500-Hour Professional Yoga Teacher Training
Go deeper. Teach with confidence. Become the kind of teacher people feel safe learning from.
An 11-month, five-level professional yoga teacher training combining embodied practice, teaching methodology, trauma-aware education, mentorship and the business of yoga.
January 6 – November 27, 2027
500 HOURS • 5 LEVELS • 11 MONTHS • HYBRID LEARNING • TRAUMA-AWARE • MENTORSHIP
This is more than another yoga certification.
A 500-hour training shouldn't simply give you more information. It should change the way you practice, teach, communicate, connect and lead.
This program has been intentionally designed as a progressive journey, giving you time to learn, practice, integrate and receive feedback before moving into the next level.
Through a combination of live online learning, self-study, immersive in-person training and ongoing mentorship, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence to step more fully into your role as a yoga teacher.
Because becoming a great teacher isn't about knowing every pose.
It's about learning how to hold space for people.
Is this the right next step for you?
This training may be calling you if...
You've completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and you're ready to go deeper.
You're already teaching and want to strengthen your skills and confidence.
You want to understand yoga beyond sequencing and postures.
You're curious about trauma-aware, inclusive and nervous-system-informed teaching.
You want to expand the styles of yoga you're able to teach.
You want mentorship from experienced teachers rather than simply another online certification.
You'd like to explore yoga as a career, business or deeper professional path.
You want flexibility without sacrificing connection and community.
You're ready to continue your own personal evolution alongside your professional development.
You don't have to have your entire future figured out.
You simply need a willingness to learn, practice, question, integrate and grow.
Program Investment: Regular Price: $3,499 CAD | Early Bird: $2,999 CAD (pay in full before October 1)
Meet Hali
Mom. Wife. Life Lover. Yoga Therapist.
Hali Love has spent her life devoted to the practice and evolution of yoga, not just as a teacher, but as a student first. For over 30 years, yoga has been the thread that has carried her through growth, reinvention, success, heartbreak, healing, and leadership.
Before moving to Costa Rica in 2009, Hali founded and operated three thriving yoga studios in Canada. Those spaces were more than businesses; they were communities where teachers were mentored, friendships were formed, and standards of integrity were set. She has taught at internationally recognized festivals including Wanderlust and The OM Yoga Show, served as a Lululemon Ambassador, and been featured on ESPN Women - experiences that expanded her platform, but never changed her devotion to the depth of the work.
With more than 10,000 hours of training and over 120 teacher trainings led across Canada, the United States, the UK, and Costa Rica, Hali has guided hundreds of retreats and mentored teachers at every stage of their careers. She is also the founder of Virtual Prana, an online yoga education platform designed to offer ongoing mentorship and lifetime access to meaningful study.
What truly shapes her teaching, however, is lived experience. After rebuilding her life following divorce, Hali consciously chose to create a life rooted in love, healthy boundaries, and personal responsibility. She is now happily married in a mutual, loving, and respectful relationship - a reflection of the inner work she teaches. She healed chronic asthma through yoga and studied psychology and subconscious restructuring to better understand resilience and transformation. Her work bridges nervous system science, somatics, leadership, and embodied integrity.
When you train with Hali, you are not simply learning how to sequence or cue more effectively. You are stepping into mentorship with someone who has built businesses, held communities, navigated reinvention, and continued to evolve both personally and professionally. Her approach is steady, grounded, and deeply human.
The Course Outline
Level 1: Yoga Foundations: January 6 - March 22, 2027
Open to anyone.
Starts on Zoom (all session recorded for later viewing in case life happens)
Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10
Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM MST January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13
Zoom session will consist of theory review, live experiences (classes, meditations, yoga nidra,
Breathwork etc), and Q&A.
In person at Inner Light Yoga March 18 - 22, 2027
Wednesday - Friday, March 18 - 20 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday March 20 & 21 9:00AM - 4:00 PM
During your Yoga Foundations Module, you will study:
• Personal Development Level 1: A curated program by Hali Love
• An Introduction To Yoga History & Philosophy
• Basic Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
• Specialized Teaching : How to modify a yoga practice for common injuries & illness
• Powerful Teaching Skills; Anchored in Effective Communication Skills
• Developing a Safe & Powerful Personal Practice
Level 2: Yoga Fundamentals of Yoga April 5 - May 31, 2027
Must have completed Level 1.
This module will open on April 5. This module will be self study with the support of the monthly
global mentorship meet-ups that take place 1 Saturday per month (again, everything is recorded
for later viewing incase life happens).
You will also have your small group Zoom meet-ups as follows; these are optional and recorded
for later viewing:
Mondays 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:00PM
During your Fundamentals Module, you will study:
• A Foundations of Yoga Recap
• Personal Development Level 2: A continuation and deepening of PD Level 1
• The Energetics of Yoga: Chakras, Nadis, Koshas, Bandhas
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• How to teach authentic, mindful nondenominational meditation
• Learn Mudras & Mantra and how to incorporate them into your yoga classes & workshop
offerings
• The Science of Breath: Pranayama
• The Business of Yoga: How to successfully brand yourself as an impactful yoga teacher
Level 3: Asana: June 1 - September 12, 2027
Must have completed Level 1 & 2.
