Manipura Yoga College
About Manipura Yoga College
Manipura Yoga College — a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School — is based in Nanaimo, BC V9R 6S9, Canada. The school holds RYS 200 and RYS 300 designations through Yoga Alliance. 45 verified Yoga Alliance reviews average 4.84 out of 5. The program includes work in Alignment-Oriented Yoga, Spiritually-Oriented Yoga, and Specialty Yoga. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Weekend formats make the schedule accessible to students with weekday work. Request info below to ask the school about upcoming dates and tuition.
Manipura Yoga College
Vancouver Island's Yoga College
Offering 200 Hour Foundational Teacher Training and Advanced Teacher Training.
Manipura Yoga College is founded on principles of excellence in practice. When teachers are trained to the highest caliber, they can share an accessible, safe, insightful, and unified practice with their students. The traditions and technologies, which span thousands of years, are the art and the practice of authenticity, internal guidance, empowerment and connection.
Founded by Jay Suttonbrown, ERYT-500, RPYT, YACEP, Manipura Yoga College is rooted in Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (the yoga of awareness) and Hatha Yoga (the yoga of balance) traditions.
The Manipura Chakra is the “City of Jewels” in which we find the pearls of clarity, wisdom, self-confidence and wellbeing. The Manipura program is excellent for those looking to teach yoga as a Registered Yoga Teacher, AND/OR for profound personal development.
Your journey awaits, the time is now.
Frequently asked questions
Is Manipura Yoga College Yoga Alliance registered?
Yes. Manipura Yoga College is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 300. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.
Where does Manipura Yoga College hold teacher training?
The school is based in Nanaimo, BC V9R 6S9, Canada. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.
What yoga styles does Manipura Yoga College teach?
Manipura Yoga College teaches Alignment-Oriented Yoga, Spiritually-Oriented Yoga, and Specialty Yoga as the core of its curriculum. Specific trainer lineups vary by cohort.
Does Manipura Yoga College have student reviews?
Yes — 45 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.84 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.
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Programs offered
Upcoming cohorts
| Program | Start | End | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYS 200 | 2026-01-03 | 2026-04-19 | — |
What they teach
Meet the team
Student reviews
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