YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Delve deeper into the origins of yoga! This first weekend of training we will look at the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Patanjali's yoga sutras, the history of yoga, your goals and commitments to the next ten months. Enjoy asanas, applying the origins of yoga, interpretations and teachings of this amazing practice as we introduce you to all yoga can be.

• Orientation

• Write and share your goals for your teacher training.

• History of Yoga

• Om, Patanjali’s 8-limb Yoga System

• What is Yoga

• History of Patanjali/Intro to Yoga Sutras

• Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Study the human body, from muscles to movement, while exploring the key parts of our physical well-being. You will be introduced to the structure, systems, anatomical vocabulary as well as the effects on the body as it applies to the practice of yoga.

The application of anatomical terms and ideas to basic postures will bring you to a fuller understanding of the anatomy of our yoga body!

• Introduction to Anatomy: anatomical terms and body structure, physiology, skeletal system

• Directions of movement and how muscles work

• Anatomy of the shoulders and upper limbs, trunk, hip and the lower limbs

• Anatomical pose breakdowns

Alignment, assists and asanas! Enjoy a weekend devoted to sun salutations and all your favourite basic yoga postures!

From backbends to balancing, this weekend will deepen your understanding of the poses, the positions and the possibilities!

• Principles of Assists

• Surya Namaskar A & B

• Standing poses

• Backbends

• Forward Bends

• Modified Sun Salutations

• Savasana Massage

Learn the theories behind the practice, from the sutras to samadhi, giving you a foundation of yoga, its’ teachings and how you can incorporate your own interpretation of these ancient lessons.

You will review the 5 States of Mind, The Bhagavad Gita, as well as Hindu Mythology.

• Yoga Sutras

• Intro to Mythology

• Asana with Asana I poses 

• Bhagavad Gita

• Om Mani Padme Hum, meditate, journal

• Sutras -  translation + interpretation

• Asana - assist each other
  

More alignment, assists and asanas! One of our favourite weekends, you will review and learn all about the more advanced postures. From twists, balances and inversions,  you will progress to a fuller comprehension of the practice.

• Guide to salutations A + B

• Twists + Balances

• Inversions 

• Assisting + alignment 

Plunge into the depths of meditation and mindfulness, learning techniques, types while examining emotions and intentions that come into play. You will learn how to work through them and guide your students, cultivating practices for daily living.

• Midterm

• Introduction to mindfulness 

• Guided meditation, instructions and practice

• Working with emotions

• Brahmaviharas, guided loving-kindness practice 

• Meditation in your daily life

Where all your lessons come together! From sequencing to structure, you will learn about shaping a yoga practice to share with your students. Best practices, and principles will be explored to give you the best foundation for your everlasting yoga journey.

• Principles of teaching

• Structuring a class & sequencing

• Warrior to Sage assist

• 3 types of students & teachers

• Variations and props
  

Profoundly progressing deeper within, this powerful weekend will leave you with an understanding of the balance and harmony of the mind and body. Explore the bandhas, chakras, pranayama, nidra with a holistic view of the practice discovering patterns of flow, movement, and breathing.

• Kriyas

• Pranayama

• Bandhas, Prana, Vayus and Nadis

• Chakras & chakra tuning

• Asana (Intro to Yoga sample class), assist each other

• Koshas, Shariras, yamas

• Yoga Nidra

A weekend devoted to communing and taking our practice deeper through chanting, exploring karma and learning satsang, sanskrit, states of consciousness and dharma talks.

• Translation and interpretation

• Sanskrit 101

• States of Consciousness, OM, chanting with the harmonium

• Practice dharma talk and chant, centering & meditation

• Asana assists 

• Karma

• Satsang

Harmonize the business aspects of yoga with your teaching practice and building a profession. We will examine private and corporate classes, organizing retreats, marketing and social media as a new yogi entrepreneur. 

• Final exam

• Marketing Your Personal Brand

• Giving retreats, workshops, private & corporate classes

• Running a business

• Ethics

• Closing circle

Missed training weekends may be made up the following year at no additional cost. Any weekends made up beyond the following year will be subject to an additional fee.

All training weekends are recorded and available for replay; however, recorded sessions do not count toward required contact hours.

The LYTT is predominantly in English, but all our staff are bilingual and able translate or answer questions as needed. Exams and homework can be done in French or English. Required readings are from English sources, but we welcome any questions with bilingual staff that can help you navigate any difficulties you find!

Luna Yoga is a registered Canadian Yoga Alliance CYA-RYS 200 School. All our Teacher Training programs are eligible for accreditation and credits with Canadian Yoga Alliance.

We offer all trainees a 15% discount on all workshops, services and any items from our boutique! This 15% discount is yours for life!

Luna Yoga offers a number of opportunities to teach after completing your training. On top of teaching classes at Luna Yoga, we often offer corporate teaching gigs and events. Some of our LYTT grads have gone on to organize their own festivals (Banff Yoga Festival), offer retreats all over the world (Greece, Spain, Italy) open their gyms and yoga studios, as well as teaching at festivals around Canada and the US!

Still wondering if you’re ready for the Luna Yoga Teacher Training, check out our TEACHER TRAINING CHECKLIST!

We recommend having a regular yoga practice for about a year, simply so you feel comfortable with the basics — but it’s not a strict requirement. If you’re committed, curious, and ready to learn, we’d love to have you. Everyone’s path is different, and we welcome you wherever you are on yours.

If you’re waiting for the ‘perfect’ time, let us save you some trouble — it doesn’t exist!

The only thing waiting does is keep you exactly where you are.

If you’re here, you’re ready.

If you know you aren’t where you want to be, you’re ready.

If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, you’re ready.

If you don’t make a move now, you’ll be in the exact same place this time next year.

You don’t need to be ‘ready’. You just need to take that first step.