Immerse in the blissful world of Yoga
200 Hours / $2500
Spring Course: May 4th - May 28th 2026
Fall Course: October 19th - November 13th 2026
Thousands of successful graduates teach our highly effective, alignment based style of Yoga.
Our proven methods provide students the tools necessary to enter the world of Teaching with confidence.
Building a thorough index of anatomical knowledge is key. No other 200 Hour course offers the volume of functional movement pattern cuing, or provides more sound, effective cueing practice.
ALIGNMENT BASED YOGA WORKS.
Learn to teach Yoga with a thorough understanding of how joints articulate, how ligament & facia support the body, and how Yoga benefits & supports us in every aspect of our bodies and our lives.
Through the lens of Functional Anatomy, students deepen their understanding of the power & importance of Alignment Based Yoga. this contributes to the strongest possible practice & a greater appreciation of Yoga.
Our Training programs far surpasses guidelines set by Yoga Alliance. In addition to our popular 200 Hour Trainings, our 500 Hour Training program includes enriched hours in Therapeutics, Sequencing, Adjustments and Advanced Asana. Our 500 Hour program is offered in a modular format. Students can choose one, or multiple short Trainings over the years.
Experience Yoga as a Healing Art 
$500 deposit secures your space in this remarkable course
Graduating Successful Teachers Since 2006
testimonials
“The highest standard of Yoga Training I’ve come across in 20 years of searching. All instructors at Shanti are extremely knowledgeable in functional anatomy, nutrition & alignment based yoga in every style. Each student in sincerely cared for and supported as they advance their personal practice. Function and correct form in every pose increases the benefits of Yoga ten fold. Shanti sets the bar high for quality Yoga across board, across the country, and abroad. It is a life changing experience to train with Joy.” Jessica, Vancouver
“Thank you again for such a fantastic Training and for so generously sharing your knowledge. My students are thriving with my teaching. I see it in every class.” Melanie, Montreal
“The daily instruction and inspiration I received from this Training experience is beyond description. I look forward to returning to Nelson to immerse in more Yoga with Joy.” Sarah, Physical Therapist, Washington
Explore our Curriculum
Throughout Training students are drawn fully into the brilliance of the Asana, the profound rebalancing of Pranayama & calm centering found in Meditation.
With great care and devotion, our training instructors build confidence in students as they begin to open the door to teaching.
Each day is an inspired blend of the best of the Yoga practice, combined with lecture, Q & A and ample time for study.
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8:30 - 9:30 Asana Practice
10:00 - 11:45 Asana Workshop
12:00 - 1:30 off
1:30 - 4:00 Theory
4:00 - 5:00 Yin & Meditation
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ASANA:
Developing a Daily Yoga Practice
Alignment Principles: The Power of the Aligned Spine
Iyengar & Pattabhi Jois: Precision and Breath
Modern Yoga
THEORY:
The Paths of Yoga
PRANAYAMA INTRODUCTION:
The Power of the Breath
MEDITATION:
Clear Mind, Clear Heart
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY:
The Soul of the Practice
TEACHING:
Learning to Teach with the Breath
Beginning Teaching Technique: Symmetrical Postures vs. Asymmetrical Postures, Creating Balanced Action
Observation Games in Simple Postures
Beginning to Teach Simple Sun Salutations
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ASANA:
Deepening the Daily Practice, Building Strong Habits
Inversion Workshop: The Art of Flight
Backbend Workshop: Lead with the Heart
Introduction to Yin & Restorative
THEORY:
Focused History & Philosophy, Classical vs. Tantra
Opening to Grace, Deeper Layers of the Yoga Practice
Ethics in Practice
TEACHING:
Level II Teaching Technique, Sequencing Powerful Classes
Learning to Articulate, Finding the Teachers Voice
Types of Language, Discovering your Unique Style
ANATOMY:
Functional Anatomy, Understanding Mechanics of Movement
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ASANA:
Advancing the Daily Practice
Inversion Workshop Level II
Backbend Workshop Level II
ROOTS:
Exploring the Upanishads
The Sutras, Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Day Practice
THEORY:
Theming, Adding Meaning to Classes
The Business of Yoga, Creating Success
Ethical Business Practices
Deepened Pranayama
TEACHING:
Refining Technique
Developing Observation Skills
Designing Classes
ANATOMY:
Respiratory Anatomy
Mobility in Motion
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ASANA:
The Daily Asana Practice Fully Revealed
Structural Therapy
The Brilliance of the Ashtanga Practice
THEORY:
The Chakras
The Nadis
Understanding the Energetic Body
TEACHING:
Designing Routines for Private Classes
Finding Your Voice
THE FINAL DAYS OF STUDY:
Drawing Inspiration from Daily Practice
Continued Asana Review
Tutorials & Small Class Practices
Supported Debrief & Evaluations
THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES WORLDwide TEACH OUR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, ALIGNMENT BASED STYLE OF YOGA
DEVELOPED OVER 5 DECADES, OUR PROVEN METHODS PROVIDE STUDENTS THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE WORLD OF TEACHING WITH CONFIDENCE
BUILDING AN INDEX OF ANATOMICAL KNOWLEDGE IS KEY
NO OTHER 200 HOUR COURSE OFFERS THIS VOLUME OF FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT PATTERN CUING, OR PROVIDES MORE SOUND & EFFECTIVE CUeING PRACTICE DURING TRAINING…..SUPPORTING & BOLSTERING SUCCESS AS NEW TEACHERS ENTER THIS EXCITING FIELD
The first week of Training begins with very simple sequences. Combined with the physical practice which in this first week is primarily focused on strength building. Students gain understanding of the importance of dynamic functional movement as we move through this exciting, grounding and highly productive first week.
