200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Karma Yoga was created to make the practice of yoga accessible to everyone. At $2295, our program is the most affordable and high quality 200 hour yoga teacher training (ytt) program available in Ottawa, Ontario. 

Regardless if you are an aspiring to become a yoga teacher or grow personally this program will enlighten you and give you the tools to become a solid yoga teacher.  

All of our faculty are  highly experienced and respected. Training with our faculty will give you the knowledge and understanding to excel on the mat and as a yoga teacher, as well as to help you make a positive impact on your students and your communities.

Our Ottawa 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training meets and exceeds the industry requirements set forth.

Upon successful completion of our program, students will receive a graduation certificate at the 200-Hour level.

We welcome you to our supportive and inspiring community of teachers, guest faculty and awesome fellow students to dive deep into the study of yoga.

Why Us

We’ve created the most supportive, welcoming, and inspiring environment where you can learn and grow.

Students of all ages, levels and abilities are welcome to study with our diverse, experienced faculty that offer you different styles and different perspectives. What makes this program unique  is:

• Practical Experience: You will start teaching right away in our program, teaching a mini class and leading up to a full  class, all with feedback.

• Small Classes: Give you an opportunity to forge real friendships and get the personalized hands-on training that helps you succeed!

• Comprehensive: The program covers over 22 beginners yoga poses, with a focus on proper breath, alignment and  injury avoidance. We also have guest speakers to enhance the learning process.

• Work: Most students from our programs are now working as yoga teachers. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for our students.

• Experienced Instructors: Take every opportunity to know their students while providing the best in training, guidance and insight.

• Support: You will get feedback throughout the program to help you improve. While in the program we will help you find the area of yoga which is right for you and we do provide free career and teaching support for 6 months after the program is finished. We offer our graduates  lifetime course refreshers at no charge to keep your skills sharp.

• Affordable: This is the most affordable 200 hr yoga teacher training program in Canada. Tuition includes everything: the program manuals and free PDF versions of all the program books.
• Convenience: Become a yoga teacher in 2 to 4 weeks (so work while doing  the program). You also get access to the programs assignments, so you can complete them - if you want - before the program starts.

Program Outline

Anatomy and Physiology 

• Bodily systems, organs and tissues
• Bones, muscles, joints and energy systems
• Yoga injuries
• Special conditions

Teaching Methods and Techniques   

• Asana and alignment
• Guided meditation
• Pranayama
• Mantras
• Mudras

Yogic Philosophy 

• The history of yoga
• The sacred yogic texts
• The living of yoga

The Business of Yoga 

• Ethics, privacy and the role of the yoga teacher
• Yoga business development
• Studio ownership
• Effective marketing and social media

Teaching Practicum 

• Peer teaching
• In class teaching
• Independent teaching