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Welcome Back, Alumni!

We are so grateful you are considering continuing your journey with us ✨
Our Yoga Therapy Diploma was intentionally designed to support alumni who have already completed trainings through the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School. Many previously completed courses may be eligible for transfer credit toward the 800-Hour Yoga Therapy Diploma.

We also recognize that this program is a meaningful financial investment. Once accepted into the program, we are happy to work collaboratively with you to explore a payment plan that feels supportive and sustainable for everyone involved.

Alumni always receive:

early-bird pricing for all eligible trainings and coursework,
with the option to register during super early-bird periods when available.
Transfer Credit Opportunities
Eligible Transfer Courses

Transfer credit may be available for coursework completed through the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School beyond your foundational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.

Potential transfer credits may include:
300-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology Certification (300 hours)
Yoga Psychology for Kids & Teens Certification (95 hours)
Pre & Post-Natal Yoga Certification (85 hours)
Being Trauma-Informed (21 hours, self-paced)

As part of your application, you will be invited to indicate which trainings and self-paced courses you have completed. This helps us determine eligible transfer hours and create your personalized diploma pathway.

Transfer Credit Review Process
1. Submit Your Application
Complete the Yoga Therapy Diploma application and indicate all previous trainings completed through the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School.
2. Transfer Credit Review
Melissa, Michael, and Alex will review your completed coursework to determine eligible transfer hours and ensure alignment with IAYT accreditation standards.
3. Personalized Program Plan
Approved transfer hours will be integrated into your individualized Yoga Therapy Diploma plan.

Application Requirements
To apply for the Yoga Therapy Diploma, alumni applicants are asked to submit:
Proof of completion of a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance or equivalent)
A completed application form
A current resume
A short statement reflecting on your commitment to:
  • decolonization,
  • anti-racism,
  • anti-oppressive practice,
  • and social justice
A $750 CAD + GST non-refundable deposit (fully refunded if you are not accepted into the program)

A Loving & Important Note
Meeting the application requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
Applications are reviewed thoughtfully to help ensure the program is a supportive and mutual fit for both the learner and the community. The intention of the interview is relational, offering space for us to connect, learn more about one another, and explore whether the program aligns with your learning goals and intentions.
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Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. The primary location of Canmore Counselling and Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is located in Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. We are grateful to be located on Treaty 7 territory and the current and ancestral lands of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda), which includes of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika First Nation, Piikani First Nation, and Kainai First Nation. This is also the home to the Rocky View Métis District 4 within the Battle River Territory. We recognize all Nations who continue to nurture these lands, and we are dedicated to uplifting Truth, language, and culture as essential to right relations. As an act of reconciliation and commitment to decolonization, we are committed to the TRC's Calls to Action. 

At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities. 

We believe wholeheartedly that trauma-informed care requires commitment to community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism. Thank you for being here :)​
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    • Fairmont.
    • Rimrock.
    • Banff Lodging Co.
    • Yoga Therapy.
    • Counselling.
    • Workshops.
  • Yoga School.
    • Yoga Therapy.
      • Yoga School Faculty.
      • Yoga Therapy Tuition.
      • External Transfer Hours.
      • Yoga School Courses.
    • 200-Hour YTT
    • 300-Hour Certification
    • Kids & Teens Certification
    • Prenatal Certification
    • Yoga Nidra
    • HBA
    • YTT FAQ
    • Alumni Testimonials.
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