​What graduates have said about Shelley's online/hybrid Teacher Training experiences:

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"Once I read: 'As a seeker, Yoga is an inner revolution… as a teacher, Yoga is a sacred responsibility.'  That sense of sacred responsibility is exactly how Shelley teaches Yoga. If one wishes to refine their asana practice, she is truly a gift to learn from. Yet I believe Yoga holds far greater potential than just physicality. For those seeking to move beyond the poses and find a teacher who can guide inner transformation, Shelley is one of those rare teachers. Yoga is a complex science, and she invites guided exploration with an abundance of knowledge—shared so kindly, so patiently. She teaches with clarity and integrity. I feel deeply grateful that Shelley is my teacher and look forward to continuing my studies with her."

 

~ Yanina, Vancouver Canada​

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"Shelley’s teachings are multidimensional, she is full of wisdom, curiosity and magic. So many profound, honest, real and personal experiences. Shelley provides an incredibly safe, creative and uplifting environment. Whether you are continuing to develop your own spiritual practise or growing as a teacher/facilitator, Shelley meets you exactly where you are and offers exactly what you need and more, you perhaps could never have imagined. The training is a considered balance of Asana practice, Pranayama, Philosophy and Retreat practise. With small intimate groups, Shelley is able to be there for 1:1s and infuse the training with everyday teachings all day. You feel immersed in a world where everything is sacred. Inspirational." 

 

~ Sophie Robinson, Vancouver Canada

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"Shelley’s 200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training has been a dynamic experience. As a Yoga teacher and student, the content and practical work has added a rich dimension to my teaching and personal practice. Each module offered thematic discussion, tools, resources and practices which have helped me to expand personally and professionally.  The one-on-one mentorships were a bonus as we could elaborate on specific topics, discuss ideas and get a fresh perspective for our projects. Shelley’s warmth, knowledge, and passion is clearly evident. She is very encouraging, supportive and experienced. 

I would definitely recommend taking an online training with Shelley. Her course has helped me to deepen my practice and has inspired me to further my studies." 

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~ Naomi Gourlay, Founder of CowGirl Yoga & Little Lamb Lavender 

Smithers BC 

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"Stepping into a practice with Shelley has always been a transformative experience. Her sequencing, cues and her knowledge of yoga is comprehensive and unique. I still find myself in poses that I have never been in after 15 years of practice when I am under her guidance. 

I have thought about participating in a Yoga Teacher Training for many years. One of the barriers to enrolling was the block of time necessary to commit to a destination training or even local trainings. Having the ability to do the training online part-time has allowed for me to complete the training with a ton of flexibility as I was able to travel on the weekends, complete my training and still have a large portion of my day open on the weekends. 

If you are looking to begin the journey into yoga, I highly recommend this as the place to start. Shelley’s ability to seamlessly teach yoga on and off the mat was the exactly the experience I was looking for to deepen my practice." 

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~ Vivien Hsiung, Acupuncturist & 200 Hour Yoga Instructor

Vancouver, BC

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Shelley's capacity for sharing almost seems to be endless. She is so patient, full of life, vibrant, awake, open-hearted, inspirational and has a great sense of humor. You will never feel alone on your yoga journey as she supports you wherever she can. Shelley has that great ability to slowly guide you to your full potential, pushes you (in a kind way) to your limits - and beyond! A teacher training with Shelley is uplifting, inspiring, full of emotions, newly built knowledge and totally prepares you for the yoga teacher world. Expect growth in every possible way, an unforgettable, life-changing and magical experience and a guideline on how to live each day with gratitude and kindness. Shelley you are a unique person!!" 

 

~ Lorena Luzi, Zurich Switzerland

 

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"Shelley Tomczyk is a teacher's teacher, generously sharing the vast depth of knowledge she has gained through decades of personal practice and study. Her students appreciate her ability to share the teachings of yoga from a wide range of perspectives appealing to a diverse studentship. She includes psychology, tantric philosophy, history and religions, mythology from many sources and wisdom from a variety of practices to support students from many backgrounds and proclivities. Her 'no conclusions mind' allows her to meet her students where they are at. Shelley shares openly about her own experiences with yoga to inspire her students to explore the teachings in pursuit of an authentic and fulfilling life - tasting all the world has to offer."

 

~ Hannah MacDonald, Whitehorse Canada

 

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"Shelley brings over twenty years of experience into her teaching spaces. Through the synthesis of her own studentship with classical yoga, tantra yoga, mythology, psychology, social work, meditation, pranayama, creative expressions, therapeutics, and several other spiritual lineages. She offers an interdisciplinary approach to yoga. Shelley infuses her classes with complexity and intensity while taking care to only use as many words that are necessary. Largely influenced by Anusara yoga, her cueing for alignment is articulate and intentional. Shelley identifies that 'yoga meets us where we are at' and helps us to find that relationship. Amid her sophistication as a masterful teacher of teachers, she maintains accessibility for new students - sparking deeper interest in the practice every step of the way. Her ability to hold space and make sure that each individual student knows they are seen is next level. Without pretension or judgment, Shelley's presence of being reminds us all that yoga is not only making it to the mat, but rather, yoga is a way of life."

 

~ Katelyn Merritt, California USA

 

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"Shelley is one of the city's most accomplished yoga instructors and Vancouver is lucky to have her. Her classes weave in elements of Anusara, Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Ashtanga yoga. In addition, yogic philosophy and Indian mythology pepper each class offering students a richer flavour and a more well rounded yoga practice. Shelley's unique teaching style can be attributed to her extensive knowledge and in-depth study of yogic philosophy combined with her holistic approach to healing. A background in psychology, therapeutics, and women studies enables her to explore different aspects of yoga in her workshops and teacher trainings, unafraid to leave a stone unturned.  Her ability to teach is pure magic, so inspiring, nurturing, and versatile. Truly life-changing." 

