CASA COPAL

School of Yoga & Healing Arts

COME HOME TO YOURSELF

200hr
Yoga Teacher Training

SEPTEMBER 5th - DECEMBER 21st 2025

Welcome to this 4- month journey designed for you to deepen your practice, immerse yourself in the ancient teachings of Yoga honoring its roots & learn to share them with humility
& integrity in the context of todays world to serve the collective with compassion & love.

Following the Chakra system as our map, we'll dive deep into all that Yoga is from ROOT to SOUL

YOGA BEGINS NOW

ATHA YOGA-ANUŚĀSANAM

अथ योगानुशासनम्

What you'll experience

HATHA + VINYASA + BHAKTI
Asana & Sequencing Labs
Anatomy & Physiology
Hands-on Assists
The Subtle Body
Mantra + Pranayama + Meditation
Yoga Ethics
Philosophy & Yoga Theory
Myths & Stories
Ceremony
Satsang
Yoga-off-the-mat
Seva

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Study + Commitment + Devotion

We'll dive deep into the ocean of Yogic wisdom with body, mind & soul
The journey requires discipline, commitment & softness of heart

Whether you are an aspiring Yoga instructor or are new to the practice seeking personal growth or deeper connection to yoga, this 200hr curriculum lays the groundwork for your journey to deepen your understanding of yoga beyond the physical postures
& learn to integrate its principles into your daily life.

It is a gateway to profound self-discovery

Step confidently into a role of leadership to create the CHANGE you want to see in the world
Turn your intentions into ACTION to serve the collective from the HEART
Be held by like-minded individuals to create meaningful CONNECTIONS & COMMUNITY

After successfully completing the program you'll be certified by Yoga Alliance to teach Hatha & Vinyasa classes

You'll have the opportunity to teach at CASA COPAL through our YTT community classes program

Where we'll meet

IN - PERSON
Most sessions will be held at CASA COPAL YOGA located at 2291 W Broadway

ONLINE
Throughout the program we'll have a few online, live sessions via Zoom

(This is not an online Teacher Training)

OUTDOORS

Throughout the program we'll have a few sessions in nature

Schedule

This is a general outline of how our days will flow, though the schedule may vary slightly from module to module.
There’s plenty of spaciousness built in, with breaks between sessions—and some weekends will have shorter days to support your integration and rest.

THURSDAY

4 - 7:15pm

FRIDAY

7am - 7:30pm

SATURDAY

7am - 7:30pm

SUNDAY

7am - 7:30pm

Dates & Modules

September 5th - December 21st, 2025

All sessions (200 contact hours) are mandatory if you wish to receive Yoga Alliance accreditation

If you can't make all dates, include them in your application

There will be opportunities for make-up sessions at an added cost

Module 1: MULADHARA + ROOTS & FOUNDATIONS

FRI. SEPT. 5th - SUN. SEPT. 7th

Integration Thursday

THU. SEPT. 11th

Module 2: SVADHISTHANA: SACRED WATERS & THE REALMS OF SHAKTI

THU. SEPT. 18th - SUN. SEPT. 21st

Module 3: MANIPURA: FIRE & THE REALMS OF SHIVA

THU. OCT. 2nd - SUN. OCT. 5th

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IMMERSION Part 1

SUN, OCT. 12th

2:30 - 7:30pm

*No other sessions scheduled this weekend

Module 4: ANAHATA: THE HEART OF DEVOTION

THU. OCT. 16th- SUN. SEPT. 19th

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IMMERSION Part 2

SAT. NOV. 1st

3:30 - 8:30pm

*No other sessions scheduled this day

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IMMERSION Part 3

SUN. NOV. 2nd

3:30 - 8:30pm

*No other sessions scheduled this day

Module 5: VISUDDHA: COSMIC SOUND

THU. NOV. 6th - SUN. NOV. 9th

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IMMERSION Part 4

SAT. NOV. 15th

3:30 - 8:30pm

*No other sessions scheduled this weekend

SPECIAL VISIT TO ISKCON TEMPLE

SUN. NOV. 16th

Module 6: AJNA: GREAT VISION

THU. NOV. 20th - SUN. NOV. 23rd

Module 7: SAHASRARA: RETURN TO SELF

THU. DEC. 4th - SUN. DEC. 7th

YOGA WISDOM: MURTIS & VEDANTA with Dr. Manoj Chalam

THU. DEC. 11 - SUN. DEC. 14th

Module 8: THE ENDING BECOMES THE BEGINNING

THU. DEC. 18th - SUN. DEC. 21st

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Pricing

EARLY BIRD

Until July 1st, 2025

$3,133

FULL PRICE

$3,333

PAYMENT PLAN

Pay in instalments + $200 admin fee

*Full amount must be paid by

December 1st, 2025

ALL prices are shown in CAD

GST will be added at checkout

SCHOLARSHIPS

We have two partial Energy Exchange scholarships available to support your studies.

