Hello Yogis!

Welcome to the 200 HR yoga teacher training. This is a hybrid style, option to train in person in Nakusp, BC (Old Fire Hall Upstairs) and/or online (zoom).

Aly (Paws) Nind has been teaching for 19 years, facilitating Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2015.

I certify yoga practitioners to be leaders in the evolving world that we live in. Providing all the tools to teach yoga, finding their teaching voice and build confidence to share the wisdom while deepening their own practice.

-Aly Nind

May 7th, 2024 Spring 200 hr YTT in person and online (hybrid option) Yoga Teacher Training program is now open for enrolment!!

Dates: May 7th- July 7th 2024 (2 month program)

Start date: May 7th

2 month program

Start date May 7th / Graduation date July 7th, 2024

Tue/Thur 9-3 and Sunday’s 8-5

Investment: Early bird before April 7th $2888 CAD ($2090 USD). Regular price is $3333 ($2444 USD) After April 7th, 2024.

Payment plans only work for the full tuition: you would pay 1,111 for 3 instalments.

If you’re struggling with finances you may pay half of the early bird (1,444) on April 7th and the other half (1,444) on the first day of class (May 7th).

Location: Nakusp, BC upstairs in the old Fire Hall.

Curriculum

Techniques & Practice

Explore a vast array of asana styles and theoretical elements using Hatha as the foundation. Morning practice is an intensive 90 min to two hour Vinyasa flow blended with Sattva, Hatha flow, Ashtanga and gentle Hatha. While the afternoon is a mixture of asana practices with deep focus on alignment, pranayama and meditation, as well as lectures covering topics of the day. We also integrate the restorative style practices to regulate the nervous system for example Yoga Nidra, Yin etc.

100 hrs total.

Teaching Methodology

Learn all aspects of teaching including: how to plan classes, choreograph sequences, demonstrate postures, execute physical adjustments (in person ytt), use voice and verbal cues (English and Sanskrit). Practice and learn how to hold space for a variety of different emotions, physical injuries and limitations. Using props and modifying postures is also extensively covered. The importance of observation is emphasized and the foundation of excellent teaching. 

25 hrs total.

Anatomy and Physiology

Dive deep into the physical (muscles, bones, fascia etc.) and energetic (chakras, nadis etc.) anatomy of the human form. You will be taught all body systems (eg. nervous system, muscular system, endocrine, etc.), human kinetics and how all of these relate to yoga practice. Anatomy provides a comprehensive blueprint for all postures while clarifying the effects of pranayama and meditation within the body. 

20 hrs total.

Philosophy and Ethics

Review topics within Hindu mythology and the traditional teachings from the ancient scriptures of The Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and The Bhagavad Gita. Looking into these Vedic scriptures gives you insight into how much more there is to your yoga practice than the physical body. By learning the 8 limb path and applying it throughout your life you will be more confident incorporating it into your classes without overwhelming your students. Two hours are spent on the ethics of the teacher-student relationship and how important this is when giving physical adjustments.

30 hrs total.

Practicum

Practice teaching to the group. Develop your voice and style. Sometimes the scariest part of being a new teacher is getting up in front of people. The more you practice within a supportive group the more your confidence grows. This is a chance to receive and give feedback as well as observe others teach. 

You will be required to do 10 hrs of teaching once you are finished to practice teaching in a group setting or one on one.

Electives are interspersed throughout the month and include kids, Ashtanga and pre-natal yoga practices. Basic Ayurvedic principles and variations for advanced postures are also covered. 

10 hrs total

What you will receive:

• One on one attention (small groups only)

• Private community fb group

• Accountability partners

• 100 Page Syllabus

• Yoga Alliance approved instructions from a senior teaching with over 19 years of experience

• A special gift from the lead instructor

• A certificate from The Yoga Home

The Yoga Home is a registered yoga school. Once certified you may get insured to teach world wide.

Bio:

Aly Nind (PAWS on social media) started her yoga journey in 2003 after a sports injury and a desire to find a deeper meaning in life, a search for freedom within mind, body and soul. She received several yoga certifications in Canada and India since 2005. In 2014 she decided to create her own 200 hr Yoga Teacher Trainings and taught YTT's and retreats all around the world from Thailand, Costa Rica, Peru, Italy and Canada. Now she is offering 200 hr YTT's online and is the founder of Inner Peace Community a virtual yoga studio that offers live zoom practices with one on one attention and guidance in yoga, pranayama and meditation. Aly is also a somatics worker in Massage Therapy, Craniosacral and SomatoEmotional release from Upledger institute and she loves to incorporate the nuances of the subtle body with reminders and sprinkles of the ancient yoga text The Yoga Sutras.

As much as she finds movement medicine she also has deep respect for the power of stillness, which is why you will experience meditation in her classes to support mental health and the nervous system.

Aly is passionate about poetry and writing. She just published 2 books in the last year. She loves dancing, singing, nature, integrative health and ways to heal naturally. She is also playful and makes the classes fun and creative.

Aly will always be a student first and continue to expand to then share her wisdom with the world as a teacher for life

TESTIMONIALS

“Aly Paws has created a comprehensive and professionally delivered teacher training program. Aly’s ability to connect with each of her students, and to create a community of support and accountability is bar none. She is committed to seeing all of her students reach their goals and confidently imparts her wisdom and knowledge to guide and encourage them along the way. Aly’s art is to inspire others and her craft is her love of teaching. I can honestly say that learning with Aly was life changing. I can’t thank her enough for all she shared with our group during the training.”

-Stacey Bucca (Graduated from TYH 200 hr YTT online from March-June 2020)

Testimonials from in person 200 hr YTT in Costa Rica

“I was so impressed with Aly’s deep knowledge of the body, yoga as a science and a philosophy. These concepts flow through her classes, and are passed on to her students on both an individual level and class level. Aly teaches from a place of acceptance and understanding. She is extremely receptive to her student’s feelings and goals. She attends to individual needs & circumstances without compromising high standards of practice & discipline. Aly has instilled the confidence in me teaching alignment principles, anatomy, cueing, and how to assess a student or an entire class to form a sequence to suit their needs. I was always encouraged by her playful assurance & found her teaching methods very nourishing and motivating. She truly put the joy back into the practice and created a space of lightness and fun with afternoon dance parties, savasana cuddle puddles and massage trains. Her guidance as taught me to keep seeking, to keep trying, to be super open and receptive to everything I feel for it is in the sweet caressing of the dark and difficult moments that space opens for greater expansion. I am finally ready to spread my light to the world and live my purpose. Thank you for the most sweaty high viben’ informative experience of my life. I am grateful beyond words for you, Aly Paws.”

- Teal Michelle Blake (Graduating class of the Jan. 2016- In person 200 hr YTT)

“I couldn’t have had a better teacher than Aly. She is such a beautiful and present person that really cares about everyone around her. We were a great group, all on different levels and Aly gave all of us a big piece of her heart and a lot of understanding. The passion she has for yoga really shines through in everything she does. The playfulness and lightness she brings to her teaching is something i really appreciated. I laughed every day in my teacher training and it made me realise that my practise doesn’t need to be so serious. That life itself can be much more about light and fun.
Aly really made me grow, both in my practise and as a person. She gave me all the skills and confidence I need to start teaching. I am so happy for everything i got out of the training. It’s really been life changing. I love Aly forever and would recommend her teacher training to anyone.”

- Sara Eek Branzell

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I’m really looking forward to guiding you through this journey!

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Namaste,

Aly Paws,

RMT, RYS-500, RYT- 500, CST, SER

C: 4034380700 . E: theyogahome@live.ca W: www.alypaws.com

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