 

~ Dana Lee, Victoria Canada

 

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"My heart is filled with deep gratitude & honour to know Shelley & to have studied with her in India. The 300HR Teachers Training in Tiruvannamalai, India was a transformational journey. Shelley's wealth of wisdom and guidance throughout the course revealed depths and strength within my being and my asana practice, that are continuing to unfold naturally. The focus and emphasis on Yoga Therapeutics and Universal Principles of Alignment has built integrity  & a deeper understanding of my body's anatomy. Shelley's presence continues to inspire my Yogic lifestyle.

The training took place at Trivenu II Ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India, located just few miles from Arunachala Mountain, known as a holy hill and a significant place for devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi. We had the opportunity to be a part of the Ashram lifestyle, which included daily meditation, teachings and Kirtan. The Hosts of the Ashram are wonderful beings that are dedicated to their path of devotion, it was inspiring to be in their presence everyday. The food that was served at the Ashram was extraordinary, we had a taste of one of the best traditional Indian foods with a western twist, that still supported the yogic lifestyle. We had the blessing to visit sacred sites of Tiruvannamalai, which were all captivating in their essence. This was one of the most beautiful & transformational experiences in my life. I am eternally grateful."

 

~ Kseniya Parakhnevych, Vancouver Canada 

 

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"Two weeks prior to the start of Shelley's 300 hour teacher training in India, I decided to take the plunge and join in last minute. Although entering somewhat blindly, I knew that this training would speak to the very definition of "challenge" in all aspects of its meaning. 7 months later, I can easily say that this month was the spark that initiated a shift in my perspective, changing the entire course of my life in the most positive of ways.Shelley leads the training in a way that encourages and inspires individuality, while at the same time facilitating a strong sense of community and support. While at first I found life at the Ashram to be very difficult, the end of the course had me in tears saying goodbye to the inhabitant family and morning meditations that had become so dear to me. As is inevitable with new experiences like this, I encountered various uncertainties and emotional 'mountains' over the course of the month. Nevertheless, I consistently found myself supported and cared for. Shelley was always available to address anything that came up; in fact, she encouraged further exploration of any questions that came about. This type of environment cannot help but foster the type of personal growth one ought to experience in order to become a competent yoga instructor.​With regards to the material taught in this 300hr training, Shelley puts high emphasis on safe alignment of poses, the art of sequencing, development of effective themes, yoga therapeutics, and deeper layers of yogic philosophy. As such, my style of teaching has evolved from basic to subtly intricate. Since incorporating the principles I learned, it is easy to see this change reflected in my classes, as students respond consciously and effectively to cueing. I have since received plentiful feedback that consistently describes a newfound appreciation for  alignment and body awareness.In short, I am profoundly appreciative of Shelley's 300-hr training, and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking development in their yoga practice, methods of instruction, and in themselves. It is more than just a yoga teacher training...rather, it is a mosaic of content and context through which you may attain and explore deeper layers of yourself."

 

~ Dr. Claire Wilson, Squamish BC Canada

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"I had been teaching classes consistently after my 200 hour training in 2016; however, I really felt that I had reached a plateau in my current abilities and skills. Lucky for me, another local rural yoga teacher whom I had done classes with personally recommended that I sign up for the 300-hour YTT with Shelley. This pandemic has been challenging, but one advantage is that many aspects of life moved online and as someone in an isolated rural area, it gave me the opportunity to do this training live online with Shelley, an opportunity I may not have had otherwise!.

 

Shelley's training was an amazing fit because I had not previously learned the universal principles and how to teach yoga from the inside out! She takes yoga classes to many different levels, from anatomy, alignment principles to philosophy to in depth class theme integration. She has deep connections with her past students and they gave back by attending some of the training weekends as guests to enhance the modules. The online component did not hinder our small class at all - we practiced teaching intensively and got in depth constructive feedback from Shelley and other students. Right away in the training I was able to integrate her feedback and my new learning to teach better classes to my own yoga students.  

 

Shelley has taught me that there is so much more to know about yoga; I really am in awe of the experience and depth of knowledge that she brings to her teaching. Thank you Shelley, you have been a catalyst for more inspiration and confidence to continue my self-study and teaching in yoga!" 

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~ Heather Anchikoski, Occupational Therapist; RYT 500 Hour

Smithers, BC

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"As a fitness educator and former nurse, I have actively taught yoga for several years. However, I wanted
to add more depth to my yoga teachings and took on an extensive search looking for the perfect
teacher. I consulted the internet, friends and local yoga mentors. My search ended when I met Shelley.
A pandemic brings with it much uncertainty including the prospect of online yoga certification. I was
needlessly concerned as Shelley put me at ease immediately. Shelley’s extensive practitioner resume
speaks for itself, but the experience of her teacher training and mentoring offered me so much more
than I had anticipated. Honest, open hearted access, one on one mentoring, small class size,
accountability and genuine learning resulted in a deep understanding of the yoga principles and it’s
applications on and off the mat. I also found I achieved some physical relief from chronic back pain
which has been resistant to traditional methods of healing (massage, physiotherapy, etc).
Shelley takes a genuine intersect in her students. The relationship that emerges is one of authenticity,
care and kindness. Her high standard for teaching is apparent and resonates throughout.
The online training more than prepared me as I move forward in my yoga journey and in life. I would
highly recommend if you are searching, as I was, search no more."

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~ Dawn Balic, BScN, CFES Educator

Kelowna BC

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