Frequently Asked Questions
*we love receiving questions from alumni & community members*
If I am not ready or interested in the 800-Hour Yoga Therapy Program, can I join yoga teacher trainings?
Absolutely! Our Yoga Alliance accredited Yoga Teacher Trainings are open to folks not enrolled in the Yoga Therapy program. Click here for all of our programming options :)
What are the prerequisites for the 800-Hour Yoga Therapy Certification Program?
Applicants must have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training accredited by Yoga Alliance. Additional requirements include submitting a completed application, resume, reference letter, and participating in an admissions interview.
Can I transfer credit hours into the program?
Yes! You may transfer up to 600 hours of training completed through Canmore Counselling & the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School prior to IAYT accreditation. Transfer hours do not include the foundational 200-hour YTT, which is a prerequisite.
What are the tuition refund policies?
Applicants not accepted into the program will receive a full refund.
Once accepted, the $500 + gst deposit becomes non-refundable.
Tuition becomes non-refundable within 60 days of the program start date.
What happens if I need to take a leave of absence?
Students can request a leave of absence for up to one year for health-related reasons. This requires submitting a written request and, if necessary, supporting documentation from a healthcare provider.
What academic performance is required to complete the program?
Students are required to:
What is the policy for attendance?
Students are expected to attend live classes or notify the Program Administrator if they cannot attend. Missed classes must be made up by reviewing recordings and completing required assessments to receive credit.
Are scholarships or financial aid available?
Yes, we offer a limited number of partial scholarships to eligible students.
Some of our alumni have received tuition support from various organizations (i.e., employers, professional development grants, First Nation Bands, and Friendship Centres are some examples).
What is included in the tuition fees?
Tuition includes course instruction, course materials (i.e., pdf's and workbook manuals), certification mentorship, administrative costs, and mentorship and practicum (once enrolled).
Additional fees include books (estimated at $200).
How is the program delivered?
Live courses: Live via Zoom on a set schedule, requires registration.
Self-paced courses: Accessible anytime via Teachable and includes certification mentorship and planning with Alex.
Practicum & Mentorship: 190-hour practicum and mentorship begins after the 610 hours of coursework is completed.
What happens if I withdraw from the program?
Withdrawals more than 60 days before the start date allow tuition to be applied to a future session within 12 months.
Withdrawals after the start date for medical reasons may also allow tuition to be applied to a future session.
Withdrawals for non-medical reasons after the start date may result in forfeited tuition.
Scope of Practice: Yoga Therapy & Psychology
In understanding the distinct roles of yoga therapy and psychology, it is important to discern the scope of practice for each. While both disciplines aim to support individuals' wellbeing, they operate within different frameworks and methodologies.
The following table outlines the key differences, highlighting how yoga therapy integrates wholistic practices focusing on physical and mental wellbeing, while psychology centers on supporting people with mental health focus.
Absolutely! Our Yoga Alliance accredited Yoga Teacher Trainings are open to folks not enrolled in the Yoga Therapy program. Click here for all of our programming options :)
What are the prerequisites for the 800-Hour Yoga Therapy Certification Program?
Applicants must have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training accredited by Yoga Alliance. Additional requirements include submitting a completed application, resume, reference letter, and participating in an admissions interview.
Can I transfer credit hours into the program?
Yes! You may transfer up to 600 hours of training completed through Canmore Counselling & the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School prior to IAYT accreditation. Transfer hours do not include the foundational 200-hour YTT, which is a prerequisite.
What are the tuition refund policies?
Applicants not accepted into the program will receive a full refund.
Once accepted, the $500 + gst deposit becomes non-refundable.
Tuition becomes non-refundable within 60 days of the program start date.
What happens if I need to take a leave of absence?
Students can request a leave of absence for up to one year for health-related reasons. This requires submitting a written request and, if necessary, supporting documentation from a healthcare provider.
What academic performance is required to complete the program?
Students are required to:
- Pass all courses (graded as Pass/Incomplete).
- Attend all live sessions or review recordings for missed classes.
- Complete practicum requirements and demonstrate competency in assessments.
What is the policy for attendance?
Students are expected to attend live classes or notify the Program Administrator if they cannot attend. Missed classes must be made up by reviewing recordings and completing required assessments to receive credit.
Are scholarships or financial aid available?
Yes, we offer a limited number of partial scholarships to eligible students.
Some of our alumni have received tuition support from various organizations (i.e., employers, professional development grants, First Nation Bands, and Friendship Centres are some examples).
What is included in the tuition fees?
Tuition includes course instruction, course materials (i.e., pdf's and workbook manuals), certification mentorship, administrative costs, and mentorship and practicum (once enrolled).
Additional fees include books (estimated at $200).
How is the program delivered?
Live courses: Live via Zoom on a set schedule, requires registration.
Self-paced courses: Accessible anytime via Teachable and includes certification mentorship and planning with Alex.
Practicum & Mentorship: 190-hour practicum and mentorship begins after the 610 hours of coursework is completed.
What happens if I withdraw from the program?
Withdrawals more than 60 days before the start date allow tuition to be applied to a future session within 12 months.
Withdrawals after the start date for medical reasons may also allow tuition to be applied to a future session.
Withdrawals for non-medical reasons after the start date may result in forfeited tuition.
Scope of Practice: Yoga Therapy & Psychology
In understanding the distinct roles of yoga therapy and psychology, it is important to discern the scope of practice for each. While both disciplines aim to support individuals' wellbeing, they operate within different frameworks and methodologies.
The following table outlines the key differences, highlighting how yoga therapy integrates wholistic practices focusing on physical and mental wellbeing, while psychology centers on supporting people with mental health focus.
We believe wholeheartedly that community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care.
Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is accredited by the Accreditation Committee of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). For more information, see IAYT.
Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, Nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Canmore Counselling is located Châ Ûpchîchîyen Kudebi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. The physical location of Canmore Counselling & the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology is in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which is considered Treaty 7 land and home of Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III, and the traditional territory of the Îyârhe Nakoda, including the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley First Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations. 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 community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.
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 community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.