Discover the Transformative Power of Aqua Yoga

Aqua Kriya Yoga Teacher Training Online

April 18-May 9

Deepen your Aqua Yoga Practice or learn how to teach Aqua Yoga

Why Teach Aqua Yoga?

Aqua Yoga is a leading-edge practice that promotes mobility, strength, and relaxation. It’s especially transformative for individuals seeking low-impact, accessible wellness solutions. This certification empowers you to bring the benefits of yoga to a diverse and growing community.

What you will learn:

Serve a Diverse Population:

Understand how Aqua Yoga supports individuals with varying needs and abilities.

Class Sequencing:

Learn how to structure safe, effective, and enjoyable Aqua Yoga classes. Find inspiration for new sequences.

Pose Translation:

Master adapting traditional yoga poses for the water and explore their benefits. Learn the many ways you can dissect traditional yoga poses in the water to make them most meaningful to your students.

Mind-Body Connection:

Explore the relationship between the body, breath, and mind in aquatic settings.

Yogic Principles

Dive into key yoga philosophy and its application in Aqua Yoga.

Subtle Body Awareness:

Understand how Aqua Yoga influences energetic pathways.

Prop Integration:

Use props to assist, enhance, and adapt poses for individual needs.

Teaching Skills:

Learn how to navigate the pool environment in a way that makes your classes clear, fun and effective. Practice demonstration and communication in a pool group setting.

Getting Started:

Learn where and how to teach Aqua Yoga in your community.

This Certification Course Includes:

Professional Development:

Earn 18 CEUs. IAYT continuing education available. AEA and ACE credits. by petition. Receive continued support from Katherine and Camella.

Career Guidance:

Resources to help you start your classes and grow your practice.

Hybrid Option:

For students interested, there will be the option of meeting in person, on Vancouver Island, where Katherine will guide them through the master classes, and students can practice teaching in an aquatic environment.

Comprehensive Resources:

Aqua Kriya Yoga workbook PDF and two full teaching sequences.

Expert Training:

Masterclass breakdowns and recorded videos for ongoing review.

Peer teaching:

Over the course of this online certification. Students will get an opportunity to practice articulating directions.

Who can join?

No Yoga Background?

Don’t worry! We’ll provide an introduction to yoga and its therapeutic applications.

This Level 1 certification is open to everyone, whether you’re an experienced yoga teacher or new to yoga.

Certified Yoga Teachers:

Earn Yoga Alliance CEU’s.

Upon completion of Level 1, you’ll qualify for Level 2 Aqua Kriya Yoga Specialist training.

Be a Pioneer in a Growing Field

Join a compassionate, inclusive movement designed to meet the needs of mature and underserved populations. Aqua Yoga is not just a practice; it’s a way to inspire mobility, joy, and community.

  • "The course was delivered in a precise and easy to follow along method. I encourage anyone who has an interest to take the course. I had a fun and extremely educational experience. I definitely will take Level 2 training!!!"

    -Barbara

  • "I highly recommend certification if you've ever thought about helping yourself while learning to help others on their journey of health and happiness. MAYA-MAKING AQUA YOGA ACCESSIBLE. Katherine's teaching style was so warm and welcoming."

    -Judy

About Aqua Kriya Yoga:

Kriya Yoga is a conscious, intentional, spiritual action that arises from self-study, self-discipline, and surrender.

Goswami Kiyananda refers to it as: “the art of being balanced”. Katherine is part of this lineage through Camella Nair (Swami Nibhrtananda).

Aqua Kriya Yoga is recognized as a Specialty School with IAYT (International School of Yoga Therapists), and there are 2 levels of training to become an Aqua Yoga Specialist. (40 hrs)

Teachers

Camella Nair (Swami Nibhrtananda)  ATRI-C C-IAYT

Aqua Kriya Yoga Founder

Learn more about Camella

Katherine Winge C-IAYT

Aqua Kriya Yoga Senior Teacher

Learn more about Katherine

Aqua Kriya Yoga Teacher Certification Schedule:

All live Zoom classes will be recorded for future review, and those unable to attend.

April 18 – Program Begins

  • Recorded lectures + workbook released

  • Master Class 1 study & practice

April 25 – New Materials released

  • 2nd set of recorded lectures

  • Master Class 2 study & practice

May 2 – Live Zoom Session

  • Alignment, cues, pose review and more

  • Peer teaching practice

May 9 – Live Zoom Session

  • Subtle body Q&A, integration and more

Optional Hybrid Add-On

April (dates TBA) – In-person weekend with Katherine on Vancouver Island

Warm indoor pool, full review of both Master Classes

“He who knows a drop of water, knows all water, whenever or wherever it is found. In the self -same manner, when you realize the truth of the temple of your body, so will you know the truth of the total universe.”

— GOSWAMI KRIYANANDA