This module builds a strong yogic foundation for manifesting the highest potential in you.

There are 3 portions to Module 1:

1.Weekly Community Satsangh

• Every Saturday from 9-11:30am

• Online yoga classes with opening meditation + community dialogue + 30 min. YTT discussion group.

• These sessions continue every Saturday throughout the training. The course requirement is that you complete 90+ hours in attendance at community classes over the 2-year program.

• 2 x 1-month breaks per year - Winter Break = mid-December to mid-January; Summer Break = all of August.

2.Foundations for Life Program

• 60 hours, on-demand, self-paced online coursework.

• This is the only pre-recorded portion of the training.

3.Live Evolutionary Circle

• Last Thursday of every month from 5:30 - 7:00 PM PST

• Live portion of the Foundations for Life Program.

• In-depth meditative practices and yogic discussions with your cohort, led by Yogacharini Maitreyi.

The expectation for Module 1 is that students take self-responsibility with the on-demand Foundations for Life Program in order to begin the journey of self-discovery and self-mastery.

This Module can be also be completed as a 1-year stand-alone training if you don’t feel ready for the full 500-hour YTTC.

More info on Foundations for Life Program: www.arkaya.net/foundationsforlife

Live Online Classes

• 5 Sundays from 9 AM to 2 PM PST

• Nov. 2 to Dec. 7, 2025 (break for American Thanksgiving on Nov. 30, 2025)

You will absorb the practices and the theory through repetition, experiential learning, study & discussion. You will continue to move through the internal work helping you to become a more effective teacher, healer and leader. You will see how this work also makes you more effective in all of your endeavours in the world.

Content Includes:

• Program orientation and overview

• Kirtan & Bhakti Yoga with Anand David Embry

• Yoga Sutras & the 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

• Learning the Arkaya Foundational Sequence

• The Pancha Kosha - the 5 dimensions of our existence

• Pranava AUM

• The 4 Paths of Yoga

• And much more!

Live Online Classes

• 5 Sundays from 9 AM to 2 PM PST

• April 12 to May 10, 2026

Classes continue with deeper levels of engagement and a greater focus on preparing participants to teach. Practicums are reviewed, feedback is provided, support is offered, and questions are answered. This chapter guides participants through immense, meaningful evolution.

Content includes:

• Intro to Ayurveda with Dr. Anuja Chindarkar

• Cultural Appropriation, Apprectiation & Alignment

• Sanskrit Appreciation & Pronunciation

• Indigenous Vs. Colonial Paradigms of Yoga

• Intro to Indian Rhythms - Tala and Laya with Curtis Andrews

• Emotional Management & Resilience Training

• Intro to Bharatnatyam / Classical Indian Dance & the Nav Rasa (9 Emotions) with Rupa Gopinath

• And much more!

Home Based Retreat #1

• 5 days from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST

• Friday May 29 to Tuesday June 2, 2026

• This module is formatted as an online home based retreat.

• Set yourself up to be immersed while also having time to take care of your other responsibilities in the afternoons if needed.

The retreat takes you deeper into the practices and yourself. In-depth discussions allow you to explore the nuances of applied yoga psychology and tantric practice. Yogic / Tantric healing practices are explored, along with proper diet and lifestyle practices aligned with Ayurveda.

Many graduates consider this module a highlight of the YTTC!

• You will delve deep into re-balancing the chakras along with partner work (non-sexual) designed to support each other’s evolution.

• We’ll instruct you on how to work with a partner and will ask you to find a friend or family member who is willing to work with you just for this segment. This person will benefit greatly and will not have to pay any participation fee.

• Students begin teaching segments and getting feedback.

Practicum Teaching, Healing & Seva

• June 3, 2026 to end of program. Extensions are permitted as needed.

• 108 hours of self-directed teaching and healing work in your community and online.

• Teach at the weekly Saturday Satsangh and receive feedback to refine your classes in the 30 minute teacher training discussion group after the public session.

• Your teachers will be there for guidance & support. We will work with you to set up classes in your community.

Participants conduct yogic teaching and healing work in their communities and at the weekly Arkaya Community Satsangh. Ongoing guidance and support are provided by Yogacharini Maitreyi, Ross McKeachie and other senior Arkaya teachers.

Module 5 makes up the longest portion of the program, with ongoing practicum teaching, participation in Saturday Satsanghs and mentorship.

By teaching Arkaya community classes online and in studios, while being mentored by senior Arkaya teachers, you will continue your evolution as a teacher and beyond.

Live Online Classes

• 5 Sundays from 9 AM to 2 PM PST

• Sept. 20 to Oct. 25, 2026 (break for Canadian Thanksgiving on Oct. 11, 2026)

Classes continue, and the depth of engagement reflects participants' unique transformations. Having engaged in foundational learning and hands-on practice, their light and insight colour the classes in more vibrant hues.

We will deepen into the process of becoming a teacher. Practicums will be reviewed, feedback given, and questions answered. We will discuss the challenges that have arisen thus far in your practicum. Lectures on the allied Yogic sciences from guest teachers will continue.

Home Based Retreat #2 - Final Module

• 5 days from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST

• Friday Sept. 17 to Tuesday Sept. 21, 2027

• This module is formatted as an online home based retreat.

• Set yourself up to be immersed while also having time to take care of your other responsibilities in the afternoons if needed.

• This is the final module where you receive your certification at the end if you have completed all requirements

• Teaching practice to hone & integrate your skills even more.

This retreat follows a similar structure to Module 4, but is uniquely tailored towards your integration of all the learnings and transformations into your mind, body, and soul. You can seek clarity, review concepts, and draw inspiration from your classmates. This reflective retreat prepares you to bring your wisdom, light, and yogic leadership into the world.

$690 CAD

This non-refundible deposit covers the Foundations for Life Progam (60-hour on-demand portion of Module 1 of the YTTC), which provides you with hands-on experience to inform whether you decide to pursue full certification. This is an expression of our decolonial values, as we know life presents unexpected shifts and we support participants' mindful choices. Although most have found the YTTC to be invaluable and continued along the learning journey until graduation!

$5300 CAD – Paid monthly or in full. Full payment due by start date of program.

We offer equitable payment plan options to support those who require additional flexibility. To inquire about this option, reach out to infoarkaya@gmail.com.