200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance Certification
Transform your life through the ancient teachings of Yoga.
We are an inclusive and student-centered community. We are rooted in the tradition with a progressive teaching style.
200 hr Yoga Teacher Training online and in-person Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
Our next training: Spring semester – April 26 – June 21, 2024
Weekends: Saturday & Sundays 9am – 5pm in person (except a few Sunday mornings online) Weeknights: Fridays 6pm-9pm online
Location to be determined, BC, Canada
As a team, we have over 60 years’ experience teaching yoga, both in studios and in trainings
- multi-lineage with an emphasis on foundational concepts
- trauma-informed (within our scope)
- biotensegrity-informed
- culturally appreciative
- embodied & experiential
- social justice-minded (a portion of your fees goes to a non-profit in India to support the Vedic pandits
Lead Teachers

Lucy St John
Lucy St John

She has been practicing Yoga & Ayurveda ever since. She has led more than 40+ Teacher Training Programs bringing a wealth of experience, story, and curiosity into the teachings. As the Program Director of 200 & 300 hour programs both at her own school and at the leading non-profit Yoga school in Canada as well as other schools, she has developed curriculum that both honours the tradition and integrates the current challenges in cultural appropriation, trauma sensitivity and yoga anatomy. She has worked as a Yoga Therapist at physiotherapy clinics and graduated with a Masters in Education in 2021. She is a Integrated Body Psychotherapist and is IAYT certified.
“Every day is a chance to accept the Self. To receive, let go and grieve, play, fail, learn, and rest. I bow in reverence to the “householder” yogi’s who inspire me to remember my true identity: Oneness.”

Niki Inglis
Niki Inglis
Informed by the new paradigm of Biotensegrity, Niki encourages all students to interact with the mind/body as an integrated whole instead of the machine-like image of levers and pulleys that traditional Anatomy has provided us.
Niki has built the curriculum for and taught two 50 Hour Yoga Alliance-recognized Embodied Biotensegrity Yoga Teacher Trainings in Vancouver in 2016 and 2017. She has been teaching Vijnana-influenced classes, Retreats and Trainings in Vancouver and around the world since 2003 and is the inventor of the Myofascial Flow style. A passionate educator at heart, she earned her Masters Degree in Education in 2017 from the University of British Columbia and advocates strongly for good Pedagogy in Yoga teaching, as well as for the status of Yoga as an important Wellness Art and Science. She is currently taking her Masters in Counselling.
“I teach and practice Yoga in an inquiry-based style. I help students to become deeply present in their Practice and to explore what their individual bodies need on an ever-evolving daily basis. In my teaching, Vijnana-inspired Asana are punctuated by Myofascial Manipulation, Somatics, Meditation and reflective practice. All are always linked with the mindful breath, felt instantly and everywhere.”

Clara Roberts-Oss
Clara Roberts-Oss

Guest Teachers

Anoo Kartika Mammen
Anoo Kartika Mammen
Anoo was raised in a family and culture immersed in yoga’s physical and philosophical aspects and has been practicing yoga in one form or another since childhood. She deepened her practice after having children and formalized her years of study with a certification in adult yoga (RYT 200) and specialty certification in children’s yoga (RCYT).
Anoo believes in the transformative benefits of introducing yoga to children and is committed to helping them improve learning and focus, handle stress, practice acceptance and compassion, be physically active, and of course get silly and have fun through a unique and playful child-centred approach to yoga.

Hazel Hunter
Yogacharini Maitreyi

Born and raised in Toronto, ON, yoga has been a part of my life since birth. Both of my parents were born in India, and I was raised on the teachings of the Vedas. Yoga, for me, has always been about healing, and this happens through deepening our experience of relaxation in the body and mind, and ultimately letting go of pain and thoughts that no longer serve us. Yoga has allowed me to dive deeper into my soul and to grow spiritually. My practice of yoga is one of self-discovery through moments of love. It is overcoming challenges, and negative thoughts, with strength and resilience. Through yoga I have discovered awareness and courage to love myself when it is difficult to do so, because that is when it is needed the most. The motive behind every class I teach is pain management. I found such deep healing in my practice: both emotional and physical, that I want to share this knowledge with others. I completed my first 200 hour Hatha and Ashtanga training with Shiva Yoga Peeth in Rishikesh, India, and I did a second 200 hour yoga teacher training with Karma Teachers in Vancouver, BC. I recently completed my 300 hour advanced yoga teacher training with Karma Teachers where I learned Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Mantra and Origin Stories, and Ayurveda for yoga teachers. The learning never ends! I will always be a student of the practice. Yogic and Vedic philosophy is very much integrated within Indian culture, and the more I learn, the deeper connected I feel to my ancestral roots. In my classes, I strive to be authentic and traditional to the teachings of the ancient tradition and practice. I love to combine mantra and storytelling, with body-intuitive sequencing, an engagement of playfulness and laughter, and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice both on and off the mat.
Please go to arkaya.net for free resources or email infoarkaya@gmail.com, arkaya.net

Katie Connolly
Katie Connolly
I was given the gift of breathwork and meditation as a child by my Mother, and discovered what I now knows as Somato-Emotional Release (moving emotions through our body). Having these tools enabled me to stay present in my body and work through experiences as they came, so as to not store them in my body. My purpose is to share these simple, powerful life-skills with others, so we can individually and collectively create peace, love, and joy!” With a Bachelor’s in business, Katie owned and operated a yoga studio in North Vancouver, is a Craniosacral practitioner, is E-RYT 500 YA certified & has a Yoga alliance registered school for Children’s Yoga. She is now pursuing her Master’s in Counselling.

