Join Yin Yang Yoga author and expert Erin Aquin with a small group of peers for a unique 80 hour continuing education program. Over the course of a full year cycle you will engage in a journey designed to enrich your self-discovery and empower you on your path to being a successful, knowledgeable yoga teacher.
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for yoga instructors who want to stay connected with their love of practice and feel refreshed and excited about their teaching. Through a series of seasonal retreats, classes and personal mentorship, you will be guided on a journey through the elements that you can use to enrich your well-being on and off the mat and uncover depth as an instructor.
Will I be able to apply the course to my classes right away?
Each session is designed with practical take-aways you can use right away for your current classes. By the end of the year you will have a greater sensitivty and understanding of how to work with various groups using Yin Yang Yoga and the themes of the Five Elements.
Taking part in this training you will learn:
Bonus: Personal Business Mentorship with Erin to help you grow your classes, create workshops, set your rates, market yourself authentically ($2000+ value)
In-Person Hours:
The 5 Element Retreats and Teaching Clinics in Kitchener, ON - (6 hours for each retreat, 4 hours for each clinic) - 50 hours
Monthly Satsang via Conference Call (1 hour each) - 12 hours
Virtual Classes, Self-Study and Assignments
Our monthly calls will typically be at 10am the 3rd Sunday of each month or the third Thursday depending on what is best for the group. Calls that fall on a holiday weekend will be rescheduled well in advance to suit the majority of the participants. If you know of any conflicts with when you register please let us know so we can work it out.
Real world practice teaching sessions - 5 hours
Project and forum contribution - 10-15 hours (minimum)
Being A Successful Yoga Teacher Workshop + Homework - 3 hours
Bonus: Ongoing business support from Erin and the group
Application Fee: $100 (+ HST) - counted towards your tuition*
Payment and Registration Details
The application fee of $100 will go towards your total tuition and is non-refundable if accepted into the program. Due to the small number of trainees we are accepting, tuition can not be refunded after Sept 18, 2016. Please ensure you can attend all of the in-person hours, calls and have set aside time to complete the self-study requirements for the duration of this training.
All applications must be received by Sept 10, 2016 in order to be considered. Once you apply you will hear from our team within 3 days to set up an informal session to ask questions and make sure it is a good fit for you. This training is currently open only to yoga teachers and space is extremely limited to ensure the integrity of the training.
Course begins September 24, 2016.
Before you embark on this journey there are a number of things to consider to ensure you get the most out of your investment of time, dollars and energy without any hidden surprises. 1) Regular practice is required. You will be expected to embody your learning in your practice and keep a brief, simple journal for the duration of this course based on your explorations.
2) Homework Assignments. While you won't be expected to write long essays or construct dioramas (unless you are into that sort of thing), there will be regular homework to ensure you are understanding the material. The homework will be practical and helpful for review but will have deadlines in order to complete the program.
3) Deadlines and attendance. We are all adults and it probably doesn't need to be said, but for the sake of clarity, and to uphold the integrity of the program, deadlines will be firmly in place and you will be expected to attend your group calls and all retreats in order to "graduate" from the program. Our last class had 100% perfect attendance and we are trying to keep the trend going. That being said, if you miss a single class the hours can be made up at an additional cost within reason.
4) Group work and forum participation. One of the best parts of any course is bonding with other trainees. In order to build this friendship and support, you will be asked to work together and interact regularly on our private forum.
