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Why Choose Académie Om?
Académie Om is Vibrations Om’s training school and a Yoga Alliance–registered educational institution. Our centers are located in Montreal (Pointe-Claire, Saint-Laurent and Lachine) and we have been established for over 3 decades. Our training team includes some of the most experienced teachers in Montreal.
Many Yoga Teacher Trainings teach yoga poses.
Few teach yoga as it has been lived and transmitted for thousands of years.
Our lead teachers, Antoine Chacour Tinawi and Pamela Gooria, are the founders of all four Vibrations Om yoga and wellness studios and long-time disciples of renowned spiritual master Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Their years of living and studying in ashrams have shaped a training that transmits yoga not simply as physical exercise, but as a complete path toward health, self-awareness, and inner transformation.
Their diverse training includes: Advanced Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training, Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training, Meditation Teacher Training, Art of Living Pranayama & Kriya Teacher Training, Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Training, Ayurvedic Technician Training, Prenatal & Post-Natal Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Sanskrit Studies, Vedic Chanting.
Having spent decades studying, practicing, and living yoga—including extensive time in ashrams—they bring a depth of understanding to yogic philosophy, meditation, breathwork, and authentic spiritual practice that few teacher trainings can offer.
Throughout the training, inspiring guest teachers also share their expertise, allowing students to experience different perspectives while maintaining a cohesive educational journey.
What Makes Our Training Different?
Many Yoga Teacher Trainings focus primarily on physical postures.
At Académie Om, physical practice is only one part of the journey.
Our students are immersed in the complete yogic tradition.
Rather than treating philosophy, meditation, pranayama, ethics, and chanting as secondary topics included simply to satisfy Yoga Alliance requirements, they are woven throughout the entire training and integrated into daily practice.
This authentic approach is what students consistently tell us transforms not only their teaching, but their lives.
Many arrive hoping to become yoga teachers.
They graduate having discovered a completely new relationship with themselves.
What You'll Learn
Each training day is thoughtfully structured to alternate between active and reflective learning. Expect a balanced rhythm of physical practice—including yoga classes, asana workshops and teaching practicums—and quieter sessions exploring yoga philosophy, theory, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Longer training days also include a well-deserved 60-minute lunch break.
Our teaching philosophy emphasizes a holistic and transformative approach—balancing technical skills with deep inner growth through yogic wisdom and practice. Our Program Follows the Required Yoga Alliance Categories. Here is an overview of what you will learn:
Yoga Practice
Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Asana Alignment, Intelligent Sequencing, Safe Adjustments, Teaching Methodology
Anatomy & Movement
Functional Alignment, Injury Prevention, Ayurveda, Biomechanics, Mind-body Connection
Traditional Yogic Knowledge
Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras, Ethics, Sanskrit, Mantras, Yogic Lifestyle, Yogic Diet, Yoga History
Breath & Meditation
Pranayamas, Kriyas, Mudras, Bhandas, Meditation, Mindfulness, Breath Awareness
Becoming a Professional Teacher
Practicum, Class Planning, Communication Skills, Business of Yoga, Building a Sustainable Teaching Career
Why Hatha & Vinyasa?
Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow are the two most requested styles of yoga worldwide.
By graduating with strong foundations in both, you'll be prepared to teach the styles most commonly offered in yoga studios, fitness centres, wellness clinics, retreat centres, and corporate wellness programs.
Whether you eventually specialize in Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, or other modalities offered as part of our continuing education courses, these two styles provide the strongest foundation for your teaching career.
Who Is This Training For?
This training is perfect for:
Students wishing to become certified yoga teachers.
Yoga practitioners wanting to deepen their personal practice.
Healthcare professionals looking to integrate yoga into their work.
Therapists, educators, coaches, and wellness professionals.
Anyone seeking authentic personal growth through yoga.
💡Did You Know?
