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Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Written by Bobby Bessey on . Posted in Asana & Anatomy, Teacher Training, Yoga Philosophy.

40 Hour SHAKTI YIN YOGA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

  • NEXT TRAINING DATES:

    February 8/9 , 15/16, 2025. Two weekends Sat/Sun, 9-5pm.

    Space is limited. Register below to be added to class list.

  • LOCATION:

    St. John’s NL, In-person at 10 Clancy Drive, Quidi Vidi Boathouse. Live stream option also available.

  • INVESTMENT:

    $600+hst ($690) CAD. $200 deposit required upon registration

  • INCLUDES:

    4 days of lecture, comprehensive yin yoga instruction manual, ongoing mentorship with instructor. Counts as 40 Yoga Alliance CEUs.

  • REGISTRATION:

    Space is limited so register now to reserve yours.

Register Now

HOST A TEACHER TRAINING:

Shakti Yoga teacher trainings and workshops are taught in various locations within Canada, and internationally. Host this workshop in your area and save the cost of travelling to learn. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss specific details on hosting this or other workshops and trainings.

Who’s This Program For?

  • Healthcare professionals who would like to add the meditative practice of yin yoga to their services.

  • Anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of this beautiful style of yoga that puts emphasis on respecting body variation.

  • Teachers of yoga who want to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga. A style that fills gaps left by the yang yoga predominance of the modern practice. The first modern style of yoga to recognize body variation needs. Counts for 40 Yoga Alliance CEUs.

About The Program

Yin yoga is a modern-day perspective on the ancient asana teachings of India, infused with the timeless wisdom of Taoist and meridian philosophy.  This blend of modern and ancient teachings will change the way you practice and teach yoga forever.

  • Comprehensive Manual

  • Learn why yin yoga is a necessary balance to the widespread predominance of yang yoga. 

  • Explore the role of fascia in physical asana and energetic theory. 

  • Investigate the role of bone variation and pose modification to ensure your students are safe in your yoga classes. 

  • Dive deep into the anatomy of pose expression. 

  • Traverse the teaching of the Tao and the insights they hold for deepening the practice of yoga.

  • Using props and modifications to ensure comfort for all bodies while holding poses.

  • Modern Meridian Theory and yin yoga energetic body considerations.

  • Sequences for Yin Yoga classes & how to create your own

  • Practical teaching and assisting experience
  • Ongoing mentoring support

  • Language analysis for yin yoga cues to direct nervous system activation. Understand how language changes the experience of a pose.

  • Incorporating Yin Yoga into other types of yoga classes

Program Requirements

Pre-Requisites

No previous yoga experience is required to benefit from this program. Variations make this style of yoga accessible to everyone who would like to learn this practice for personal development. CEUs for Yoga Teacher Specialization hours require RYT 200 status. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com for clarification. 

Certification

Graduates will receive a certificate showing they have successfully completed the Shakti Yoga Method 40-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training. Approved for 40 Yoga Alliance CEUs. 

Certification Requirements include:

  • Attend 4 days of lecture. 

  • Read the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, any translation.

  • Submit yin yoga class plan, peer observation forms, and schedule one peer class exchange to be scheduled at own convience via Zoom.

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India Ashram Retreat

Written by Bobby Bessey on . Posted in Teacher Training.

India 2025:In the Footsteps of Rama:
Embracing the Path of Wisdom, Virtue and Inner Harmony.

Two spaces remaining in the India Ashram and Traditional Yoga Studies Retreat March 2025. Scroll down for more info and register to hold your spot below.

 

Upcoming Shakti Study Retreats with Bobby

Vietnam (Spring 2026) Yin Yoga and Taoism study retreat. Join Bobby in HoiAn for an unforgettable study retreat in one of Vietnam’s most enchanting locations. Set in the historic trading port of Hoi An, renowned for its lantern-lit riverboat rides, this retreat is nestled between an ancient river and the pristine white sands of the Pacific Ocean. Immerse yourself in the perfect environment to explore yoga and Taoism, surrounded by ancient temples, fresh, vegetable-rich cuisine, and the world-famous local coffee variations.

