These advanced yoga teacher training series of workshops combine detailed teachings in yoga and meditation, yoga chikitsa (yoga therapy) and the ancient medical model of Ayurveda. Through these workshops, you will receive advanced instruction of Vedic teachings, elevate your personal practice and develop your leadership skills.
The Path of Wisdom is offered as a series of workshops and retreats, some of which are open to all and others that are appropriate for advanced yoga teachers in training.
These workshops are an invitation to:
- Gain advanced knowledge and instruction of the tradition of Yoga and Ayurveda
- Learn ancient techniques for optimizing health, balance and peace,
- Learn how to teach and treat people of special populations
- Develop your yoga teaching competencies and add credibility to your teaching career
- Become a part of our supportive conscious community
- Deepen your physical and spiritual practice
- Discover your personal potential and embody Divine Wisdom
Faculty
In our commitment to Awakening the Extraordinary, our faculty has been selectively chosen, based on their specific expertise in their field including: Lisa Bayer, Aprill Denney, Careen MacNeil, Katherine Lewis, and Erika Sutherland.
Certification Requirements
TRAINING HOURS……………………………………………………………………………182 hours
This works out to approximately 13 weekend training programs. 70% of these hours must be taken through Breathing Space Yoga Studios.
PRACTICUM……………………………………………………………………………………20 hours
These hours may include practice teaching, receiving verbal and written feedback, observing others teaching, or hearing and giving feedback. This may also include assisting students while another certified teacher is teaching.
MENTORING……………………………………………………………………………………6 hours
This time would be spent providing feedback and discussion on your teaching as well as your final project. This provides an opportunity to work with a senior yoga instructor to receive feedback and teachings from their extensive experience. A Breathing Space mentor can be assigned, or you can select an appropriate mentor of your choice.
FINAL PROJECT………………………………………………………………………………..92 hours
This final project is designed for you to have a specialization in a specific area of your choice. It is encouraged that several of your training hours augment your final project. These hours of work towards your final project will include activities such as: additional reading, research, writing and developing your report and student classes that demonstrate your expertise in the given area of your concentration. You need to get approval of the area of your choice before starting. The report length is up to the individual but should be no less than 20 pages and can extend to the point where you sufficiently feel competent in your area of specialization. This final report should take the form of a research paper and include at least 4 lesson plans.
TOTAL…………….……………………………………………………………………………300 hours
Additional Criteria
Every attempt will be made to provide input throughout the program that might impede certification. BSYS will use the following criteria to establish student eligibility for certification:
1) Attendance
We encourage 100% attendance at all sessions. If sessions, or hours at sessions, are missed, it is understood that students must make up these hours at a comparable, and approved, YTT training. Any costs incurred for these makeup hours will be at the student’s own expense.
2) Fees (all fees are plus tax)
All program fees must be paid in full prior to receiving certification. All fees for individual courses are as outlined on our website.
3) Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct
All students in the program are required to behave in an ethical manner to help create safety while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
4) Breathing Space Yoga Studio Core Values
All graduates are expected to demonstrate the Breathing Space core values: Growth, authenticity, creativity, joy, excellence, gratitude, discipline and respect.
FAQs
1.What is the "Path Of Wisdom"?
This 500-hour certification program is designed to deepen your personal practice, and knowledge, enabling you to offer your client’s a well-rounded practice.
2. Are there any pre-requisites for the 500-hour program?
You must have successfully completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate first.
3. Does my 200-hour certification need to be from BSYS?
No, any approved yoga alliance certified studios are acceptable.
4. Can I put some of my previous training towards the 500-hour certification?
70% of the 500-hour program must be completed through Breathing Space training to receive your Path of Wisdom certification. All courses from other studios must be approved by BSYS for the remaining 30% of the 500-hour certification.
5. What is the required practicum?
These hours may include practice teaching, receiving verbal and written feedback, observing others teaching, or hearing and giving feedback. This may also include assisting students while another certified teacher is teaching.
6. What is the mentorship program?
These hours provide an opportunity to work with a senior yoga instructor to receive feedback and teachings from their extensive experience.
7. Can I use courses I have taken in the past to apply to my certification?
Yes, as long as 70% of the program is through BSYS.
8. Where will the courses take place?
Most courses will take place within or near the Halifax Regional Municipality. See our website for the most up to date list of workshops and locations.
9. How much does it cost?
Each weekend program has a fee associated with the course. An additional $499 plus HST fee should be submitted before beginning your final project with the details of your area of concentration for approval.
(This cost goes towards your six hours of mentorship as well as administrative fees)
10. How do I learn more?
Visit www.BreathingSpaceYogaStudio.ca or email info@breathingspaceyogastudio.ca or call 902-444-YOGA (9642)
11. How do I register?
Please complete the registration form that’s available on our website www.BreathingSpaceYogaStudio.ca
Click here to register.
Schedule and Fees
See our Workshops page for all of our most up to date programs.
