FUNDAMENTAL YOGA EDUCATION
NEW DATES: MAY 21 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
studio330's Fundamental Yoga Education is a profound experience of self-discovery. This rich program will allow you to deepen your yoga practice, develop a holistic understanding of the fundamentals and prepare you to be a yoga teacher. You will gain a deep and integrated knowledge of physical asana, anatomy, philosophy, meditation and whole health. This program exceeds the requirements of a 200-hour teacher training, and is open to both those interested in teaching, and those simply looking for a deeper dive into a personal practice. Over the course of this 4-month training, you will enrich your own practice and learn the tools you need to share yoga in an authentic and contemporary way.
Our 2022 summer training will take place in our beautifully restored barn on a 23-acre farm just north of Kingston.
This stunning natural environment gives this training a retreat-like feel. Carpools will be arranged for those without access to a vehicle.
Our 2022 summer training will take place in our beautifully restored barn on a 23-acre farm just north of Kingston.
This stunning natural environment gives this training a retreat-like feel. Carpools will be arranged for those without access to a vehicle.
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.
- It is for anyone who wants to participate in a community of learners and practitioners.
- We welcome all participants who have had a committed yoga practice for at least one year. 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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Schedule
This 4-month training occurs on weekends (with the exception of one 3-day weekend which includes the Victoria Day Monday). You’ll have ample time in this period to process and practice what you’ve learned, work through required readings, and practice assisting. You’ll also be required to attend 32 drop-in classes in the studio, online or at one of our outdoor locations, which you can plan according to your own schedule. Your tuition includes unlimited classes at studio330 for the duration of the training.
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2022 DATES
Saturday, May 21, 9am-5pm Sunday, May 22, 9am-5pm Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day), 9am-5pm Saturday, May 28, 9am-5pm Sunday, May 29, 9am-5pm Saturday, June 11, 9am-5pm Sunday, June 12, 9am-5pm Saturday, June 25, 9am-5pm Sunday, June 26, 9am-5pm Saturday, July 9, 9am-5pm Sunday, July 10, 9am-5pm |
Saturday, July 23, 9am-5pm Sunday, July 24, 9am-5pm Saturday, August 13, 9am-5pm Sunday, August 14, 9am-5pm Saturday, August 27, 9am-5pm Sunday, August 28, 9am-5pm Saturday, September 10, 9am-5pm Sunday, September 11, 9am-5pm Saturday, September 17, 9am-5pm Sunday, September 18, 9am-5pm |
TUITION
Early Bird (until February 28, 2022): $3,000+HST
Regular: $3,500+HST
A $500+HST non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. For early bird tuition, full payment or an approved payment plan must be made by February 28. The balance of regular tuition must be paid before the start of the program. No refunds on tuition after February 28, 2022. Payment plans available upon request.
Required reading books are not included in the tuition.
Regular: $3,500+HST
A $500+HST non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. For early bird tuition, full payment or an approved payment plan must be made by February 28. The balance of regular tuition must be paid before the start of the program. No refunds on tuition after February 28, 2022. Payment plans available upon request.
Required reading books are not included in the tuition.
About liz
Liz has travelled worldwide leading workshops and retreats, and guest teaching at festivals, conferences and in teacher trainings, and offers online content in English and German on international yoga platforms udaya.com and doyouyoga.com. Rooted in her own intense practice, her teaching offers a unique blend of detailed anatomy and alignment instruction with storytelling, philosophy, meditation and mindfulness, marrying modern and traditional approaches to yoga.
She has traveled widely, visiting many holy sites in India and Nepal in order to understand the roots of yoga. She has practiced with diverse teachers from the west and the east, and has been strongly influenced by multiple visits to Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh) and years of intensive study with Tsakpo Rinpoche.
In 2014, she co-founded The Groove Gathering. The Groove offers intimate yoga events in diverse locations, focused on exploring movement, sound, and creative play. Events are rooted in the local community, emphasizing inclusivity and learning together, and featuring some of the best local and international yoga teachers and musicians out there.
After eight years based in Cologne, Germany, Liz moved to a small farm in the Kingston area and took ownership of studio330 in 2017. She is enjoying putting down roots and becoming immersed in the Kingston yoga community. When at home, you’ll find her getting muddy in the vegetable garden with her two young boys, tending to a small crew of chickens and goats, and exploring her connection to the land.
She has traveled widely, visiting many holy sites in India and Nepal in order to understand the roots of yoga. She has practiced with diverse teachers from the west and the east, and has been strongly influenced by multiple visits to Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh) and years of intensive study with Tsakpo Rinpoche.
In 2014, she co-founded The Groove Gathering. The Groove offers intimate yoga events in diverse locations, focused on exploring movement, sound, and creative play. Events are rooted in the local community, emphasizing inclusivity and learning together, and featuring some of the best local and international yoga teachers and musicians out there.
After eight years based in Cologne, Germany, Liz moved to a small farm in the Kingston area and took ownership of studio330 in 2017. She is enjoying putting down roots and becoming immersed in the Kingston yoga community. When at home, you’ll find her getting muddy in the vegetable garden with her two young boys, tending to a small crew of chickens and goats, and exploring her connection to the land.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- plan and execute intelligently sequenced vinyasa yoga classes for beginner, intermediate, and mixed levels;
- demonstrate an understanding of Eastern & Western anatomy and apply knowledge to teaching cues;
- offer safe verbal and physical assists and adjustments and provide modifications and variations for specific physical conditions and injuries, using props where appropriate;
- 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 foundational pranayama, meditation and mindfulness, and mantra and chanting, using basic Sanskrit terminology where appropriate;
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of yin and restorative styles of yoga, and an ability to teach sequences in these styles;
- 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.
The Groove Gathering
Training tuition includes participation in two small day-long festivals, where you’ll be exposed to a number of highly skilled yoga teachers, movement educators and musicians. You’ll contribute to the behind-the-scenes operation of this gathering, and have a chance to learn about running a yoga event. (We call these festivals the "miniGroove" in honour of our larger Groove Gathering events, which are currently on hold.)
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 200 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. The Yoga Alliance is not a regulatory body and Yoga Alliance certification will not have any impact on your opportunities to teach.)
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.
The Groove Gathering
Training tuition includes participation in two small day-long festivals, where you’ll be exposed to a number of highly skilled yoga teachers, movement educators and musicians. You’ll contribute to the behind-the-scenes operation of this gathering, and have a chance to learn about running a yoga event. (We call these festivals the "miniGroove" in honour of our larger Groove Gathering events, which are currently on hold.)
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 200 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. The Yoga Alliance is not a regulatory body and Yoga Alliance certification will not have any impact on your opportunities to teach.)
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.)
Required reading
The following texts are required reading:
Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff
The Mirror of Yoga, Richard Freeman
The Bhagavad Gita, Eknath Easwaran
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, B.K.S. Iyengar
and ONE of the following:
How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi
The Inconvenient Indian, Thomas King
White Fragility, Robin DiAngelo
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, Bob Joseph
The Skin We're In, Desmond Cole
We suggest you purchase the Yoga Anatomy text 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.
Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff
The Mirror of Yoga, Richard Freeman
The Bhagavad Gita, Eknath Easwaran
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, B.K.S. Iyengar
and ONE of the following:
How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi
The Inconvenient Indian, Thomas King
White Fragility, Robin DiAngelo
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, Bob Joseph
The Skin We're In, Desmond Cole
We suggest you purchase the Yoga Anatomy text 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.
info sessions
Meet Liz, learn more about the program and ask your questions...Dates coming soon!
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.
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.
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 |