Sangha Yoga Collective

With an emphasis on trauma-informed practices and practices to support our mental well-being, Sangha Yoga Collective's module based trainings are for anyone searching for something different than is often offered in a westernized Yoga education.

There are five training modules that make up the 200-hour program and are open for anyone searching to deepen their Yoga practice and education. For those looking for an inspirational experience founded on authenticity. For those yearning to find community, acceptance, and a deeper connection to SELF.

Yoga Foundations - Why Practice Yoga? In this module we will cover the foundations of a Yoga education based on the wisdom and lineage from our teachers in India. Training Time: 37.5-hours (15 hours virtually taught in 5 x 3-hr blocks, the remaining hours in-person typically Friday - Sunday)

Learning includes:

- Yoga Philosophy as taught in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. - The foundations of the Sanskrit language. - The Yamas & Niyamas – Yogic Principles for daily living. - The history of Yoga and honouring culture.

Yoga in Practice - How to practice Yoga? In this module we will cover our Yoga experience on the mat. Training Time: 45-hours (in-person over two weekends, typically Friday - Sunday)

Learning includes:

- Functional anatomy including movement patterns and adjustments. - Pose breakdown for 60+ postures. - Sun & Moon Salutations. - Foundational pranayama/Breath-based practices. - Active & Gentle Class Flows.

Yoga Energy Body - Deepening your Yoga practice. In this module we will explore the subtle body and expand our mind/body connection through meditation. Training Time: 37.5-hours (15 hours virtually taught in 5 x 3-hr blocks, the remaining hours in-person typically Friday - Sunday)

Learning includes:

- The seven chakras and an in-depth exploration of each. - The five koshas and creating structure for daily practice.  - Deepening of pranayama/breath-based practices. - Meditation – establishing our self-practice. - Mantra work and chanting.

Yoga for Wellness - Yoga as a conduit for wellness and healing. In this module we learn the concepts of a trauma-informed practice and how to create a safe space for all our students, including ourselves. Training Time: 45-hours (typically taught Friday - Sunday, with the first weekend virtual, the second weekend in-person)

Learning includes:

- Understanding how the brain/body process trauma. - How to support and release trauma somatically (through the body) - Modifications and options for practice including: chronic pain and other special conditions (including pregnancy).  - Chair Yoga and Gentle Yoga sequence.

Yoga Teaching Skills - Sharing the light. After the four previous modules have been completed, we put all our education and experiences together to now share with others. Training Time: 35-hours (1 x 3-hr virtual session + in-person over three days typically Friday-Sunday + a 1-hr one on one mentorship call with the lead trainer)

Learnings include:

- Sequencing of postures and class design. - How to lead meditation circles. - How to lead group classes and private sessions. - Components of virtual teaching. - Marketing and business skills in the Wellness Industry.

Your Yoga journey is an evolution, a revolution. A revolt against the status quo, the ego mind, the living blindly – or more specifically living in ignorance. We are not here to change ourselves, but rather to come back home. To come back to our Self. We are whole as we are already.

Your Yoga journey is to build knowledge. How it will imprint on you will be different than anyone else because this knowledge is fluid, it relies on our own experience in the world, in our hearts and in our minds. It is also impossible to go through this experience without changing because we are also fluid and vibrational.

- Each module is composed of a set number of hours that includes theory, practice, readings and a final assignment. - A comprehensive digital manual will be provided for each training, a printed manual available for additional $25 fee. - Modules can be taken individually should you only be interested in a particular subject for CECs or personal knowledge. Note: to become a certified Yoga Teacher all 200-hours must be completed.  - Commit to the full 200-hour program (with payment plan) for 10% off each training module + get 6 months free access to the Sangha Library membership (or 2 months of the Sangha Premium membership). - Start your journey anytime, each module can be taken in any order with the exception of Yoga for Teaching Skills which can only be taken as your final module (unless you hold a 200-hr YTT from another school). - There is no time limit to complete all 5 modules. - Training modules are open to anyone looking to learn. Some Yoga experience is required. (see virtual classes here) - After completion of all 5 modules and assignments a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate will be awarded. - Discounts available for canfitpro members and students, please enquire. - Canadian Income Tax receipts (T2202) are issued for all modules attended at the end of the year. Please read Terms & Conditions for more info.

Lisa Greenbaum, the lead trainer of this program, has over 20 years of experience teaching, 10 of which as a Yoga teacher trainer and Director of a Yoga school. She has studied in Canada, USA and India. She holds her E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance + C-IAYT Yoga Therapist. She has over 1000 hours of study and 5000 hours of teaching.