advanced TEACHER TRAINING
with Liz Huntly, Roland Jensch + guest teachers.
To meet current covid regulations, this training will run in our spacious, beautifully renovated barn just north of Kingston from May-September, providing outdoor air-quality and shelter from sun + rain. Fall/winter modules may be delivered online, or in our light and airy downtown studio space if possible.
This year-long, 325-hour program will take your personal practice and teaching to the next level. This advanced training is open to graduates of our Fundamental Teacher Training or an equivalent 200-hour teacher training. Alongside continuous guidance from highly qualified lead teachers Liz Huntly and Roland Jensch, modular weekends led by some of the best experts in yoga and yoga-related fields take participants on a deep dive into advanced asana and sequencing, anatomy, philosophy, chanting, mindfulness, sound healing, functional movement, restorative yoga, prenatal yoga, and more. While this program will guide participants in developing a unique teaching style, the desire to teach is not a requirement for participation.
REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2021 ADVANCED TRAINING NOW OPEN!
This year-long, 325-hour program will take your personal practice and teaching to the next level. This advanced training is open to graduates of our Fundamental Teacher Training or an equivalent 200-hour teacher training. Alongside continuous guidance from highly qualified lead teachers Liz Huntly and Roland Jensch, modular weekends led by some of the best experts in yoga and yoga-related fields take participants on a deep dive into advanced asana and sequencing, anatomy, philosophy, chanting, mindfulness, sound healing, functional movement, restorative yoga, prenatal yoga, and more. While this program will guide participants in developing a unique teaching style, the desire to teach is not a requirement for participation.
REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2021 ADVANCED TRAINING NOW OPEN!
Who is this Program for?
- It is for anyone who wants to deepen their personal practice.
- It is for anyone who wants to teach yoga beyond the drop-in class setting.
- It is for anyone who wants to participate in a community of learners and practitioners.
- We welcome all participants who have completed a minimum of a 200-hour yoga teacher training.
- You do not have to have an advanced physical practice to join this training!
- Our intention is to offer an accessible experience of the yoga practice. Everyone is welcome.
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About liz & Roland
We travel worldwide leading workshops and retreats, and guest teaching at festivals, conferences and in teacher trainings. We write for various yoga magazines such as the German Yoga Journal and Yoga Aktuell, and offer online content in English and German through udaya.com and doyouyoga.com. Rooted in our own intense practice, our teaching offers a unique blend of detailed anatomy and alignment instruction with storytelling, philosophy, meditation and mindfulness, marrying modern and traditional approaches to yoga.
We have traveled widely, visiting many holy sites in India and Nepal in order to understand the roots of yoga. We have practiced with diverse teachers from the west and the east, and have been strongly influenced by multiple visits to Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh) and years of intensive study with Tsakpo Rinpoche.
In 2014, we founded The Groove Gathering. Our goal is to offer intimate yoga events in diverse locations, focused on exploring movement, sound, and creative play, rooted in the local community, emphasizing inclusivity and learning together, and featuring some of the best local and international yoga teachers and musicians we know.
After eight years based in Cologne, Germany, we moved to a small farm in the Kingston area and took ownership of studio330 in 2017. While still travelling, we are enjoying putting down roots and becoming immersed in the Kingston yoga community. When we’re at home, you’ll find us getting muddy in the vegetable garden with our baby boy, tending to a small crew of chickens and goats, and exploring our connection to the land.
We have traveled widely, visiting many holy sites in India and Nepal in order to understand the roots of yoga. We have practiced with diverse teachers from the west and the east, and have been strongly influenced by multiple visits to Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh) and years of intensive study with Tsakpo Rinpoche.
In 2014, we founded The Groove Gathering. Our goal is to offer intimate yoga events in diverse locations, focused on exploring movement, sound, and creative play, rooted in the local community, emphasizing inclusivity and learning together, and featuring some of the best local and international yoga teachers and musicians we know.
