

Yoga Teacher Training in Victoria BC - Become a Yoga Instructor
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Video testimonial from Piia who has taken both the Pilates and Yoga teacher training at Feel Good
Yoga teacher Eden Gathright
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Feel Good Yoga Teacher Training Program
Added value at Feel Good Yoga!
As a student you have unlimited free classes at the studio for the duration of teacher training! Be one of the first 10 to register and receive a $400 discount.
Register now by filling out this yoga teacher training application form (pdf or MS Word).

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Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training programs
Yoga Teacher Training - 200 hours - Spring 2012
Dates: Friday to Sunday every other weekend February 17 - June 24, 2012
Schedule:
| Fridays | 5:30 - 9:30 PM |
| Saturdays and Sundays | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Break 12:30 to 1:00) |
Yoga Teacher Training - 300 hour upgrade
(Yoga Alliance 500 hour)
Pre-requisite: 200 hour yoga teacher training (whereof 1/3 has been completed before starting this 300 hour upgrade program)
Dates: TBD
The Teacher Training Program
We are so proud of our yoga teacher training graduates! It is true that we may be a little partial, but we are thoroughly convinced that they are the most skilled and accomplished teachers in Victoria! As such, we feel so lucky to be able to hire teachers almost exclusively from our own alumni.
Through this program you will learn everything you need to make your classes a storming success! Learn everything from creative choreography and hands-on adjustments to the ability to accommodate people with injuries and illnesses.
You will primarily learn how to teach a hatha/hatha flow class. However, with free access to all of our classes throughout the program (in 2 studios with 39 classes per week) many of our graduates have branched off into a wide variety of specialty classes.
You will also have the benefit of learning from a wide variety of guest instructors who teach different types of yoga within their area of expertise such as Kundalini, Yin, Prenatal, Mom and Me, Power, Ashtanga, Self Awakening, Chakra Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Yoga for kids, Partner yoga, Restorative yoga, and more. This will give you a wide breadth of knowledge and allow you to move into a niche that is best suited to your skills.
We are 100% dedicated to the success of our teacher trainees both during and after the completion of the Feel Good program and will do whatever we can to pass on business opportunities and information that we know will contribute to your ongoing success.
The Feel Good Yoga Teacher Training program is taught in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Our school is registered with the Canadian and American yoga alliances, the leading governing bodies for yoga teachers and studios in North America. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for insurance and can apply for work at studios, recreation centers and conferences around the world. You can also pursue a yoga fitness leader designation with BCRPA.

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Main Course Components (200 hour program)
This course places an extra emphasis on teaching students how to teach a class that is fun, popular and safe. You will learn all about common injuries and illnesses, hands-on adjustments, and creative class choreography, all of which will contribute to your success as a yoga instructor. You will also receive a solid foundation in yoga theory.
Teaching principles such as class set up, intonation, principles of instruction, demonstration, observation, pacing and sequencing are taught with such a spirit of fun and clarity that you will be able to deliver your final certification classes with joy and ease!
You will learn the following above each yoga posture:
- how to cue for different types of classes and layers of our being
- name in sanskrit and translation
- chakras activated
- prana vayus
- modifications for the doshas
- variations
- benefits
- contraindications
- anatomy
- adjustments
You will also learn 45 pranayama techniques, 73 meditation techniques, how to teach the bandhas (yoga locks), the eight limbs of yoga, the history, philosophy and ethics of yoga and lesson planning. Different types of music and mantras are also explored through our large collection of studio CDs so that you can add more flair, fun and creativity to your classes.
Some of the best yoga instructors have physical limitations; our program is open to participants with a wide range of physical ability and has no age limit. There is no necessity to have mastered advanced or difficult postures as the program respects the needs of each individual and prioritizes anatomical integrity over excessive flexibility. While taking part in the Feel Good program you will feel supported and encouraged to discover and build upon your own unique gifts.
Program Costs (200 hour)
The total program costs for the Feel Good Yoga teacher training program is $ 2,400 (plus tax). This includes a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $250 is required upon acceptance in order to save your spot (the application fee is a part of the program cost). Pay your registration fee here.
Unlimited free classes for the duration of teacher training is also included!
Be one of the first 10 to register and receive a $400 discount plus one additional free month of yoga and pilates classes at the studio.
(Note: the "Tuition" portion of the program cost is $995.)
Payment Plan
A payment plan is available where you pay the balance of the program cost over the duration of the Yoga Teacher Training. Please contact us to discuss the options of a payment plan.
Reading list (200 hour program)
Required textbooks from Feel Good Yoga
You will be provided with two manuals specifically developed for the Feel Good YTT program.
- Feel Good Yoga theory manual covering the main themes of the ancient yogic theory.
- Feel Good Yoga posture manual covers 65 of the most popular yoga postures.
These manuals provide a comprehensive reference guide to teacher trainees on all aspects of each pose that they can refer back to throughout their career.
Additional required reading material
Fitness Theory Manual 3rd Edition (click here) by Silvia Isachsen. (Silvia also has a 3 book study package that includes practice tests). Please note this book is not included in the program cost.
"Yoga Anatomy" by Leslie Kaminoff (2007). A limited number may also be available at the library. Please note this book is not included in the program cost.
Recommended reading material
It is a long list: click here
Examination
Certification will be based on:
- Mid-term stances
- Anatomy and Physiology Exams
- Research Project
- Final Practicum
To register now please complete this application form (pdf or MS Word). No commitment required to apply.
Yoga Teacher trainee - Testimonials
Phone (250-474-6935) or email for more information about the
Feel Good Yoga Teacher Training program.
Yoga Teacher Training - midterm stances
Other training programs at Feel Good Yoga
Pilates Teacher Training
This is an excellent addition for any yoga teacher and can also be taken as a stand alone course. Read more here.
Yoga Business Builder program
Read more about our specialized coaching program to help yoga teachers build their businesses here.
Pursue thought;
put on a lined cape
and go outside
far from the silent houses, lit by lamps...
along the path, the gaze of the moon follows you.
The tangled branches
there in the snow
mark up the signs
of your thoughts.
~ Francois Cheng