Week II builds upon the solid foundation of Week I. The effective language that good teachers use to cue in classes becomes ‘second nature’ as we emphasize ‘cuing practice’ as a big part of each day. It’s powerful to witness students coming into ease with the ‘poetry of teaching’.
Each week throughout the course carries tremendous learning. In just a month, students are amazed by the strength and mobility gained, the confidence developed, and the practical knowledge acquired. There is really nothing else like this experience.
Studio Director Joy Morrell has studied yoga for 53 years. Joy’s intuitive teaching style and depth of compassion enriches the Training experience beyond measure. Joy teaches Therapeutics, Alignment and Yoga Anatomy in such a way that even students with little anatomy background are absorbed into the world of biomechanics with enthusiasm & ease. Students coming to Training with anatomy backgrounds are equally delighted by the fresh delivery & Yoga specific postural anatomy woven throughout the course.
Our entire Senior Teaching staff contributes to the Course, each offering their own valuable & specific skill set. Training students are guided into the richness & multifaceted world of Yoga by learning from this high level group of seasoned, caring instructors. This elevates the Course tremendously, and creates the most well rounded & successful outcome possible.
Each day during Training students are drawn fully into the brilliance of Asana, the profound rebalancing effects of Pranayama & the calm center discovered through Meditation.
With great care and devotion, technique is built….strength is built….finesse and confidence are gained. The bright personalities and friendly open nature of our entire staff creates ease for students, making the experience a cornerstone on which to build a career in the world of Teaching.
Our unique training schedule provides time for study, participation in studio classes, and ample opportunities to practice and develop sequencing, voice, and theming.
EXPLORE OUR ADVANCED TRAINING MODULES
Our 500 Hour Expanded Training program includes enriched hours in Therapeutics, Sequencing, Adjustments, Advanced Asana – delivering a deeper experience of Yoga as a Healing Art.
REFINE YOUR PRACTICE. INSPIRE YOUR TEACHING.
OUR ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO DIVE DEEPLY INTO AREAS OF Yoga THAT INTEREST THEM MOST. We begin each module by INCORPORAting the FUNDAMENTALS OF THE PRACTICE, then we dive into the specific focus of the Module
Our unique Modular Graduate Training programs allows Yoga Teachers with a 200 Hour Certification to create their own blueprint as they move through our Modules toward their 500 Hour Certification
YOGA SCULPT TRAINING
Yoga Sculpt has quickly become a very popular drop in class. Our Sculpt classes blend the best of Pilates mat work, Power Vinyasa inspired movement and Yoga Sculpt, all set to an awesome playlist. These classes are designed to strengthen the core and create lean muscle definition. This Training is perfect for any student looking for inspiration for their home workout or Yoga Teachers looking for a more powerful class offering.
May 28th - May 30th 2026
30 Hours / $350
VINYASA Level II TRAINING
Advance your practice. Transform your teaching. This is by far our most popular Graduate Training. Powerful alignment guidelines are interwoven with Level II postures and transitions. Expect to gain tools to teach the most highly effective advanced classes. Learn safe & inspiring sequences as well as balanced full spectrum classes. With every practice over these three days, you will integrate Level II postures, and practice the art of smooth, powerful transitions.
June 1st - June 4th 2026
30 Hours / $350
YIN YOGA immersion
Spend a wonderful weekend immersed in the blissful world of Yin Yoga. This course provides teachers the tools to teach safe and effective Yin Yoga classes, and provides students who love Yin a weekend of deep stretch & calm centering.
This Graduate Module is offered in late Fall 2026
20 Hours / $250