After eight years based in Cologne, Germany, we moved to a small farm in the Kingston area and took ownership of studio330 in 2017. While still travelling, we are enjoying putting down roots and becoming immersed in the Kingston yoga community. When we’re at home, you’ll find us getting muddy in the vegetable garden with our baby boy, tending to a small crew of chickens and goats, and exploring our connection to the land.
My Dharma: The Documentary is a collection of individual stories from world-renowned yogis on how the practice of yoga transformed their lives.
Guest Teachers + themes
Marla Meenakshi Joy | Sanskrit + Sutras
Keith Borden | Bhakti Yoga
Darren Austin Hall | Sound Healing
Olivia Manning | Anatomy
David Good | Restorative Yoga and Functional Movement
Additional weekend modules include: Mindfulness, Advanced Asana, Arm Balances, Creative Sequencing, Meditation, Pranayama, and Prenatal Yoga.
**Due to travel restrictions and the uncertainty of life in a pandemic, some guest teachers may be replaced by equally qualified leaders.**
Keith Borden | Bhakti Yoga
Darren Austin Hall | Sound Healing
Olivia Manning | Anatomy
David Good | Restorative Yoga and Functional Movement
Additional weekend modules include: Mindfulness, Advanced Asana, Arm Balances, Creative Sequencing, Meditation, Pranayama, and Prenatal Yoga.
**Due to travel restrictions and the uncertainty of life in a pandemic, some guest teachers may be replaced by equally qualified leaders.**
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- plan and execute an intelligently designed 2-hour workshop on a theme of the participant’s choice;
- demonstrate an understanding of Eastern & Western anatomy and apply knowledge to teaching cues;
- demonstrate knowledge of the history and philosophy of yoga, including familiarity with original texts such us Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita;
- practice and teach pranayama, meditation and mindfulness, and mantra and chanting, using basic Sanskrit terminology where appropriate;
- demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of prenatal yoga and restorative yoga, and an ability to teach specialized prenatal and restorative classes;
- use a variety of teaching tools and methods to develop a personal, authentic style of teaching.
WHY studio330?
A marriage of anatomy and philosophy
We believe that in order to understand the various poses and movements and create an accessible experience for individuals, knowledge of biomechanics is imperative. Both a Western and Eastern understanding of anatomy are therefore an integral part of the training. Additionally, we’ll tie the physical practice to the tradition of yoga and its philosophical foundations.
Personal and group support
A moderate group size will allow us to provide individual support and mentoring throughout the training. You’ll also benefit from learning from and working with your peers.
A head start on your teaching path
Participants of this training will be considered for the studio330 mentorship program. This program offers successful candidates teaching opportunities within the studio or at related events and ongoing feedback and development support.
Unlimited classes at studio330
Tuition includes unlimited classes at studio330 for the duration of the program, a detailed training manual, and a weekend pass to The Groove Gathering.
Teacher certification
The studio330 program includes 225 hours of in-person teaching plus additional homework. After completing the training, including written and practical exams, you will receive a certificate that qualifies you to teach yoga anywhere in the world. (Please note studio330 is not affiliated with the Yoga Alliance.)
Certification under the Income Tax Act
This program is certified by Employment and Social Development Canada, which means your tuition is tax-deductible. studio330 will provide students in our Teacher Training Program with a T2202A certificate so that you can claim a tuition tax credit on your income tax return. (Students must be at least 16 years of age before the end of the year which the payment is made to be eligible for tuition credits.)
We believe that in order to understand the various poses and movements and create an accessible experience for individuals, knowledge of biomechanics is imperative. Both a Western and Eastern understanding of anatomy are therefore an integral part of the training. Additionally, we’ll tie the physical practice to the tradition of yoga and its philosophical foundations.
Personal and group support
A moderate group size will allow us to provide individual support and mentoring throughout the training. You’ll also benefit from learning from and working with your peers.
A head start on your teaching path
Participants of this training will be considered for the studio330 mentorship program. This program offers successful candidates teaching opportunities within the studio or at related events and ongoing feedback and development support.