Japan (Spring 2027) Join Bobby for an immersive Zen Meditation retreat in the captivating and exotic surroundings of Tokyo and its tranquil environs. Experience the timeless beauty of Mt. Fuji, visit ancient temples, partake in traditional tea ceremonies, unwind in soothing hot springs, and more. Let Bobby guide you through a journey of mindfulness, history, and culture in her beloved home away from home.  Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to be contacted when registration is open.

INDIA 2025: Not your Usual Yoga retreat!
Join Bobby Bobby Bessey, B.Sc., E-RYT 500, RPYT, Yoga Teacher Trainer, for an immersive two weeks of awe and self-discovery. Dive deep into the heart of India’s ashram culture, savour its diverse cuisine, and lose yourself in a land of ancient wisdom and world heritage sites.

You will begin in the bustling city of Mumbai (Bombay), and travel onward with your group to an ashram nestled beneath the hilltop birth place of the Monkey God Hanuman. Spend 10 days immersed in traditional yoga lifestyle and wisdom, studying with Bobby, Guru-ji and other experienced spiritual guides. Ashram schedule is interspersed with day trips to ancient sites that will bring study topics to life.

Finish this life-changing experience with a guided tour of India’s most famous cultural sights and cuisine. This journey  is designed to be much more than a tour. It is an opportunity for profound personal transformation, set against the backdrop of India’s rich spiritual, cultural, and culinary heritage.

  • ASHRAM RETREAT AND INDIA TOUR DATE:

    March 3-17, 2025

  • LOCATION:

    Mumbai (Bombay), Nashik, Jaipur, Agra (Taj Mahal), and Delhi.

  • INCLUDES:

    • Arrival support in Mumbai and ongoing assistance for duration of tour. 
    • Transit from Mumbai to ashram
      ACCOMMODATIONS (16 days)
    • 11 nights shared ashram accommodations
    • 2 nights hotel Jaipur pink desert city
    • 1 night hotel Agra Taj Mahal city
    • 2 nights hotel New Delhi
      FOOD
    • Three organic, fresh, locally made ashram meals daily during 10 day Ashram stay.
    • Breakfast at hotel in Jaipur, Agra, & Delhi.
      YOGA ASHRAM ACTIVITIES
    • Daily morning and evening asana, pranayama, meditation classes 
    • Daily Yoga Nidra
    • Daily sunset havan ceremony (mantra)
    • Daily Lectures/theory/philosophy
    • Experienced Instructors in an Ashram setting
    • Study the Esoteric teachings of the Ramayana (100 hours)
    • Daytrips to sites in the Ramayana to enhance the learning experience
      AYURVEDA
    • One Ayurvedic oil massage treatment
    • Access to onsite ayurvedic treatment center
    • Experience ayurvedic approach to eating in all ashram meals.
      YOGA ALLIANCE
    • Up to 100 Yoga Alliance CEUs* and Shakti Traditional Yoga Studies Certification.
      DAYTRIPS AND TOURS
    • Nashik day trips from ashram 
    • Daytrip to Lord Rama’s bathing Ghat on Sacred Godavari River 
    • Daytrip to Ram & Sita’s cave dwellings
    • Daytrip to Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple
    • Daytrip to Pandev Leni Buddhist Rock Caves
    • Daytrip Trek to Hanuman’s Birthplace Hilltop
    • Flight from Nashik to Jaipur
    • Jaipur tour (1.5days), Amber Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Patrika Gate, Birla Temple.
    •  Akbar’s Palace tour (0.5days) Abhaneri Stepwell and Akbar’s desert Palace; Fatehpur Sikri & Harshat Mata Temple
    • Agra Taj Mahal Tour (1 day)-sunset & next day sunrise at the TAJ MAHAL, Agra Fort Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb
    • Delhi Tour  (1.5 days) Old and New Delhi.  Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi’s most bustling market, Red Fort, India Gate, Mahatma Gandhi resting place, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar
    • Airport transfer on last day.

