2025 INDIGENOUS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

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We are pleased to offer the 2025 training in beautiful Invermere, British Columbia in partnership with Akisqnuk First Nations!

To register or for additional information about the location or payment options please visit our partner website at www.goodmedicinetraining.ca

 ABOUT THE TRAINING:

Training Philosophy

Designed with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, this program explores Indigenous world views and yogic philosophy to create a transformative and powerfully resonate training approach for students. The curriculum emphasizes the unique needs of Indigenous people and communities by focusing on accessible, trauma informed yoga. Emphasis is on community-based yoga and making yoga available to all people regardless of where they live, their age, or health status. 

 Cultural aspects such as land-based learning, smudge, medicine wheel teachings, and storytelling have been part of the program, and the Indigenous learning component is held in equal priority with learning about yoga philosophy and postures.  Both Indian and Indigenous Elders and knowledge keepers will participate to lead a comparison between yogic teachings and Indigenous spirituality and culture. Students will embody the practices while also learning how to share and teach yoga, which can have a transformative effect on individuals and society.  

Special emphasis will be placed on generating the presence of yoga within Indigenous community settings and creating yoga classes that are accessible to able bodied people, youth, seniors, and those with chronic conditions. Students will learn and experience in depth: asanas (postures), breathing, meditation; teaching methodology including trauma informed yoga, anatomy and physiology including yoga for chronic conditions; chair yoga; yoga for youth; philosophy and ethics including both Indian and Indigenous world view; the subtle (energy) body; the business of yoga, and practice teaching.

Requirements to Register

1.    A strong commitment and drive to bring yoga to a community after the training  

2.   Six months practice of yoga, including time in-class with a qualified instructor

3.   Age 18 or older (or letter of consent from parent or guardian)

4.   Reliable means of transportation for all hours of the in-person training

5.   Accommodations, childcare and any other necessary supports to ensure full participation in all hours.

People from Indigenous communities are particularly encouraged to register. In the spirit of reconciliation, there are no more than 50% of the  available spots for non-Indigenous students. Maximum 15 students.

What to Expect

· Mixed days of lecture, practice, and homework

· Daily yoga practice

· Daily outdoor time and walking

· Land based learning, other offsite travel

· A variety of knowledgeable, qualified guest teachers

· Group teaching experiences to a variety of audiences

· Full days

· Changed outlook and personal transformation.

DATES:

In person April 23- April 28th | May 22nd - June 1 

Online self-paced pre-work are required for certification

TRAINING FORMATS:

This training is also available in three sections. 

Full program (200 hrs): $3000 (all 3 courses)

Online self-paced pre-work required

In person April 23- April 28th | May 22nd - June 1 

or choose:

A - Foundations of Yoga (100 hrs): $1600

Format: Hybrid Learning (self-led, online and 6 days in person April 23-28, 2025 at Invermere BC)

* The 100 hr foundations training is required for enrollment in the following unless already 200 hr certified:

B - Accessible Indigenous Yoga Teacher Training (50 hrs): $850

50 Hours

Format: Hybrid Learning (self-led, online and 4 days in person May 22-25, 2025 at Invermere BC)

C - Advanced Community Yoga Teacher Training (50 hrs): $850 

Format: Hybrid Learning (self-led, online and 4 days in person May 29-June 1, 2025 at Invermere BC)

ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE: email indigenousyogask@gmail.com