Teacher Training - iGita Yoga and Pilates Studio

NEXT 200HR COHORT BEGINS JANUARY 2026

Immerse Yourself | Transform Passion Into Profession | Become A Certified Yoga Teacher

iGita’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program welcomes people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
Whether you aim to teach or deepen your personal practice, you’ll find iGita’s program both inspirational and transformative. It provides the solid foundation needed to practice and teach safely, skillfully, and with integrity.

7 GREAT REASONS TO CHOOSE iGITA FOR TEACHER TRAINING

01 | Guaranteed Success: Our modular program accommodates different learning paces and personal commitments.

02 | Flexible Learning: Complete modules consecutively or individually over time. Repeat modules at no extra cost with ongoing mentorship.

03 | Multiple Yoga Styles: Learn Vinyasa, Hatha, Hot, Yin, and Ashtanga in one program.

04 | Unlimited Classes: Enjoy unlimited yoga classes at iGita for a full year from start date. Early birds begin upon deposit.

05 | Yoga Alliance Registered (RYS 200): Meet prestigious standards with pathway to RYS 500 accreditation through our advanced training.

06 | Experienced Faculty: Train with Maureen, who brings 35+ years of yoga experience and has led teacher trainings since 2007.

07 | Practical Teaching: We ensure you’re truly ready to teach through hands-on experience and ongoing support, with opportunities to review material as needed.

We welcome all applicants who are committed to a regular yoga practice, regardless of their skill level. If you are interested in applying for the program, please click the link and complete the application to initiate the process.Have questions about the program? You should! In addition to public information sessions, we meet with applicants privately, by appointment, to discuss this important decision with you. Please email info@myiGita.com to request an appointment to speak with us.

YOUR INVESTMENT

Early Bird Pricing (apply before July 31st) $3,600

Regular Program Pricing $3,800

Payment plans available with $500 deposit.

Please email info@myiGita.com to request an appointment to speak with us about payment plans.

"Completing the Teacher Training at iGita was life-changing. Amazing instruction from qualified teachers, many opportunities to observe great teachers at the studio and practice-teaching early on. I felt prepared to teach when I finished and soon found employment."

Julie, 46

A LOOK INSIDE THE PROGRAM

7 modules make up the iGita 200-hour Teacher Training.

All modules and corresponding homework and exams must be completed to receive certification as a 200-hour RYT.

The course includes a one-year unlimited membership at iGita to ensure our students maintain practices throughout.

Module 2: Teaching Asana (125 hrs)

Our goal is to ensure every student teacher can accurately identify proper technique and muscular engagement. Understanding correct form is essential for teaching asana safely and effectively, preventing potential student injuries.

Study Includes:

– Alignment principles & theory of technique.
– Study of 50+ foundational asanas.
– Benefits, contraindications, and modifications.
– Teaching styles, language, cueing, and voice control.
– Observing, assisting, and correcting.
– Use of props.
– Muscles & joint actions
– Proper warm-up, safety, injury prevention, and management.

Students Are Required To:
– Cultivate a daily “home” practice, with a minimum of 3 (in-studio, or virtual) yoga classes per week with a senior instructor for the duration of the course.
– Keep a journal & practice log, to be handed in before graduation.
– Have a 90% attendance record for this module.

Module 3: Yoga Philosophy (30 hrs)

In this module, students will be introduced to a few of the important classical yoga texts of India.

Yogic Texts:
– Hatha Yoga Pradipika
– Gheranda Samhita
– Bhagavad Gita
– Upanasat
– Yoga Sutras

Students will be taught the traditional methods of practice and will begin to understand why we practice and experience the benefits of Asana from a classical perspective.

Topics of discussion will include:
– Importance of Practice
– The classical definition of Hatha Yoga
– The relationship of Hatha Yoga and Rāja Yoga
– Bhagavad Gīta and Upanisats in relation to Yoga
– The concept of Māya
– Methods to achieve the Self-Realization
– Definition, Functions & Classifications of Prāna
– Practices to withdraw the sensory organs
– Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: The student will learn several Classical Yoga practices as traditionally taught in accordance with the various aphorisms.

Module 4: Pranayama & Meditation (16 hrs)

Students are introduced to Ayurveda, the Indian Life Science, and guided through the proper techniques of 8 different breathing exercises.

Students will also learn healthy lifestyle habits, including meditation, breathing, and cleansing techniques.

