Toronto Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre

This course gives yoga teachers guidelines for teaching yoga to children and teens, as well as practical tools they can use to adapt yoga practices to their needs. The course is based on the teachings of Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Organization and Swami Vishnu-devananda’s 5 Basic Points of Yoga.

In this three-day intensive course, we will cover:

• Teaching methodology;
• Age-appropriate teaching techniques (adapted asanas, pranayama, relaxation and visualizations, yoga-based games);
• Developing lesson plans according to the developmental and socio-emotional needs of children and teens;
• Activities that teach children and teens yoga precepts and mindful living.

Open to yoga teachers of all traditions.

Continuing education certificate of completion with Yoga Alliance.

Weekend of November 22 – 24

• Friday November 22nd – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
• Saturday November 23rd – 12:30 – 4:30 pm
• Sunday November 24th – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

About the Teacher: Saraswati is a long-time staff of the Sivananda organization and currently director of the SYVC in Toronto. She has been serving as a director of the Kids’ Yoga Camps in Canada and Thailand for many years. She has also developed a Teen Karma Yoga Programme as well as school and community-based programs. Saraswati is also a certified Child and Youth Counsellor and has worked enthusiastically with individuals and groups on social issues such as anger management, conflict resolution, mental health, and substance abuse.

*** THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL ***
If you still wish to register, please email us: [email protected]

Learn how to plan well-balanced, nutritious meals that include all necessary elements with authentic tridoshic Ayurvedic recipes.

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life and longevity, teaches us that food plays an important role in a healthy life and makes a vital contribution to continued good health.

About the Teacher: We are blessed to have this workshop taught by Dr. Sonal, a master of doctor in Ayurveda from the world famous university of Ayurveda, Jamnagar Ayurvedic University, India. Dr. Sonal has been practicing as an Ayurvedic consultant, Panchkarma specialist, teacher and researcher in India and Canada for over 20 years.

Come spend a delicious afternoon in our kitchen and discover the wonderful flavours, vibrant colours, nutritional value, fragrances and tastes of Indian food with Vijay.

This workshop will focus on preparing some Indian vegetarian dishes, and also on many different types of Indian breads.

Bring your appetite as the workshop will conclude with a feast! You might also be able to take some of your cooking back home.

You will receive a copy of the recipes so that you can easily re-create the dishes at home for family and friends.

This exciting and integrated course is back by popular demand. Come challenge your strength, and focus your mind with this 10-hour course.

Prahlada will bring his humorous and engaging approach to the mechanics of each advanced asana and pranayama.

Learn and understand how each asana impacts the body and mind. Experience holding the poses longer to develops a meditative approach to your practice.