Our 30-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is open to all individuals, welcoming yoga enthusiasts seeking personal enrichment and aspiring teachers eager to expand their expertise. Whether you're new to Yin Yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this program provides invaluable knowledge and tools to deepen your practice and share this transformative discipline with others.
Join us on February 22-23 & March 1-2, 2025 from 11am to 6pm for an immersive experience designed to enrich your understanding of Yin Yoga. Immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring learning environment led by experienced instructors dedicated to your growth. By the end of this training, you'll not only feel confident in teaching Yin Yoga but also equipped to integrate its principles into your life for lasting wellness and vitality.
Discover the essence of Yin Yoga through our comprehensive curriculum, which covers:
- the history and principles of Yin Yoga
- philosophy including Daoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- anatomy specific to Yin Yoga, the benefits of Yin Yoga for physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Yin Yoga postures and sequencing yin classes
- the role of breathwork and pranayama in Yin Yoga practice.
Take advantage of our early bird registration and save $100 off tuition when you register by December 31st, 2024. Secure your spot early as this is a small cohort of just 8 students and embark on this enriching journey with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your practice and empower others through the transformative practice of Yin Yoga. Unlock your potential and join us for this inspiring training.
Details:
Lead Trainers: YACEP, 500hr-E-RYT Sean Alexandra and YACEP, 200hr-E-RYT Jennifer Liu
Location: Vibe Ten Studio 2526 Yonge St, Toronto
Dates: February 22nd-23rd & March 1st-2nd, 2025 from 11am-6pm
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites required to take this training. Current YTT Grads may log these training hours as continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.
Vibe Ten Yoga School is a registered Yoga Alliance school.
50-Hour Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
This comprehensive 50-hour teacher training is designed to deepen your understanding of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, two transformative practices that restore balance, ease and harmony in both body and mind. This training will be a deep exploration into the art and science both practices, empowering you to guide others into profound relaxation, healing, and self-awareness. Through a blend of practical experience, anatomical study, and mindfulness techniques, you'll learn how to lead profound Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Restorative Yoga Foundations
Learn to create deeply nurturing and supportive restorative sequences that encourage relaxation, ease, and recovery. You will explore the origins and evolution of Restorative Yoga, and master the art of using props to support and sustain long-held postures to release tension and stress, and how to modify them for different bodies and conditions. You will learn how to cultivate a teaching style that emphasizes mindfulness, helping others develop a profound connection to their inner stillness.
Yoga Nidra
Delve into the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”), which induces deep relaxation and promotes healing through guided meditation and visualization. Learn how to guide your students through a full Yoga Nidra practice, explore the specific stages of conscious relaxation and the science behind them. You will explore how Yoga Nidra affects the nervous system, and influences brain function and stress responses, promotes trauma-healing and self-inquiry. Learn how to effectively teach this practice, the essential aspects of script writing, and creating a nurturing atmosphere.
Anatomy and Physiology for Meditative Practices
Understand the physiological mechanisms that support the restorative process, including nervous system regulation, the importance of breath, and the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in relaxation and recovery
Trauma-Informed Teaching
Gain tools to approach teaching with sensitivity, creating safe and inclusive spaces for students with various needs, backgrounds, and challenges. Learn how to modify practices for students with physical injuries, trauma histories, or specific health concerns.
Practical Teaching Experience
Throughout the training, you'll have the opportunity to practice teaching restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra, refining your skills in crafting clear, effective instructions, maintaining a soothing voice, and guiding students into states of deep relaxation.
Philosophy and Intentionality
Explore the philosophical underpinnings of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, including the teachings of mindfulness, non-attachment, and the importance of intentionality in creating a healing environment. By the end of the training, you will be equipped with the tools, techniques, and confidence to teach restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra in a variety of settings, from yoga studios to wellness retreats, corporate environments, or individual sessions.
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Whether you are an experienced yoga teacher seeking to expand your offerings or a new teacher looking to deepen your practice, this training will provide you with a solid foundation for guiding students toward profound relaxation and personal transformation.
Prerequisites: Some prior yoga experience is recommended, but not required.
Duration: 50 hours
Format: 42 hours - In-person Learning at Vibe Ten Studio (2526 Yonge St. Toronto)
Dates: April 5-6. 12-13, & May 4-5, 2025 | 11am-6pm
8hrs - Virtual (pre-recorded) plus Live Teaching Practicum.
Tuition: $1575 | Early Registration by March 1st, 2025: save $125.
This training will inspire you to create spaces of healing and presence, where students can reconnect with their innate ability to restore, heal, and thrive.
30-Hour Trauma-Informed Teacher Training
This comprehensive 30-hour teacher training is designed to help movement facilitators, yoga instructors, and any other wellness enthusiasts to create safer and supportive spaces for themselves and those affected by trauma.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The Science and Anatomy of Trauma
We will explore the science of trauma, the
parasympathetic/sympathetic nervous system, the various types of
types of trauma, common physiological and psychological trauma
responses, Polyvagal theory, co-regulation, and the Window of
Tolerance. We will discuss the impact trauma has on mental and
emotional function, nervous system dysregulation, and myofascial
memory.
The Sociology of Trauma
We will discuss how trauma disproportionately affects marginalized groups, such as: people of colour, those living in larger bodies, and the wide spectrum of gender identities and expressions. We will learn how to more inclusively facilitate spaces, and reject the structural and sociological hierarchies that have implicated themselves in wellness. We will also discuss the intricacies of cultural appropriation, allyship, diet culture and transgender/non-binary competency.
Yoga/Wellness and the Methodology of Trauma-Informed Facilitation
In order for participants to foster braver and more inclusive spaces, this training will also cover methodologies for teaching sensitively, with an emphasis on empowering students and fostering a safe space for individual autonomy. We will discuss both the many triggers of yoga and wellness for those who have survived trauma, including the relationship between touch and consent, hands-on assists, physical postures, breath practices, and more. Together we will learn how to cultivate a safer environment, by thoughtfully using grounding techniques, environmental tools, music and language to enhance safety and connection.
Prerequisites: None. It is recommended that participants have a personal yoga practice.
Duration: 30 hours
Lead Teacher: Sean Alexandra (ERTY-500 & YACEP)
Format: 28hrs - In-person learning at Vibe Ten Studio (2526 Yonge St. Toronto)
Dates: November 8-9, 15-16 2025 | 11am-6pm
2hrs - Teaching Practicum
Tuition: $800+hst | Early Registration by August 1st, 2025: save $100, $700+hst
Eligible for Yoga Alliance CEUs