YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Course Info

Mission and Values

At Académie Om, our goal is to provide high-quality yoga training. Our mission is to train competent, inspired, and well-prepared teachers to build a sustainable and fulfilling career rooted in a deep awareness of holistic well-being.

Location

Our 200h Yoga Teacher Training in Hatha and Vinyasa is offered at Vibrations Om - Pointe-Claire. The majority of continuing education courses are also offered at our Pointe-Claire studio with the exception of Chair Yoga which is in our Lachine studio and the Journey to the Heart and Journey to the Self courses which are in our Saint-Laurent studio.

• Pointe-Claire: 46 ave. Sainte-Anne, Pointe-Claire, QC

• Lachine: 2035 rue Victoria, Lachine, QC

• Saint-Laurent: 2075 rue de l’Eglise, Saint-Laurent, QC

Language

If all students understand one common language, the course will be taught in that language. if it is not the case, the course will be bilingual (English and French). The manuals produced by Vibrations Om as well as any assignments, homework or exams can be in the language of your choice.

Prerequisites

For 200h Yoga Teacher Training:

• You must be 18 years or above

• You must commit to refrain from alcohol, smoking/vaping and recreational drugs for the entire duration of the training.

• 💡 You don't need to be flexible or athletic—just sincere and committed.

For 300h Yoga Teacher Training:

In addition to the prerequisites listed for the 200h Yoga Teacher Training, a 200h Yoga Teacher Training Diploma from Academie Om or any other recognized Yoga school is required.

For Continuing Education Courses:

Anyone can join our Continuing Education Courses for their personal knowledge, but only 200h certified Yoga teachers will be given diplomas for their continuing education courses.

Training Tracks & Durations

200h Yoga Teacher Training:

This training is the one you need to get certified. It is offered twice per year starting in March and in September. Each training is composed of 12 weekends (Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm). The training is structured with 4 consecutive weekends, then one weekend off, 4 more consecutive weekends, another weekend off and 4 final consecutive weekends. We invite you to remain available for one additional weekend as a backup in case of unexpected circumstances that would require us to makeup a weekend.

300h Yoga Teacher Training:

This training is for yoga teachers who already have a 200h Yoga Teacher Training and wish to go further with their yoga education. The training includes 7 courses: Advanced Asanas and Applied Anatomy, Yin Yoga Training, Restorative Yoga Training, Gentle Yoga: Chair Yoga & Sukshma Yoga Training, Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Training, Journey to the Heart: Chanting and Bhakti Yoga, Journey to the Self: Yoga & Vedanta Philosophy. Each course can be done at your own pace, completing all 7 courses gives you 300h of advanced yoga training. Committing to the seven courses in 10 fixed monthly installments is more economical that doing these courses individually à la carte one by one.

500h Yoga Teacher Training:

This training combines both the 200h Yoga Teacher Training and the 300h Yoga Teacher Training for new students who right away know they want to reach the RYT-500 status. A discounted rate is proposed for students who commit do doing our complete training in one go.

Continuing Education Courses:

These courses can be taken individually, at your own pace, without committing to an entire 300h Yoga Teacher Training.

Certification

200h Yoga Teacher Training:

You will get an RYT-200 Yoga Alliance recognized diploma in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.

300h Yoga Teacher Training:

You will get an RYT-500 Yoga Alliance recognized diploma recognizing you as an Advanced Yoga Teacher as well as individual course diplomas in Advanced Asanas, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, Sukshma Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Chanting and Bhakti Yoga and in Yoga Philosophy.

500h Yoga Teacher Training:

You will all the diplomas awarded in the 200h and 300h trainings.

Continuing Education:

You will get individual course diplomas for the continuing education courses you join if you already have a 200h Yoga Teacher Training certification. If you do not, you may still join these courses but no diploma will be awarded.

Daily Schedule

200h Yoga Teacher Training:

Each day, we will be together from 8:30am to 4:30pm and participate in thoughtfully structured alternating between active and reflective themes. Expect a balanced rhythm of physical practices (Yoga classes, asana workshops, teaching practices) and quieter sessions (Yoga philosophy and theory, breathwork, meditations and chants), as well as a well deserved 60 minute lunch break.

This program certifies you to teach Hatha Yoga (traditional) and Vinyasa Yoga (flow), the two most in-demand styles today. 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 which are:

• Techniques & Practice: Asana, pranayama, meditation, kriyas, mantras, mudras, bandhas.

• Teaching Methodology: Communication, class planning, student adjustments, inclusive teaching.

• Anatomy & Physiology: Functional alignment, injury prevention, Ayurveda, mind-body connection.

• Philosophy & Lifestyle: Yoga Sutras, Bhakti Sutras, yogic diet, ethics, paths of yoga, yogic history.

• Teaching Practicum: Guided practice in leading classes.

Continuing Education Courses:

Days are generally shorter and may include either a lunch break or a shorter snack break depending on the courses.

Teachers

200h Yoga Teacher Training:

• Your lead teachers are Antoine Chacour Tinawi and Pamela Gooria, founders of all four Vibrations Om studios and long-time disciples of renowned spiritual master Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Their decades of study and life in ashrams bring a depth of understanding to yogic philosophy, pranayama, and meditation that few programs can match.

• Their diverse certifications include: Advanced Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training, Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Training, Art of Living (Pranayama & Kriya) Teacher Training, Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, Ayurvedic Technician Training, Gentle Yoga & Chair Yoga Teacher Trainings, Hatha Yoga & Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Trainings, Meditation Teacher Training, Prenatal & Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Trainings, Vedic Chanting Training, Yin Yoga & Restorative Yoga Teacher Trainings, Sanskrit Studies.

• Inspiring Guest Teachers will also take part in the training to further broaden your experience.

300h Yoga Teacher Training / Continuing Education Courses:

• A panel of outstanding teachers will be offering the differnt courses of the training each one specializing in specific aspects and styles of yoga.

• The teachers include: Antoine Chacour Tinawi, Pamela Gooria, Carole Cousineau, Tanya Brasseur, Michael Hutkins and Juliette Oliver.

Registration & Payment Methods

Places are limited to 20 students per session so do not delay in registering to ensure the course and sessions of your choice.

• By eTransfer: Email us at academie@vibrationsom.com with your full name, phone number, and address. Then send your first payment to the same address.

• Cash or Debit Card: Call us to book an appointment: 514-505-1888

• Credit Card: Register with the Installment Plans above (Click on the Register Buttons)

Policies

Cancellation Fee:

$50 + the prorated amount based on completed training days. If you need to cancel, please notify us as soon as possible to allow someone else to take your spot. The $50 cancellation fee is required to offset the 3% credit card fees we need to pay when you register and for saving your spot which may prevent other students from registering.

Absenteeism:

Missed sessions for valid reasons and in limited quantities are tolerated but too many recurring missed sessions would require you to complete your training with one or more private sessions ($100/h) to cover the essential teachings needed to validate your certification.

Graduation Requirements

To receive certification, you must:

• Demonstrate understanding of the theory.

• Show safe, competent teaching ability.

• Attend all sessions and participate with a positive attitude.

We support you fully and offer opportunities to re-assess if needed.

Materials Needed

• A Yoga Mat

• The Académie Om Course Manuals

• For 200h YTT Only: Yoga Cards

If you do not have a yoga mat we recommend the Manduka Pro, the most recommended yoga mat for teachers, available for sale at our studios.

Perks

Taxes are waived on yoga classes at Vibrations Om during the training and for life after graduation.

Questions

Do not hesitate to email academie@vibrationsom.com or to call us at 514-505-1888. We are here to help!