    *Participation in all yoga activities, daytrips, and lectures are optional.
    *Study hours may go toward Module one of  three-part 300hr Shakti Traditional Yoga Studies YTT. Contact Bobby for details.
    *Jaipur, Agra, & Delhi based on double room booking. Single room upgrade option available.
    *Tour locations may be adjusted to fit group interests.

  • NOT INCLUDED

    • Airfare from your country to Mumbai, health insurance, travel visa, personal excursions, tourist site entry fees. Expenses associated with early arrival to Mumbai if applicable. Anything not listed above.

  • INVESTMENT:

    $2990+hst CAD
    Space is limited. A deposit of $500 is required to hold your spot.

  • WHAT TO BRING:

    Clothing appropriate for hot, dry temperatures. Include yoga clothing for asana classes. head scarf, hat, sunglasses, at least one outfit of loose, modest, temple-appropriate attire. Comfortable shoes appropriate for easy hiking, and *sandals that are easy to slip in and out of (important for ease of moving around the ashram). Yoga mat, easy to carry luggage for getting in and out of cars, etc. Mosquito spray, sunscreen, sunglasses.

  • REGISTRATION:

    Register by filling in the registration form at the link below. This form and a $500CAD deposit will be required to hold your space. Send emt to Retreats@ShaktiYogaMethod.com. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com if you have any questions about this process or the retreat in general. *Non-Canadians please contact Bobby for deposit payment method options.

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Experience Details

The ashram is located in a breathtaking rural area just a short drive from the city. There is a beautiful view from every direction, with a small village nearby. 100% organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, beans and grains are grown onsite and prepared for the ashram by women at the nearby village. Evening walks to the ashram hill to view sunsets are a highlight. Guruji was a student of Swami Satyananda Saraswati and continues to follow and teach the Bihar school of yoga traditions.

Accommodations are clean and basic comfort ashram style. Rooms are shared with 3-4 people per cabin. Bathroom is shared. Each person has a single bed with mosquito nets, a storage locker for personal items, and a privacy curtain. There is no air conditioning in the rooms. It will be hot so come prepared with cool sleeping attire. It tends to cool a little in the evenings.

While all yoga classes, lectures, and excursions are optional, even when relaxing at the ashram it is important to respect all ashram rules. There is absolutely no alcohol or drugs allowed on premises, meal times are for silent contemplation, no noisy behavior at night, etc. Shirts should cover shoulders (t-shirts fine). In general simply following common sense behavior codes for a spiritual community.

There will be a full day of yoga study options and/or excursions available that begin at sunrise and conclude with satsangs, mantra or other activities appropriate for end of day. All of these activities are optional. You are free to relax in your room, or elsewhere on the ashram if desired.

Participants will meet in Mumbai and be provided support in connecting with transport from Mumbai to the ashram. Bobby will be with participants for both ashram and northern travel experience.

Once our ashram time ends we will celebrate and relax as we fly north to the pink desert city of Jaipur. We will stay in air conditioned hotels, with travel provided by private drivers and guides to all remaining destinations. We will road trip from Jaipur to a stay in Agra to see the breathtaking Taj Mahal and other sights on the way. We end with time in New Delhi to see the sights and markets before being dropped off at the airport for return home.

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Who

    • ANYONE interested in an authentic India experience.
    • ANYONE interested in an authentic ashram experience.
    • Beginner Yoga Practioners wanting an introduction to yoga and yoga tradition in a supportive environment.
    • Experienced Yoga Practioners who would like to delve deeper into yoga traditions and practices.
    • Yoga Teachers interested in gaining Yoga Alliance CEUs (100 hours-could be used toward a Shakti Yoga 300 Hour Program).
    • The “non-tourist” traveller or those interested in transcending the usual tourist experience and would like to meet and interact with locals in both rural and city settings.
    • Spiritual seekers looking to experience the sacred resonance of ancient spiritually significant sites, while also living a traditional yogic lifestyle. 

