Trainings and Apprenticeship Programs

Gary is a charter member of the Yoga Alliance (YA) and offers certification in Hatha Yoga (both 200 & 500 hour courses), Meditation, Breath Work (Pranayama), and Yoga Therapy.

Holistic Master Coaching

As the Coaching Profession continues to grow in popularity Gary offers a more comprehensive and advanced program for both new and existing life-coaches. After three decades of coaching experience he includes physical, emotional and spiritual guidance to his clients. Learn his techniques in a personalized training program designed to meet your specific needs.

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Yoga Teacher’s Training

Gopal has trained yoga teachers (beginners and advanced levels) since he founded and directored the Integral Yoga Institute in Montreal, Canada in 1972. His trainings include how to teach a multi-level class designed to meet the specific needs of students from ages 4 years old to 90+. His style is non-strenuous and meditative, emphasizing proper breathing, self-observation, relaxation and most importantly meditation.

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Yoga Therapy (Essence Therapy)

A one year program designed to train yoga teachers to better serve their students by offering personal programs and theraputic sessions while increasing their earning capacity.

The training offers:

Body analysis training

Learning the six different body styles

Designing programs for each style

(There are initially four sessions)

Marketing a Yoga Therapy business.

Please see ‘Coaching Counseling: Essence Therapy.

Pre-requisite: A daily hatha yoga practice for at least one year.

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Meditation Teacher’s Training

Learn the fundamentals of teaching meditation to beginners. Gary’s training goes beyond the mere studying of techniques. You will complete this training with a complete understanding of how the mind functions. Also included is the philosophy of Raja Yoga (The Royal Path of Concentration and Meditation) as well as breathing, mantra and observation techniques.