The antidote to a chaotic life. The slowness that teachers and students need. An in person (with a livestream option!) immersion.

This training is for anyone wishing to mindfully explore balancing practices, with roots in Hatha, Restorative, Yin and Mindfulness.

WELCOME

This 25 hour Spa Yoga Teacher Training in Vancouver, BC (and live online) is dedicated to cultivating balance, nervous system health, and intentional movement. For those unable to make it to Vancouver, the entire training will also be offered via livestream on Zoom, and fully recorded.

Over the weekend we will:

• Explore therapeutic movement and restorative sequences that offer care for all systems of the body.

• Learn how to guide others into practices that are gentle, creative and deeply supportive.

• Develop tools to share classes that meet students where they are — offering modifications, space and safety.

• Refine your ability to create sequences that invite slowing down and deeper awareness.

Spa Yoga is a softer, intentional approach that blends yoga, therapeutics, and mindfulness to create a nourishing experience for both teacher and student. This training is about slowing down, refining awareness, and discovering from the inside out.

WHEN + WHERE

Friday – Sunday, June 12–14, 2026
9:00am – 4:00pm daily (3 days total) PT timezone
Location - Stretch Studio in Chinatown, Vancouver (180 E Pender St)
25 hours total | Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits
Comprehensive training manual included

Can’t make it in person?

You are welcome to join us live via Zoom, allowing you to participate in the training from wherever you are. The online option offers access to all live sessions, with space to learn in real time and at your own pace.

Recordings will be available until August 30, 2026, supporting continued reflection, integration and a slower unfolding of the material.

YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

• A strong vocabulary to explain the value of slower practices for mental + physical wellbeing

• The ability to design creative, accessible, all-levels Spa Yoga classes

• Confidence in your cues, sequencing and presence as a teacher

• A sensitive, trauma-informed lens for supporting student needs

• A deeper connection to your own practices of balance and self-care

INCLUDED

• Digital manual + training workbook

• Group Spa Yoga practices each day

• Lectures, discussion, pose breakdowns and journaling prompts

• Practice teaching in small groups with feedback

• Access to the Zoom recording of each day

• Follow-up emails with additional resources and materials

LECTURE & DISCUSSION TOPICS

• The Narrative of Health, Wellbeing and Balance

• The Nervous System: stress, recovery and resilience

• Class Planning in the Spa Yoga style: sequencing + layering poses

• Props: usage for support, alignment and depth

• Modifications: for common injuries, tension and anxiety “hot spots”

• Trauma-Informed Teaching: voice, language and inclusivity

• Fundamentals of Teaching: authenticity, presence and empowerment

• Healing: Understanding of and cultivating your own boundaries and rituals of care

✨ This training is designed for yoga teachers, movement facilitators, and dedicated students who want to bring more calm, care and spaciousness into their teaching and their lives.

RATES ARE CAD

Please fill out the form below to complete registration.

A detailed welcome email with all the training info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What credentials do I need? Am I a good fit for the course?

  A common concern from interested participants is that they are not experienced enough. You do not need to be a certified yoga instructor in order to attend. It is ideal to have a minimum of 5 years as a yoga student / practitioner. Past attendees have come from all types of industries: physiotherapists, lawyers, counsellours, school teachers, yoga studio owners and those who simply want to advance their education for personal reasons. If you have a keen interest in exploring slower (yet creative) practices and nourishment for the nervous system, I guarantee there is something in this course for you.

• What credentials will I receive?

  Graduates receive a certificate with 25 hours of CE credits for Yoga Alliance.

• Where is this training being held?

  In Vancouver, BC at Stretch in Gastown. A warm and welcoming studio space with beautiful natural light, high ceilings, and plenty of room for us to settle in and connect throughout the day. Located on Pender Street, the studio is surrounded by great cafés and restaurants for our hour-long lunch breaks. Easily accessible by transit with close proximity to Waterfront Station and the SkyTrain, with nearby street parking and parkades available.

• What does a day of training look like?

  9am start time | 12-1 break | 1-4pm afternoon session

  Daily Spa Yoga practices led by Carolyn

  Lectures, Discussion, Pose Breakdown, Practice Teaching + Guided Journaling exercises

  Follow-up emails including extra resources + materials

• Will you run this course again?

  This is the only in person immersion dedicated solely to Spa Yoga that will occur in 2026

• How do I confirm my spot?

  Fill out the sign up form. The deposit (non-refundable) can be sent by purchasing directly through Carolyn’s website shop, or by sending an e-transfer (we like this best! For Canadian banks only. Send to info@carolynannebudgell.com). A confirmation email will be sent within 36 hours, welcoming you to this 3 day training and to share more information with you.

• What payment methods do you accept?

  Etransfer (we love this method best! For Canadian banks only), Credit Card is accepted through the store on Carolyn’s website, PayPal or Wise Transfer (for International participants). If you’d prefer to receive an invoice first, let us know via info@carolynannebudgell.com.

• What’s the Cancellation Policy?

  The deposit is non-refundable. It may be possible to transfer the remainder of the training investment to another training or event, depending on the circumstance.