No previous teaching experience is required. You do not need to be an athlete to join our Yoga Teacher Training. Yoga is inclusive, it is for everyone, regardless of physical limitations, anyone can learn to share this practice from the level they are at. What is more important is the spark to want to make a difference in your life and in your community.
Yoga Alliance Recognition
Académie Om is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 and RYS 500) with Yoga Alliance.
Graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance, allowing their certification to be recognized internationally and opening teaching opportunities around the world.
Tuition
Early Bird Tuition
$3,000 in 3 payments of $1,000
Winter Session: Until October 31
Fall Session: Until June 30
Extended Early Bird Tuition
$3,150 in 3 payments of $1,050
Winter Session: Until November 30
Fall Session: Until July 31
Standard Tuition
$3,300 in 3 payments of $1,100
Winter Session: Beginning December 1
Fall Session: Beginning August 1
Académie Om courses are non taxable, the price you see is what you pay.
Practical Course Information
Language
Whenever all participants share a common language, the training will be taught in that language. Otherwise, the course will be offered bilingually in English and French.
Académie Om’s course manuals are available in both languages, and students may complete their assignments, homework, and examinations in either English or French.
Prerequisites
To participate in the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you must:
Be at least 18 years old.
Commit to refraining from alcohol, smoking, vaping, and recreational drugs throughout the training.
Approach the program with sincerity, openness, and a willingness to learn and participate.
You do not need to be exceptionally fit, flexible, or athletic to become a yoga teacher. Yoga is inclusive, and you can learn to share the practice authentically from the level you are at.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential because much of the learning is experiential and cannot be fully replaced through independent study.
A limited number of absences for valid reasons may be accommodated. However, students who miss essential teachings or multiple sessions may be required to complete one or more private make-up sessions at a rate of $100 per hour before their certification can be issued.
Please speak with us as early as possible if you anticipate missing any portion of the training.
Graduation Requirements
To receive your certification, you must:
Attend the required training sessions and complete any necessary make-up work.
Demonstrate an adequate understanding of the theoretical material.
Demonstrate safe and competent teaching skills.
Complete all required assignments, examinations, and teaching practicums.
Participate sincerely, respectfully, and with a constructive attitude.
Our goal is to help every committed student succeed. Additional guidance and reassessment opportunities will be available when needed.
Materials Required
Students will need:
A yoga mat.
Académie Om’s course manuals.
The designated yoga teaching cards.
If you need a professional-quality yoga mat, we recommend the Manduka PRO, one of the most widely recommended mats for yoga teachers and available for purchase at our studios.
Refund Policy
If you withdraw from the program, a $100 administrative fee will apply, in addition to the prorated tuition corresponding to the portion of the in-person training that has already taken place.
For example, if you withdraw after attending three weekends of a 12-weekend session, 25% of the total tuition will remain payable, in addition to the $100 administrative fee.
These fees help cover transaction and administrative costs and recognize that your reserved place may have prevented another student from enrolling.
Certification
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance–recognized teaching certificate in Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
Registration and Payment
Enrollment is limited to 20 students per session. We recommend registering early to secure your place in your preferred session.
💡Continue Your Journey
After graduation you can join any of our Continuing Education courses offered throughout the year.
Académie Om is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and our courses may be counted toward Yoga Alliance continuing education hours.
A Lifetime Student Benefit
Yoga Teacher Training students receive a special discount equivalent to the taxes on yoga classes at Vibrations Om throughout their training—and for life after graduation.
More Than a Teacher Training
Our goal has never been simply to produce yoga teachers.
Our mission is to cultivate authentic practitioners who embody yoga both on and off the mat.
Students consistently tell us that while they enrolled expecting to learn how to teach yoga, they graduated having experienced profound personal transformation, lifelong friendships, greater confidence, and a deeper sense of purpose.
If you're looking for a training that honours the authentic roots of yoga while preparing you to teach with confidence anywhere in the world, we'd be honoured to welcome you into our community.
Your journey begins here.