email to learn more

What's included

• CASA COPAL Unlimited membership from August 5th - December 21st

• Welcome Bag

• Printed YTT Manuals

• Digital Workbook

• 200hr Yoga Alliance Certificate

Each participant will source their own additional texts

Patanjali Sutras

Bhagavad Gita

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Curriculum

Throughout our time together, we’ll explore the following foundations to support and expand your personal practice and teaching. Through rich discussions and self-inquiry, we’ll refine our understanding of Yoga and how we share it—always honoring its roots.

Yoga Philosophy & Humanities

Journey into the philosophical roots of Yoga through ancient texts like the Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita. We’ll explore the ethical foundations of yogic living—the yamas and niyamas—as well as the history of Yoga, Yoga ethics & Vedic teachings shared by a special guest teacher.

Anatomy and Physiology

Gain practical insight into how the body moves and functions. Learn how yoga postures affect muscles, joints, and internal systems, and how to adapt practices safely for different bodies. This will help you create inclusive, intelligent classes that meet your students where they are.

The Subtle Body

Using the Chakra system as our map, you'll gain more understanding about the

energetic body including the Prana Vayus, Koshas & the Five Elements.

We'll receive an introduction to Ayurveda & doshas from a special guest teacher.

Asana Practice

Deepen your personal asana practice while developing the skills to guide others with clarity and care. Learn alignment principles, hands-on and verbal adjustments, Sanskrit names of postures, and how to modify for different bodies and abilities.

Pranayama, Mantra & Meditation

Discover the power of breath through pranayama techniques that calm the mind and energize the body. Cultivate a regular meditation practice and explore the use of mantra as a tool for inner connection, focus, and devotion.

Teaching Methodology

Unlock the art of teaching with labs on class sequencing, effective communication, & creating a nurturing environment. Develop the confidence to lead a yoga class, adapting to the energy of the room and connecting with your students.

Practicum

Put theory into practice through teaching opportunities. Receive constructive feedback from experienced instructors and peers, refining your teaching skills and gaining valuable

insights for growth.

Professional Essentials

Learn the basics about starting or continuing your journey as a Yoga instructor including

business tools & marketing to show up with an ethical commitment

in a way that feels authentic to you.

Ceremony + Yoga-off-the-mat + Seva

You will experience the practice of yoga beyond the mat through nature sessions, elemental ceremonies and special visits to expand your vision, knowledge & connect to yourself & each other. You'll find your own way to serve the collective & the lands through Seva projects to be in sacred reciprocity & loving service.

Taittirīya Upaniṣad 2.1

ॐ
सह नाववतु । सह नौ भुनक्तु । सह वीर्यं करवावहै ।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ।

Oṃ saha nāv avatu | saha nau bhunaktu |
saha vīryaṃ karavāvahai |
tejasvi nāvadhītam astu mā vidviṣāvahai ||
Oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ |

Om May we be protected both together,
May we be nourished both together.
May we grow on spiritual knowledge

and energy both together,
May our study together be illuminating.
May we be free from discord.
Oṃ Peace, Peace, Peace

Your Teachers

Lorena Quintero

Lead Intructor

Hatha + Vinyasa + Bhakti

Lorena ERYT 500, CYA500 has been a student of Yoga since 2009. With over 1000 hours of training, she has been sharing classes, workshops & retreats in Mexico & Canada since 2013. She's co-led the 300hr Shamanic Yoga TT & is the founder of CASA COPAL

Lorena's love for the practice of Yoga comes from having found inspiring teachers from the beginning of her journey; she's studied with Shiva Rea, Jivasu Pradeep Kumar, Swami Atma, Praveen Nair, Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, Janet Stone, Dr. Christine Selda, Rochelle Quarry, Nitai Ram & Govind Das to name a few. She honors all her teachers & is grateful to them for guiding the way.

