YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

200‑Hour Luna Yoga Teacher Training

Deepen Your Practice. Discover Your Voice

Luna Yoga's Teacher Training is an immersive journey into the practice, philosophy and teaching of yoga. Whether you dream of becoming a yoga teacher or simply want to deepen your own practice, this training offers the opportunity to explore yoga more fully, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and become part of a supportive community.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
April 30 2027 – February 2028 | Montreal

Established in 2011, our 200-hour teacher training in the vinyasa-based style is a practical approach to yoga philosophy, history and practice.

In addition to exploring numerous yoga postures and their variations, trainees will be immersed in the intricacies of pranayama, the bandhas, and meditation. The techniques and practices learned will be brought together when exploring how to demonstrate postures, sequence classes logically and fluidly, and adjust conscientiously. Complemented by extensive anatomy training and a look at the ethics associated with the responsibility of teaching, the participants will leave the training with a deeper understanding of the yoga practices and teachings and feeling empowered and ready to teach with confidence. 

This Training Is About More Than Becoming a Teacher

You don't need to know that you want to teach yoga to join our Teacher Training. Many students come to deepen their personal practice, explore yoga philosophy, understand the body and movement more deeply, or simply immerse themselves in something they love. Some discover a desire to teach along the way. Others don't—and that's completely okay. Come to become a teacher. Come to deepen your practice. Come because you're curious about what might unfold.

Why Luna?

For more than 20 years, Luna Yoga has been part of Montreal's yoga community. Our training is grounded in a deep respect for the tradition of yoga while remaining curious, practical and relevant to modern life.

You'll learn from experienced teachers in an intimate, supportive environment where questions are encouraged, relationships matter and there is room to discover your own voice.

Whether you go on to teach or simply take your practice deeper, we want you to leave with a stronger connection to yourself, to yoga and to your community.

April 2027 - February 2028 Programme

  • 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

Schedule

CANADIAN YOGA ALLIANCE

Our Yoga Teacher Training programs are registered with the Canadian Yoga Alliance (CYA), a nationally recognized organization that sets professional standards for yoga education in Canada. This means our training meets established requirements for curriculum, teaching methodology, and practicum.

Graduates are eligible to register with CYA, a credential recognized by studios and wellness organizations across the country — giving you confidence that your certification meets national standards and supports your path as a professional yoga teacher.

Fridays — 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturdays — 1:00 - 7:30 pm
Sundays — 1:00 - 7:30 pm

Accredited 200-Hour Teacher Training

Our 200 hour Luna Yoga Teacher Training program provides the prerequisites to become a certified yoga teacher with the ability to teach anywhere in the world.

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.

Included in your LYTT program

  • 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

  • 10 weekends of 15 hours training

  • Experienced Luna Faculty

  • Teaching practice and feedback

  • Two community teaching opportunities after graduation

  • Individualized feedback from a Luna teacher

  • 50 yoga classes

  • Luna Yoga Teacher Training Manual

  • Opportunities to practice and learn within the Luna community (optional)

  • Ongoing connection with the Luna community after graduation

  • 15% discount on select events, workshops and products for life

Required reading

Suggested reading

  • French Version of Yoga-Sutras: Patanjali, Francoise Mazet

Faculty

Our teacher training faculty is comprised of a passionate and compassionate community of instructors who guide and support you throughout the entire programme and beyond. We provide in the moment feedback to help support your development and build your confidence in taking the seat of the teacher. Upon completion of the training you have the opportunity to teach classes for which you will also receive guidance and feedback (not mandatory). Whether your goal is to become a teacher or simply to explore the yoga practices more deeply, this programme provides the practical tools and foundation for graduates to move into the next phases of their lives and careers with passion, inspiration and direction.

MEET THE TEAM

  • A woman with glasses, gray hair, and earrings, smiling, dressed in a gray tank top and black leggings, sitting on a light wood floor with natural light.

    Andrea Rubin

    TEACHER, NUTRITIONIST, AYURVEDIC WELLNESS CONSULTANT

    Andrea was first introduced to yoga more than 20 years ago, and has been practicing regularly since 2008. She kept coming back to her mat for the immense physical and mental benefits it provided. Her fun and playful approach to teaching aims to make the yoga practice available to all. She graduated from Luna's Teacher Training in 2014 and Mark Stephens' Advanced Vinyasa Training in 2024. As a Registered Dietitian and an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant she aims to empower people through wellness. You can find her at www.wellnessmtl.comwhen she's not onher mat or in the kitchen.

  • Anna Kowaleski Anatomy Yoga Teacher

    Anna Kowaleski

    YOGA TEACHER, MASSAGE THERAPIST, DOULA

    Passionate about movement and the human body, Anna combines her practice as a yoga teacher and a certified massage therapist. Her yoga teaching expresses a balance between understanding one’s body anatomically, honouring the roots of yoga, and finding joy and wellbeing through the practice. You will leave class feeling connected, uplifted and ready to continue your practice off the mat. Anna received her 250hr yoga teacher certification in 2017 from Luna Yoga Montreal, her Acroyoga certification in 2017, her Restorative Yoga certification in 2018, and her certification in Swedish Massage in 2021.

