Online Tantravaya Yoga 200HR Teacher Training

Nelson, BC, Canada

KY
Kootenay Yoga School
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100 reviews
May 1, 2020
Group size: 1 - 19
Online Tantravaya Yoga 200HR Teacher Training
Nelson, BC, Canada

Kootenay Yoga School
  • Email address verified
100 reviews

May 1, 2020
Group size: 1 - 19

About this trip

The Tantravaya Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, internationally-respected program designed to deepen your understanding of yoga and Ayurvedic principles.

The Tantravaya training method is unique in that it’s not limited to any “style” or blend of styles. Instead, it emphasizes universal principles of alignment within the context of Ayurvedic and yogic practices.


Tantravaya Yoga trains exceptional teachers by presenting everything you will ever need to know in order to practice and teach any kind of yoga to anyone – safely and effectively within a system of eight principle actions. These eight principles are necessary and sufficient in every active gesture for yoga and beyond. Furthermore, the eight principles are organized into four pairs of oppositional actions that allow for ultimate individualization – customizing each gesture to each practitioner by balancing the intensity of antagonistic engagements for the specific needs of the individual body in each pose. As a recent graduate has put it: “With the eight principles, I couldn’t help but teach excellently, right from the first class, even though I was nervous.”



With exceptional attention devoted to practical training and ample teaching experience time, Tantravaya Yoga Teacher Trainings have a proven track record of producing effective, confident yoga teachers who are ready to teach upon graduation and stand out in the world of yoga.


Our program is registered with Yoga Alliance and provides the most widely-recognized yoga teacher certification credentials in the world. Our primary goal is to cultivate a solid, safe, and effective practice as the foundation of skillful teaching.

Course Content

Principles.  Techniques.  Philosophy.


The anatomy and physiology of yoga

Universal alignment and individual needs for different bodies

Pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra

Introduction to yoga therapy and posture correction

Yogic philosophy, psychology, ethics, history, and scriptures

The Ayurvedic five element system and its application to a balanced life, diet, and practice

Protocols for diagnosing an individual's state of dosha

Yogic techniques for balancing each dosha

About The Center

At Mountain Waters, we offer you an enriched learning environment of beauty, sacredness and connection to nature. Our intention is to be the place where the aspiration you feel for growth, change and a deeper connection to yourself, is met by a program you take and by  something you discover inside yourself while you are here.


We offer you the opposite of distraction. Stillness, deep  learning and a space that welcomes your authenticity, whether that means joy, tears, or some other form of your Awe-some-ness. Mountain Waters is where the longing for embodied presence becomes anchored in experience.


Often this can mean taking the time to looking clearly at what stands in the way of the full expression of your life. People come here to help navigate important life transitions. To shift perspectives , to let go, or press “pause” and turn toward the quieter voice inside, that can guide the way forward.

Upon Completion Of This Course

All Teachers Will Be Able To:


Teach exceptional, inspired yoga classes

Offer high quality, individually-customized private lessons

Know which yoga techniques are best suited to themselves and their students

Use asana and movement therapies to address muscular and skeletal imbalances

Use Ayurvedic principals to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different yoga forms


About The Area

Our retreat facilities are located on the border of the 27,000-hectare West Arm Provincial Park, yet we are within walking distance,  of the beautiful small city of Nelson, B.C. We offer a unique combination of pristine natural settings and proximity to world-class amenities. Our property is part of the 100-year-old Svoboda farm, nestled on the side of a mountain just to the East of Nelson. We are blessed with beautiful forests, verdant meadows, and delicious wild water that bubbles down Hermitage creek from springs sourced high up in the park


About Nelson BC

Nelson is an off-the-beaten-track destination. It is a place where people still leave their cars and walk along the lakefront or down historic Baker Street with its array of shops, outdoor cafes, restaurants, and galleries. It is a small city where smiles are exchanged between strangers and the pace of everyday life unfolds on a human scale.


The city is visually stunning with hilly, tree-lined streets and the beautiful Victorian-era architecture of its founding period. The beauty of the town’s surroundings have attracted many artists and craftspeople, giving Nelson a reputation as one of the finest small arts towns in North America.


Nelson is surrounded by rugged mountains and large pristine lakes. It is home to some of the best hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking in the world. Close to hot springs and four different Provincial Parks, the Nelson area offers an almost endless variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for people of all levels of skill and ability.


Nelson is a town where quality of life is measured in clean air, and deep conversation. The town is strangely quiet on days when it is snowing up at the ski hill. Nelson is a centre for alternative and integrative approaches to health and well-being and it is the perfect place for a retreat vacation that brings together health, nature, and self-exploration.