Nicole Marcia
Nicole Marcia
My name is Nicole Marcia (pronouns she/her) and I’m the founder and director of Fine Balance Yoga. Since 2004 I’ve taught therapeutic yoga classes and offered individual sessions to trauma survivors, teaching them healthy self-regulation strategies to empower them to live connected and embodied lives. I also train yoga and health care professionals in the trauma-informed, healing centered yoga theory and techniques required to support trauma survivors in their healing, long-term stability and recovery. I acknowledge with respect that I work, live, and play as a guest on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded Indigenous territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

FAQs
$100 registration fee is non-refundable.
- Up to two weeks prior to training, any payments (except the $100 non-refundable deposit) will be fully refunded.
- If you withdraw within two weeks prior to training start date, we will refund all but $500 (which includes the registration fee)
- If you leave part way through training, you will need to pay 75% of the training fee.
- If you leave after the halfway mark in training, no refunds will be issued.
*Exceptions may be made, at the discretion of the school.
Both Intensive and Modular options are available – in other words students can complete the full program or pick and choose the modules as is convenient. However, you save approx. $1500 by doing the Intensive Program each month, which you can start at any time. If you cannot attend the consecutive intensive training, there will be a $100 change fee to attend the next one.
All of our programs are Yoga Alliance registered. You will receive a complete Yoga Alliance 300 hour certification upon completion. And all modules qualify for YACEP hours separately.
- $100 administrative fee
- a completed registration form
- an interview with one of our team
- minimum age is 17 with a parent/guardian’s signature
*The full 300 hour program requires the completion of a 200 hour yoga teacher training program with either Whole Body Paradigm School of Yoga or an approved school.
Individual modules do not require a 200 hour yoga teacher training certification but it is recommended.
If you cannot attend some days in the schedule, you are still required to fulfill those hours in one of three ways. You can attend the subsequent module in the future with a $100 change fee. You can make up the time in a private session at a reduced teacher’s fee of $75/hour. There may be some curriculum that can be viewed in the live recorded sessions in which you will answer questions after at a $25/session fee for administrative time and marking.
Scholarships and bursaries are available if we have enough students in training. Payment plans are available. Request our application form wholebodyparadigm@gmail.com
Required reading varies for each module. You will receive an email in advance with suggestions. All modules come with a manual or handout.
Yes, this is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Training and the modules can be used for continuing education credits called YACEP
We keep our training cohorts small – usually around 6-16 students.
We do not lecture or sit for long periods of time. We believe in an equity-based classroom. We are trained with Masters in Education & Pedagogy for a more embodied and creative learning environment.
We are actively working to decolonize yoga and create inclusive and trauma-informed spaces. We are LGBTQ-friendly, pro-diversity in body, mind and ability.
Yes, we have further Mentorship opportunities to keep you growing both as a teacher and a student. Some students come as assistants in further training. Some students want to delve into a certain area with a certain teacher. We have 5 & 10 session packages for personal mentorship.
Sometimes when we partner with a studio, you will receive a pass for their regular classes. Often, we will give free classes and workshops or updated .pdf manuals to graduates. We are building a video recorded library of programming for your viewing.
We care deeply about the participants and the program so we take care to make sure you are ready for this transformation.
If you have more questions, email us. We can set up a time to talk or email you the relevant information.
Registration Form
Tuition $3500 + 5% GST ($175) CDN
Scholarships available $250 – $1000 off
Weekend program: Spring Program April 26 – June 21, 2024
8 Weekends: Friday eve, Saturdays & Sundays 10am -6pm in person / Wednesdays are Asynchronous (online pre-recorded videos, readings and homework) 6pm-9pm
Our Spring Program location to be determined, Vancouver, BC, Canada
See FAQ for the refund policy | Contact us for payment plan options and scholarships.
- Step one: Register (button below)
- Step two: Pay your deposit
We have limited spots as we like to keep our trainings small | Secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit $500.
Get access to training that's not offered in other yoga trainings
Over 20+ years experience
Led 40+ trainings
Over 300 training graduates since 2015
Student testimonials
1
History of Yoga
- 5000 years
- How we arrived here
- Significant moments in history
- Female yoginins
- Introduction to Sanskrit
2
Philosophy
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Kleshas / Koshas / Mahabhutas
- The Bhagavad-Gita
- Samkya & Tantric tradtions
3
Anatomy
- How the muscles and fascia relate to Asanas
- Diaphragm and Breathing
- The Nervous System and Yoga
- Injuries & scope of practice
4
Meditation
- Common misconceptions
- How to develop a personal practice
- Intro to types
- Benefits
5
Business of Yoga
- Your authentic teaching style
- Introduction to Branding & Marketing
- Studio/Corporate
/Outreach - CV tips & confidence
6
Teaching Methodology
- Sequencing & Theming
- Class Structure
- Trauma-informed
- Qualities of a great teacher
- Cueing techniques
7
Asana & Alignment
- 3 Variations for every asana
- Modifications for pregnancy, injury & skeletal variation
- Understanding the purpose of Asana
- Understanding Major joint movements
8
8 Limbs
- Pranayama – breath techniques & purpose
- Pratyahara – focus techniques & mudras
- Dharana – concentration techniques
- Samadhi – unity consciousness
9
Ethics
- Yamas & niyamas – Ethical observances
- Boundaries for teachers and students
- Spiritual bypassing & Gaslighting
- Cultural Appreciation vs appropriation
10
Energetics
- Chakras & the subtle body
- Savasana
- Yoga nidra
- Associated Asanas & Pranayamas
Dates & times
- Hybrid -both LIVE online and in-person
- Yoga Alliance certified school
- Spring semester April 26 - June 21, 2024
- Weekends Sat & Sun. 9am-5pm
- Weeknights Fridays 6pm-9pm
- Contact wholebodyparadigm@gmail.com for inquiries
- At Heights Yoga and Wellness in Burnaby, BC, Canada