Unlimited classes at studio330
Tuition includes unlimited classes at studio330 for the duration of the program, a detailed training manual, and a weekend pass to The Groove Gathering.
Teacher certification
The studio330 program includes 225 hours of in-person teaching plus additional homework. After completing the training, including written and practical exams, you will receive a certificate that qualifies you to teach yoga anywhere in the world. (Please note studio330 is not affiliated with the Yoga Alliance.)
Certification under the Income Tax Act
This program is certified by Employment and Social Development Canada, which means your tuition is tax-deductible. studio330 will provide students in our Teacher Training Program with a T2202A certificate so that you can claim a tuition tax credit on your income tax return. (Students must be at least 16 years of age before the end of the year which the payment is made to be eligible for tuition credits.)
Schedule
This year-long training occurs on weekends (with the exception of one long weekend), plus bi-weekly practice + discussion circles Mondays 5:30-7:30pm. You will also be required to attend 50 drop-in classes during the training on your own schedule. You’ll have ample time in this period to process and practice what you’ve learned, work through required readings, and practice teaching. Your tuition includes unlimited classes at studio330 for the duration of the training.
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Saturday, May 22, 8am-6pm
Sunday, May 23, 8am-4pm Monday, May 24, 8am-6pm Saturday, June 12, 8am-6pm Sunday, June 13, 8am-4pm Saturday, June 26, 8am-6pm Sunday, June 27, 8am-4pm Saturday, July 10, 8am-6pm Sunday, July 11, 8am-4pm Saturday, July 24, 8am-6pm Sunday, July 25, 8am-4pm Saturday, August 7, 8am-6pm Sunday, August 8, 8am-4pm Saturday, September 11, 8am-6pm Sunday, September 12, 8am-4pm |
Saturday, October 16, 8am-6pm
Sunday, October 17, 8am-4pm Saturday, November 6, 8am-6pm Sunday, November 7, 8am-4pm Saturday, December 4, 8am-6pm Sunday, December 5, 8am-4pm Saturday, January 15, 2022, 8am-6pm Sunday, January 16, 2022, 8am-4pm Saturday, February 12, 8am-6pm Sunday, February 13, 8am-4pm Saturday, March 12, 8am-6pm Sunday, March 13, 8am-4pm Saturday, April 9, 8am-6pm Sunday, April 10, 8am-4pm |
TUITION
Early Bird (until February 28, 2021): $4,500+HST
Regular: $4,800+HST
A $500+HST non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. For early bird tuition, the balance is due by February 28, 2021. The balance of regular tuition must be paid before the start of the program. No refunds on tuition after February 28, 2021. Payment plans available upon request.
Required reading books are not included in the tuition.
Regular: $4,800+HST
A $500+HST non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. For early bird tuition, the balance is due by February 28, 2021. The balance of regular tuition must be paid before the start of the program. No refunds on tuition after February 28, 2021. Payment plans available upon request.
Required reading books are not included in the tuition.
Required reading
The following texts are required reading:
The Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais-Germain
Paths to God, Ram Dass
Threads of Yoga, Matthew Remski
Love and Rage, Lama Rod Owens
After the Ecstasy, The Laundry, Jack Kornfield
Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer
How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi OR White Fragility, Robin DiAngelo
Participants who were not introduced to a traditional translation of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras should also read a version of these texts. We recommend Eknath Easwaran’s The Bhagavad Gita, and B.K.S Iyengar’s Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
We recommend purchasing The Anatomy of Movement so that you have it on hand for the duration of the training. The other texts may be purchased or borrowed—a short book report will be required for each of these texts.
Questions? Email us at info@studio330.ca or join one of our info sessions. We are also happy to set up an in-person meeting upon request.
The Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais-Germain
Paths to God, Ram Dass
Threads of Yoga, Matthew Remski
Love and Rage, Lama Rod Owens
After the Ecstasy, The Laundry, Jack Kornfield
Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer
How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi OR White Fragility, Robin DiAngelo
Participants who were not introduced to a traditional translation of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras should also read a version of these texts. We recommend Eknath Easwaran’s The Bhagavad Gita, and B.K.S Iyengar’s Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
We recommend purchasing The Anatomy of Movement so that you have it on hand for the duration of the training. The other texts may be purchased or borrowed—a short book report will be required for each of these texts.
