Accepting registrations for the 2024-2025 school year. Students interested in the WVS Premier 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program must complete a Student Information Form via the Apply Here link.

This course is for students who are interested in teaching Yoga as well as for students who are interested in learning more about Yoga to enhance their own personal practice. The goal of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is to make students comfortable teaching a basic all-levels Yoga class. At the completion of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training students will be qualified Yoga teachers. The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course follows the guidelines set out by the Yoga Alliance, ensuring the highest educational standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism. Students will learn the tools and skills needed to effectively and safely teach Yoga to all levels of students. This course will provide students with an employable certification that will open career opportunities in the health and wellness industry. It will also provide an enriching foundation for students interested in post-secondary studies in the area of health sciences. Students will receive 8 credits for the course.

Prerequisites
  • This program is designed for our district’s secondary school students. Yoga is for Every Body, for students, Grades 9-12 with all abilities and fitness levels eligible
  • Students are to ensure they have participated in several Yoga classes before the start of the program to be familiar with the Yoga practice.
Location, Schedule, Transportation & Fees

The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program takes place at West Van Secondary School and is offered to students fully registered in any one of West Vancouver’s three secondary schools (Rockridge, Sentinel or West Vancouver Secondary).

The course will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will also be an online component to the program.

Transportation for students from Rockridge or Sentinel Secondary is not provided and not included in the program fees. Parents are responsible for their students’ transportation to the sessions.

Upon acceptance into the program, parents will be asked to complete both a student medical information form and a liability release form.

Program Specifics
  • Students earn 8 credits:
    • 4 credits for Physical Education 9, 10, 11, or 12 dependent on the student’s grade
    • 4 credits of Yoga 10, 11 or 12
  • Students receive certification as qualified 200-Hour Yoga Teachers upon completion of the course requirements
  • Students receive certification as qualified Yoga Alliance approved 200-Hour Yoga Teachers upon completion of the course requirements
  • Students will be qualified to teach public or private classes through yoga studios, gyms, wellness centers, etc.
Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed with the following criteria taken into consideration:

  • Grade Level (While the program is open to all students, Grades 9-12, priority will be given to more senior students) if over-subscribed
  • A copy of a student report card uploaded and included with the submission of the Student Information Form
  • Application date of fully completed submissions of Student Information Forms
Application Timeline & Recommendation

We are currently open to receive applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Students are advised to register early as space in the program is limited.

Cost
  • The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training cost is $100 per year. This price is all-inclusive and covers students’ textbooks, field trips, and guest instructors.

For more information:

Mr. Todd Randall
WVS Teacher
WVS District 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Instructor
trandall@wvschools.ca

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Admissions for the 24/25 school year are openClick here for eligibility and timelines