Join Elemental Yin Yang Yoga author and expert Erin Aquin with a small group of peers for a unique continuing education program. Over the course of six months 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 retreats, online classes and personal mentorship, you will be guided on a journey through the five 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 course 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
In-Person Hours:
Retreats and Teaching Clinics in Kitchener, ON
Five Monthly Satsang via Conference Call - (2 hours each)
Our monthly calls will typically be from 9a-11am the 3rd Sunday of each month and we will confirm the dates with applicants when they are accepted into the program. Calls that fall on a holiday weekend will be rescheduled well in advance to suit the majority of the participants. We understand as teachers this may interfere with your teaching times so please let us know of any potential conflicts with your schedule when you register so we can work out any changes that may be needed.
Practice teaching sessions - 5 Audio or Video classes
You will submit and audio or video of a live Yin Yang class once per month on a different Elemental theme and receive feedback from Erin.
Weekly/ Monthly self-development projects and forum contribution
As we move through the Five Elements you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of self-development tools. This will assist you not only in the ongoing self-study every effective yoga instructor embarks on, but give you tools to share with students as you develop specialized workshops and classes. You will also engage with your fellow participants in a private group forum.
Being A Successful Yoga Teacher Workshop + Homework (2-3 hours)
Bonus Personal Mentorship: One 20-30 minute call with Erin per month as needed + ongoing email and group support
A Note from Erin:
I have coached and mentored teachers from all over the world as they work to build their business. It is one of my favourite ways of supporting other instructors carve out a place for themselves in an industry that can be both wonderful and challenging.
While these coaching sessions and personal mentorship are a bonus in this program, alone they are worth much more than the cost of the program itself.
I chose to include this compotent one more time because I want to make sure that as you invest this time in becoming an incredible instructor you have the confidence and business know-how to thrive and share your new skills with more people.
Month #1
Retreat: Working Towards Your Dreams
Teaching Clinic: An Introduction to teaching Elemental Yin Yang Yoga
Virtual Class & Satsang Topics: Foundational theory of Yin, Yang, Dao & Intro to the Elements
Focus: Wood Element
Month #2
Virtual Class & Satsang Topics: The Yin & Yang Organs Functions, Energetics and Asanas
Focus: Water Element
Month #3 Retreat: Rekindle Connection and Joy
Teaching Clinic: Elemental Asanas, Sequencing and Assists
Virtual Class & Satsang Topics: Elemental Emotions (and how to work with them in our classes and life), Sequencing and Asana assignment
Focus: Fire Element
Month #5:
Virtual Class & Satsang Topics: The Elemental Themes (and how to weave them into your teaching)
Being a Successful Yoga Teacher Virtual Workshop + Homework
Focus: Earth Element
Month #6
Virtual Class & Satsang Topics: The Elemental Constitutions and How to Spot Them
Creating a Workshop Assignment
Focus: Metal Element
Closing Retreat #3: Letting Go For The Next Adventure
Teaching Clinic: Final Class Presentations
Focus: The future!
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 Aug 20, 2018. 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.
If you need to cancel your space in the program before Aug 20, please note that the $100 deposit + HST is not refundable.
Once you apply you will hear from our team 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 program.
Course begins Sept 2018.
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 around the topics and the self-development work.
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. That being said, if you miss an in-person session there is a charge to make up the hours (more in the welcome package).
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 in a kind and respectful manner regularly on our private forum.
