At Little Mango Tree - Yoga and Holistic Health Centre, Yoga is taught as a way of life, honouring its traditional roots. In this training you will receive everything that you need to teach a dynamic yoga class integrating asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation, and mantra. In addition, you will have the opportunity to do deep self-development through reflection and creating the beginnings of a road map on the nature of the mind and what it means to be balanced. This training is for those who wish to embody the teachings of Yoga and teach from a place of connection and inner truth.
The Main Faculty member is Lalitadevi Tamburri. Lalitadevi has been teaching yoga since 2003. She has a deeply integrated understanding of yoga, the various techniques and tools and an ability to easily teach others how to connect to the more subtle aspects. She is passionate and fully appreciates the healing potential of Yoga.
Julie Boyse (Jaya) assists in this training, along with other YTT graduates. Julie has been teaching yoga and studying intensively with regular visits to India to develop her connection and knowledge since 2016. She is passionate about Yoga and has seen first hand the healing potential of Yoga in her own life.
This Integrated 200 hour Yoga Teaching Training will focus on teaching Asanas (Postures), Pranayama (Breath Techniques), Mudra (Psychic Gestures), Bandha (Internal Locks). You will be introduced to various Meditation practices and learn to guide and teach them with confidence. The primary goals of this training are:
1. To confidently teach a yoga class incorporating Asana, pranayama, mudra bandha and meditation, with knowledge of anatomy (physical and energy) contraindications, common health concerns and alternate practices.
2. To have a good grounding in Yoga Philosophy and the meaning of Living Yoga.
3. To begin to connect to the subtle aspects of yoga and develop a curiosity within to continue to learn through practice and self-awareness.
4. Connect to more of what you love and live a happier more Joyful Life...A life that inspires yourself and others!
The training Includes:
-100 contact hours of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha teaching, training, methodolgy and practice.
-20 contact hours of Physical and Energy Anatomy (with Guest Teacher Dr. Fadel Behman)
-20 contact hours in meditation and philosophy
-5 hours in Ethics and Lifestyle
-5 hours in Self Care and Ayurveda and Self Care (with Guest teacher Melanie Phillips)
This 200 hours of yoga training consists of a of 22 contact days in total. There are two 3 day intensives and the rest of the days are Saturdays. Each day is 7.5 hours totalling 165 hours of contact hours. The remaining 35 hours are non-contact hours and you are required to do this on your own time.
These non-contact hours include homework, projects, Home Practice, Journalling and Utilizing Tools.
The material will be delivered by Live teaching, handouts and books. The handouts will be given out as needed throughout the training at no additional cost, the books will be an additional cost to the students.
Required Books to be purchase by student in addition to course fees
1. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
2. Kundalini Tantra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
3. Meditations from the Tantras by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
4. The Healing Path of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi
5. The Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calaise-Germain
6. The Concise Human Body Book, An Illustrated Guide to its Structure, Function and Disorders
7. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Any edition/translation that you feel drawn to, feel free to look at the library and get a few different ones before you decide)
8. Bhagvad Gita (Any edition/translation that you feel drawn to, feel free to go to the library and get a few different ones before you decide)
The schedule for the training days are the same for each of the 22 contact training days.
You are required to be at the studio or Online over ZOOM on time at the following times on those days.
The times are as follows:
7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm (22 full days, 7.5hours/day)
The schedule for the training days are the same for each of the 22 contact training days.
You are required to be at the studio on time for the classes on those days. The times are as follows:
7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm (22 full days, 7.5hours/day)
In person classes will be held at Little Mango Tree – Yoga and Holistic Health Centre, 51120 Ron McNeil Line, Springfield in the studio which is on Nelson Street right behind the main house.
The dates for the contact portion of the training are as follows:
3 day WEEKEND Intensive March 6-8 2026(3 full days 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm)
16 SATURDAYS:
1. March 14, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
2. March 21, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
3. March 28, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
4. April 4, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
5. April 11, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
6. April 18, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
7. April 25, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
8. May 2, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
9. May 9, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
10. May 16, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
11.May 30, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
12. June 6, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
13. June 13, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
14. June 20, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
15. June 27, 20267-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
16. July 4, 2026 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm
3 day WEEKEND Intensive July 11-13 (3 full days 7-9am, 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm)
Graduation July 13 2026
Requirements for Certification:
1. Attendance to all Live Scheduled classes on time.
2. Participation in Class Discussions.
3. Completion of Reading / Projects / Homework /Certification Requirements on time.
4. Attain 75% or higher on Homework / Tests / Quizzes (up to 3 retakes and redoes).
4. Practice Teaching.
5. Open mind.
6. Willingness to do Group work and confidence, self awareness building exercises.
7. Willingness to refrain from use of recreational mind altering substances during the course of the training.
8. Be aware of negative habits and be committed to increasing awareness of the things that are hindering the expression of your human potential in life.
9. 1 Year of Yoga Experience/Practice.
Upon Completing all the requirements the student will receive a Certificate of Completion as well as a 30% discount in membership with Canadian Yoga Aliance (CYA). Insurance through HUB International is Available for purchase at a discounted rate for CYA Members.
The Early bird cost is $2,476 +hst if you register and pay your deposit before Dec 31 2025. From Jan 1 2026 onwards the cost is $2,876 +hst
Non-Refundable Deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance into the program, balance is due on February 6 2026, one month before the start of the program. Payment Schedules on an individual bases will be considered.
To apply to the 200 YTT please complete the attached form and the School Director, Lalitadevi Tamburri, will contact you for an enrollment interview to make sure it is good fit and to answer all your questions.