Independent yoga studio space, close to downtown Halifax, available for rent.

The mission of the SATORI Yoga Teacher Training program is to provide a space where avid yoga students and aspiring Yoga teachers can explore the depths of their physical, mental and spiritual yoga practice; guiding them along their path towards SATORI - moments of enlightenment.  We offer quality instruction with knowledgeable and experienced Yoga teachers, leaving students with the capacity to both practice and teach safe, effective yoga practices for students of all demographics.  A strong emphasis is placed on anatomy and physiology, particularly on skeletal variation; allowing the teacher and student to understand how to make the yoga postures fit them, rather than making their bodies fit the posture.

In establishing the first 300 hour Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training program in Canada, it is our goal to offer you 200 hours of unique instruction in the YANG methodology of a Hatha Vinyasa Yoga practice, strongly influenced by the Kripalu lineage.  In the following 100 hours, you will receive extensive training in YIN Yoga, as influenced by the teachings of Paul & Suzee Grilley, and Paulie Zink, the founder of Taoist Yoga.  Here you will come to understand the full capacity of your anatomical variation, and how knowledge of both YIN and YANG Yoga formulates a balanced Yoga practice for yourself and your students. 

The SATORI Yoga Teacher Training program is accredited through the Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour level.  Since they do not accredit 300 base trainings, they accredit the 200 with SATORI as a Registered Yoga School, and the 100 hours of Yin training is recognized as continuing eductation credits.  Your training is still a complete 300 hour teacher training, and the 100 hours of Yin Yoga can be applied to future 500 hour advanced Yoga teacher training programs offered through SATORI. 

We accept a maximum number of twelve students into our program, and we are currently FULL for the 2010 program.  We are taking applications for the 2011 program at this time.  If you are interested in receiving an information packet, please contact me via email at enlighten [dot] satori [at] gmail [dot] com. 

Namaste

Invite your attention to move inside where you live.
Experience your body as a biological device designed to process information.  Move beyond the limits of the intellect, allowing an awake body to experience waves of your constantly unfolding Authentic Self.

Guided yoga and meditation & conversation set within the contact of the WEL-Systems®.

Limited to 6 women with a minimum of 3.

Visit http://www.naomiirons.com/programs/ to register.

For more information about the

facilitators visit:

www.rainamcdonald.com

www.naomiirons.com

Pregnancy yoga incorporates safe and effective movements and stretches for the body, breathing exercises to increase focus and balance, and relaxation techniques to release deeply held tensions. Maxine Munro from Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio (TAYS) will be offering a weekend training program to help prepare Yoga teachers to teach safe yoga to pregnant women. The practice of pregnancy yoga can help your students meet the challenges and transformations of pregnancy and birth.

Postnatal core and pelvis re-strengthening will be addressed. Additionally beneficial poses to improve posture and well being after the birth and baby massage will be covered. Breathing techniques and labouring positions will be explored. Please bring a yoga mat, pen and paper, a baby doll (yes a baby doll) for massage therapy techniques practice.

Curriculum:

• Beneficial asanas for pregnancy during the 3 trimesters
• Normal anatomy physiology with pregnancy
• Conditions/medical restrictions and guidelines for higher risk pregnancies
• Pranayama for pregnancy, labour, and delivery
• Integrating pregnant students into general classes
• Proper client screening with pre-natal yoga
• Post-partum guidelines for practice

Prerequisite:
*The course is a certification course in prenatal yoga for participants who have obtained or are enrolled in a 200-hour yoga certification program.
Additionally: midwives, doulas, nurses, doctors, childbirth educators, who have an interest in the benefits of yoga for pregnancy are welcome to join, however will not be a "certified prenatal yoga teacher". A certificate of hours can be provided for all participants upon request.

Each day will begin with an asana flow class then ayurveda lecture to determine your specific dosha constitution. There will be a cooking class learning how to prepare the foods for your constitution (and eating!) followed by learning the specific Yoga poses most beneficial for you. Sat evening will include Yoga Nidra. The entire weekend is suitable for all levels. The Mackinnon-Cann Inn is offering a discount on rooms for those wishing to stay at the Inn.

The course is 13 weekends plus Doug Keller weekend workshop.  It is organized to span 13 months.  No classes in the summer or winter.

The 550 Hour course is a 300 hour continuation of Yoga Ink's 220+ hour program.  Graduates of other 200 hour programs are welcome to apply.

The program explores in depth all aspects of teaching Yoga: different levels of asana practice; assists and adjustments; different styles; the chakras and asana; the doshas and asana. Also, how to teach meditation, chanting, and pranayama. Ethics, Yoga Business including how to organize workshops.  

A wonderful collection of Yoga texts will be given out to support the subjects discussed.

All of the requirements of Yoga Alliance will be met or exceeded. 

10 -1 2 hours of Yoga Therapy will be taught by Doug Keller, well-known authour of the two volume set "Yoga Therapy" amongst other titles.  

Yoga Asana and Anatomy will be taught by Pierre Bachand, Doctor of Osteopathy. 

For more information go to www.yogaink.com and email ruth [at] yogaink [dot] com for brochure.

This unique, customized trip is designed for Yoga practioners who would like to experience Yoga in the country where it originates. We will travel to ancient villages and cities practicing Yoga daily, in some cases with our own Yoga master. This trip is based on health and well being following Ayurveda diet and principles. Kerry has lead this trip 6 times bringing those who wish to travel to India and experience it's culture but are reluctant to travel alone.

see www.arjuna.ca for photos and feedback from past trips