Questions? Email us at info@studio330.ca or join one of our info sessions. We are also happy to set up an in-person meeting upon request.
info sessions
Meet Liz, learn more about the program and ask your questions.
Dates coming soon!
Dates coming soon!
TESTIMONIALS
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"The teacher training was a holistic exploration of all aspects of life. I learned about cues, poses, and sanskrit, but I also learned so much about my own self. I gained a wonderful insight into the way I really want to move through the world. Practicing with Liz was a great opportunity to deepen my understanding of each pose and of how to link them together to create a meaningful, safe yoga class for all. I have found in my fellow students a true sangha, a community of practitioners, supporting each other alongside this tremendous journey."
~Laura Chaignon Yoga Teacher, Kingston |
“What an incredible experience filled with nourishment and community this teacher trainer course was. Learning the deeper roots of the yogic philosophy, I really feel this transformed everything I thought I knew about yoga. Liz has the most encouraging way of guiding you to your edge and supporting you through your own personal journey of growth. The world of knowledge that was passed down during this course was delivered through many forms which accommodated all learning styles. All ages, sizes, and flexibility welcomed and treated as one whole community working together towards the same thing. Completing this course you will leave feeling excited and ready to share what you have learned while continuing to expand your personal practice.”
~Amy McEwen Yoga Teacher, Kingston |
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“I’ve been fortunate to have Liz and Roland as regular teachers, as well as teachers in my 200-hr Teacher Training, and to have participated in their 50-hr Flightschool Teacher Training. I can only say it’s worth it. Liz and Roland combine meaningful sequencing and anatomical knowledge with the deeper meaning of yoga. They do all this with ease and humor. Through them, I have not only gained deeper access to my physical practice, but also to my meditation practice. In addition, they have significantly shaped my teaching style. Detailed alignment, intelligent class structure, calm, the important in the simple, the lightness in the complex, authenticity and independence—all this is represented Liz and Roland’s style. I highly recommend Liz and Roland to everyone, to learn from the two and to be inspired! “
~Inga Lessmann Yoga Teacher, Hamburg |
"I had the chance to practice with Liz and Roland in various workshops/masterclasses, retreats and at their very own Groove Gathering. For almost three years now I am happy to call them my teachers, as with them what began as a sport turned into a practice. Liz and Roland teach sweaty and often challenging asana-classes with profound anatomical knowledge. Due to great sequencing these classes regularly create the “Yoga-bliss” that brings you back to your mat and to yourself. While they do not chant in classes or burn incense sticks, they always incorporate the spiritual aspects of Yoga in a very down-to-earth and approachable way. What is even more important is the unique energy they create in all of their offerings, truly welcoming everyone and establishing a sense of community wherever they hold space for their students—be it a small group in a weekly workshop, a family-like gathering in the desert or hundreds of people in packed festival-classes.
~Katja Petry Yoga Teacher, Cologne |
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“The 50-hr Flighschool Teacher Training with Liz and Roland was a great experience, taught with a lot of heart, wit, knowledge, and a good dose of funny stories from Roland. I have learned a lot, and not only in my own “flying” practice. My teaching has benefitted greatly from the enormous know-how of the two and their ability to connect with their students."
~Melanie Maier Yoga Teacher, Wiesbaden |
“Liz and Roland are wonderful humans and great teachers. It was a pleasure to take the magic ride of a teacher training with them. They are competent in Yoga technique and anatomy, well-educated and credible in Yoga philosophy and lifestyle and most of all humorous and warm-hearted teachers. I’m thankful for an amazing experience and felt always that I’m in good hands with them while facing my insecurities of becoming a yoga teacher.”
~Daniel Nett Yoga Teacher, Hamburg |