Daytrips & Sacred Sites 

Nashik Area

While little known to the Western Tourist, the city of Nashik and its environs is one of the most sacred places in India. It plays a pivotal role in the Ramayana epic, and every 12 years is host to the largest pilgramage on earth, the Kumbh Mela. Devotees come to bathe in the sacred Godavari River that flows through the heart of Nashik, to free themselves from sins and to become liberated from the cycle of birth and death. This area is also home to the birthplace of the monkey god Hanuman, has one of the 12 most sacred jyortirlinga Shiva temples, and is an important site for the development of early Buddhist practices. *Specific site visitation may be dependant on weather conditions, site maintence or other unforseen circumstances. *Shopping opportunities will be made available at convenient points throughout.

  • Ancient Buddhist Rock Hewn Caves

    The Pandav Leni Caves consist of twenty four 2000 year old rock cut temples holding various statues of Buddha, each a unique example of buddhist architecture and art at various stages Buddhism’s early development.

  • Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple

    An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that holds 1 of 12 sacred Jyotirlingas that are part of a pilgramage all on their own. This Jyotirlinga is extraordinary as the only one featuring three faces, representing Lord Shiva, Vishnu & Brahma. Adding to its importance is its location, at the origin of the sacred Godavari River.

  • Birth Place of Hanuman

    A short hike up to Anjaneri Hill boasts incredible views. Among the sites along the way is the understated temple dedicated the Goddess Anjana, and the cave where she is thought to have given birth to Lord Hanuman.    

  • The Old City & Bathing Ghats

    The Godavari is one of the three holy rivers of India. It is here that Lakshmana cut off the nose of a demoness, giving Nashik its name, which comes from the Sanskrit word nasika, or nose. Situated in the Old city Ramkund is a sacred bathing ghat on the Godavari where Lord Rama and his wife Sita are thought to have bathed during his exhile. Today  pilgrims come here to bathe, pray, and immerse the ashes of their dead in this temple dense area of the city.

  • Sita Gufa

    The 3000 year old site where Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita lived while in 14 years of exile. Walk under the 5 (panch) ancient banyan trees (vat) from which this area of Panchavati gets its name. These surround the Devi temple which has an entry way to the cave that is thought to have been the trio’s living area. It is also the famed location for Sita’s abduction and the reason for Rama’s famed journey to Sri Lanka to save her. Line up with devotees to await your turn to crawl into cave tunnels that lead to the shivalinga at the center. The spiritual resonance is palpable.

  • Tapovan area of Nashik

    A mesmerizing area of lush greenery used long ago as a meditation area for the great sages, hence the name Tapo-van (meditation forest). This area is believed to have been part of the holy Dandaka forest from the Ramayana. It is here on the banks of the sacred Godavari River that Rama’s brother cut off the demon Surpanakha’s nose for her advances toward Rama. It is from this incident that the ancient city of Nashik (Nose) gets its name.

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200 Hour Teacher Training

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Written by Bobby Bessey on . Posted in Teacher Training.

200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

  • NEXT TRAINING DATES:

    Accepting registration for 2025 program. Weekend intensive Friday start dates: Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, June 27, Sep 12, Oct 3, Oct 31, Nov 28  (Fri 7-9:30pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm, NT). No weekend intensives scheduled for July and August. *Oct 31 Friday will be pre-recorded Class homework to accommodate Halloween.

  • LOCATION:

    St. John’s, NL, Canada. In Person at The Royal St. John’s Regatta Boathouse, 10 Clancy Drive. *Live Stream & Hybrid options also available.

  • INVESTMENT:

    $2950+hst CAD. $500 deposit required upon registration.

  • INCLUDES:

    200 hours of training covering anatomy, physiology, philosophy, asana instruction, and more. A comprehensive yoga instruction manual, logo tote bag, and ongoing access to instructor for mentorship questions are also included.

  • REGISTRATION:

    Space is limited so register now to reserve your spot. Complete the registration form at the link below. This form and a $500CAD deposit will be required to hold your space. Send EMT to YTT@ShaktiYogaMethod.com. 

HOST A TEACHER TRAINING:

Shakti Yoga teacher trainings and workshops are taught in various locations within Canada, and internationally. Host this workshop in your area and save the cost of travelling to learn. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss specific details on hosting this or other workshops and trainings.

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

  • 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Who’s This Program For?

