South Okanagan Yoga Academy Yoga Teacher Training Programs

Yoga Philosophy Studies

Many people want to learn more about Yoga Philosophy, but do not want to become Yoga Teachers. And some Yoga Teachers did not get the depth of Philosophy they desired in their Teacher Training Program. We offer several options which can be completed by Distance Education or by attending the Teacher Training meetings at one of our locations.

Registered Yoga Teachers can use the hours for these studies as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with Yoga Alliance. If students do decide they want to become Yoga Teachers, they may also be able to receive credit for these studies towards their Teacher Training certification if the studies have been completed at the same location of the Teacher Training they plan to attend.

Yoga Philosophy Studies (Attendance at one of SOYA’s Teacher Training locations)

Join the students in Teacher Training at one of our Teacher Training locations and will benefit from great group discussions as youl review each lesson in detail. Each hour at the Teacher Training meetings is equal to 1 “contact” hour for CEUs.

Please contact each SOYA Teacher Training location for entry dates and to apply

Yoga Philosophy Studies (Distance Education)

For this training you should have the ability to study on your own. You will need high-speed internet access and SKYPE (which is a free download at (www.skype.com) in order to participate in regular discussions with the teacher and other students to review your written lessons. These calls are usually every two weeks and last about 1 hour. If you are unable to get high speed internet please let us know so we can call your phone instead.

If you are a Registered Yoga Teacher you can receive credit for these studies towards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Yoga Alliance. According to Yoga Alliance standards, 5 hours of distance education work is equal to 1 “contact” hour for CEUs.

Courses Offered: You can take one course or sign up for them all.

Hatha Yoga Pradipika
This course includes four intensive lessons on the foundation of Hatha Yoga including Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas, Prana and Samadhi.

Patanjali Yoga Sutras
This course includes four lessons on Raja Yoga, giving you a deep understand of the mind and how it works from the yogic point of view.

The Bhagavad Gita
This course includes five inspiring lessons about the battle between good and evil with Krishna’s loving guidance for Arjuna inspiring us all to face our inner truths. Karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga philosophies are understood.

The Upanishads
This course includes three lessons on chosen key Upanishads, with profound insights into the Vedanta Philosophy.

Chakras, Koshas, Kriyas, Mudras
These lessons guide you to discover the seven main chakras, our three bodies, and the five layers of our being, bringing clarity to the mind/body/spirit connection, and how we move beyond this to connect to the Self. You will explore several methods of cleansing, how they are applied today, and what cautions should be observed. Lastly, you will study sacred positions of the hands, and full body mudras combining pranayama and bandhas to direct the energy in the body.

Program Cost: Full 20 Lessons - $1500 plus applicable taxes. Payable in 3 postdated cheques.
Individual Texts – From $210-$350 plus applicable taxes.
Please print off this application and send with payment.

Please contact Dorothy Fizzell at dorth12@telus.net for further information.