Arriving To Your Training

Driving

Nelson is located about halfway between Calgary and Vancouver in the South Eastern part of British Columbia. Highway 3 cuts across Southern BC and provides access to Nelson from both Vancouver (an 8 hour drive) and the Okanagan Valley to the West, and from the Alberta border and Calgary (a 7 hour drive) to the East.

For people traveling to Nelson from the United States, we are about a 3 hour drive North of Spokane, Washington. The most direct route involves crossing the border at the Nelway/Metaline falls border crossing about 50 minutes south of Nelson. For guests traveling from the States please remember that you will need your passport to cross the border.

Nelson has an active ride sharing community and you can both look for a ride or offer seats in your vehicle here.  Go to Kootenay Rideshare’s website. This is the cheapest and most eco-friendly way to get to Nelson.


Flying

The easiest way to get to Nelson by air is via the Castlegar airport, about 40 minutes west of Nelson along Hwy 3A. AirCanada flies into Castlegar twice daily from both Calgary and Vancouver. Shuttles into Nelson from the Castlegar airport can be booked for $25 through Queen City Shuttles.

For guests traveling from the United States, we recommend that you fly into the Spokane International Airport and rent a car at the airport for the 3 hour drive to Nelson


**Please note~ We are happy to arrange transport for you at a minimal cost from Kelowna International Airport

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    15 Nights accommodation based on selected occupancy preference
  • Meals
    Three wholesome vegetarian meals prepared daily.
  • Manual
    Comprehensive manual
  • Training
    Training as per Yoga Alliance guidelines
  • Support
    Individualized support and ongoing mentorship
  • Connection
    Celebrated relationships and lifetime connection
  • Yoga Mats / Props
    Yoga mats and all necessary equipment provided
  • Celebration
    Welcome and closing celebrations
  • Certification
    Yoga Alliance instruction certification upon succesful completion
  • Wifi

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Transport
    * Happy to assist for a minimal charge
  • Off site meals

Available Packages

Online YTT200 Program
$1,500

Itinerary

Meet Your Teacher
Shy Sayar. Yoga Therapist. ERYT500.

Well into his third decade with yoga, Shy has tens of thousands of hours of experience bringing yoga to students of all levels, treating patients, and training yoga teachers and therapists around the globe.


Shy has offered coursework on education and pedagogy, as well as yoga philosophy and classical Indian literature at the University of California, Berkeley. In his yoga teaching, Shy integrates his experience in higher education with skillful attention to different learning styles, making even the most complex teachings approachable to every student.


Shy believes in teaching people – not poses, since the practices of yoga are infinitely adaptable to fit the practitioner’s stages of development. Instead, his Tantravaya yoga method integrates the classical Eight Limbs of Yoga, equally cultivating the body, breath and mind to bring each practitioner to optimal, holistic health.


This unique method has shown remarkable results in posture correction, pain relief and improved balance, as well as healing emotional trauma and addressing the roots of psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression.


https://tantravayayoga.com/



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Kootenay Yoga School
100 reviews
In the heart of our journey, Kootenay Yoga School was created from a profound belief in holistic well-being. Recognizing the challenges of modern life, where daily routines can become repetitive cycles of wakefulness, nourishment, work, and rest, we felt the need for a sanctuary that transcends the ordinary. Our vision materialized as Kootenay Yoga School, an embodiment of holistic living.