Lorena is a Bhakta, a seeker. Her devotion & reverence to the practice comes from studying the ancient texts, visiting sacred sites in India, finding sanctuary in her Sadhana & nature & honoring her own Mexican roots. It all shows up in the way she teaches. She creates containers for people to experience their bodies authentically, witness their minds without judgement, listen to their hearts & move with soulful intention to the rhythms of their breath to remember their true nature & connection to the divine.

Lorena is a passionate Yogin eager & humbled to continue to learn with you as we embark on this journey together.

Erin Moon

Anatomy & Physiology

Erin Moon (she/Her) ERYT 500, C800-IAYT- has been teaching anatomy to Yoga instructors since 2009 in multiple programs around the world. She has been teaching yoga since 2005 starting with Vinyasa and adding Yin, Restorative, Hatha and a therapeutic approach over the years. Regarding Anatomy, Erin has studied/continues to study with YT's, PT’s, OT’s, Chiropractors, Researchers and Neurologists as well pursuing her hunger for knowledge through deep self study.

She also holds a 200hr certification in Applied Positive Psychology from The Flourishing Center, Reiki 2 and Thai Massage Level 1. Working with the body, mind and spirit connection has truly been a lifelong fascination.
Erin’s love of teaching anatomy comes from a deep passion for the continually unfolding world of science and research married with the deep teachings, 1000s of years of practice, embodiment, expansion of consciousness and connection of Yoga.

Learn more about Erin: here

Guest Faculty

Nitai Rama Dasa

Bhakti Yoga - Bhagavad Gita Satsang

Nitai’s journey into the world of Bhakti began in 1997 when he discovered kirtan for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse in Bhakti ashram and temple life, which he continues to this day. Nitai has deeply studied Bhakti texts such the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and other core teachings to the Gaudiya Bhakti tradition.

Nitai was formerly initiated into the Gaudiya tradition on February 6, 2001, in Mayapur, West Bengal, India. He has since spent his time in

Bhakti communities across Canada, the U.S.A., and India.

Nitai is currently a director for Kirtan Vancouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland.

Nitai's intention for this YTT: "The Bhagavad Gita can be read through many lenses, but the Bhakti lens of the heart is perhaps the most joyous and transformative."

Dr. Manoj Chalam

Murtis & Vedanta

Manoj (people call him a spiritual standup comedian) uses an uniquely entertaining, interactive story telling style using Hindu/Buddhist deities in his workshops to illuminate Bhakti practices as well as deep non dual philosophy. He teaches at festivals, yoga events, his ashram and whoever wants to listen.

Manoj uses these deity archetypes to help people in their hero’s journey as elucidated by Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung.

An Indian-born scientist with a PhD in Chemical engineering from Cornell University, Manoj helps individuals find their archetypes in Hindu/Buddhist Yogic deities and teaches the 5 practices to work with their archetype as a spiritual practice. He has also compiled a book on the symbolisms of

these deity archetypes.

Manoj is in the business of story telling to inspire people. He has many you tube videos with deity statues as a compelling media to tell stories. Manoj was interviewed by the Ram Dass foundation for their podcast on "The Deities".

Manoj teaches workshops at a physical ashram in his home in San Diego called Sakhya Bhava Ashram (where the divine is your friend). Manoj’s workshops are usually 70% lecture/group exercises, 15% archetypical deity yoga meditations, 10% Mantra chantings and 5% light spiritual stretches.

Learn more about Manoj here

Diego Montoya

Vinyasa + Asana Labs

Diego is a CYA500 instructor with a passion for sharing ancient teachings in a way that feels accesible to all.

The art of embodied movement through breath is ever present in a variety of ways in Diego's classes. Expect a wide range of mental, physical and spiritual engagement in your practice. From Bahkti Marga (Devotional Yoga), to Vinyasa Yoga (Yoga of Intention),

Diego carries an active and playful practice challenging you on your mat; whilst engaging with a meditative rhythm to engage deeper states of consciousness. Diego incorporates multicultural archetypes including Non Dualistic Tantrica Yoga, Andean medicine practices of Peru, and Toltec medicine traditions from Mexico.