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All of our Yoga
training include practical and experiential techniques to
inspire you to go deeper in your Yoga practice.
- Yoga Alliance CEU's are
now available for ALL of our Teacher Trainings
and shorter Intensives.
- CanFitPro CEC’s for all Teacher Trainings
(4 CEC’s)
- College of Massage Therapists of Ontario CEU’s
available for all workshops. Please
click here to view # of CEU's for each workshop.)
Yoga Teacher Training
Other Training
Workshop Refund Policy
100% refund if cancellation
notice is received within 30 days prior to training.
Absolutely no refunds after this time. A credit will be issued
for a future training if notice is received after this time.
Any credit must be used within one year from the date of the
original workshop. Registration fee is non-transferable.
How to Begin
How does one find and decide upon a Yoga Teacher Training?
This is a huge question! And a confusing one at best! It really
boils down to what you want to do when you’ve done your
training. Do you want to make a career change, and teach yoga
full time? (Yoga Teachers are not rich! By any means! It is
very very difficult to support oneself by teaching yoga.)
Or do you see yourself teaching as more of a hobby –
evenings/weekends, etc. Where do you see yourself teaching?
In a studio, in a gym, in your home, not teaching at all.
Have you been doing yoga for some time, and simply want to
know more to deepen your understanding?
So, I think you must begin with the end in mind. Having said
that, how is it possible to know ‘the end’ when
talking about yoga?! It certainly seems that the more I learn,
the more I know that I don’t know! There IS no end!
There are many trainings. And many teachers now. Some good,
some not so good. Just like everything else in life! There
are many styles of yoga. Investigate the different styles/traditions
to find one that resonates with you, and also to find a teacher
with whom you feel you can develop a relationship of respect
and trust, and one who has an honest desire to share and pass
along knowledge. Find a teacher who lives the yoga philosophy
– non-harming, truthful, continues to learn....and importantly,
one who has very little ego. So, that is a beginning.
Once having found the style – and the teacher –
then investigate what types of training he or she offers.
What can you afford financially? Be realistic! Find out about
payment options. It may be possible to spread payments out
over several months. These are questions upon which to reflect
before undertaking training.
Our Programs
We offer three separate programs at our studio.
1. The 2-day Fast Track Fitness Yoga Teacher Training Certificate
Program (Module 1) (not to be confused with Yoga Certification!)
- 14 Hours - which is a brief overview of all things yogic
given that we have only 2 days in which to cover a 5,000 year
old system of self-improvement! Although this course is short,
it is of great value in allowing students to delve further
into yoga teacher training and to establish whether or not
to go further. The focus of the training is some of the history
of yoga, a quick look at the philosophical basis of yoga.
Main focus is on the technical aspects of the fundamental
poses, safety, modifications, how to put together a level
one class that is both safe and effective, verbal cueing,
class control, etc. etc. This program is sufficient for insurance
purposes. A certificate is supplied along with this course,
as is a complete manual. And 4 CanFitPro CEC’s. We offer
this course many times per year both in Toronto (where the
fee is $250) and in cities across Canada (where the fee is
$325 to cover our travel costs, etc. in bring this course
to you.)
We also offer an second level of the 2-day Fast Track Fitness
Yoga Program (Module 2) which does involve a ‘certification’.
This is also a 2-day course - which includes written assignments,
readings, and a practical evaluation. This is a Certification
that is recognized by our studio. It also offers 4 CanFitPro
CEC’s. Pre-requisites are Module 1, CPR, and 25 hours
of teaching yoga. Also offered in Toronto $275), and other
Canadian cities ($350)
2. The 100 Hour 6 month Intensive, and as the name implies,
the study is quite thorough. Essentially, the course consists
of attending group intensives for 10 Sunday afternoons between
1 – 5 pm between September and March of every year. The
course is offered only once yearly. In addition, a requirement
for this course is to attend 10 additional classes –
6 in our studio, and 4 in outside studios, and to create a
written report on each class. Home study, assignments, readings
and in class presentations are also part of this course. More
information – dates and application form - is available
on our website www.mraesyogastudio.com or we can be contacted
directly by email, or by phone 416-716-7589. We would be happy
to discuss your options. The fee for this course is $1200
plus gst. You are required to purchase on text for this course
which is not included in the cost of the course. 4 CanFit
CEC’s.
3. The 250 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification.
We are an approved Yoga Alliance Teaching School. This course
is an extension of the second course (the 100 Hour Teacher
Training) and takes approx 10 months to complete (September
to June.) At the completion of this course students are eligible
to apply to the International Yoga Alliance for Registration
as a Registered Yoga Teacher. This is the Gold Standard for
Yoga Teachers world-wide. The cost of this course is $3400
plus gst. 4 CanFitPro CEC’s. And 3 additional texts are
required for this course.