  • Yoga Practitioners who want to teach yoga

  • Teachers of yoga who want to deepen their understanding and experience of teaching or who wish to become Yoga Alliance Certified

  • Serious students wishing to deepen their practice

  • Anybody involved in healthcare or education with the desire to compliment their professional work with the vast wisdom of yoga and pass on the benefits of this ancient practice to their clients, patients or students.

About The Program

The Shakti Yoga 200 hour yoga teacher training was the first Yoga Alliance registered program in Newfoundland & Labrador. For over a decade Bobby Bessey (B.Sc., RYT 500, RPYT, CD-DONA, Neurogenic, TRE, Yin), and her team have been training skilled and passionate yoga teachers that now represent a significant percentage of the truly inspired yoga instructor community in our province.

This 200hr Yoga Alliance Registered program takes place over the course of one year. It is comprised of 10 weekend intensives to be completed in sequential order. Participants meet once per month (except in July and August) for a full weekend of study and practice. Each weekend consists of Friday evening, and full days Saturday and Sunday. Meetings are in-person in St. John’s, NL but virtual attendance via Zoom is possible.

This training provides:

  • Yoga asana, pranayama and meditation (personal practice, theory and techniques)

  • History of Yoga, ancient to modern
  • Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Teaching methodology (preparing to teach, sequencing, observation, assisting, demonstration, use of props, and more)
  • Subtle body theory
  • Yoga for specific populations and conditions (prenatal yoga, yoga therapy)
  • Teaching ethics and the business of teaching yoga
  • Asana clinic (learn to teach all major categories of yoga asana and apply through practice teaching)

Program Requirements

Pre-Requisites

Applicants should:

  • Have been practicing yoga for at least one year

  • Have a regular yoga practice
  • Attend classes regularly and/or have a regular home practice
  • Have an interest in all aspects of yoga including philosophy, pranayama and meditation
  • Be in good health (physical and mental) so as to fully participate in the rigorous training schedule, however please contact us if you have a specific condition that might impact on the asana portion of your training. We have accommodated pregnant yogi trainees, those with arthritic conditions, seniors and more. Yoga is for everyone and our training goal is to mentor our trainees to teach classes that are accessible for every body and mind.

Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com if you would like clarification on any of the above pre-requisites. Applicants may be asked to participate in an application interview before acceptance to the program.

Certification

Graduates will receive a certificate showing they have successfully completed the Shakti Yoga Method 200-hour Yoga Alliance approved course. Graduates may then register with Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour level and use the Yoga Alliance RYT designation.

Certification Requirements include:

  • Attend ALL training session hours

  • Submit all 8 Mini Review Quizzes.
  • Submit two assignments a.) Yoga Sutras b.) Class Sequencing
  • Instruct final practicum class and receive feedback from program instructors.

  • Attend 10 yoga classes recorded, live-stream, or in-person and submit observation forms.

  • Submit payment in full. Installments Jan, Mar, and May (final payment) weekends.

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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Written by Bobby Bessey on . Posted in Teacher Training.

40 & 85 Hour SHAKTI PRENATAL YOGA METHOD TEACHER TRAINING

  • NEXT (40 HOUR) TRAINING DATES:

    Oct 19th, 20th, Nov 16th, 17th, 2024. Saturday and Sunday 9-5pm.

    Space is limited. Register below to be added to class list.

  • LOCATION:

    St. John’s NL, In-person at 10 Clancy Drive, Quidi Vidi Boathouse. Live stream option also available.

  • INVESTMENT:

    $600+hst ($690) CAD. $200 deposit required upon registration

  • INCLUDES:

    4 days of lecture, comprehensive prenatal yoga instruction manual, prenatal yoga nidra scripts & MP3s, and ongoing mentorship with instructor. Counts as 40 Yoga Alliance CEUs.

  • REGISTRATION:

    Space is limited so register now to reserve yours.

Register Now

HOST A TEACHER TRAINING:

Shakti Yoga teacher trainings and workshops are taught in various locations within Canada, and internationally. Host this workshop in your area and save the cost of travelling to learn. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss specific details on hosting this or other workshops and trainings.

