Fall 2024
Yoga Teacher Training
Welcome to Coast Flow Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training journey, a transformative four-month immersion designed to guide you back to your true self. As you embark on this sacred exploration, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice, immerse yourself in ancient teachings, and learn to share them with humility and integrity in today’s world.
Throughout this comprehensive program, you’ll experience a blend of Vinyasa, Hatha, and Bhakti yoga, diving into various aspects of yoga practice and philosophy. From asana labs and anatomy studies to mantra chanting and meditation, each component of the training is carefully crafted to nourish your body, mind, and soul.
As you journey through the modules, you’ll explore foundational principles such as yoga ethics, philosophy, and mythology, while also delving into practical aspects like sequencing, alignment, and hands-on assists and self-adjustments. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, create meaningful community, and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and the practice of yoga.
Whether you’re an aspiring yoga instructor or a practitioner seeking personal growth and connection, this training offers a pathway to profound self-discovery and transformation, as well as the skills and confidence to be a working yoga instructor. Through dedicated study, commitment, and devotion, you’ll gain the tools and insights needed to step confidently into a role of leadership, create positive change in the world, and embody the teachings of yoga both on and off the mat.
Teacher training has begun and our Registration is now closed.
Stay tuned for details on the next 200 Hr training wher you can discover the magic of yoga.
EARLY BIRD PRICE IS $3100, AFTER JULY 1, COST IS $3300. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE.
Included in your Coast Flow Yoga 200-hour teacher training program:
- Coast Flow Yoga Unlimited Membership: Enjoy access to Coast Flow yoga’s facilities and classes throughout the duration of the program, allowing you to deepen your practice in a supportive environment. ($500 Value)
- Printed & Digital YTT Manual written by Chelsea Riley: Receive a comprehensive manual in both printed and digital formats, providing you with valuable resources and references to enhance your learning journey.
- 200hr Yoga Alliance Certificate: Upon successful completion of the program, receive a recognized certification from Yoga Alliance, acknowledging your dedication and commitment to advancing your yoga practice and teaching skills.
- Opportunity to teach our graduate community classes: Our relationship does not end at the completion of our training. To further support your journey into teaching confidently, you will have the unique opportunity to teach community classes at either our Sechelt or Gibsons locations. Giving you a supportive way to step into your role as an instructor.
Our training is structured over 13 weekends: Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and we will come together to learn and deepen our practice and understanding:
- September 6-8 Yoga Foundations and Grounding
- September 13-15 Awakening
- September 20-22 Journey Inward
- October 4-6 Deep Nourishment
- October 11-13 Cultivating Strength and Flexibility
- October 18-20 Anatomy and Physiology Immersion
- November 1-3 Cultivating Stability and Mobility
- November 8-10 Power vs. Force
- November 15-17 Integrating Philosophy and Practice
- November 22-24 Deepening the Practice
- December 6-8 Surrender
- December 13-15 The Heart of Yoga
- December 20-22 Begin Again
We will meet IN-PERSON: Join us at both Coast Flow’s Gibsons and Sechelt locations for the majority of our sessions, where you’ll experience the supportive community and immersive learning environment firsthand.
ONLINE: We will be hosting a few sessions via Zoom throughout the program, offering flexibility and accessibility.
OUTDOORS: There will be some ceremony and training sessions in outdoor locations during the training.
Scholarship Applications are closed for our 2024 Teacher Training.
FAQs
While we recommend having at least one year of consistent yoga practice, the primary requirements for this training are as follows:
- Willingness to show up and learn.
- Dedication to self-inquiry and actively engaging in the work.
- Openness and curiosity to explore the teachings of yoga deeply.
These qualities will not only enrich your experience but also contribute to the growth and transformation that can occur throughout the training.
Absolutely! Our training welcomes individuals who are passionate about deepening their understanding and practice of yoga, regardless of whether they intend to teach. While some participants may have aspirations to become instructors, others join simply to explore and immerse themselves in the rich traditions of yoga. Throughout the program, you’ll acquire valuable skills, forge meaningful connections, and gain insights that extend far beyond the realm of teaching. Whether you choose to share your knowledge with others or not, the journey will undoubtedly enrich your life both on and off the mat.
Coast Flow’s Teacher Training is a fusion of hatha, vinyasa, and Bhakti yoga. Through this integrated approach, we emphasize smart alignment, intelligent sequencing, and clear instruction, empowering you to teach effectively to diverse student populations with safety and skill.
Yes, there is the option to pay in installments. Please call 604.740.6840 to register with this option. All fees need to be paid before the start of the training September 6.
Yes, there is early bird pricing of $3100 until July 1st.
Completing all 200 hours of training is mandatory to register at the RYT 200 hour level with Yoga Alliance. If you miss any hours of training, you will need to complete make-up work and/or attend a live make-up group session, to be scheduled, at your own expense.
To ensure credit for attendance, it is essential to arrive on time and stay for the full duration of each session. If you anticipate arriving late or leaving early, please inform your teacher in advance. You will have two 15-minute grace periods throughout the training. Beyond this allowance, you will be required to make up the missed session in accordance with our make-up policy.
As part of the training program, you’ll be required to submit all assigned homework and complete relevant sadhanas (personal practice). These assignments are designed to deepen your understanding of the material covered in class and provide practical experience in applying the teachings to your personal practice and teaching methodology.
35 hours of our 200hrYTT will be offered as a stand-alone module for yoga teachers interested in developing their fast flow. This training module will take place on 5 Sundays in November and December. This training module is available for $1050, providing you with focused instruction and hands-on experience to elevate your teaching to the next level. Join us as we explore the art of fast flow yoga and unlock new possibilities on your teaching journey.
