First ask yourself if you really want to be a strong teacher and are you ready to immerse yourself in this transformative program. Yoga is the path to freedom of body and mind; learn how this can be enhanced through our teacher training program. You will embark on a journey of self discovery and personal development. You will experience a shifting of your personal consciousness. And you will learn how to move with the flow of change.
Our program is thorough and your training will give you a deep foundation of true Yoga rooted in the spiritual consciousness of India. Our program has a strong focus on actual teaching with hands on experience so you can teach with confidence. In the process of becoming a high quality teacher you will learn how the levels of consciousness change as you discover the true body mind spirit connection.
We take great pride in the purity and authenticity of our teachings and our teachers. At The Yoga centre of Burlington we teach yoga styles that are direct descendents of Krishnamacharya rooted in the Eight Limbs of Yoga from Patanjali.
Our faculty has over 130 years of combined experience. Each of our gifted teachers brings to the program direct training through their teachings from India and their gurus.
They will be your coaches and mentors with their strong background in their field of study and years of experience.
Your main teacher, Nesta Falladown, has studied with the Iyengar Family and continues with the most senior of teachers in North America, Joan White, Francois Raoult and Mahyar Raz. Her background in rehabilitation has been a springboard for ongoing studies. A strong spiritual thread with Nischala Devi, her teacher in cardiac and cancer yoga teacher training brought Nesta to Wellspring Cancer Support Centre where she leads classes for those living with cancer. She is a certified Relax and Renew teacher through Judith Lasater and is the Director of The Yoga Centre of Burlington since 1999.
Burt Peeters originally received certification with Swami Gitananda with whom he studied yoga in Pondicherry, India. This was a traditional Indian yoga ashram, where he learned Hatha Yoga Asanas, Kriyas, Mudras, Pranayamas, Jnana Kriyas, Raja Yoga Pratyahra, Laya Yoga, Diet Yoga, and Yoga Postural Manipulation. Swami Gitananda - was president of the Vishwa Yoga Samaj (the World-Wide Yoga Congress). Burt studied with the Mehtas in England, Judith Lasater and continues to study with Master teacher, Francois Raoult. Burt is famous for his stories of India where he takes his annual pilgrimage to see his Advaita teacher Ramesh Balsikar.
Heidi Johnston’s Kinesiology degree and yoga teacher certification make her anatomy course well grounded. Her sense of humour makes anatomy actually fun. Heidi manages a local fitness club and brings with her a strong opinion in support of Yoga for health.
Tony Murdock (www.towardstillness.com) has a Masters degree in Hindu Religious History, with a minor in Christian studies. He has studied Sanskrit, the sacred language of yoga. He has spent many years with his guru Ramakrishna Ananda (www.themystic.org) and teachers his unique blend of yoga philosophy, the techniques of meditation and the keys to higher consciousness.
The quality of who we are, our great reputation and the quality of teaching is acknowledged time and again throughout the community. Join us as we guide you through the depth of the practice as you begin a journey of life through The Yoga Way.
Please read testimonials from some of our graduates.
Namaste
Testimonials
I entered the Teacher Training program to deepen my own Yoga practice. I knew that the goal of Yoga was to unite the mind, body, breath and heart. As I strove to find balance in my personal practice (especially in Asana) I began to search for Balance in all areas of my life: relationships, family life, my studies, my hobbies, diet and lifestyle. The training program gave me the strength and determination to face a major life challenge that I had procrastinated about for a few years. It's a challenge that I face daily and I gained many skills, especially on a spiritual level, that is allowing me to be successful. I enjoyed the contact with other students that share my passion and was introduced to many resources that I can use to learn more. Nesta said on the first evening together that it was going to be a journey and I feel that the 10 months was really the beginning of my own personal journey which will be life long and encompassing all areas of my life. I look forward to sharing my knowledge, my love and my passion for Yoga with others.
- Thanks Brenda
YCB, and it’s amazing team of teachers helped me change my life indeed! In 2003, I was a full time sales person, living on auto pilot.. only half conscious really. One fateful Spring day, I attended my first ever yoga class, at the YCB, Mac’s Monday night class. I left that class floating on a cloud. Class after class, I fell more in love with yoga, and all of it’s aspects. That Fall, I entered into the teacher’s training program, with no intention of teaching, only looking to deepen my knowledge of yoga. With much support, and the tremendous guidance of Sue, Nesta, Tony, and the rest of the YCB team, I began to realize that I was actually meant to teach! Now, four years later, I have created the life that I love, teaching yoga full time, in Kelowna, BC. I have a great foundation of knowledge, imparted to me, with love, from great teachers, with great patience and wisdom. With out their support, and faith in me, my journey would have been so different, I can’t imagine. I am forever grateful to the YCB and all that it offers!
- Christine
You remember in the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy says, "If I even go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isnt there I never really lost it to begin with." ? Yoga Teacher Training taught me to remember that our hearts desire - all we need - is with us always, and if you cant feel it ... while yoga is the backyard :) I'm so grateful.
- Thank you, Kate
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