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Who’s This Program For?

  • Childbirth professionals working with pregnant women who wish to complement their professional work. This would include doulas, midwives, nurses, doctors, childbirth educators, acupuncturists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, therapists, etc.

  • Pregnant women who would like to deepen their understanding of prenatal wellness, optimize their experience of pregnancy and develop skills to create a peaceful and yes, even Enjoyable birth experience

  • Anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of prenatal yoga & birth preparation

  • Teachers of yoga who want to deepen their understanding of the prenatal experience and develop confidence teaching prenatal classes. Counts for 40 hours Yoga Alliance CEUs.

  • Those wanting to become a RPYT (85 Hours) Those interested in registering with Yoga Alliance as a RPYT may enroll in the following three sessions to qualify for 85 hour designation. 
    1. 2-day  Shakti Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
    2. An initial 12-class prenatal session for observation & questions.
    3. A second 12-class prenatal session for practical teaching experience.
    These 3 segments are priced individually and can be done in any order. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com for more details.

About The Program

The Shakti prenatal Teacher Training presents a teaching philosophy that recognizes the multifaceted needs of expectant mothers. Participants learn to utilize asana, pranayama, meditation, visualization, birth education topics, and birth stories to prepare mothers physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for pregnancy, birth and motherhood. This training provides:
  • Comprehensive Manual
  • Prenatal Yoga Nidra Scripts and MP3s
  • Prenatal yoga benefits and precautions
  • Anatomy & physiology of pregnancy
  • Approaches for supporting emotional changes during pregnancy
  • Considerations for each trimester
  • Common prenatal conditions
  • Asana for specific pregnancy discomforts and birth preparation
  • Asana for early labour and to promote optimal baby position
  • Vinyasa, gentle, and restorative approaches.
  • Using props and modifications in a prenatal class
  • Chakras; Pregnancy and the energetic body
  • Sequences for prenatal yoga classes & how to create your own
  • Practical teaching and assisting experience
  • Ongoing mentoring support
  • Pranayama for pregnancy and birth.
  • Visualization and meditations for expectant mothers
  • Mantra and affirmations for prenatal mothers
  • Language analysis and usage for prenatal classes
  • Specific cues, breaths, and movement to direct the nervous system.
  • Incorporating birth education into prenatal yoga classes
  • Using birth stories to prepare and empower
  • Prenatal partner yoga.
  • Birth education for couples
  • Teaching comfort techniques for labor
  • Stages of labour and delivery
  • Pelvic floor anatomy
  • Postnatal core and diastasis recti considerations
  • Pelvic floor recovery exercises and myths
  • Postnatal recovery asana and precautions
  • Approaches to support physical, mental, emotional postpartum needs
  • Mantra, affirmations and nidras for postpartum coping and healing
  • Incorporating baby into yoga recovery
  • Class sequences for mom and baby classes

Program Requirements

Pre-Requisites

Applicants should:

Have some yoga experience, and/or experience supporting pregnant women in any setting. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com for clarification. 

Certification

Graduates will receive a certificate showing they have successfully completed the Shakti Yoga Method 40-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. Approved for 40 Yoga Alliance CEUs. Graduates may register with Yoga Alliance as a RPYT with the additional yoga nidra and practicum sessions described above.

Certification Requirements include:

  • Attend 4 days of lecture. 

  • Read Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth & submit book review.

  • Submit prenatal yoga class plan, peer observation forms, practicum class video, and do one peer class exchange to be scheduled at own convience.

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Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Written by Bobby Bessey on . Posted in Teacher Training.

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

  • NEXT TRAINING DATES:

    Nov 23/24 (Sat/Sun), 9-5pm

  • LOCATION:

    St. John’s, NL. In-Person at the Quidi Vidi Boathouse. Live stream option also available.

  • INVESTMENT:

    $290 CAD+hst (333.50)

  • INCLUDES:

    2 days of lecture, discussion & practical application. A comprehensive yoga Nidra instruction manual is provided.

  • REGISTRATION:

    Space is limited. Register now to reserve yours.

