Teacher Training Overview

We offer three levels of Yoga Certification YES, EWYT and A-EWYT.

Our Yoga teacher training program focuses on: integrating ancient wisdom and modern science in the practice of Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. We have three levels of Yoga certification. Our EWYT-RYT200 and A-EWYT(RYT300/500) programs are registered with the Yoga Alliance and are government registered programs. Tuition Tax Credits are given only to those who complete a payment authorization form at the start of the program.

YES (Yoga Exercise Specialist Certification, a two-weekend program) is our foundation course. Everyone starts with this program unless they have completed teacher training elsewhere in which case they may be exempt.

EWYT-RYT200 (East to West Yoga Teacher Certification, an 8-weekend program that is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour designation level – prerequisite YES certification) is a comprehensive teacher training program that covers all aspects of Yoga and the teaching of HATHA and VINYASA styles of yoga.

A-EWYT(RYT300/500), (Advanced East to West Yoga Teacher Certification, a 14-weekend program that is registered with the Yoga Alliance at either the 300 hour designation level, for those who have completed their RYT200 program elsewhere of at the 500 hour designation level for those who have completed the EWYT-RYT200 program with East to West Yoga, pre-requisite either EWYT or comparable RYT200 level teacher training)runs over a two-year period and over 20 options are available to choose from to complete the 14 course requirement.

We also offer specialized Yoga Teacher Training Programs.

TYS Certification (Therapeutic Yoga Specialist)
TYS (Therapeutic Yoga Specialist Certification, pre-requisite either EWYT or comparable RYT200 level teacher training) includes 4 weekend courses which are also A-EWYT(RYT300/500) applicable. This program covers how to teach Restorative Yoga and how to create yoga programming for those students struggling with disease or injury.

FYS Certification (Family Yoga Specialist)
FYS (Family Yoga Specialist Certification, pre-requisite either EWYT or comparable RYT200 level teacher training) includes 4 weekend courses which are also A-EWYT(RYT300/500) applicable. The four courses include, Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga and Yoga for Children and Teenagers. We plan to add a Family Yoga course to the certification soon.

We offer Pilates Mat Certification (PMI).
PMI (Pilates Mat Instructor Certification, a two-weekend program) is a Classical Pilates Mat training program, strictly based on Joseph Pilates original mat work which he called ‘contrology’ which he outlined in his book, ‘Return to Life with Contrology’.

We offer Barre Exercise Certification (BES)
BES (Barre Exercise Specialist Certification, a two-weekend program) is a barre exercise training program that prepares the participant to teach a variety of class styles and levels. Barre exercise incorporates the use of classical ballet, jazz and fitness movement to create a fun and effective one-hour workout.

For full descriptions and the course date link for any of these certification programs click the ‘certification’ link in the drop down menu of the ‘Teacher Training’ link above.