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Since its first yoga teacher training program in 2004, Breathing Space has certified over 2,000 graduates and in-serviced over 20,000 people.
For 20 years, Breathing Space, with its trauma-sensitive approach, has been a safe place for people to heal, and grow and become leaders of peace in their communities. Because of it’s deep impact on people’s lives, it has been named one of the top eight YTT’s in Canada by numerous resources.
Founders, Jenny Kierstead and Blair Abbass are National Award-Winning therapists and educators who developed the innovative Breathing Space Yoga Teacher Training Certification. Jenny is a somatic therapist, working from the body up and Blair is a cognitive therapist, working from the mind down, so they meet at the heart to create deeply meaningful training experiences for participants.
Together, they have written over ten manuals to support their training, one being the popular Mindfulness in Schools Program, which is introduced within the 200hr YTT.
Here’s what graduates have to say about their experience with:
This training brings me to 500 hours of yoga and mindfulness training through Breathing Space
The changes in my body and mind from then to now is astounding. I am thriving, no longer in survival mode. This is the gift of life beyond trauma.
Rebecca Scirocco
"Having studied in India from the best teachers in the world, Jenny shares the true teachings of yoga and mindfulness with humility, experience and mastery."
Michelle Thompson
I deeply appreciated partaking in the Breathing Space Training online. It was very inclusive and the content was skillfully delivered ina very compelling way. I loved this experience, I am one happy yogi!
Sharon Morrison
Yellowknife, NT
From the bottom of my heart, thank you both so much for an incredible
journey. I am so thankful I had the chance to be a part of such an amazing group of people and learn so much from the wonderful teachers!
Laura Maclean
“I’m grateful every day for the teachings of your YTT program. And so are my staff and students.”
Sherry Gulliver, Principal in NFLD
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“I had high expectations when I started this program, and this program has far exceeded them.”
Cailin Nadin, Yoga Teacher and Trauma Therapist
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“This program offers so much more than learning beautiful yoga postures. The Breathing Space Team takes students on a personal journey of understanding, which is a true gift of consciousness. Two thumbs way up!”
Karen Furneaux, 2-time World Champion, 3-time Olympian
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“This program has changed my life, personally and professionally! I have learned the importance of taking time for myself.”
Daneen Dymond, YTT Graduate, Center of Excellence for Health, NB
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“I so much appreciated being part of the conference online. I felt very much engaged and intrigued by the conference theme and your skillful delivery. Before the conference, I was wondering how you would deliver the workshops and facilitate yoga practice while considering inclusivity for all. You nailed it!!! Excellent job! I am a happy yogi.”
Sharon Morrison, online conference participant from Yellowknife, NT |
“Every living creature has an impulse within them to grow. Through our programs, you will not only enhance your understanding of yoga, but also strengthen and transform the relationship you have with others.”
Jenny Kierstead, Breathing Space Yoga Co-Founder
“Yoga is so much more than the physical asanas. The mindfulness and cognitive therapy component of this program, complements the ancient teachings of yoga and teaches you how to live your yoga, on a daily basis, moment to moment, enabling you to live with greater peace.”
Blair Abbass, Breathing Space Yoga Co-Founder
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“After the massacre of April, 2020 and losing your beloved sister, the way you have reframed the trauma and tragedy
you have endured has helped and begun healing for so many.”
Christy
The only way I can describe this experience is that the last three weeks have filled my cup in a way I didn’t know was possible and has left me wanting more. Until now, I was certain my cup was bottomless as nothing ever seemed to fill it in a lasting way. For the first time, I feel I have found my people and knowing they are out there, and now knowing where they gather, gives me such a feeling of warmth.
Karyn, YTT graduate
TOP YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM IN CANADA!
Independent reviewers are saying that Breathing Space Yoga Studio is one of the top ten Yoga Training Programs in Canada. To read their feedback, visit:
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Registered with Yoga Alliance
Breathing Space has been a registered school for over 20 years, Yoga in Schools and Breathing Space Yoga have a long list of evaluations, averaging 94% approval rating from clients. To view the profile, visit:
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