Yoga

Train as a professional yoga teacher! Langara’s 250 hour Certificate Program provides comprehensive, certified training. Learn to teach holistic, safe and balanced yoga classes. Build a solid foundation to teach yoga with confidence and ease. Graduates are in demand for their clarity and precision of instruction, as well as their technical skills, abilities and compassionate approach to teaching.

Program Highlights:

• 50 hours above industry standards
• Prepares highly skilled and qualified teachers
• Provides a unique opportunity to train in India
• Taught by experienced and supportive faculty
• Yoga Alliance Registered
• College certified 25 CEU/ILUs

Duration: 6 months, part-time

Schedule:

• Scheduled over 12 weekends (September - February)
• Classes are held Saturday & Sunday, 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Sept 8/9 & 22/23
  • Oct 6/7 & 20/21
  • Nov 3/4 & 17/18
  • Dec 1/2 & 15/16
  • Jan 5/6 & 19/20
  • Feb 2/3 & 16/17

• Yoga Series runs for 12 weeks, Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm

Admission Requirements:

• A minimum of one year of yoga practice 
• Fluency in written and spoken English (Grade 12 English or equivalent)
• Acceptance into the program is determined through the admission process
• To view additional requirements, download an application form

Application deadline: August 15

Program Costs:

• Tuition: $3,895
• 5% discount if paid in full by August 1
• Cost includes student manual as well as the 12 week Yoga Series
• A $50 non-refundable application fee
• Tuition may be paid in full or over 2 academic terms

Curriculum

• Introduction to Foundations of Yoga
• Yoga History, Theory and Philosophy
• Classical Yoga and Modern Practices
• Essential Principles of Yoga Practice
• The Science of Yoga and Ayurveda
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Subtle Body Systems
• Yoga Techniques (Postures, Pranayama, Meditation)
• Yoga Teaching Methodology (Verbal Cues, Observation, Demonstration)
• Business and Ethics of a Teacher
• Holistic Yoga Practicum
• Yoga Series for Student Teachers

Download a copy of the Yoga Teacher Training Program Information Overview

Yoga Teachers have the opportunity to continue their training abroad! Join the optional India Yoga Studies Retreat and receive 50 hours of additional training.  Email ngulamhusein@langara.bc.ca for more information.

Would you like to take your professional teaching practice to the next level? Become a transformational teacher by registering for one of our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Courses. Expand your knowledge, theory and practice of yoga. Learn a variety of advanced yoga training techniques and teaching methodologies that will enable you to be the best teacher you can be!

Gain hours towards your advanced college certification, and use your hours towards becoming a 500 hours registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.

Courses: 

• Refining and Deepening Your Sadhana Practice
• Exploring Inner Health: Yoga & Ayurveda
• Advanced Asana & Alignment & Adjustment
• The Art of Concentration and Meditation
• Yoga History and Philosophy
• Business Leadership for Yoga Professionals
• Transformational Teaching
• Professional Practice & Mentorship
• Kids Yoga Teacher Training
• The Inner Tradition of Yoga Retreat* with special guest teacher: Michael Stone

Program Highlights: 

• Part-time comprehensive programming
• Receive individualized feedback, support and mentoring
• Expert Senior Yoga Teacher Trainers
• College certified (30 CEU/ILUs)
• Use certification towards Yoga Alliance 500-hour registry

 Schedule:

• See current course offerings.  For all other dates, please contact Naseem Gulamhusein at 604.872.1613

Admission Requirements:

• Certified as a yoga teacher from any school and tradition (200 or 250 hour)
• Fluency in written and spoken English (Grade 12 English or equivalent) 

Program Costs:

• Tuition: $459.50 per course
• 10% discount for registration in 2 or more courses (receive Certificate of Completion) 15% discount for registration in all 10 courses (receive 300 College Certification - Application deadline: August 31
• A $50 non-refundable application fee is required for 300 hour certification program only.

Email ngulamhusein@langara.bc.ca for additional program details.

Join us at Langara's new Yoga Studio Thursdays & Fridays for Advanced Yoga Teacher trainee led Hatha Yoga Classes.  All levels welcome.  Please see our schedule for dates and times.