Continuing Education YACEP Yoga Programs & 300hr YTT Eligible Modules

Receive a Yoga Alliance Accredited Certificate Upon Course Completion

Yin & Restorative | 100hr

April 10th-18th 2025

October 15-23rd 2025

Whether you’re looking to advance your teaching credentials or enhance your capacity to support others, this program offers the tools and environment to cultivate deep relaxation and nervous system regulation. 

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Curriculum

  • History of Yin/Restorative Yoga

  • Philosophy

  • Foundations of Yin/Restorative Yoga

  • Anatomy

  • Yin/Restorative Yoga Energetics

  • Relationship to Stillness and Release

Required and Recommended Texts:

  • Yin Sights, Bernie Clark
  • Relax and Renew, Judith Hanson Lasater

The Tofino Mermaid Tales bookstore will have all mandatory and recommended reading material available for purchase at a 15% off discount to all Tofino Yoga students. Feel free to call them to reserve and pay for your book:
https://mermaidbooks.ca

Yoga Nidra & Pranayama | 100hr

Join us in Tofino, for a 100hr Yoga Nidra & Pranayama immersion, designed to deepen your understanding of pranayama (breath control) and Yoga Nidra known as the art of conscious relaxation or yogic sleep. Offered within the BEST yoga studio spaces Tofino has to offer.

Our Yoga Nidra & Pranayama immersion is designed for both yoga teachers and those working with nervous system regulation, such as nurses, teachers, counsellors, and other wellness professionals.

Additionally we will dive into the worlds of the energetic body and the subtle body including the chakras, the nadis, the koshas and the doshas. As well, mantras and kirtan will be part of this enriching module. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Curriculum

  • Yoga Nidra

  • Subtle body; the chakras, koshas & doshas

  • Pranayama practices

  • The anatomy and physiology of breath

  • Meditation practices

  • Mudras & Mantras

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The Niches of Yoga | 100hr

Please note, the travel days are the first and last day of the posted training dates. Please schedule your travel accordingly.

The Niches of Yoga module is a comprehensive 100hr Yoga Alliance certified program designed to expand your teaching expertise into specialized areas of yoga. Offered within the BEST yoga studio spaces Tofino has to offer.

This immersive training covers chair yoga, kids yoga, pre and postnatal yoga, body inclusivity yoga, and many more unique fields.

Whether you are looking to make yoga more accessible to diverse populations or deepen your understanding of these specialized practices, this module provides the tools and knowledge to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all students. Perfect for yoga teachers seeking to broaden their reach and impact.

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Curriculum

  • Kids Yoga

  • Chair Yoga

  • Prenatal Yoga 

  • Postnatal Yoga

  • Trauma Informed Yoga

  • SUP yoga (Stand-Up Paddle Yoga)

Yoga Anatomy and Skillful Sequencing

Yoga anatomy and advanced vinyasa sequencing goes hand in hand! Being well versed in the possible injury of yoga, optimal anatomical alignment and the intricacy of sequencing an amazing vinyasa yoga class are fantastic tools to have as a yoga teacher. Offered within the BEST yoga studio spaces Tofino has to offer.

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Curriculum

  • Yoga Anatomy and Physiology

  • Yoga Injury

  • Advanced Asana Guide

  • Skillful  Vinyasa Sequencing

  • Theming

  • Asana Deep Dive

  • Class Management

Curriculum

  • Yoga History

  • Yoga Philosophy

  • The Yamas & Niyamas

  • The 8 Limbs of Yoga

  • Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers

  • Subtle Body

  • Mantra

  • Kirtan

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Yoga History & Philosophy | 100hr

Welcome to the Yoga History & Philosophy Module, where yoga teachers and yoga enthusiasts will explore, practice and live through the principles of the 8 limbs of yoga.

Come prepare to explore and rekindle your relationship with the Yamas & Niyamas, as a living practice.

Additionally we will dive into the worlds of Ayurveda, chakras and subtle body.

Furthermore mantras and kirtan will be part of this enriching module.

Dede Monette, Dawn Batenchuk, Jane Good and Ricardo Allen will be teaching this module.

We look forward to welcoming you to this YACEP- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program. These hours are eligible towards the 300hr Yoga Alliance certification, granted that all 3/100hr modules are complete within the Tofino Yoga School.

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Thank you so much for the incredible Yin & Restorative yoga course you have provided. Your expertise, creativity and genuine care have made a significant impact on my physical, metal and emotional well-being. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to learn from you and to be part of this transformative journey and to be able to take these teaching tools and share with the world.
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Your genuine passion for yoga shines through in every class, and it is evident that you genuinely care about our progress and overall wellness. Your willingness to answer questions, provide individualized guidance, and offer valuable insights has made this course an invaluable experience. Thank you and I am honoured to have been a part of this course.
Neesha HanderToronto, ON