{"id":2362,"date":"2026-04-29T15:45:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twillowlifestyle.ca\/tlc\/?page_id=2362"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:57:20","slug":"yoga-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/twillowlifestyle.ca\/tlc\/tlacademy\/yoga-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\nYoga \n\n\n\n\n

Yoga is a practice that helps you: <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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\u2022 become more aware of your body <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 calm and focus your mind <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 regulate your breath <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 develop presence and self-awareness <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 create balance in your daily life<\/font><\/span><\/span> <\/font><\/p>


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The Main Parts of Yoga<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>


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Most people experience yoga through a few key elements:<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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1. Movement (Asana)<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
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Physical postures that build strength, flexibility, and awareness.<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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2. Breath (Pranayama)<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
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Conscious breathing that helps calm the nervous system and focus the mind.<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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3. Meditation<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
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Practices that develop stillness, clarity, and inner awareness.<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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4. Philosophy<\/span><\/font><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
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Teachings that guide how we live, relate to others, and understand ourselves.<\/font><\/span><\/font><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>


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What Yoga Really Becomes<\/strong><\/h2>

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Over time, yoga shifts from something you do<\/em> to something you live<\/em>.<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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It becomes:<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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\u2022 a way of responding instead of reacting
\n\u2022 a way of listening to your body
\n\u2022 a way of understanding your thoughts and patterns
\n\u2022 a way of being more present in your life<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Yoga is the practice of connecting to yourself\u2014through movement, breath, and awareness.<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>


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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training<\/h2>\n\n

The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Twillow Lifestyle Academy is a comprehensive, Yoga Alliance Registered program designed to guide you into a deeper understanding of yoga as both a practice and a way of living. <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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Led by Jacqueline Richards (E-RYT 500), an experienced yoga educator with a strong foundation in movement, anatomy, and holistic wellness, alongside Tanys Coughlan, intuitive healer, teacher, and founder of Twillow Lifestyle Academy, this training offers a balanced and integrative approach to yoga education. <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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This program goes beyond postures to explore the full spectrum of yoga, including: <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Foundational and advanced asana (postures) <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Pranayama (breathwork) and nervous system regulation <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Meditation and mindfulness practices <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Yoga philosophy, including the Eight Limbs, Yamas, and Niyamas <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Functional anatomy and alignment for safe and effective teaching <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 The energetic body, including chakras and awareness practices <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Teaching methodology, sequencing, cueing, and holding space <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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Throughout the training, students are supported in developing: <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 A deeper connection to their own practice <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Confidence in leading and teaching classes <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 The ability to adapt yoga for different bodies and needs <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 A strong foundation in both the science and philosophy of yoga <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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At its core, this training is not only about becoming a yoga teacher \u2014 it is about personal transformation, self-awareness, and embodied understanding. <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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Graduates of the program will receive a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification and will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance. <\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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Whether you are looking to teach or to deepen your personal journey, this program offers a supportive, inclusive, and expansive environment to explore yoga in a meaningful and lasting way.<\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span>

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We offer a variety of types of yoga classes. Please check out what’s available below. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>
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