Continuing Education @ Georgian

Interest in yoga continues to grow, along with the demand for qualified instructors. This comprehensive program has been preparing potential instructors for certification through the Federation of Ontario Yoga Teachers and subsequently, to plan and instruct courses in Hatha Yoga for various groups. The program is scheduled in modules over a two-year time frame, Friday evenings and Saturdays, once a month from September to June. Friday evening sessions encompass intensive study of asanas (postures) and are reserved for those completing the teacher training program. Most Saturday sessions are open to the public and may be taken individually for personal interest.

• Two years of general or one year of intense yoga practice
• Completed application

For more information, call 705-325-2740, ext. 3027 or e-mail pts-orillia@georgianc.on.ca.

Program Modules:

Year 1:

• FITW 0002 Yoga Philosophy
• FITW 0003 Theory and Practice of Raja Yoga
• FITW 0004 Pranayama
• FITW 0006 Esoteric Anatomy
• FITW 0007 Nutrition for the Practice of Yoga
• FITW 0008 Communication Skills
• FITW 0009 Meditation
• FITW 0040 Basic Anatomy and Physiology for the Practice of Yoga

Year 2:

• FITW 0011 Specialty Yoga 1*
• FITW 0012 Specialty Yoga 2*
• FITW 0010 Yoga and Creativity*
• FITW 0014 Adjunct Therapies
• FITW 0015 Guided Imagery
• FITW 0016 Relaxation and Stress Management
• FITW 0017 Introduction to Comparative Religions
• FITW 0018 Motivation
• FITW 0019 Marketing and Principles of Teaching
• FITW 0020 Who Am I?*
• FITW 0021 Teaching Hatha Yoga*

* Reserved for those completing the entire Teacher Training Program.

Georgian College's program has been offered since 2000 and is approved by the Yoga Network of Canada as a registered school for yoga teacher training.