Absolutely not. You don't have to know that you want to teach yoga to know that you want to learn more.

If you're here to deepen your own practice and understanding, you can begin with the Yoga Immersion, completing Modules 1 + 2 without the teaching component. And if somewhere along the way you realize, actually... I think I do want to teach, you'll have the option to upgrade into the full 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.

You don't have to decide where this is going before you begin.

No. And I don't believe you need to be able to do every pose in order to teach it. Neither can I.

What matters is that you understand the pose intimately, its intention, its mechanics, how to cue it clearly, how it might change from one body to another, and how to offer options when the traditional shape isn't appropriate or accessible.

Because that's real life. Your students aren't going to be able to do every pose either.

Being a skilled teacher isn't about demonstrating the most advanced version of a posture. It's about being able to look at the human in front of you, understand what you're seeing, and meet them where they are.

This training isn't about performance or perfect poses. It's about understanding yoga deeply enough to teach real people in real bodies,  including your own.

Yes. Flexible monthly and bi-weekly payment plans are available.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place in the training and will be applied toward your total tuition.

If you choose a payment plan, your remaining tuition can be divided into monthly or bi-weekly payments. All payment plans must be completed no later than 30 days after the program begins.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to carry payment plans throughout the duration of the training. Because this is a small-cohort program with costs and commitments made in advance for each student, tuition needs to be paid in full before we begin.

If a payment plan would make the training more accessible for you, I encourage you to apply early so we have more time to spread your payments out before the program starts.

The $500 tuition deposit is non-refundable and secures your place in the program.

If you choose to withdraw more than 8 weeks before the training begins, any tuition paid beyond your deposit will be refunded.

Withdrawals made within 8 weeks of the program start date are non-refundable. Because this is a small-cohort training, your place has been specifically reserved for you and program expenses, materials, instructors, and other commitments are made in advance based on enrolment.

I understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. In exceptional situations, tuition paid beyond the non-refundable deposit may be transferred toward a future teacher training at my discretion. Transfers are not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Payment plans do not change the cancellation policy. Regardless of the payment schedule selected, all tuition must be paid in full no later than 30 days after the program begins.

While this is a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, the full learning experience is closer to 240–250 hours.

The full program includes 12 in-person training weekends, a robust online anatomy course, weekly lessons and readings, summer assignments, monthly online group coaching, four private 1:1 online sessions, and ongoing practice teaching and integration.

During active training months, you can expect an average of approximately 2–2.5 hours of guided learning each week outside of our in-person weekends. This includes your assigned online anatomy lessons, weekly video or podcast lesson, readings, reflections, and occasional practice teaching. Some weeks will be lighter and others a little more involved.

During the two-month summer break, the regular weekly learning pauses. Instead, you'll complete approximately 12-14 hours of guided summer assignments, continue with assigned anatomy learning, and stay connected through monthly online group coaching.

The total time commitment will vary from person to person. Some students move through readings, assignments, sequencing, or other concepts fairly quickly, while others need more time to work through the material, revisit a lesson, practice, or integrate what they're learning. 240–250 hours is an estimate.

Students are encouraged to give themselves the additional time they need rather than rushing to complete something within a prescribed number of hours. All assigned coursework and homework is required for successful completion of the program and to receive your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate.

Over the years, I've met so many teachers who completed a 200-hour training (not mine) and still walked away feeling like they weren't ready to actually teach. They had the certificate, but didn't yet have the confidence, practice, or experience to step into a room and guide real people.

That's a big part of why this training is structured differently. I don't want the goal to simply be completing 200 hours. I want you to have repeated opportunities to practice, teach, receive feedback, ask questions, make mistakes, try again, and develop a teaching voice that actually feels like yours.

The intention isn't to add hours for the sake of it. It's to give you time to learn something, experience it, practice it, ask questions, and actually integrate it, rather than trying to squeeze everything into exactly 200 hours.

This program is structured with the understanding that you may not be able to attend every single class. Life happens. We get sick, family responsibilities come up, and sometimes things are simply outside of our control.

While students are strongly encouraged not to miss in-person training, if you do need to miss part of a weekend, you will be responsible for catching up on what was covered.

At the beginning of the training, students will be asked to connect with one or two people in the cohort who can be their training buddy. If you miss a session, your first step will be to reach out to your buddy to find out what was covered, gather notes, and identify any practices, discussions, or assignments you missed.

From there, you are responsible for reviewing the material and completing any relevant learning or practice on your own. As the lead teacher, I'm happy to clarify material or review something you aren't understanding, but I won't be recreating the missed class or providing an individual recap of everything that was covered.

Because so much of this training is experiential and cannot be replicated outside of the room, there is a limit to how much in-person training can be missed.

Students who miss more than three full training weekends will not be eligible to receive the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate.

If you already know you'll need to miss part of the training, please reach out before enrolling so we can talk about what that will look like.

Life happens, and sometimes circumstances change after the program has already begun. However, tuition is non-refundable once the training has started.

In exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible to transfer the remaining portion of your training to a future cohort. Transfers are considered case by case, are not guaranteed, and will depend on the circumstances and availability within a future training.

If something comes up that affects your ability to continue, please reach out as soon as possible so we can talk through your options.

In-person training sessions are held in Maple Ridge at Epic Yoga and Fitness.

The training also includes an online learning component designed to support your learning between in-person weekends:

Monthly group coaching calls are held live via Zoom.

Weekly lessons are delivered through an online learning platform and are available in both video and audio/podcast format so you can learn in the way that works best for you.

The anatomy course is completed online with specific lessons assigned throughout the training to complement what we're learning together.

A private Telegram community provides a space to stay connected with the cohort, ask questions, share reflections, and continue the conversation between training weekends.

Together, the in-person and online components allow you to stay engaged with the training without requiring every part of the learning experience to happen in the studio.