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The Fundamentals of Yoga
Teacher Training

An Introduction Yoga Teacher Training for Aspiring Teachers and Dedicated Practitioners

Whether you're feeling called to teach or simply want to deepen your personal practice, The Fundamentals of Yoga is your gateway into the rich, transformative world of yoga. This foundational training is designed for curious students and future teachers alike - offering a comprehensive, accessible, and inspiring exploration of what it truly means to live and share yoga.

This training offers more than knowledge - it’s an invitation to personal transformation. Whether you continue toward certification or simply want to integrate yoga more deeply into your life, this journey will support you every step of the way.

Additional Certification Requirement

After successful completion of the teacher training, students will be required to complete 6 hours of teaching yoga to others. This practicum allows students to apply and demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained during the training. Completion of these 6 teaching hours is a mandatory requirement prior to receiving the official Yoga Teacher Training Certification.

Continuing Education Credits (CEU/CEC)

  • Yoga Alliance: Eligible for 16 Continuing Education hours.
  • canfitpro: Eligible for 4 Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

In this training, you will learn:

  • What Yoga Really Is – beyond physical poses, exploring its roots and purpose
  • The Lineage of Yoga – understanding the tradition and its evolution
  • The Eight Limbs of Yoga – a holistic framework for living and teaching
  • What Makes a Yoga Teacher – the qualities, presence, and awareness that go beyond asana
  • The Rise Teaching Premises – our unique approach to safe, trauma-informed, embodied teaching
  • How to Design a Yoga Class – from sequencing to energetics to intention
  • The Yamas and Niyamas – yogic ethics as a guide for personal growth and professional integrity
  • Basic Anatomy for Yoga – essential foundations for safe and effective teaching
  • The Business of Yoga – how to share your gifts sustainably and professionally
  • Professional Development – cultivating your voice, confidence, and presence as a teacher

Recommended Reading

While these books are not required for your training, we highly recommend them. They offer valuable insights and knowledge that can deepen your understanding of yoga and help you take your personal practice even further.

  • Yoga Beyond Belief by Ganga White
  • The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele

Upcoming LIVE Online Teacher Trainings

March 14 - 15, 2026 ~ 8am - 6pm Eastern Time ZoneMay 16-17, 2026 ~ 8am - 6pm Eastern Time Zone

Manuals

A PDF copy will be emailed 1–2 weeks before your training so you can print it if you wish.

Want a printed copy? For only $34.99 - Order at least 1 month in advance to allow for printing and shipping. Prices include Canadian shipping; international shipping rates apply outside Canada.