers:
- 40% off Unlimited Memberships and Class Passes at Kala Yoga
- 20% off Workshop Fees during the course period
- 10% off Kala Yoga Memberships & Passes for life!
- Option to teach ongoing community classes on the Kala Yoga schedule and receive peer feedback
- Contact and e-mail support with primary teachers
- Free mat storage at the studio
- Ability to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher with Canadian Yoga Alliance upon course completion, and to apply for Yoga Teacher's Insurance through CYA
