Courses

Continued Education Courses

These workshops are suitable for both new and experienced teachers, and anyone wishing to deepen their understanding and supplement their personal practice.

Yin & Restorative Yoga

with Beatrix Montanile

What are the differences between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga? How are they similar? This course will define the important differences and benefits between passive and active yoga with Restorative and Yin Yoga.

Subject matter covered will include basic postures from both styles, use of props, sequencing, creating an environment, verbal cueing, and how to touch, provide assistance and make adjustments.  It also involves creative combinations of Yin/Restorative and Restorative with Thai Massage. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to RYTs.

Continued Education Credits: 6 Hours
Tuition: $150
*(Prices are in USD)

Yoga Deities & Archetypes

with Beatrix Montanile

Connecting with your Ishta Devatas (Archetypes) in Yoga, and relating the symbolism of Hindu and Buddhist deities to the archetypes that live within us. Through their myths, we’ll uncover hidden symbolisms and learn ways to work with them as part of a non-dualistic yogic practice. Also discover how knowing and working with your archetypes can deeply shift you. Especially during moments of life transitions, and how these ancient teachings have practical relevance to your life, bringing peace of mind and uncovering our potential common spirit.

The Deities covered are Saraswati, Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Krishna, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva, Buddha and the two Taras.

Continued Education Credits: 6 Hours
Tuition: $50 (includes Manual of Ishta Devatas, their stories and their mantras)
*(Prices are in USD)

Chair Yoga & Working with Props

with Beatrix Montanile

Chair Yoga is a gentle style of yoga. It can be performed from both seated and standing positions, while also integrating the breathing and mind-body benefits of a traditional yoga class. This methodology is suitable for anyone confined to long hours of sitting, as well as those with mobility issues. We will explore the many ways a chair makes a useful prop for both seated and standing postures.

Also explored will be the variety of ways other props, such as blocks, bolsters, straps. They can be helpful in finding support, stability and longevity in a yoga pose. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to RYTs.

Continued Education Credits: 6 Hours
Tuition: $150
*(Prices are in USD)

Adjustment Clinic

with Beatrix Montanile

Put your knowledge of pose, breath and philosophy into service! As teachers, we can often help our students by effectively guiding their bodies, energy and minds.  We will also take time to understand some basic anatomical and energetic aims of each posture before learning hands-on techniques. As a result, we will guide students towards comfort and stillness.

Modifications for every posture will be explored. Also this workshop will be valuable for all practitioners proficient in asana practice, whether they teach or not. Also highlighted postures will include Backbends, Handstands, Seated Twists, Standing Fundamental poses and Inversions. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to RYTs.

Continued Education Credits: 10 Hours
Tuition: $195
*(Prices are in USD)

Reiki Level I Certification

with Michelle Righetti

Step into the journey toward healing yourself and others, and using this ancient Japanese technique for restoring health, reducing stress and aiding relaxation.

Rei-ki consists of 2 words. Rei -stands for “God’s Wisdom or Higher Power” and Ki -“life force- energy”. It describes a healing modality that uses universal energy to balance the Chakra system. This empowers the mental, physical and spiritual body through deep meditation, relaxation, and hands-on healing. It is using symbols to assist in the delivery of this powerful alternative method. You will learn how also to implement Reiki into complementary modalities, such as Yoga classes, Massage, Sound Healing etc.

The strong foundational roots for Reiki have been passed through a lineage of healers, and starting with the founder Dr. Mikao Usui. In the Reiki Level 1 course, you will receive a practical introduction to Reiki. So, you can begin using in your existing classes, workshops and practice with clients right away.

You will also learn powerful hand positions and symbols for the transmission of healing energy for yourself, others and even animals. To conclude this training, you will participate in a beautiful ceremony in which you will receive your Level I attunement from your Reiki Master Teacher.

Welcome to the next step of your journey towards health and peace.

Continued Education Credits: 8 Hours
Tuition: $250 (includes a free copy of Michelle Righetti’s ebook “The Essential Guide to a Beginner’s Practice”)
*(Prices are in USD)

Introduction to Ayurveda

with Lindsey Omelon

Ayurveda is an ancient traditional healing system and the medical side of the yogic sciences. It includes all methods of healing from diet, herbs, exercise and lifestyle regiments to yogic practices and meditation. By discovering your dominant Dosha, how it affects your behaviour, your health, your relationships, and the overall quality of your existence.  You will learn specialized asana practices, breathing, diet, and meditation habits. As a result, it will help restore you to a Sattvic lifestyle. (full of energy, mental clarity and emotional balance )

As a teacher, you will become more informed so that you can begin to easily recognize your student’s Doshas.  This knowledge will be hugely valuable because it comes to guiding them toward an appropriate and sustainable practice.

Continued Education Credits: 8 Hours
Tuition: $150
*(Prices are in USD)

A Journey Into the Magic of Mudras

with Antoinette Kumar

Mudras are an ancient practice of non-verbal communication and self-expression. It is consisting of hand gestures and finger postures. They are used to call in the mind and body divine powers and healing energies.  During this course, you will embark on a magical journey exploring how, through Mudras, we can excite, heal and connect to the Divine. Also learn about the history of mudras and awaken the 5 universal elements: fire, air, earth, ether and water. Through pressure points can stimulate a flow of energy within our bodies to heal as if by magic.

Continued Education Credits: 6 Hours
Tuition: $100
*(Prices are in USD)

Your Subtle Body: Understanding the Kośas and The Chakra System

with Michelle Righetti, CYA E-RYT 500, Reiki Master Teacher

This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the seven major chakras as described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, yoga pratice and related modalities. Chakras are represented as wheels of energy in the body and blockages in your own chakras (or the restriction of the flow of energy in those areas) can show up as lingering emotions, tension, pain, restriction or repeated experiences that leave you frustrated and stuck in a loop.

Our aim is to help you understand the human body from the perspective of this energetic system. That this may help you to come back into balance, or approach your yoga practice with an awareness of this dimension of our existence. And, to become a stronger more conscientious teach of yoga with this knowledge.

Continued Education Credits: 6 Hours
Tuition: $150
*(Prices are in USD)