OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

  • AFFORDABILITY

    No hidden fees.
    Easy monthly payment plan.
    All materials provided.

  • CONVENIENCE

    Weekend courses.
    Flexible training timeline.
    In studio training (YFL and RDYT200).
    Live online training (RDYT500)
    in the comfort of your own home.
    Limited course sizes.

  • SUPPORT

    Group liability insurance program.
    Continuing education credits.
    Teacher training community group.
    Ongoing practical experience opportunities.


EXPERIENCE MATTERS

  • Kavita Maharaj is an internationally recognized Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500), Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (SA), Senior Yoga Teacher (YogaBC) and Yoga Teacher Trainer (director of Red Door Yoga®, a Registered Yoga School). Her introduction to yoga began over 30 years ago when her father, Krishna Maharaj Sharma, a traditionally practicing Yogi, introduced her to Kriya Yoga.

  • Kavita has been a Health and Wellness presenter for various private and public organizations in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. A natural-born teacher with a genuine love of passing on knowledge, Kavita is also a registered BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL), and the publisher of The Yogic Way® Magazine.

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THREE LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION

  • YFL - YOGA FITNESS LEADER

    • Nationally Recognized Certification
    • Learn over 50 Yoga Postures and modifications
    • Learn to create safe, balanced, and effective Yoga Fitness Classes
    • Teach in fitness and community centres, group homes, and private residences
    • BCRPA Approved
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  • 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER

    • Internationally Recognized Certification
    • Includes all YFL components and benefits.
    • Teach in a wide variety of settings including Yoga Studios
    • Expand your posture repertoire
    • Learn to teach a variety of different Yoga Styles (Classical Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative Yoga)
    • In-depth Anatomy study
    • Hands-on Adjustments training
    • In-depth Yoga Philosophy Study
    • Yoga Alliance Approved
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  • 500-HOUR YOGA TEACHER

    • Internationally Recognized Certification
    • Includes all YFL and RDYT200 components and benefits.
    • Expand your posture repertoire
    • Learn to teach additional Yoga Styles (Yin and Ashtanga Yoga)
    • Learn to work with special populations (prenatal, postnatal, rehab, third age, kids and youths)
    • Yoga Alliance Approved
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The Red Door Yoga Teacher Training School is registered with the Yoga Alliance with official RYS200 and RYS300 designations.

Testimonials

  • ★★★★★
    “I’m grateful and amazed at how my personal yoga practice has incrementally and steadily improved through the RDYT200 training in the past year. The technical and theoretical instruction is very accessible no matter where an individual is on his/her yogic journey. Kavita and Alex are world-class teachers who demonstrate deep knowledge, caring and brilliant senses of humour. It is a privilege and a joy to participate in this learning.”
  • ★★★★★
    “The RDYT200 yoga teacher training was a transformative, valuable experience. The care and attention taken in developing and delivering both the written materials and classroom content is evident and valuable. The attention to alignment, biomechanics and safety is well balanced with rich history and cultural content in a welcoming environment. This is an opportunity to deepen your connection with your own mind and body as well as learning how to best serve your students. The time and space between classes is helpful for absorption of the content and I would highly recommend this program for anyone with a yoga practice whether they plan to teach or not.”
  • ★★★★★
    What a wealth of knowledge Kavita brings to the RDY200 and YFL training. She presents the information in a very understandable way, relating yogic science to similarities with western science. From the community of fellow teachers in training to all the things I have learnt so far, it was an amazing, enjoyable and educational experience for me. It has moved me so far along in my personal growth. Thinking teacher training is only to become a yoga teacher couldn’t be further from the truth. While it is the goal for many taking this training, it is also a tremendous opportunity for self development and growing your personal practice. And who knows, you might change your mind and become a teacher!
  • ★★★★★
    “My teacher training experience through Red Door Yoga far exceeded my expectations and was truly one of the most rewarding decisions of my life. Kavita possesses an incredible depth of knowledge and it’s clear from her training materials and course delivery that she is meant to be a teacher. The YFL and RDYT200 programs provided me with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience to feel confident as a new teacher, and have inspired me to remain on the yogic path. I look forward to my continued studies with Kavita and the Red Door Yoga faculty.”
  • ★★★★★
    “After falling in love with Kavita’s teachings and leadership, I was inspired to begin my journey to ultimately become a certified 500 Level Yoga Instructor through the instruction program offered at Red Door Yoga. This seemed like a natural next step in my evolution as a yogi. However, I am naturally an introverted person with a busy family life and my own business to run – so it was with I had some trepidation about my ability to pull this off. Once I got started taking the courses offered by Kavita and her team I was immediately captivated. Kavita’s depth of knowledge and teaching methodology and the support she and my fellow students offered me gave me the confidence to keep evolving as a person and ultimately a teacher. The quality of instruction, professionalism, commitment to yogic philosophy and excellent course materials (that I regularly refer back to years later) left me feeling confident and capable in front of my own class – and I am grateful for the many blessings of the teacher training program at Red Door Yoga.“
  • Shelley Legin, RDYT200 Graduate
  • Laura Isaacs, RDYT200 Graduate
  • Stephen Rickets, RDYT200 Teacher in Training
  • Jaimy Fischer, RDYT200 Graduate
  • Roberta Carr, RDYT500 Graduate

YOUR JOURNEY IS MY DHARMA

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

Through the Red Door Yoga Teacher Training School programs I offer my 35+ years of knowledge and guidance upon the Yogic Path in service to your own journey. I look forward to you joining us, and benefiting from the ever present support of the Red Door Yoga Teacher Training Programs and the Community we’ve created.