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Yoga teacher certification program

New cohort starts September 2026

You are already aware of the life-changing benefits of yoga, now it’s your turn to share them with others as a registered yoga teacher.

Overview

This program is open to everyone – all are welcome to apply! Classes are held on Loyola Campus. Register by August 1 to join us on this life changing journey!

As a participant in our comprehensive training, in addition to yoga teacher certification eligibility, you will:

  • Master time-tested tools to effectively manage stress and foster physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being
  • Deepen your understanding of body, breath, and awareness-based practices to enhance personal health and build resilience
  • Learn the fundamentals of a yoga lifestyle emphasizing self-care and holistic well-being
  • Develop professional teaching skills with renowned and highly experienced teachers
  • Make yogic principles and practices relevant in everyday life
  • Join a supportive community of like-minded peers and build lasting connections

At a glance

Format

In person and online

Fee

$3,800 (tax incl.)

In-person location

Loyola Campus

Accreditation

Eligibility to be a certified yoga instructor 

Language

English

Start date

September 2026

Registration for the new cohort starts March 16

Information sessions

Want to learn more? Join a free information sessions over Zoom on: 

  • Tuesday, March 24, 7–8 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 11, 10–11 a.m.
  • Friday, June 5, 2–3 p.m.
Register for a Zoom info session

Expert faculty

Allied with the with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, our instructors are among Canada’s most highly-respected yoga educators.

Barrie Risman, E-RYT-500

An internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and author of "Evolving Your Yoga: Ten Principles for Enlightened Practice." With over two decades of teaching experience and extensive knowledge of alignment-based Hatha Yoga and applied yoga philosophy, Barrie has been training and mentoring yoga teachers since 2007 and serves on teacher-training faculties in the US, Canada, and the UK.

Learn more about Barrie's practice

Program structure

Our hybrid program combines in-person and online learning components (165 in-person hours, 35 online hours) designed to fit within the academic year.

  • 14 Zoom sessions, every second Tuesday evening
  • 35 hours total

5-day intensives (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)

  • Dates to be announced

Weekend sessions (Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.):

  • Dates to be announced

Program highlights

  • Postural Practice and techniques: Biomechanical principles of functional movement and adaptations for over 100 yoga postures and their variations
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Basic anatomy and physiology, mind-body connection, safe and healthy movement, injury prevention, and system-specific insights
  • Pranayama and Meditation: Techniques for breathwork and mindfulness
  • Teaching Methodology: Sequencing, cueing, classroom management, ethics, and business of yoga
  • Hands-on experience: Practice teaching with individualized feedback and mentoring
  • Philosophy: History of yoga, wisdom teachings from the major texts of the yoga tradition, Yogic principles, Energy body, and Hatha Yoga tradition

Program fees

Standard registration: $3,800 (tax included)

Early registration: $3,500 (tax included): Register by June 15 to save $300

Registration

Registration starts: March 16.

Payment information will be sent to you by email after registration.

Program requires a minimum of 14 participants to run, with a maximum capacity of 30.

Standard and early registration paid in two instalments:

  • First payment due at registration 
  • Second payment due by September 1, 2026

If a refund request is made by Aug. 30, 2026, a 50% refund will be provided. No refund will be provided after that time.

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