Yoga Certification (also called Registration)
There is a great deal of confusion in the industry about
Yoga "Certification". Many small studios or teachers
offer "certification.” While these courses definitely
have value, it may mean that the “certification”
is valid with only that particular yoga studio or teacher.
Elite recognition in Yoga (such as Registration with the
Federation of Ontario Yoga Teachers or Registration with the
International Yoga Alliance) is a very long, intensive, and
very expensive process - (minimum 200 - 500 hours in-class
time, mandatory attendance at many classes, numerous essay-type
assignments, man y include practical exam, oral exam, written
exam, etc. and the cost may vary between $3,000 - 5,000, with
most trainings being at the upper end.)
The 14 Hour Course (Module 1 of the Fast Track Fitness Yoga
Teacher Certification), and the 100 Hour Course, are NOT certification
courses. They are accreditation courses - meaning that at
the end of the workshop you will receive a certificate indicating
that you have taken the course, the # of hours, and topics
covered. They are recognized CanFitPro (the largest fitness
association in Canada), by provincial fitness associations
(such as the Manitoba Fitness Council, Saskatchewan Parks
& Recreation, etc), gyms, community recreation centers,
etc and at this time these trainings are sufficient for insurance
purposes. This is likely to change in the future.
Continuing Educational Credits from CanFitPro and the provincial
associations are given for all of our courses.
REMEMBER TO REMEMBER
It is important to remember that You do not have to be "certified"
or "registered" to teach yoga. THERE ARE NO YOGA
POLICE OUT THERE WHO WILL COME AND ARREST YOU FOR TEACHING
YOGA. YOGA IS GOD’S GIFT TO THE WORLD. It's all about
teaching with integrity, valuing the process, superior knowledge,
knowing when and how to adapt, and most of all, a sincere
desire to go about teaching yoga to others. Most of teaching
is learned from a long history of self-practice.
If you wish more information or if you wish to speak with
me directly, please call at 416-716-7589 or email once again.
Hope this helps!
Peace.
Testimonials
From Jenna....in Regina, Saskatchewan
"I can't thank you enough for the mountain of information
and
inspiration you gave this weekend. I had my first class
last night and I started doing some minor adjustments and
they went well, the students commented on how it was nice
to know they were doing the postures properly."
From Le....in Guelph
"Thank you for being you: The teacher who always
focuses on her students’ needs! I really enjoyed the
two days of training and left with more confidence and knowledge.
I look forward to training with you in the future."
From Kim....in Waterloo
I would like to thank you so very much for the training.
"I thought I would do an informal evaluation of
the course.
I loved your studio!! It was comfortable to learn in and
comfortable to relax in over lunch. The topics covered in
the training were very valuable to me. The module was exactly
what I wanted it to be. I benefited from the teaching and
peer reviews.
I am also glad you were able to give me further advice to
improve my teaching...thank you so very much. I have paid
particular attention to my word selection i.e. try this
instead of "I want you to do this"...
I do hope to do Module 2 in the future."
From Jeanette....in Toronto
"The two days were so very informative and I came
away being completely inspired by your knowledge and understanding.
I am extremely motivated to take what I absorbed and grow
from it and I look forward to seeing you again in Module
II."
From Sarah Terrion, Director of Operations, NRG2GO (Energy
to Go) -
Resort Teaching Placements
"We highly recommend Maureen Rae's courses to all!
Her classes are very appropriate for the resorts our company
services so it's natural for us to refer our instructors
to study under her. Maureen has a very "user friendly"
approach that makes yoga (and t'ai chi) very do-able for
anybody.
She is very knowledgeable, yet humble and her style
speaks to me. With her background in nursing and group exercise,
she brings a lot to yoga yet is careful to stay respectful
to it's roots and teaches with authenticity. Thank you Maureen
for sharing your knowledge with us and for always providing
such wonderful resource manuals with each course. After
completing your Yoga Fast Tracks, your Intensive and several
workshops, I look forward to studying more from you in the
near future."
From Margaret....in Guelph and Tobermory
"Maureen Rae is a teaching treasure. Not only does
she have long experience, but she is able to combine this
understanding of technique with the wisdom and insight which
comes from the study of yoga philosophy. Her compassion
allows all students, beginners, and more experienced practitioners
to feel comfortably challenged. I come away from her classes
feeling relaxed, inspired, and spiritually enriched."
From Erik....in Guelph
Thank you very much for all the energy, both physical
and mental, that you put into this past weekend! Sometimes,
as a student, it's easy to forget about the teacher's life
outside of the classroom moment. I appreciate how busy your
life is and how valuable your time with us was to me!
If you would like to host a workshop in your facility
or in your area, please call us at 905-274-3312.
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