MEDITATION
– The benefits
– How, when, and where
– 3 meditation techniques

KRIYA
– Basti
– Dhauti
– Kapalbhati
– Nauli
– Neti
– Tratatkum

PRANAYAM
– Ujjayi
– Sheetkari
– Anulom-Vilom
– Shitali
– Bastrika
– Suryabhedan
– Bhramari
– Chandrabehan

HOMEWORK: Students are strongly encouraged to practice these techniques daily and keep a journal. Journals are to be handed in upon completion of the program. This daily practice will help students develop ’breath awareness’ and, in turn, a deeper somatic awareness – an important quality in a good yoga teacher.

Module 5: Subtle Energy (16 hrs)

In this module, we will discuss the subtle energy present in nature, in our environment, and in ourselves, and in turn some of its positive and negative effects on our physical and emotional bodies.

Topics of discussion include:
– The 3 fundamental forces in nature that make up the universe
– Energy channels in our bodies
– What are Chakras? Characteristics & Symbolism
– Bija Mantras
– Corresponding elements, possible corresponding glands, and nerve plexus
– Bandhas and Mudras, the use of Mental, physical, and emotional connections we have to our energetic systems
– A comparison of the modern vs. traditional chakra systems, as per classical texts: Padaka Pancaka, Goraksha-shashatakam, and Sat Cakra Nirvana

YOUR INVESTMENT

Early Bird Pricing (apply before July 31st) $3,600

Regular Program Pricing $3,800

Payment plans available with $500 deposit.

Please email info@myiGita.com to request an appointment to speak with us about payment plans.

"The teachers were amazing! They were all so different but each one brought something special and unique to the program. I didn’t want it to end!"

Jessica, 36

"Teacher training really opened my eyes to the world of yoga by showing me so many different aspects that aren’t highlighted in a class. It covered the physical and spiritual teachings of yoga and how to go about teaching that in a class and you start teaching almost right away so you get a lot of practice in! They really want you to develop your teachings and help you do that in a supportive and communal way!"

Kiana, 19

I believe the universe aligned to help the teaching profession find me

I practiced yoga daily and read extensively, but teaching certainly wasn’t my goal. Overtime, friends, family and even mere acquaintances , began asking me questions and requesting instruction. I obliged, but teaching didn’t come naturally to me —I struggled to articulate concepts clearly. Through persistence and a genuine desire to help others in their practice, I improved, and more and more people sought my guidance. It was a transformative journey.

Everyone’s path differs, but the fact that you’re reading these words suggests you should explore this possibility further.

Teaching has become my yoga practice. For me, it’s infinitely more rewarding than the physical practice itself. There’s something within all of us that yearns to inspire and serve others. Having personally experienced yoga’s transformative, healing, and rejuvenating powers—and witnessing these effects in countless others—this work has become my life’s purpose. Training teachers is my highest calling. It will be my honour and privilege to guide and support you on this journey.

Maureen Rae Vohora
Lead Trainer, 200hr & 300hr RYS Faculty
Founder, iGita Yoga Studio

"The faculty bring an extraordinary amount of knowledge, and an authentic approach, to iGita’s Teacher Training program and were tremendously inspiring and supportive during the training, as well as after graduation. I hadn’t initially planned to teach and was just looking to deepen my own practice but through the course I found it to be hugely rewarding. Shortly after finishing my training I began teaching at several studios and leading classes for corporate clients."

Cliff, 52

TEACHER TRAINING FAQ

Who can join the Teacher Training Program?

Who can join the Teacher Training program?

Our program is open to anyone with a passion for yoga and a desire to deepen their practice. You don’t need to be an advanced practitioner, but a consistent yoga practice is recommended.

What is the duration of the training program?

The training typically spans 200 hours and can be completed over several weeks or months, depending on the schedule you choose.

What is the duration of the training program?

The training typically spans 200 hours and can be completed over several weeks or months, depending on the schedule you choose.

NEXT 200HR COHORT BEGINS JANUARY 2026

Immerse Yourself | Transform Passion Into Profession | Become A Certified Yoga Teacher

YOUR INVESTMENT

A LOOK INSIDE THE PROGRAM

Module 1: Anatomy & Kinesiology (45 hrs)

Module 2: Teaching Asana (125 hrs)

Module 3: Yoga Philosophy (30 hrs)

Module 4: Pranayama & Meditation (16 hrs)

Module 5: Subtle Energy (16 hrs)

Module 6: Sequencing & Class Planning (20 hrs)

Module 7: The Yoga Profession (8 hrs)

YOUR INVESTMENT

I believe the universe aligned to help the teaching profession find me

TEACHER TRAINING FAQ