Find Your Teacher Within
Our industry leading 200HR Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program is Yoga Alliance Registered and provides a solid foundation for you to become a confident and well-rounded yoga teacher. Our 200HR YTT will elevate your personal practice, instill methods on how to take your practice off the mat, and help you to guide others on their yoga journey.
Payment Plan Available
We understand financial and personal challenges hold people back from achieving their true potential with the AYC. Email about payment options to help you realize your yoga education dream. You can secure your spot with a deposit today.
Education Institute
We are a federally certified education institute, your tuition fees are tax free and deductible for trainings that meet the minimum training hours.
Globally Recognized
Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification is accepted worldwide.
Schedule
Our schedule provides life balance while offering you an elevated experience.
200HR Teacher Training
Program Outline
Teaching Methodology
- Linking, sequencing, and pacing skills for various styles
- Environment & student experience
- Cueing (verbal, visual, physical)
- Class management
- Yoga & Sound – music, props, etc.
- Yoga & Voice – our greatest tool, our voice
Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
- Skeletal system, including
- Major bones
- Types of joints
- Major muscles involved in asana
- Types of muscle contraction.
- Nervous system, incl. ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection Cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice
- Respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs voluntary breath, how air enters and leaves body
- Biomechanics
- Types of joint movements, joint stabilization
Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations, contraindications, misalignments, adaptations
Asana/Pranayama
- Historical context
- Explore more than 150 postures withing Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Kids Yoga.
- Movement principles to be applied to the practice
- Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation)
- Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications
- Effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body
- Directed breathwork
Meditation & Journaling
- The different types of meditation and when to put them into practice according to science-based research
- Benefits of a daily meditation practice
- Enjoy examples of meditation and discuss challenges
- Learn the basics about journaling and ways to apply it to your life
Philosophy and Spirituality
- Definition of yoga
- The history of yoga philosophy
- The path of the practice; an intro to the eight limb path
- Explore the Five Kleshas, the Gunas, Yamas and Niyamas, Karma, Samkyha, the Nature of Reality, and so much!
- Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice and how to use the philosophy in your daily life
Yoga Professional
- Ethics and Inclusion
- Explore aspects of contracting, business ownership, marketing
- Explore other supportive entities as teachers
- What to Expect Leading Classes
Choose the AYC
Why Train With Us?
Life-balance schedule allowing for real-life application and growth in between our learning.
In-studio training. Access to previously recorded sessions for reflection and review.
Yoga Alliance Certified for total credibility and universal acceptance.
Federally certified as an education institute which means course fees are tax free, tax deductible and RESP and RRSP eligible if they meet the federally required hours.
Our faculty have the experience and passion to elevate your yoga education and practice.
Learn the fundamentals and certify as a confident yoga teacher. But, go beyond with the AYC as we offer you the education, time, and space to think critically about the practice, the movement, the philosophy, and how to apply this to your offerings as a teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have access to the course content?
The AYC is offering our next training session in-studio with recordings from your reflection. You will have access to all the recordings and content for 6mths after your gradutation date.
When is your next training session?
Our next upcoming training in Calgary, AB will begin September 2025. Reserve Your Spot here.
How long does it take to get certified with the AYC?
We train every second weekend over a period of 8 weeks. We dedicate our weekend to learning and give time and space for you to take this into life.
When are the trainings held in the week?
Every second weekend 8am-5pm + an 8 day intensive (Saturday – Sunday) 8am-5pm each day.
What is the cost of the program?
The full cost of the program is $3399 pay a deposit to secure your spot today!
Payment plan options are available! Email: stephaniepower.ayc@gmail.com for more details.
Is the certificate widely recognized?
The program is Yoga Alliance Certified for total credibility and worldwide acceptance.
Are course fees tax deductible?
The program is the only one in Calgary federally certified as an education institute so course fees are tax free, tax deductible and RESP eligible. Email for more details.
Is the course taught by experienced trainers?
Our expert faculty have a combined experience of more than 50 years’ teacher training. Our lead trainer is a Yoga Alliance Registered E-RYT 500HR trainer.
Where is the program offered?
Our January 2025 program is offered at Invitation to Dance in SE Calgary, AB.
For session specifics, contact Stephanie: stephaniepower.ayc@gmail.com
Are there any perks when I sign up?
Yes! Once you register you have access to elevate your training with the AYC with a YTT only discount on any workshops or certifications offered 12 mths after your graduation.
You also receive free access to our VOD recorded classes.
Where can I find teaching jobs when I'm certified?
If you wish to teach after there are opportunities. Like any other certification you need to promote yourself and your skills. Community centres, schools, corporations, and studios are all places you can submit inquires. Remember! You get out of the program what you put in, if you want a 5-star job upon graduation, be sure to put in a 5-star effort in your learning!
What if I don't want to teach yoga but simply deepen my knowledge?
About 25% of our students come to deepen their knowledge, do self-exploration, or find community. Teaching after graduation is not a requirement but once you earn your certification you have it for a lifetime – and who knows where life can take you!