Trainings
Certification, Practice, and Advanced Study
Shamanic Yoga Institute is a founder-led school for yoga, meditation, Shamanic Yoga, and energy medicine training. As a member school of the Canadian Yoga Alliance since 2015, the Institute offers certified teacher-training pathways alongside specialized study in Shamanic Yoga, Shakti Nidra, mentorship, and advanced ceremonial practice.
Member School of the Canadian Yoga Alliance since 2015 | Shamanic Yoga Teacher + Shakti Nidra Teacher Pathways
N.B.: Trainings are offered in person, online, or in hybrid format depending on the cohort.
Intro
These trainings are designed for students seeking more than information alone. This is a school for practitioners who want credible formation, meaningful certification, and a body of work they can carry with depth. Some pathways lead to Canadian Yoga Alliance recognition; others carry specialized certification through the Institute, including Shamanic Yoga Teacher and Shakti Nidra Teacher designations.
200-Hour Shamanic Yoga Teacher Training
A foundational path for students beginning the teaching journey through embodied practice, pedagogy, and disciplined study. Graduates step forward as 200-Hour Shamanic Yoga.
This training is designed for committed students, aspiring yoga teachers, and wellness practitioners who want a strong, credible foundation before advancing into certification programs or higher-level studies.
300-Hour Shamanic Yoga Teacher Training
The school’s central professional training. Graduates complete the program as certified 300-Hour Shamanic Yoga Teachers through the Canadian Yoga Alliance, while deepening their formation within the wider field of the school.
This training blends immersive retreat intensives, online mentorship, yoga philosophy, energy practices, ceremony, and intelligent sequencing—all guided within the holistic framework of the Medicine Wheel.
500-Hour Advanced Teacher Training
An advanced path for returning practitioners ready to refine specialization, pedagogy, and leadership. Graduates become eligible for 500-Hour certification through the Canadian
Students take an active role in their learning through self-directed research, meaningful dialogue with faculty, personalized one-on-one mentorship, advanced sequence development, and a guided solo practicum.
Shakti Nidra Teacher Training
Advanced Study
Leadership Pathways
Ground of the Work
Training here combines direct experience, mentorship, study, and integration over time. For many students, the wider field of the school includes the Medicine Wheel, which functions as foundational ground for deeper shamanic practice, leadership, and transformation
Find the Right Doorway
Whether you’re just starting out, feeling called to deepen your practice, refining a specialization, or preparing to step forward as a teacher, the Trainings section invites you into this work with more clarity, trust in yourself, and a clear next step on your path. As you explore these trainings, you’ll find space to listen more deeply to your own inner wisdom, strengthen your skills with grounded guidance, and choose the learning path that feels aligned with your values, your body, and the kind of teacher or practitioner you are becoming.
Trainings FAQ
We offer multi-month Shamanic Yoga Teacher Trainings as well as shorter programs and continuing education immersions rooted in shamanic practice and yoga. These may include a 300-hour teacher training, the Medicine Wheel program, and specialized workshops or retreats that deepen practice and teaching skills.
Our trainings are for practitioners called to deepen their spiritual, shamanic, and yogic path, whether or not they plan to teach. They are also for current yoga teachers and healing practitioners who want to bring trauma-informed, earth-honouring tools into their work.
Most longer trainings recommend a solid foundation in yoga practice, and some shamanic or spiritual experience is an asset but not always required. Each program lists its own prerequisites, such as minimum years of practice, previous trainings, or specific introductory courses
Shamanic Yoga is a ceremonial approach to yoga that integrates asana, mantra, meditation, and ritual with shamanic teachings, earth-based wisdom, and the medicine wheel. It invites personal and collective healing through movement, inquiry, and relationship with the natural and unseen worlds.
Trainings are led by Dr. Christine Selda, the founder of the Shamanic Yoga Institute, along with a small faculty of experienced facilitators and guest teachers. The team brings backgrounds in yoga, shamanic practice, counselling, and trauma-informed work
Trainings are typically hosted in British Columbia, in places such as Squamish, Nelson, Ucluelet, or other retreat-style venues aligned with our earth-based work. Some components may be offered online or in hybrid format; see each training page for exact location details
Tuition varies by program length and location; each training page lists the full tuition, what’s included, and any early-bird pricing. Typically, a non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot, with the balance due according to a payment schedule outlined at registration.
You can apply or register by following the instructions on the training page, which may include an application form, interview, and deposit payment. Once accepted, you will receive a confirmation email with next steps, orientation details, and any pre-work or reading.
