CONTINUING EDUCATION and workshops

Maitri yoga offers continuing education for both RYTs and C-IAYTs.

Education is currently offered in person only with select online workshops planned for later.

It is important to understand the value of continued study both as a teacher - and a student. The education we provide is interactive, designed to support and to build community.

CE workshops planned for 2026 include:

-What is the purpose of Yoga? - answering philosophical questions - 2 hours ( held Jan 30, 2026)

-Teaching Shavasana, the most important pose of all - theory, practice, adjustments - 3 hours

-Yoga philosophy refresher (Yamas, Niyamas, Kleshas) - learn a game! - 3 hours

-Teaching Sarvangasana, (shoulderbalance) the queen of poses - set up, building the pose, modifications - 3 hours

-Om and Gayatri Mantra - vibration, meaning, effects - 2 hours

CE workshops are primarily intended for registered yoga instructors who have an active teaching practice. However we also understand that registration forms only one part in the continuum of passing yoga knowledge on, therefore the workshops are open to anyone interested, non-registered teachers, trainees and advanced students included, space permitting.

Cost of CE workshops: CAD 50 (2 hours), CAD 75 (3 hours). Three hour workshops include a written reflection of applying the knowledge to be submitted within 15 days of the workshop.

Requests for continuing education topics are welcome anytime.

yoga teaching peer review (4 YA Credits)

Maitri Yoga offers a private teaching peer review service. This is a way for new - or senior teachers alike - to get impartial and constructive feedback on their teaching skills. All of us hit plateaus, have breaks, have areas of less experience, or hold a wish to expand in a new direction. Having peer feedback from a senior colleague and teacher trainer will be a catalyst for beneficial shifts, renewed focus and skills refinement.

The package includes an intake interview / conversation, observing two classes - a one-on-one feedback session after the first class, then observing a second class (in about two or three weeks) where the feedback is applied, and a brief self-reflection exercise. The teacher receives a written report after the second observation with comprehensive comments and guidance on aspects of professional teaching practice, e.g. communication and clarity of instruction, safety, guidance and adjusting students, sequencing and pacing, applying yoga philosophy and knowledge etc.

The peer review is guaranteed to improve your teaching and make you grow as a yoga professional. Everyone benefits.

Cost of the peer review package: CAD 350.

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits: 4

Currently offering:

OTHER AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS:

YOGA FOR BETTER SLEEP - combines yogic information about sleep hygiene and parasympathetic yoga

YOGA NIDRA - a very special practice of stillness, yogic sleep

YOGA FOR LOWER BACK PAIN - theory of back pain, emotional and anatomical factors, therapeutic yoga poses

KING AND QUEEN OF POSES - Salamba Shirshasana, Salamba Sarvangasana - the fabulous inversions (head- and shoulderbalance)

SPINAL REJUVENATION - an amazing private - or semi-private session on the yoga wall. (Older flier below).

THE HIP HIP SERIES - a thorough study of the health, mobility and function of the hip through six deep poses

TOWARDS EMOTIONAL BALANCE - a collaborative workshop with a counsellor. Yoga really can help!

YOGIC FOOT CARE - a perennial favorite, makes even a great girls night out. Awaken your feet!

YOGA FOR KNITTERS - this special session focuses on health for spine, hands and wrists. Exercise and lifestyle handout provided.

YOGA FOR EQUESTRIANS - a special workshop for competitive equestrians focusing on legs, pelvis and posture

BASICS OF YOGA PHILOSOPHY I - ahh… this is where you learn about Yamas and Niyamas. We even play a game!

BASICS OF YOGA PHILOSOPHY II - this workshop introduces the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - we learn three key sutras

PRANAYAMA BASICS - an introduction to the Yogic art of breathing and breathwork. There is more to breathing than we think…

If your desired topic is not on the list, please inquire. This list is not exhaustive.

FLIER OF AN EARLIER SPINAL REJUVENATION workshop -  the fabulous Purna Yoga anti-aging series, as created by Aadil.  This amazing sequence is available as a private session anytime. Please inquire via ‘Contact’ link.