Yoga Therapist Program

300 hour curriculum – Yoga Meditation and Ayurveda

(For information on the first 200 hours of the 500 hour Yoga Alliance approved program see the Basic Yoga Teacher Training page.)

Yoga teachers, holistic health practitioners, therapeutic body workers, meditation teachers, Reiki masters, therapists, spiritual healers, those considering a second career in health, those who wish to assist others take control of their own health with low-cost effective strategies, will find this program useful.

Graduates from this program will be able to address structural, energetic and mental emotional imbalances that manifest as stress, suffering, pain and disease through teaching yoga for healing, simple yoga routines, breathing exercises, relaxation training, meditation training.

This program is open to yoga teachers, and those in helping professions with at least 1 year’s practice of yoga or meditation.

Please note that this 300 hour curriculum is delivered in 3 stand alone modules.

Module 1- Yoga  Meditation Ayurveda and Wellness (100 hours)

Start Date: July 21-29, 2012 – Saturday to Sunday of the following week – 9 days: 9.a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

For students who wish to assist others in taking control of their own health with low-cost effective strategies. Yoga teachers, health practitioners, meditation teachers, spiritual healers, Reiki masters, body workers, therapists, as well as those considering a second career in health will find this program useful.

  • Study the principles of Yoga and Ayurveda that make a difference in self care and caring for others.
  • Learn the scientific basis of Yoga Ayurveda and Meditation and wellness
  • Learn how to improve strength, range of movement, address structural imbalance, and alleviate chronic pain.
  • Assess individual’s Ayurvedic mind-body type and state of balance or imbalance.
  • Learn to select, modify, and adapt basic yoga sequences, hatha yoga asanas, methods of relaxation, and meditation techniques to restore balance.
  • Hands-on practice of marma pressure for the doshas.
  • Customize your own wellness program for self care management  including diet, lifestyle, yoga and meditation.

 Location:  Wellwood Resource Centre, 501 Sanitorium Road, Hamilton, On L9C 0C3

Fee: $1210 + tax

Module 2: Yoga  Meditation Ayurveda and Stress Management (100 hours)

Start Date: July 20-28, 2013 – 9 days: 9.a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

For students who wish to assist others manage stress. Yoga teachers, health practitioners, meditation teachers, spiritual healers, Reiki masters, body workers, therapists, as well as those considering a second career in health will find this program useful.

  • Understand subtle anatomy (marmas, chakras, nadis) and its use to address physiological and psychological imbalances.
  • Learn the scientific basis of Yoga Ayurveda and Meditation as they relate to the subtle anatomy.
  • Learn to diagnose imbalance based on specific signs of dosha aggravation and how to select, modify, and adapt simple yoga meditation and ayurveda techniques to restore balance. (Techniques for relaxation, pranayama, yoga routines, etc.)
  • Learn Yoga and Ayurveda philosophy and practice that are effective in stress management and aging well.
  • Understand the science behind meditation and stress management.
  • Pulse rate diagnosis, and hands-on marma practice for meditation.

Location: Wellwood Resource Centre, 501 Sanitorium Road, Hamilton, On L9C 0C3

Fee: $1210 + tax

Module 3 - Yoga  Meditation Ayurveda and Healing (100 hours) 

Start Date: July 19-27, 2014 – Saturday to Sunday of the following week – 9 days: 9.a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

For students who wish to assist others in their own health with low-cost effective strategies. Yoga teachers, health practitioners, meditation teachers, spiritual healers, Reiki masters, body workers, therapists, as well as those considering a second career will find this program useful.

  • Learn how to systematically relax the body and nervous system; desensitize, and promote healing through the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra.
  • Learn the science behind the principles of Ayurveda therapeutics and pancha karma.
  • Understand and experience how emotions affect the brain and immune system.
  • Understand the science behind meditation and healing.
  • Practice dialogue and listening skills for relating in beneficial ways.
  • Hands on practice of marma therapy
  • Consider how ethics relate to healing

Location: Wellwood Resource Centre, 501 Sanitorium Road, Hamilton, On L9C 0C3

Fee: $1210 + tax

Program Deposit: A $400 deposit is required to hold your space.  Please email us at heather@yogatogo.com and we will forward a registration form.

Payment Plans:

* We want our Yoga Teacher Training Programs to be accessible to all levels of income earners and so we offer convenient 6 month payment plan. Ask for details.

Cancellation Policy

*Payments and deposits are only refundable if you cancel with 4 weeks or more advanced notice. Cancellation must be in written form and there is a $50 processing fee that is non-refundable. If cancellation takes place with less then 4 weeks written notice then you will forfeit your $400 deposit.