While the tuition fee is non-refundable, we acknowledge that unforeseen life events may occur. If you inform us before the commencement of the training, we’ll gladly accommodate your request to defer your participation to the next available 200-hour training session. We understand the importance of flexibility and strive to support our students through any unexpected circumstances that may arise.
Join our zoom ‘Discover Your Path: Fall 200-Hour Teacher Training Information Session’ June 1st at 1pm. We will share more information on the training and have room for you to ask all your questions.
Your Instructors
Chelsea Riley E-RYT 500 | Lead Instructor
Chelsea Riley is the visionary founder behind Coast Flow Yoga’s vibrant communities in Gibsons and Sechelt. Her remarkable journey in yoga began in 2001 when she became one of the youngest certified Bikram yoga instructors. This ignited a profound passion that led her to pursue a degree in aerial acrobatics from the National Circus School of Canada. Throughout her twenties, Chelsea toured as a professional aerialist, yet her love for yoga remained unwavering. She deepened her practice at the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica and pursued various specialized trainings including Bhakti Flow Yoga, prenatal yoga, chair yoga, health coaching, Thai massage, and breathwork. With a profound devotion to Bhakti yoga, kirtan, and meditation, Chelsea infuses her classes with heart-centered practices that inspire and uplift. As an experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, she continues to empower her students to explore the transformative power of yoga on and off the mat.
Leah Painter E-RYT 500 | Anatomy and Physiology
Leah has been a body nerd for as long as she can remember. Initially drawn to yoga for cross-training various athletic activities, she became fascinated by how calm and grounded it made her feel. In 2007, she became a yoga teacher and over the years, encountered many students with various injuries and a wide range of abilities. Witnessing unique bodies moving in different ways sparked her curiosity and compassion to become a more knowledgeable movement teacher. Leah expanded her studies to include biomechanics, anatomy, and strength & conditioning. Certified in Functional Range Conditioning and Pain Foundations, she became a Certified Yoga Therapist in 2018 after four years of intensive training. Leah has worked in a multi-disciplinary clinic and one-on-one with conditions like pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy, backcare, chronic pain, post-natal issues, and various musculoskeletal problems. She values an evidence-based approach to movement teaching and continues to educate herself and others on the latest research and science. Believing in the body’s amazing ability to adapt and its inherent resilience, Leah teaches from a place of choice, play, and joy.
Samantha Burke E-RYT 500 | Hatha, Vinyasa and Mediation
Samantha stepped on the mat more than 25 years ago. It is the many gifts that yoga brings; compassion, patience, gratitude, strength, focus and the ability to flow through all that life brings that kept her coming back and ultimately guided her to become a teacher. Since 2006, she has shared her passion for yoga across Vancouver, Mexico, and the Sunshine Coast, teaching Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Restorative Aerial, and Meditation classes to students of all levels. Certified in Hatha Yoga in 2006 and completing her 300-hour Vinyasa Yoga certification in 2013, Samantha furthered her expertise with meditation teacher training in 2022 and Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in 2023. With a strong emphasis on proper alignment and foundational postures, Samantha fosters a safe and nurturing environment for her students, encouraging balance and transformation of body, mind, and spirit. She approaches teaching, and life, with positivity, joy, and openness, sharing her ongoing learning journey with love and enthusiasm.
GUEST Faculty
Ross McKeachie
Philosophy and Subtle Body
Ross McKeachie is a trained coach and practitioner of traditional Yoga & Tantra – the original psycho-somatic-spiritual life sciences of India. He is the host of Branches of Wisdom (The Banyen Books Podcast), as well as the Community Director and Assistant Teacher Trainer at Arkaya Awareness Center – a traditional school of Yoga & Tantra offering international programs to students online. He has been apprenticing with his teacher/Acharya, Yogacharini Maitreyi of South India, since 2015 and is grateful to be a part of her lineage. He offers Integrative coaching, healing & full-spectrum Yoga therapy sessions to clients worldwide and is a poet with a background in comedy and performing arts. He lives on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada.
Vimalasara
Meditation and Mantra
Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John, M.A. (hon.doc) is a public speaker and master trainer in the field of conflict transformation, leadership and mindfulness. They are also the author of ten books and the Co-Founder of Eight Step Recovery, an alternative to the 12-step program for addiction. They were featured at TEDxRenfrewCollingwood, where they gave a talk entitled We Are What We Think, which outlined a course of action we can take to work on the global epidemic of bullying. A New Frontier for Mental Health Treatment: 13 ground breaking conversations on psychedelics as a path to freedom – and can they really help people with addictions.
Elham Ansari
Ayurveda
Elham Ansari is a seasoned teacher and practitioner of Ayurveda and Holistic Nutrition with over 15 years of clinical experience. She studied Ayurvedic medicine under Dr. Vasant Lad in New Mexico and India, and has explored Chinese Medicine, Yoga, energy medicine, and spiritual sciences. Elham holds a degree in Fine Arts and Design from Emily Carr University, which influenced her transition into the healing arts. She received Honorary Board Certification in Holistic Nutrition from the National Association of Nutritionists Practitioners. Co-directing the Awakening Wellness Centre in 2010 sparked her commitment to alternative medicine. Elham teaches Ayurveda at Pacific Rim College and Ajna Yoga College, where she was also the former dean of their Holistic Nutrition program.
We hope you can join this transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of the mat. Our 200-hour Fall Yoga Teacher Training invites you to embark on a profound exploration of self-discovery and growth. Over the course of four months, you’ll delve into the ancient teachings of Yoga, honoring its roots while integrating its wisdom into the context of our modern world. Through immersive practice, introspective study, and compassionate guidance, you’ll deepen your understanding of yoga’s multifaceted dimensions. This training is not just about learning to teach; it’s about embodying the essence of yoga and sharing it with humility, integrity, and love. Join us as we embark on this sacred journey together.