Level 1 Yoga Teacher Certification Program - in Vancouver
June 4 - July 3 , 2012
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We are pleased to be able to offer our one month intensive Yoga Teacher Training Program for spring/summer 2012 ( June 4 - July 3 , 2012 ). Finished
Location
The program will be held in Vancouver, at Prana Centre for Blissful Living (291 East 2nd Avenue):
The centre is conveniently situated within walking distance to Main Street cafes, restaurants and shops, the library and community centre, and easy to reach by public transport. Two beautifully decorated rooms create the perfect environment for your immersion in yoga.
More photos of the Centre for Blissful Living
Program Schedule
June/July 200hr 2012 Daily Schedule
| Monday, June 4th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Tuesday, June 5th | 11am - Lunch 1hr - 7pm |
| Wednesday, June 6th | Practice Days for self-study |
| Thursday, June 7th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Friday, June 8th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Saturday, June 9th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Sunday, June 10th | Practice Days for self-study |
| Monday, June 11th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Tuesday, June 12th | 11am - Lunch 1hr - 7pm |
| Wednesday, June 13th | Practice Days for self-study |
| Thursday, June 14th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Friday, June 15th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Saturday, June 16th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Sunday, June 17th | Practice Days for self-study |
| Monday, June 18th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Tuesday, June 19th | 11am - Lunch 1hr - 7pm |
| Wednesday, June 20th | Practice Days for self-study |
| Thursday, June 21st | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Friday, June 22nd | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Saturday, June 23rd | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Sunday, June 24th | Practice Days for self-study |
| Monday, June 25th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Tuesday, June 26th | 11am - Lunch 1hr - 7pm |
| Wednesday, June 27th | Practice Days for self-study |
| Thursday, June 28th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Friday, June 29th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Saturday, June 30th | 9:30am - Lunch 1hr - 5pm |
| Sunday, July 1st | Practice Days for self-study |
| Monday, July 2nd | Canada Day Statutory Holiday |
| Tuesday, July 3rd | 11am - Lunch 1hr - 7pm -Last Day of Course |
Note: 2 days per week will be dedicated to self study at home
Tuition and Fees
$ 0 Application Fee
$ 3,500 Tuition
$ 280 Course Materials
$ 3,780 TOTAL
See approximate currency conversions below.
$ 0 Application Fee
$ 3,452 Tuition
$ 276 Course Materials
$ 3,728 TOTAL
Fees are payable in Canadian Dollars - approximate exchange values are shown for convenience only.
£ 0 Application Fee
£ 2,247 Tuition
£ 180 Course Materials
£ 2,427 TOTAL
Fees are payable in Canadian Dollars - approximate exchange values are shown for convenience only.
€ 0 Application Fee
€ 2,663 Tuition
€ 213 Course Materials
€ 2,876 TOTAL
Fees are payable in Canadian Dollars - approximate exchange values are shown for convenience only.
Application Fee:
This $0 fee is paid at the time the application is submitted. This fee is non-refundable, and must be submitted in order to begin processing an application.
Tuition:
Tuition for the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is $3500. Please see payment options.
Course Fees:
This $280 fee covers all textbooks, manuals, hand-outs, and other products and materials used during the Program.
Payment Options
Option One
- Full payment at the time of registration plus course materials fee
Policies
Program Transfer
There is a $200 transfer fee for students who are registered to one program and wish to transfer to another. A student who wishes to transfer from one program to another will be fully transferred when the following has been received:
- Signed Student Contract for the new program
- $200 transfer fee
Refund Policy
- Refund Policy – Before Start of Course. A student must provide written notice to Prana if he or she wishes to withdraw from the Program. Where total fees have not yet been collected, Prana is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date.
- If Prana receives such written notice less than seven (7) calendar days after this contract is made and before the Program starts, Prana may retain 20% of the total fees due under this contract.
- Subject to paragraph 6(a) above, if Prana receives such written notice after this contract is made and thirty (30) calendar days or more before the Program starts, Prana may retain 30% of the total fees due under this contract.
- Subject to paragraph 6(a) above, if Prana receives such written notice after this contract is made and less than thirty (30) calendar days but more than two (2) weeks before the Program starts, Prana may retain 50% of the total fees due under this contract.
- Subject to paragraph 6(a) above, if Prana receives such written notice after this contract is made and less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the Program starts, Prana may retain 100% of the total fees due under this contract.
- If the student has not requested a refund within six (6) months after withdrawal, Prana is no longer obligated to issue the refund. The balance can however be used as credit toward another program.
- Course materials fee is non-refundable.
- Refund Policy – After Start of Course. If a student withdraws or is dismissed after the start of day of the Course, no refund is required.
Registration
Please click here to apply online (or download an application form) or contact us for an application form and then submit your application along with your application fee of $0 CAD (Non-Refundable) to Prana's Administration. You can pay the application fee separately here if you prefer.
