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15 Day 200-hour Nature Immersion and Off-grid Yoga Teacher Training in British Columbia, Canada
22 km Old North Fork, Grand Forks, BC, Canada
Adventurous Yoga Teacher Training in Canada
This 200-hour nature immersion yoga teacher training in The Kootenays, British Columbia is an adventure of a lifetime offered by Kootenay Yoga School. Celebrate a disconnection from all that distracts in day-to-day life, immerse in nature in a unique off-grid experience, and expect a stunning background to your day.
Meet the instructors
Sarah & Elizabeth Jane
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- 4 pre-arrival Zoom classes
- Evening seminars under the stars
- Classes in nature by the creek or under the old-growth cedars
- Learning to disconnect from technology
- Really form a supported community
- Delicious simple vegetarian meals
- 14 nights in an off-grid tent for peace and tranquility
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
14 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Airport transfer available:
Kelowna International Airport (US$ 104 per person)
Kelowna International Airport (US$ 104 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
10:00
Check-out Time:
09:00
Off-grid does not have to be hard!
The base team of Kootenay Yoga School will be providing you with a prepared and comfortable home camp. Tents, bedding, mattresses, and supplies will be provided. You will need to simply arrive with your personal belongings and your mat, block, and strap.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Nature immersion and off-grid yoga teacher training
This program is designed to support students in an authentic natural learning environment, where you will totally immerse in the study, deepen your practice, and truly feel the mountains. The yoga space is natural. Prepare for practicing on a surface that is not as consistently flat as your home studio!
The program is designed to follow the following elements:
- Traditional and modern ethics of yoga
- Meditation
- Anatomy
- Yoga philosophy
- Business
- Nutrition
- Development of authentic practice
- Asanas
Your days will be diverse! They will not be all on the mat. You will not be all in the books. The program is intended to be immersive and inspiring. You will move, engage in fulfilling discussions, support one another, and celebrate all that nature has to offer - uninterrupted.
What to expect
Expect a supportive peer group, and the school will appreciate this from you too! Arriving with a sense of adventure and dedication to a remarkable experience will be really appreciated. The aim is to form a positive and uplifting learning space out in the forest!
What the training will cover
The 200-hour certified yoga foundations course is designed to deepen your practice and give you the tools to guide your very own dynamic, original, safe, and well-rounded yoga class upon graduation.
Practice, practice, practice will be the central theme for this 15 day-long training. With daily practice of asanas, pranayama, and meditation, as well as engagement in discussion, debate, and discourses, the aim is to go beyond the theoretical and to embody the multidimensional yoga experience.
After graduation, students / teachers will be teaching from personal experiences rather than a memorized script.
Here is the breakdown of hours:
- Techniques, training, and practice - 100 hours
- Teaching and methodology - 25 hours
- Anatomy and physiology - 20 hours
- Yoga philosophy, ethics, lifestyle - 30 hours
- Practicum - 10 hours
This program covers many styles and provides a well-rounded level of exposure. The program will primarily focus on:
- Hatha
- Vinyasa
- Yin
- Restorative
Sample day
- 06:00 - 08:00 - Morning practice and meditation
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 - Morning classes
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
- 13:00 - 16:00 - Afternoon sessions
- 16:00 - 18:00 - Evening practice and meditation
- 18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner
- 19:00 - 20:30 - Evening discussion
- 20:30 - Lights out
Included excursions
Enjoy relaxing evening seminars around the fire - under the stars and in the quiet darkness of the Kootenay Boundary Mountain Range.
Instructors
Sarah Martinuik
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Sarah is a fun loving adventure seeking yogi with a passion for travel and learning. With an extensive teaching history and a true desire to spread the love of wellness, Sarah brings a fun and relaxed approach to learning.
Elizabeth Jane Brumfield
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Elizabeth Jane “EJ” (E-RYT 500, Certified Sound Healer and Breathwork Facilitator) creates a safe, nurturing space that allows for a bit of magic, inner healing, and moments to touch the divine within us. She has served as lead teacher for multiple 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings around the world from India, to Malta, to Indonesia, to Mexico. She founded and hosts a Sound Healing Certification Course in Breckenridge, Colorado. To her, these ancient tools (Breathwork, Sound, and Yoga) serve as profound medicine that help us return to our inquisitive, joyful, natural Self.
Location
The program will be facilitated from Kootenay Yoga School's base camp, deep in the mountainous region of the Kootenay Boundary region. Students will wake to the sounds of playful robins and squirrels, practice under old-growth cedars, study creekside, and unwind by evening campfires under the stars.
Placed in the Kootenay Boundary mountains
- Mountains, green surrounds, creeks in the distance, and peace
- Total tranquility
- Untouched green space
- The cleanest of air
- Hiking / walking / birdwatching
- Near the river
Food
During the training, you can expect simple meals. Three home-cooked vegetarian meals will be prepared for you daily, designed with your nutrition in mind - healthy, fresh, and energy-sourced. They will feature local offerings and the best of the Boundary's seasonal bounty.
All of the meals will be made with careful consideration for your nutrition and fueling your body in an energy-sustaining way. You can plan to enjoy plenty of hearty salads, vegetable-rich soups, roasted vegetable medleys, and protein-rich greens.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
It's not just all studying
- Guided walks and photography time
- Free reading time / journaling
- 1 day free to return to town or spend time at the lake
- Evening campfires
- Relaxing afternoons by the creek
- Art supplies available
- Stargazing
- Regional nature and history seminar
What's included
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- RYT200 course
- Comprehensive manual
- Ongoing support
- Evening campfires
- Washroom on-site (non-flush toilet)
- 14 nights off-grid accommodation including your tent / mattress / bedding
- 3 vegetarian meals daily
What's not included
- Flight
- Insurance
- Transport to Grand Forks
- Alcohol
How to get there
Recommended Airports
YCG
West Kootenay Regional Airport (Castlegar Airport)
61 km
Transfer not provided
YLW
Kelowna International Airport
119 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 104 per person
Arrival by airplane
Those who will be flying should plan to fly into Kelowna International Airport (YLW) or Castlegar Airport (YCG) the day before the program starts. If you need assistance with a shuttle service, please let Kootenay Yoga School know so they can assist in coordination.
Meeting point
Students will all meet in Grand Forks, BC on the start date at 10:00. Then, collectively, they will travel to the site with Kootenay Yoga School and get settled in.
Airport: Kelowna International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Kelowna International Airport (US$ 104 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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