Register Now

HOST A TEACHER TRAINING:

Shakti Yoga teacher trainings and workshops are taught in various locations within Canada, and internationally. Host this workshop in your area and save the cost of travelling to learn. Please contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss specific details on hosting this or other workshops and trainings.

Who’s This Program For?

  • Yoga Instructors who would like to incorporate this practice into their yoga instruction.
  • Yoga Instructors who are YA registered. Counts as 16 hours of CEUs for RYTs
  • Anyone working in health and wellness who would like to utilize yoga nidra as a tool to compliment their own practices.

  • Anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of this powerful guided meditation technique and bring it into their personal or professional lives.

  • Yoga Instructors who have completed the Shakti 40 hour prenatal yoga teacher training and are working toward 85 hour certification.

About The Program

In this training you will explore the physiological, psychological and practical aspects of yoga nidra to develop a multi-faceted understanding of this powerful tradition.

Some topics covered in this two day intensive include:

  • Yoga nidra traditions
  • Neuroscience perspectives
  • Jungian archetypes
  • Modern variations of Yoga Nidra
  • Hypnosis concepts
  • Understanding your clients’ needs
  • Incorporating yoga nidra into asana classes
  • Yoga nidra for general audiences
  • Yoga nidra for special populations
  • Developing your own long and short scripts
  • Props and classroom settings
  • Practice putting learned skills into action
  • Developing a home yoga nidra practice
  • Includes a comprehensive manual, yoga nidra scripts for class usage, and MP3 Downloads for personal practice.

Program Requirements

Pre-Requisites

No prior yoga or meditation experience required. Absolutely no physical pre-requisites. Anyone can benefit from bringing this practice into their profession, family, or personal practice.

Certification

Graduates will receive a certificate indicating they have successfully completed the Shakti Yoga Method 16 hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training. This qualifies as 16 CEU hours with Yoga Alliance.

Certification Requirements include:

Attend ALL training session hours.

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Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training

Written by Bobby Bessey on . Posted in Teacher Training.

Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training

  • NEXT TRAINING DATES:

    Nov 15th, 16th, 22nd,23rd, 2025

    Space is limited. Registration form below.

  • LOCATION:

    St. John’s, NL. In-person at 10 Clancy Drive, Quidi Vidi Boathouse. Live Stream Participation Option Available.

  • INVESTMENT:

    $600+hst ($690) CAD. $200 deposit required upon registration

  • INCLUDES:

    Four days of lecture, Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, Marma massage, Practicum, Ayurvedic food and lifestyle choices. Tea and snack breaks provide instruction on using healing spices, herbs, and foods to promote healing.

  • REGISTRATION:

    Space is limited so register now to reserver yours.

Register Now

HOST A TEACHER TRAINING:

Shakti Yoga teacher trainings and workshops are taught in various locations within Canada, and internationally. Host this workshop in your area and save the cost of travelling to learn. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss specific details on hosting this or other workshops and trainings.

Who’s This Program For?

  • Yoga Practitioners who want to add the healing benefits of ayurveda to their lifestyles.

  • Teachers of yoga who want to learn how to use ayurveda to enhance to impact of their class instruction.

  • Anyone in healthcare or education with a desire to compliment their professional work with the vast wisdom of ayurveda, and pass on the benefits of this ancient practice to their clients, patients or students.

  • Anyone interested in understanding ayurveda, and learning how to use these ancient practices and remedies to enhance the wellness of themselves and their families.

About The Program

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest holistic healing system. It is commonly referred to as yoga’s sister science. This is logical as both philosophies view our body, our senses, and the world we live in, as manifestations of the foundational fabric of the universe. Ayurveda teaches how to perceive, and manipulate these basic cosmic energies to maintain and restore wellness. When used in combination with yoga practices, ayurvedic insights empower instructors to develop classes that are more robust and intuitive. Teachers are able to tune in to a classes’ specific needs by utilizing knowledge of natural cycles, and the ever-changing impact of environment on well-being.

Despite the enormous potential benefits of merging these two sciences, bringing the wisdom of ayurveda into a yoga asana class remains elusive for many yoga teachers, and ayurvedic practioners alike.

