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SOYA Yoga Teacher Training
RYT200® RYT300®and RYT500® Hour Extended Programs


Penticton BC * Prince George BC * Vancouver BC * Calgary AB * Fort McMurray AB


yoga students Become a certified & registered Yoga Teacher! Find out for yourself why people love our SOYA Yoga Teacher Training program! We have been training Yoga Teachers at International standards for more than 15 years!

This program is designed so working people who have families and/or other commitments can become Teachers of Yoga, and not need leave home for an extended length of time. Teacher Training meetings are held on a weekend every 3 or 4 weeks. The meeting is full of instruction and practice including meditation, mantra, pranayama, philosophy, asana, anatomy, developing teaching skills, learning benefits, precautions and modifications.

Between each Teacher Training meeting students attend Yoga workshops or classes with approved Teachers in their area for an average of approximately 2-3 hours per week over the duration of the training. Written assignments are completed between meetings and reviewed in group discussion for clearer understanding. Each student is strongly encouraged to attend our annual SOYA Retreats each June to experience Yoga with world renowned Yoga Masters.

Please read “Additional Requirements for 200, 300 & 500 Hour Programs below.....

carol SOYA RYT200® Overview

The SOYA RYT200® Hour Extended Program takes 8-12 months to complete. Entry dates vary at each location.

Course Curriculum:

  • The Bhagavad Gita
  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
  • The Chakras
  • Meditation
  • The Kriyas
  • Basic Pranayama
  • Asanas, Benefits, Cautions and Basic Modifications
  • Applying Basic Anatomy & Physiology
  • Professionalism
  • Sanskrit Pronounciation
  • Creating Beginner Lesson Plans

handstand SOYA RYT300® Upgrade Overview

The RYT300® Hour Upgrade is a portion of our RYT500® Hour Extended Program. It generally takes 12 months to complete. Entry dates vary at each location.

Course Curriculum:

This curriculum outline assumes that you have completed the equivalent to the SOYA RYT200® Hour material reviewed above. If you are weak in some areas, you may be asked to complete some additional studies so you are able to pass the exams.

  • The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  • The Upanishads
  • Koshas
  • Mudras
  • Advanced Pranayama
  • Sanskrit Writing and Pronunciation
  • Karma and Reincarnation
  • Asanas, Benefits, Cautions and Basic Modifications
  • Anatomy, Physiology and Asana
  • Creating Intermediate Lesson Plans
  • Specialized Yoga Project

To deepen your understanding of yoga and its practical applications, you will complete a Specialized Yoga Research Project in a preapproved topic of your choice, such as Yoga for Children, Pregnancy, Athletes, Arthritis, Scoliosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Seniors, etc. This project will be your final "thesis". Research includes understanding the Anatomy and Physiology related to your project, how to teach this specialized group, and organized study with approved Yoga Teachers who have the skills related to your project. Upon completion of the RYT300® Hour Extended Program you will receive an RYT500® Hour Certificate.

dariel SOYA RYT500® Overview

The RYT500® Hour Extended Program Takes 18 -24 months to complete. There are several entry dates throughout the year.

  • The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  • The Upanishads
  • The Bhagavad Gita
  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
  • The Chakras
  • The Kriyas
  • Asanas, Benefits, Cautions and Basic Modifications
  • Anatomy, Physiology and Asana
  • Koshas
  • Mudras
  • Karma and Reincarnation
  • Meditation
  • Basic and Advanced Pranayama
  • Professionalism
  • Sanskrit Writing and Pronounciation
  • Creating Beginner and Intermediate Lesson Plans
  • Specialized Yoga Project

To deepen your understanding of yoga and its practical applications you will complete a Specialized Yoga Research Project in a preapproved topic of your choice, such as Yoga for Children, Pregnancy, Athletes, Arthritis, Scoliosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Seniors, etc. This project will be your final "thesis". Research includes understanding the Anatomy and Physiology related to your project, how to teach this specialized group, and organized study with approved Yoga Teachers who have the skills related to your project.

Additional Requirements for 200, 300 and 500 Hour Programs.

These costs are additional and paid by you directly to the source of instruction.

  • A course in Basic Anatomy and Physiology. One affordable option can be found at www.ed2go.com for approximately $150. This will cover the systems of the body in twelve lessons over six weeks. Monthly entry dates.
  • Current certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR.
  • Attendance at the SOYA Annual Yoga Retreat each June at Naramata BC
  • Hatha Yoga instruction with approved Yoga Teachers up to 2-3 hours per week for the duration of the training. Note: some locations include most of these hours in the training meetings, and is reflected in the costs. Please confirm this with each location.

mala SOYA Headquarters:
Robert and Marion (Mugs) McConnell
#281-3980 Squilax-Anglemont Rd
Scotch Creek, BC V0E 1M5
P 250.492.2587
E info@soyayoga.com

Program Fees for SOYA RYT Extended Programs

Program fees include all Instruction at Teacher Training Meetings,Textbooks, Teacher Training Manual, Practical and Written Exams, SOYA Teacher Directory listing for one year, and taxes. To apply please print off this application form and send along with payments to the location of your chosen training below.

Penticton/Okanagan Region:

Ongoing entry dates throughout the year. Group meets once per month. Kamala at Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, #102 – 186 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N4 250-493-0054. Offers 200, 300 Upgrade and 500 Hour Programs. Click on this poster for more information. Contact info@purplelotusyoga.ca to APPLY, or visit purplelotusyoga.ca

Prince George/Northern BC:

Ongoing entry dates throughout the year. Group meets every 3 weeks at Chinook Yoga Studio, 320 Vancouver St, Prince George, BC V2L 2N9 250-997-3519. Offers 200, 300 Upgrade and 500 Hour Programs. Click on this poster for more information. Contact Cindy Szekely at szekely@mackbc.com to APPLY, or visit chinookyoga.com for more information.

Vancouver/ Lower Mainland BC:

Ongoing entry dates throughout the year. Group meets once per month. Dorothy #101-25 Richmond St, New Westminster, BC V3L 5P9 Ph 604-522-4615. Offers 200, 300 Upgrade and 500 Hour Programs. Click on this poster for more information. Contact Dorothy at dorth12@telus.net to APPLY

Calgary/ Southern Alberta:

300 Hour Upgrade only. Entry date is March 17th 2012. Group meets over a weekend every 3 weeks. Helen at Harmony Yoga & Pilates Studio, #200-3160 118th Ave SE, Calgary. Mail to: 1407 89 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0W9 403- 809-1402. NOTE: This program includes all required hours for certification-no additional weekly classes necessary. Click on this poster for more information. Contact Helen at info@harmonyyogastudio.ca to APPLY. Or visit harmonyyogastudio.ca

Fort McMurray/ Northern Alberta:

Ongoing entry dates throughout the year. Group meets one weekend per month. Heather & Kapila at Ananda Centre for Balance, 114 Demers Drive, Ft. McMurray T9H 2B1 780-747-3857. Offers 200, 300 Upgrade and 500 Hour Programs. NOTE: This program includes all required hours of Hatha Instruction with SOYA Faculty except students attendance at the SOYA Annual Retreat. This retreat is an additional expense. Contact Heather Thomas at info@anandacenter.ca or go to www.anandacenter.ca for further information and to APPLY.

We look forward to sharing this wonderful journey of yoga sadhana with you!
Namaste,

Marion (Mugs) McConnell

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