This module will open on June 1. This module will be self study with the support of the monthly
global mentorship meet-ups that take place 1 Saturday per month (again, everything is recorded
for later viewing incase life happens).
You will also have your small group Zoom meet-ups as follows; these are optional and
recorded for later viewing: Mondays 3:00PM - 5:00PM / Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:00PM
In person at Inner Light Yoga September 9 - 12, 2027
Thursday & Friday, September 9 & 10 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday September 11 & 12 9:00AM - 4:00 PM
Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Posture Studies (150+ Postures)
• Standing, seated, supine, prone and balancing postures
• Forward folds, backbends, twists, inversions and arm balances
• Sun Salutations and functional transitions
• Alignment, biomechanics and functional anatomy
• Pose breakdowns, modifications and contraindications
• Prop integration and accessibility
• Teaching cues, posture labs and practice teaching
Yin Yoga Posture Studies
• Meridians and Five Elements Theory
• Foundational Yin Yoga postures
• Functional alignment and skeletal variation
• Prop placement and modifications
• Therapeutic applications
• Sequencing, posture labs and teaching methodology
Restorative Yoga Posture Studies
• Foundational restorative postures
• Intelligent prop setup and support
• Modifications for individual needs
• Breathwork and Yoga Nidra integration
• Therapeutic applications
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• Restorative posture labs and teaching methodology
Advanced Yoga Posture Studies
• Intermediate and advanced asana exploration
• Arm balances, inversions and advanced backbends
• Advanced hip openers, binds and deep twists
• Progressive posture variations and transitions
• Alignment, biomechanics and injury prevention
• Strength, mobility and flexibility development
• Safe progressions, modifications and contraindications
• Advanced posture labs, teaching methodology and practice teaching
Level 4: Advanced Study September 20 - October 25, 2027
Must have completed Level 1, 2 &3.
This module will open on September 20. This module will be self study with the support of the
monthly global mentorship meet-ups that take place 1 Saturday per month (again, everything is
recorded for later viewing incase life happens).
You will also have your small group Zoom meet-ups as follows; these are optional and
recorded for later viewing: Mondays 3:00PM - 5:00PM / Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:00PM
• Advanced Yoga History, including the study of the Bhagavad Gita
• Personal Development Level 3
• Advanced Yoga Class Theming
• Physical Assists, in alignment with Yoga Philosophy
• Yoga As A Business: Retreat & Workshop Plan Templates
• 30-Day Life Log; A dive into you! Also an excellent tool to use with your private clients.
Level 5: Trauma Aware Teaching | October 25 - November 27, 2027
Must have completed Level 1, 2, 3 & 4.
This module will open on October 25. This module will be self-study with the support of the
monthly global mentorship meet-ups that take place 1 Saturday per month. Everything is
recorded for later viewing in case life happens.
You will also have your small group Zoom meet-ups as follows. These are optional and
recorded for later viewing:
Saturdays | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Graduation will take place virtually on November 27, 2027.
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Trauma Aware Teaching
• Understanding Trauma and the Nervous System
• Trauma Aware Language and Cueing
• Creating Safe and Inclusive Yoga Spaces
• Recognizing Trauma Responses in Yoga Students
• Grounding, Regulation and Resourcing Practices
• Trauma Aware Sequencing and Class Planning
• Boundaries, Consent and Choice-Based Teaching
• Supporting Students Without Re-Traumatizing
• Self-Regulation and Teacher Self-Care
• Trauma Aware Teaching Case Study
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WHAT is Additional ?
Global Yoga Mentorship Program
Training extends far beyond the classroom. As a Virtual Prana student, you'll become part of our
worldwide community of yoga teachers and practitioners. Throughout your training you'll
receive:
• Monthly mentorship through live Zoom meet ups (recorded)
• Guest teacher’s workshops
• Community support
• Continuing education opportunities
• Practice discussions
• Q&A sessions
• Teaching inspiration
You'll also enjoy lifetime access to our Global Yoga Mentorship Community after graduation.
Private Mentorship
Each student receives three private mentorship sessions with Hali Love.
Use your sessions to:
• Refine your practice
• Receive personalized guidance
• Explore any module deeper
• Create personal goals
• Receive career mentorship
• Build confidence
• Ask questions
Unlimited Yoga Pass
One of the most valuable ways to deepen your practice is through consistency. Throughout your
Level 1 training you'll receive: Unlimited access to Hali Love's live virtual yoga classes from
January 6 - November 27, 2027 Practice alongside your fellow students while experiencing a
variety of Hatha, Gentle, Yin, Restorative, Meditation and Breathwork classes throughout your
training.
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Certification
Upon successful completion of all five levels, you will get your 500 Hour International
Professional Yoga Teacher Certificate.
Certification Process
To complete your certification, you must first ensure that all module checklists have been
completed. Once these are submitted, you will move on to your practical teaching assessments,
which include:
One 60-minute Gentle Yoga class
One 60-minute Hatha Yoga class
One 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga class
One 60-minute Yin Yoga class
One 60-minute Restorative Yoga class
Each class must include trauma-aware teaching techinques, a meditation, mudra & pranayama
practice.
You will receive detailed, constructive feedback on each class, and will be fully supported
throughout the process. This is your opportunity to integrate your learning, showcase your
growth, and step confidently into your role as a certified yoga teacher.