This four day teacher training program introduces the underlying basis of ayurvedic theory, and how it can be practically incorporated into a yoga asana class for a more effective overall wellness impact. The detailed and robust understanding of the gunas (fundamental energies that make up the universe) provided in this training lay the ground work for effectively utilizing dosha assessments, understanding the ever shifting individual & group needs of a class, and choosing asana, pranayama, meditation, and mudra, choices through the lens of ayurvedic teachings.

Curriculum Includes:

  • Orientation to ayurveda philosophy and origins.

  • Ayurvedic perspectives on disease and healing.
  • How to design a yoga class sequence to balance each dosha (vata, pitta, kapha)
  • Specific asana for each type of dosha imbalance.
  • Incorporating time of day, seasons and other cycles into class design.
  • Pranayama for dosha balance.
  • Mantra and mudra for dosha balance.
  • Extensive study of the gunas, and how to utilize them in a yoga class.
  • Doshas, constitution quizzes and applications.
  • Subtle body topics such as vayus and chakras and their ayurvedic yoga applications.
  • Ayurvedic Diet and lifestyle. We will study how to make ghee, kitchari, and various dosha balancing and healing teas.
  • Basic marma points that can be utilized in a yoga class to balance doshas.
  • Techniques for incorporating peripheral ayurvedic practices, such as aromatherapy and gem stones, into private and group asana classes to enhance yoga pose impact.

Program Requirements

Pre-Requisites

No prior yoga or ayurveda knowledge required. Must be interested in yoga asana, lifestyle, and ayurvedic approaches to wellness. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to find out how this program can be used to enhance your life.

Certification

Graduates will receive a certificate showing they have successfully completed the 40hr Shakti Yoga Method Ayurvedic Teacher Training. Applicable for Yoga Alliance CEUs.

Certification Requirements include:

  • Attend ALL training session hours

  • Submit Ayurvedic Yoga Class plan

  • Do one peer class exchange via Zoom and submit feedback forms

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Shakti Yoga teacher trainings and workshops are taught in various locations within Canada, and internationally. Contact Bobby if you are interested in hosting one of these training programs in your area of residence and save the cost of travelling to learn. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss specific details.

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training NL:

Shakti Yoga is a 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Registered School of Yoga with over a decade of experience training skilled and inspirational instructors of yoga.

Shakti Yoga prenatal yoga teacher training:

This training is either a 4.5 day training (40hr), or 9 day training (85). The latter qualifies yoga teachers to register with Yoga Alliance as a registered yoga instructor. The 40 hour training qualifies for CEUs for Yoga Alliance. Includes a comprehensive training manual. Appropriate for anyone who works with prenatal women, including yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, bodywork practioners, physicians, etc.

Shakti Yoga Nidra Teacher Training:

This a two day (18hr) training that includes training manual, sample scipts and MP3s. Appropriate for anyone interested in teaching this technique or bringing into into their personal practice.

Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training:

A 4 day teacher training (40hrs) that introduces the foundation of Ayurvedic theory and practice, and how to incorporate this ancient science into your class plans, and teaching cues. Gain an overall understanding of how ayurveda can transform your method of sharing yoga with your students. Also appropriate for non-teachers who simply want to learn how to incorporate ayurveda and yoga into their daily lives.

Suggest a Training/Workshop:

Any of the above trainings can be adjusted to meet the specific focus or scheduling needs of your organization. Contact Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss possible training and workshop options.

Workshop Ideas

  • The Yoga Sutras and the nature of the universe
  • Your Brain on Meditation
  • Yoga for the Immune system
  • Physiologically Aware Yoga
  • Playing with the Gunas: Ayurveda for Life
  • Swara Yoga: Tuning in to the Nadis
  • The Joy of Ayurvedic Living
  • Pelvic Floor Wellness for All
  • Instructing Postnatal Yoga Classes
  • Instructing Prenatal Partner Yoga Classes
Contact Bobby at: Bobby@ShaktiYogaMethod.com to discuss hosting one or more of these courses/workshops in your area.

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