&asanas 200 HR

foundational yoga teacher training

→ at bloom holistic retreat centre

→ at bloom holistic retreat centre

february 20 — march 7, 2027

A transformational winter immersion for those ready to become exceptional teachers.

Spend two weeks living, learning, practicing, and growing alongside your fellow trainees at the beautiful Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre. Removed from the distractions of everyday life, you'll have the rare opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the practice of yoga — not just during training hours, but in every quiet moment between them.

Here, learning extends far beyond the classroom.

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the overview

This is more than a yoga teacher training.

It's an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and spend two weeks fully immersed in the study and practice of yoga.

Hosted at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, you'll live on-site with your teachers and fellow trainees, creating a learning environment where conversations continue over nourishing meals, quiet reflection happens beside the fire, and nature becomes part of the curriculum.

Rather than returning home each evening to responsibilities and distractions, you'll be given the space to slow down, absorb what you're learning, and truly integrate the experience.

Alongside this immersive setting, you'll receive an education rooted in substance—not trends. We focus on helping you become a knowledgeable, confident, and thoughtful teacher through practical experience, mentorship, and deep understanding of the practice.

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details & schedule

sample daily schedule

6:30 am — arrival + meditation

7:00 am — asana practice

8:30 am — silent breakfast

9:30 am — yoga philosophy

11:00 am — asana lab

1:00 pm — lunch

2:00 pm — anatomy & physiology

4:00 pm — break

4:30 pm — teaching strategies & practice

6:30 pm — head home for dinner

every 2–3 days:

7:00 – 9:00 pm evening practices (restorative, sound bath, meditation, integration)

  • &asanas studio — 140 ann street, unit 203/204 london, ontario

  • saturday july 11 — sunday july 26: in-person training

    *saturday july 18 will be a rest day

    sunday july 26: program completion & graduation

    august — november: optional mentorship & additional trainings

  • max 20 trainees

    this training is intentionally small to allow for mentorship, feedback, and space to develop strong connections with your teachers.

the space

your home for two weeks

Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre was intentionally chosen because the environment itself becomes part of the learning experience.

Nestled in nature, Bloom offers the quiet, warmth, and spaciousness that allows deep learning to happen.

Imagine beginning your mornings watching the snow fall through floor-to-ceiling windows, gathering around the fireplace between lectures, enjoying nourishing meals together, and ending the day with meaningful conversations or quiet reflection.

Between classes, you'll have opportunities to walk peaceful forest trails, journal, rest, read, or simply sit with everything you're discovering.

Sometimes the greatest learning happens during the spaces in between.

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the trainers

Meet the trainers

combined, annette mellor, rachel mcgarry, and emily cordes have over 5,000 hours of trainings & 10,000+ hours teaching experience — so rest assured, you’re in very good hands with our lead trainers.

we will also have an intentionally curated group of specialists supporting specific areas of the training, including:

  • anatomy & osteopathy

  • ayurveda

  • trauma-informed teaching

  • public speaking

  • business of yoga & studio ownership

  • sound, breathwork, and meditation

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rachel mcgarry
annette mellor
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emily cordes

the education

curriculum overview

this training meets and exceeds yoga alliance elevated standards and is structured across four educational categories.

techniques, training & practice — 75 hours

asana labs, sequencing, pranayama, meditation, subtle body, ayurveda, assists, class structure, and teaching practice.

anatomy & physiology — 30 hours

functional anatomy, biomechanics, nervous system, breath mechanics, and safe movement principles taught by an osteopath.

yoga humanities — 30 hours

history, philosophy, ethics, sutras, chakras, mantra, bhakti, and yogic self-inquiry.

professional essentials — 50 hours

teaching methodology, voice & presence, class management, trauma-informed teaching, business fundamentals, practicum, and mentorship.

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teaching methodology focus

you will learn how to:

  • develop your own unique voice as a teacher

  • cue with clarity and purpose

  • project your voice confidently

  • manage a room and walk the space

  • read energy and adapt in real time

  • offer hands-on support ethically and safely

  • create accessible, grounded environments

mentorship + integration

this training doesn’t end when the immersion ends. we take it beyond the two weeks to ensure you are given time — and support — to truly integrate and develop as a teacher.

you’ll have access to:

  • ongoing mentorship

  • integration support

  • opportunity to practice teach at &asanas

  • additional 15-30 hour teacher trainings to contribute toward your continuing education hours

pre-training requirements

required reading

  • Living Your Yoga — Judith Lasater

  • The Heart of Yoga — T.K.V. Desikachar

  • living the sutras — Amy Pearce-Hayden and Kelly DiNardo

  • the yamas & niyamas — deborah adele

  • work with the soul series journal*

    *available to purchase in studio with a 20% discount for training attendees

required anatomy learning

upon acceptance and successful registration, you will receive access to the 30-hour anatomy course which is to be completed before we gather in february.

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Additional details & investment

everything has been thoughtfully taken care of

  • 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training

  • Beautiful private or shared accommodations

  • Three chef-prepared nourishing meals each day

  • Tea, coffee, and yummy snacks

  • Comprehensive printed training manual

  • All yoga props

  • thoughtfully curated welcome gift

  • Unlimited studio membership (march-july)

  • Ongoing mentorship and integration support

  • Opportunity to practice teach at &asanas

  • discounted Access to continuing education trainings after graduation

food + nourishment

Learning asks a lot of your mind, body, and nervous system.

Throughout the training, you'll be nourished with three thoughtfully prepared meals each day, designed to support long days of movement, study, and practice.

Meals become more than fuel — they become moments to gather, connect, laugh, reflect, and continue learning together.

investment

  • private room (one king bed): $6,595 +hst

  • shared room (two twin beds): $6,195 +hst

  • shared room (4 bunk style beds): $5, 895 +hst

upon acceptance of your application, you will be directed to our travel agent partner, melanie from movement travel, to complete your booking. melanie will take your deposit payment which confirms your space in the training.

payment plans available directly through movement travel

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after graduation

  • opportunity to practice teach at &asanas

  • potential pathway into a teaching role at &asanas

  • eligibility to register with yoga alliance

  • graduates get a discount on additional teacher trainings at &asanas offered may—august

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we know there are hundreds of yoga teacher trainings to choose from, so why choose us?

here's how we stand out...

here's how we stand out...

  • the art of teaching

    build the skills, presence, and confidence to be a great teacher — without the pressure to learn multiple styles at once.

  • time to integrate

    it takes months, not weeks, to become a skilled teacher — that’s why we offer four months of post-immersion mentorship to support you as you truly integrate your learning.

  • ongoing mentorship

    the comprehensive mentorship program we have included after the two-week immersion supports you in becoming a confident & skilled teacher.

  • immersive residential experience

    live on-site for two weeks in a peaceful retreat setting where every part of your day supports your learning and growth.

  • practice teaching

    you’ll have the opportunity to practice teach at &asanas after the immersion ends in order to support your growth & integration.

  • uninterrupted integration

    without the distractions of everyday life, you'll have the time and space to truly absorb what you're learning.

  • teaching opportunity

    once you graduate from our yoga teacher training, you will have the potential to become an instructor at &asanas.

  • intentional community

    sharing meals, conversations, practices, and quiet moments creates friendships and support that often last long after graduation.

  • luxury retreat setting

    beautiful accommodations, nourishing meals, forest trails, cozy fires, and spaces intentionally designed for restoration.

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THIS TRAINING ISN’T TO TEACH YOU TO SOUND LIKE A TEACHER — IT WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO BE ONE.

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february 20 — march 7, 2027

deep knowledge changes everything

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if you have any questions, we’re here for you — contact us.