Yoga Teacher Training Retreat:
Vancouver Island: July 1 – 10th, 2025
Alchemy of Vedic Sciences: The Transformational Yoga Teacher Journey
Join Aman Rai and Kelsey (of Illumine Ayurveda) for this hybrid in-person and online training, beginning with a 10-day immersive retreat on Vancouver Island, July 1 – 10, 2025.
Step into a journey of self-discovery, wisdom, and transformation. The Alchemy of Vedic Sciences is more than just a yoga teacher training—it’s an initiation into the ancient wisdom that has guided seekers for millennia.
Rooted in the profound teachings of the Vedic sciences, this experience bridges timeless knowledge with modern practice, illuminating a path to true alignment—within yourself and in the world around you.
Are you ready to unlock the deeper dimensions of yoga and step into your fullest potential? This is your invitation.
Here’s what’s included:
- 10-day in-person immersion: Experience a full schedule of learning, practice, and integration with expert instructors and fellow students.
- 6 months of online content: Deepen your knowledge with recorded lectures, practical assignments, a 50-hour Yoga Nidra teacher training, and 25 hours of elective study.
- Ayurvedic vegetarian lunch and dinner: Nourish your body with delicious and healthy meals throughout the retreat.
- Course manual and certificate: Receive comprehensive materials and a Yoga Alliance-approved certification upon successful completion.
Investment:
- Course Fee: $3300 + GST (CAD)
- Early Bird Discount: $3000 + GST (CAD) if paid in full by April 1st, 2025
- Non-refundable deposit: $500 to secure your spot
Location: Location: Aurora Wellness Centre (Parksville/Nanoose, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada)
Click the link below to register or email sacredseedyoga@gmail.com
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Become a Yoga Teacher Who Transforms Lives – Starting with Your Own
This is not just another yoga teacher training—it’s an immersive, transformational journey into the heart of yoga. Designed for both personal growth and professional teaching, this training integrates classical wisdom with practical application, empowering you to embody and share the depth of yoga with confidence.
We guide you through three powerful dimensions—Physical, Energetic, and Mental—giving you a complete roadmap to self-mastery and inspired teaching.
The Physical Map: Build a strong foundation with Hatha Yoga, focusing on alignment, strength, and breath. Learn to sequence Yin Yoga to support the meridians and mental well-being. Ayurveda is woven in to cultivate balance and vitality, helping you apply ancient wisdom to modern life for true harmony.
The Energetic Map: Explore the unseen forces that shape your experience. Through Pranayama (breath work) and energy management techniques, you’ll learn to harness and direct Prana (life force). Work with chakras and deepen your understanding of subtle energy to enhance your practice and teaching. An introduction to Jyotish (Vedic astrology) offers insight into cosmic rhythms and how we align with universal flow.
The Mental Map: Elevate your mind and expand your awareness. Develop a deep understanding of mindfulness and meditation, and learn to guide others in the art of presence. Explore the philosophy of Vedanta, offering profound insights into the self and reality. Learn to teach Yoga Nidra, unlocking profound healing through guided rest and relaxation—plus, receive lifetime access to an online course to deepen your practice and teaching.
After completing this training, you will be fully equipped to:
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Teach Yin Yoga and Hatha Yoga with confidence
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Guide Yoga Nidra practices for rest and release, with lifetime access to an online course
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Integrate Ayurvedic wisdom into daily life and teaching
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Teach and practice yoga philosophy, mindfulness and meditation for deeper awareness
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Work with chakras and subtle energy management using powerful techniques
This is more than a certification—it’s an alchemical process of transformation. Whether you seek to teach or deepen your own practice, this experience will shift the way you move, breathe, and live.
Ready to take yoga beyond the mat? Secure your spot now and step into a new level of teaching, healing, and self-discovery.
Limited spaces available. Register today!
Course Structure: A Journey of Immersion & Integration:
This training is designed to deepen your practice, expand your knowledge, and empower you as a teacher through a dynamic blend of in-person immersion and extended learning.
Phase 1: 10-Day Immersion (100 Hours)
Join us on Vancouver Island for an intensive, hands-on experience where you’ll be fully immersed in the wisdom of the Vedic sciences. Through daily practice, deep study, and guided integration, you’ll refine your skills and embody the teachings firsthand—an essential step in becoming a confident and impactful yoga teacher.
Phase 2: 6-Month Online Study & Integration (100 Hours)
Your journey doesn’t end after the immersion—it continues with self-paced, in-depth study, designed to reinforce and expand your learning long after you leave the immersion. You’ll complete:
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15 hours of Ayurveda study to integrate holistic healing into your practice
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50-hour Yoga Nidra teacher training, unlocking the power of guided rest and transformation
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15 hours of Subtle Energy Management to master your energy, cultivate resilience, and refine how you show up—for yourself, your students, and in all aspects of life
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Teaching 3 classes to build confidence, refine your technique, and develop your unique teaching style
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Inner Inquiry – 20 hours of reading, writing, and dialog to deepen your understanding and application of yogic wisdom
Certification & Yoga Alliance Approval
Upon completion of the immersion and online coursework, you will receive your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification, accredited by Yoga Alliance—fully equipping you to teach with confidence and authenticity.
This training is more than just a certification—it’s an evolution of self, practice, and purpose. Are you ready to take the next step?
Course Details: Your Transformational Experience
In-Person Immersion: July 1 – 10, 2025
Location: Aurora Wellness Centre (Parksville/Nanoose, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada)
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Vancouver Island, where nature and ancient wisdom come together to create the perfect space for deep learning, self-discovery, and transformation.
Online Course Access: July 2025 – January 10, 2026
Your journey continues beyond the retreat. After the immersion, you’ll receive exclusive access to online course materials to support your growth, integration, and certification completion.
This is your opportunity to fully step into the teachings of yoga and Ayurveda—both on the mat and in life. Are you ready?
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Immersion Schedule
8:00 – 11:00 AM | Lecture, discussion, asana, pranayama & meditation
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Community meal prep & cooking
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch & break
1:30 – 4:30 PM | Lecture, discussion, asana, pranayama & meditation
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Evening meal prep & cooking
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Dinner & close
Each day is designed to balance study, practice, nourishment, and rest, creating an immersive and transformative experience.
Course Fees & registration:
Your investment includes:
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Expert instruction during the 10-day immersion
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Ayurvedic plant-based vegetarian lunch & dinner daily
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6 months of online course access (until Jan 10, 2026)
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Lifetime access to Yoga Nidra teacher training course
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Comprehensive course manual
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Certification upon successful completion
Course Fee: $3,300 + GST (CAD)
Early Bird Rate: $3,000 + GST if paid in full by April 1, 2025
Secure Your Spot: A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your place. Full payment due by June 1, 2025.
Additional Costs (not included):
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Transportation, accommodation, and breakfast
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Required reading textbooks
Nearby hotels & Airbnbs are available in Parksville/Nanoose. A car or carpool is required as the studio is outside town.
Attending from out of town? Search for accommodations near 1989 Kaye Road, Aurora Wellness Centre.
Limited spots available—reserve yours today!
Once registered, you’ll receive:
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Preparation instructions and details on what to bring
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Reading list and assignments