We will then contact you within 7 days of receiving your application (along with bio and fee) and let you know if you have been accepted. At this point you will have 10 days to confirm your enrolment in the program. To confirm your enrolment, you must submit the following:
- Registration Payment (please see Payment Options)
- Signed student contract
- A copy of government issued photo ID (i.e. Driver's licence, passport)
Please be aware that these programs are in high demand and we cannot hold spaces beyond this 10 day period. Should you, after the 10 days have elapsed, decide you wish to take the program, you will need to re-apply with another application and fee.
Requirements are currently being updated. Please contact the office if you have any specific questions.
Program Subjects | Program Leaders
Anatomy and Physiology
shakti is very passionate about the anatomy and physiology of Yoga. Through her years of teaching she has created unique ways to deliver the information and help her students deepen their interest in this fascinating and very important component of Yoga Teacher training. You will never hear her using complicated explanations or daunting medical terminology that make your eyes cross. You will however, see lots of PowerPoint presentations as well as hands-on demonstrations of how the body functions inside and out.
Asanas/Postures
Classic hatha postures are taught in precise detail. For each posture students are encouraged to understand the human anatomy, safety precautions and variations of each posture. Learn to move through the postures of yoga with grace and control. Gain the skills to pass these details on to your students. Learn how to modify postures for different needs and body types. Teach with wisdom and compassion.
Variations
The art of teaching yoga is knowing the different variations for the asanas (Yoga poses). By offering the right variation to the right student, you prevent the beginners from hurting themselves and help the more advanced Yogis and Yoginis to still be challenged. By doing so you create a very rich teaching that suits all Yoga students regardless of their abilities. The various Yoga asanas and their multiple variations will be deconstructed and demonstrated in detail.
Building Flows
If individual asanas (postures) make up the vocabulary of yoga, then flows are the sentences and the stories of yoga. You will learn to choose the story you wish to tell your students, a story that is ultimately about themselves. Learn to lead yoga classes that flow like poetry.
Zen Meditation
Dropping one's ego is fundamental to teaching yoga. Zen practice greatly helps the yoga teacher step out of his or her shell and adapt to whatever circumstances present themselves. Thus, teaching comes "from the floor" and not from a script in one's head.
History and Philosophy
An understanding of the evolution of yoga through the millennia aids tremendously in understanding the contemporary practice. Yoga has had a varied and colourful history and has influenced and been influenced by wide-ranging philosophies and world-views. No less colourful are the people who have practiced and taught yoga from Siva and Patanjali to the "yoga celebrities" of the 21st century.
Hands on Teaching
One of the most critical of the teaching modalities is the practical hands on approach to correcting the postures. Proper adjustment is often critical for maintaining safety of the student. It also allows for taking the more advanced students to the next level of their abilities.
Body Language Communication
Approximately 90% of human communication is non-verbal. The ability to read body language effectively is important to assess the students' level of attention, state of mind and their level of physical comfort. Many students allow their egos to push them beyond their abilities and knowing their limitations. Learning the skills to anticipate behaviour before it happens is an important tool in maintaining safety and cohesiveness of the Yoga class.
Multi-sensory teaching
Recognizing the fact that people absorb information differently, we give the students tools to convey the instructions in a variety of ways to achieve the desired results. We teach how to recognize students who absorb information primarily verbally, visually or kinesthetically.
Pranayama
Breath is the foundation of all yoga practice. Our life starts and ends with one breath and in between life unfolds itself through our breath. There is a great emphasis in our course on breathing and on how breath can be used to cultivate prana (life force) as a bridge to our higher self.
Shat Karma
Shat Karma is an ancient cleansing method that keeps both the mind and body healthy. Workshops are offered during the program; which give students a strong foundation to learn about Shat Karma methods in a safe environment with emphasis on how they can incorporate it in their lives in a practical way.
Small, interactive, dynamic, multimedia environment
There is no one way to teach yoga. The instructions you learn will evolve through your own experiences and the shared experiences of your group. Just as yoga students learn in different ways, so do yoga teachers. Thus, the Yoga Teacher Training is blend of interactive discussions, hands-on teaching, active analysis of yoga classes, and multimedia presentations.
Program Leader
shakti mhi provides powerful leadership and empowering tools for teaching as the core program leader. Individual courses offered during different seasonal training programs will have additional program leaders and will vary depending on the subject, program location and availability. See the specific program information for details about additional leaders.
shakti mhi, E-RYT
After nearly 30 years of personal practice and teaching thousands of students around the globe, shakti mhi has made Yoga her passion and her life's purpose. Since the age of 14 when she first discovered Yoga she has travelled the world in search of Yoga and Zen teachers who would expand her knowledge of all aspects of Yoga. Since 1982, shakti has trained hundreds of Yoga teachers, who are sought after by yoga studios and practitioners around the world. Many of them have gone on to open their own schools internationally.