  • Lea Perret Harmonium Teacher

    Léa Perret

    YOGA TEACHER, HARMONIUM TEACHER

    Léa has a PhD in mental health research from McGill University. She was introduced to yoga in Thailand in 2009, and in 2016 she completed her first 250-hour teacher training at Luna Yoga. Since then she has received a 300-hour Jivamukti teacher certificate (2021), a prenatal training (85 hours, 2022), a yoga philosophy training with Dr. Shyam Ranganathan (the sutras of Patanjali - 100 hours, 2023) and Sanskrit (30 hours) with Anusha Sudindra Rao (2024). She enjoys teaching vinyasa yoga infused with stories from her life and others, philosophy, and a great music playlist!

  • Raymond Dimitri Yoga Meditation Teacher

    Ray Dimitri

    YOGA & MEDITATION TEACHER

    Ray discovered yoga in 2015 out of curiosity and quickly found it transforming how he approached life—with greater patience, presence, and compassion. After completing his 250-hour teacher training at Luna Yoga in 2018 and a Yoga Nidra certification in 2020, he began teaching weekly classes at the studio, where he has been guiding students since 2020.

  • Marisol Loreto Meditation

    Marisol Loreto

    MEDITATION & YOGA TEACHER

    Marisol took her very first yoga class in 2003  and quickly discovered that this life-changing practice helped her physical and mental health like no other single thing had ever done before. 

    In 2020, while on a 1 year sabbatical, Marisol decided there was nothing more she wanted to do with this rare and precious time than to obtain her 250-hour teacher certification at Luna Yoga, the place that to her, would forever represent the true spirit of this ancient discipline. Upon graduating, Marisol immediately started teaching and has completed several trainings in the Yin style of yoga and meditation with Sarah Powers and Bernie Clark, meditation coaching with Sura Flow and iRest™ Yoga Nidra with Richard Miller. and online meditation trainings with Jack Cornfield.

  • Shannon Cleary

    Shannon Cleary

    TEACHER TRAINING MANAGER

    Shannon Cleary is the Teacher Training Manager at Luna Yoga, where she supports and guides students through their transformational training journey with care and clarity. She is a graduate of the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training, bringing a foundation in classical yoga philosophy and practice to everything she does. With a passion for wellness that extends beyond the mat, Shannon is also the founder of her own skincare business, blending self-care and mindfulness to help people feel confident and radiant in their own skin. Her grounded presence, organization, and genuine warmth make her an essential part of the Luna community.

  • Steph Mercier Yoga Teacher Naturotherapist

    Stéphanie Mercier

    YOGA TEACHER & NATUROTHERAPIST

    Stephanie happened upon yoga as a complement to running and cycling. Over time, yoga - its philosophy and transformative effects became her main focus and she has been sharing her passion through teaching since 2021. She offers vinyasa flo with a therapeutic approach in group or private sessions, helping students advance their practice, come back to movement or adapt them when dealing with particular challenges like stress or injuries. 

FAQs

  • 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 training 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.

Do I need to be able to do headstand?

No headstand required — and no, you don’t need to be an advanced yogi to join!
Our training is for anyone ready to deepen their practice. Come as you are!

A Small, Supportive Cohort

We intentionally keep our training groups small enough that you can build genuine relationships with your teachers and fellow trainees and receive meaningful individual feedback throughout the program.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

The LYTT opened my eyes to an entire new world. It is a wonderful training and touches many subjects that you wish you had more time to cover. The knowledge of the teachers are unmatched and the studio is the perfect place to spend your time with the rest of the Luna community. If you have been thinking of doing your training, this is your time.

-Allie Pogue

My introduction to Luna Yoga was organic and almost accidental. I would never have thought that a few years later I would be graduating as a teacher! I am immensely grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from such an amazing faculty. Their expertise and genuine care fostered a supportive environment where I felt seen and valued. It's this personal touch that sets Luna Yoga apart and makes it more than just a studio—it's a community. The people, the love, and the energy from the space are something that I will always carry in my heart.

-Clara Thompson

Reflecting the personality of the studio itself, this training is a perfect combination of strong knowledge, delightful practice and generous exchanges with beautiful people. It's been the ideal setting for deep exploration and self-development. I'm now feeling ready and very impatient to transmit!

-Luna Graduate

Tuition & Registration

Priority Registration
Register by January 8, 2027
$3,250

Early Registration

Register by March 1, 2027
$3,350

Regular Tuition

After March 1, 2027
$3,850

Payment Plans Available

Reserve your place with a $250 deposit and spread the remaining tuition over monthly payments

Cancellation Policy

Teacher Training registrations are subject to the cancellation provisions of Quebec's Consumer Protection Act.

A $250 deposit is required to reserve your place. If you cancel before the training begins, applicable refunds will be handled in accordance with Quebec law. Once the training has begun, the amount retained will reflect the training already provided and any applicable cancellation penalty permitted by law.

Please see your registration agreement for the complete terms and cancellation procedure.

Scholarship

We believe yoga education should be accessible to people from a range of backgrounds and circumstances.

One partial scholarships is available for the 2027 Teacher Training.
For details and requirements click here.

Submission for the 2027/2028 training scholarship due Nov 15th.

Any Questions? Contact Us