Reviews

This was one of the most amazing and important experiences of my life. I will never forget the kindness, generosity, dedication & just overall good vibes of everyone involved. The food was unreal! Everyday was a treat when we walked in for meal times and the knowledge I gained I will keep with me forever and continue to learn from. I can’t say thank you enough.
By Casey H for Inspired Yoga Teacher Training Joshua Tree/ 200HR / Mar 2 - 16 on Mar 25, 2024
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I did not know what to expect but I was blown away! Not only do I feel prepared to teach different styles of yoga I was able to make wonderful lasting memories. The food was incredible, the staff was phenomenal and the stay was super comfortable! Thank you Kootenay for a beautiful, unique experience! I would highly recommend this yoga training to anyone looking to pursue their passion of yoga!
By Alexis W for Inspired Yoga Teacher Training Joshua Tree/ 200HR / Mar 2 - 16 on Mar 25, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience! Location 15/10, food 15/10, and our yoga instructor was perhaps a 20/10 ✨🫶🏼🫶🏼 Just exceeded my expectations overall. Loved having my private space and all of the amenities (hot tub, cold pool, firepit, heaters, fireplace, record player, and multiple areas to lounge) and the extra activities they planned to make a memorable experience! Trip to Joshua Tree National Park was definitely a favourite. Whenever I reached out Kootenany School response time was excellent and I can’t wait to join them again for further training and education!!
By Jamie M for Jamie M. // Private Occupancy // Joshua Tree 2024 on Mar 12, 2024
Jamie - Thank you so much for this feedback and for being THERE. Thank you for supporting your teacher + our team....and for the positive energy you brought every day! We are so looking forward to knowing where the rest of your journey takes you and will cherish the memories!!!!!
By Kootenay Yoga School on Mar 12, 2024
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SG
This was seriously the greatest experience of my life. The staff was incredibly kind, accommodating and understanding. Addy is an incredible host, friend and chef. She makes sure everyone has what they need at all times, while making sure the experience is fun. I met so many incredible people I will be able to call my friends for life! I was so sad to leave so if you are reading this it’s your sign to sign up.
By Sage G for Inspired Yoga Teacher Training Joshua Tree/ 200HR / Feb 15-29 on Mar 12, 2024
Ahhhhhhhh thank you so much for this Sage! We are so so so glad that you came on this journey - and accomplished so much in these two weeks. We will forever think back on the memories - the park, evening campfires.....the crafts and laughs and all of the rest. We so appreciate your feedback, and in general - just the fact that you came and did the work. It was a pleasure and we really hope to remain in contact!
By Kootenay Yoga School on Mar 12, 2024
KY
The people, food and yoga were amazing.!!! EJ, Sasha and Addy= kind, beautiful souls!!! Cook(unsure of name)- excellent!!! I paid for a private glamper. The price I signed up for was a sale price. When I went to pay, it was full price. Full price was over 500.00 more. I asked about honoring the advertised price and was told no, the site just didn’t change to reflect the sale was over (no mention sale was over in add) 😞The glamper sink faucet didn’t work, was told pipe froze and burst, “ sorry, there’s no water”. Couldn’t wash my hands or brush my teeth w/o having to walk across the grounds to get water. The door did not have a lock, did not shut properly and cold air was blowing in all night. Took 3 separate maintenance visits to get it fixed and 1 time the door was glued shut so I had trouble getting in and out. Aside from that, maintenance person was very friendly. Cactus thorns all over the inside of the glamper; on the floor, in the bed. It would have been nice to have on site clothes washer/drier and maybe a shuttle to town a few times a week so participants dont need to rely on other participants to get to town if needed. Would I recommend Kootenay? Absolutely!!!! Would I recommend this site/accommodation's? I probably would recommend taking it at a different site. Would have really appreciated the advertised sale price being honored especially with all the accommodation quirks 😊
By Annette K for Annette K. // Private Occupancy // Space in Joshua Tree 24' on Mar 12, 2024
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What an incredible experience. The staff at Kootenay provide the highest level of care. They go above and beyond to accommodate their students and ensure the highest standards in their meals and education. EJ was an incredible teacher and so encouraging. I felt so welcomed and at home in Joshua Tree. Thank you Lisa, Addy, and EJ!
By Ava E on 30 Aug, 2023
I have completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training with Kootenay Yoga School at their beautiful location in Isla Mujeres Mexico (a small Island in the Caribbean Sea). Where to start? Sign up and be totally comfortable that u’ll have the best experience. The location is in a jungle vibe, modest, clean & organized. The food is vegetarian, organic, super healthy prepared by a talented young lady - Addy the owner’s daughter, who works hard to make sure every dietary requirement is met. Lisa, the owner, is a professional woman who is very meticulous and follows up with every detail, making the experience worthy. The whole team, from Kandice, Silvia, to the kitchen staff are very helpful and kind. Stephania (Steff) our teacher made every lesson interesting and enjoyable, the fire and energy in her, the knowledge she shared in Anatomy, was outstanding as if a doctor is explaining. The course is intensive, however, well divided throughout the days. Steff is also flexible and no matter how tired one is, we would put the effort to be punctual in her classes and enjoy the information shared. I was lucky to be with amazing people from different countries and cultures, we clicked and had so much fun together. Yes, it’s hot and humid and u need mosquito repellent. It’s not that bad at all. The beach is 5’ walk from the school and it’s breathtaking. So is Punta Sur most easternmost point of Mexico and u get to see numerous iguanas in that region too. I felt so safe in the school and the whole island. 💜🧘🏻‍♀️
By Roula H on 18 Nov, 2022