See shakti's full bio, photos, videos, books, blog and writings
Assistant Teachers
Pepe Danza
Born in Uruguay, South America, Pepe is part of a new generation of musicians bent on breaking geographical, spiritual and musical boundaries through a deep study and understanding of traditional forms both Eastern and Western. Having lived, studied, and performed in South America, USA, Europe, the Asian subcontinent, Japan and Indonesia, Pepe has a wide cross-cultural versatility and has been called “the embodiment of World Music”. He plays percussion, winds and strings from his collection of more than three hundred instruments from around the world. He is especially focused on Afro Latin drumming traditions, as well as exploring Sound Healing. His spiritual quest encompasses extensive experience with the Gurdjieff system, Sufism, Taoism, Yoga and Buddhism, including studies in India with the Dalai Lama.
In the course of his twenty year career in Canada he has been nominated for countless awards as a performer, composer and producer, including winning the 2009 Jessie Award for Theatre Musical Composition. Pepe's website is www.pepedanza.com.
Jolene Bayda
It wasn’t until her sister dragged her to her first yoga class in 2000 that she entered the formal world of yoga. For years she dabbled in different styles and intensities. In the midst of completing a 350 hour Traditional Thai Massage program in 2003, she was introduced to Hatha Yoga, and only then was awakened to the joy and power, of being present on the mat. Diving into the science of yoga, she began her formal training in 2005 with shakti mhi at Prana Yoga and received certification in Classical Hatha. Expanding her education and passion, she has since received Yin Yoga Certification, Vinyasa Certification and continues to study the art of yoga and the science of energy with teachers who inspire her locally and internationally.
Jolene’s approach to yoga is ever-evolving, just as the natural flow of life is ever changing. She invites her students to use yoga to unlock repetitive and habitual patterns in the body and mind that cause pain, restriction, and imbalance. Join her on a journey through the physical body as she guides you along a creative flow of Hatha and Yin postures, while embodying breath as a tool to unlock the bodies daily response to stress, tension, and physical exertion.
Nicholas Evans
Nicholas has always expressed an intense interest in psychology and neuroscience, but it wasn't until he began a meditative yoga practice that these areas of interest became personally transformative. After gaining personal experience with yoga, the concepts of calmness, relaxation and joy took on a deeper significance beyond intellectual understanding. He began with self-directed study of these topics but quickly realized that he needed to learn directly from someone who had personally experienced these transformations. He left Chicago to move to Vancouver where he discovered Prana Yoga Teacher College and began his formal training with shakti mhi. His studies continued at Prana, culminating in the completion of a 500-hour certification.
Nicholas's approach to yoga continues to evolve as he grows and continues the life-long learning process. He believes in empowering his students by creating a protective, safe space for them to listen to their bodies and explore their thought patterns. His classes focus on self-discovery and compassion and are structured around imaginative flows prepared for each unique class.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Prana Yoga College's Teacher Training Program students must completely fulfill the following requirements:
All classes must be attended except with a medical reason, which may be verified with a doctor's note or a request in advance confirmed by the office. Students are required to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to commencement of class unless they are on Karma duties that require them differently.
To practice the spirit of yoga and as preparation for becoming a teacher, students will be expected to relate to teachers and fellow students with respect, politeness, compassion, and patience - and to support and cooperate with each other during the program.
Comfortable, loose clothing is suitable in the program. Avoid wearing jeans, belts, heavy accessories such as necklaces etc., as well as perfumes and greasy hair products.
Students must be prepared for each class by bringing a notebook, writing materials (pens, highlighters) and the manual.
Students must be ready for the teaching assignment (mini yoga), the details of which will be given in advance. The students will be expected to know the appropriate instructions, different variations for the postures, anatomy relating to the posture being taught, safety issues, and contraindications as well as appropriate voice projection and body language. Students will be required to participate in a hands-on practicum throughout the entire duration of the program.
During class students are required to take part in group assignments and demonstrate learned material. As well, students will need to complete an anatomy and general knowledge exam. They must also participate in practice classes as well as yoga classes, meditation classes, pranayama classes, workshops, et cetera - and follow the teacher's request for helping to arrange class space.
Students are immersed daily in the practice of yoga, meditation and pranayama (breathing) which moves powerful energy throughout the body. This means that the body needs to be clean to avoid circulating toxins in the body. To ensure complete safety, there will be no alcohol or drugs permitted during the program.
Certification Process
Prana Yoga is certified by the Yoga Alliance, which is the leading organization setting international standards for yoga teacher training.
Level 1: 200 hour - Yoga Teacher Certification
Completion of the following requirements entitles the successful student to "Yoga Teacher" status.
With "Yoga Teacher" status one is able to facilitate yoga classes of all-levels.
1 month intensive program consisting of 200 hrs:
- Anatomy
- Teaching Method
- Practical Teaching
- Yoga Philosophy
- Pranayama (breathing)
- Lifestyle
- Meditation
- Karma Yoga
Students will be sent their certificates within one month from the date of successful completion and after all program fees are paid in full.
Students will be sent their certificates within one month from the date of successful completion.
Accommodation
This program is held in Vancouver. Students will be responsible for their own accommodation during the program, however if you are looking please feel free to contact the College and we may be able to help you. Also, please see our accommodation page for some suggestions.
