Yoga Teacher Education
Evolving + Educating through STRETCH
At STRETCH, Yoga Teacher Education is more than just learning to lead classes—it's a personal expansion, an embodied experience, and a deep dive into nervous system-informed movement, breath, and presence. Whether you're beginning your journey or continuing your professional development, this is a space to evolve as both a student and a teacher.
200‑Hour Fundamental Yoga Teacher Training
Deepen your practice. Step into teaching with clarity and confidence.
Our 200‑hour YTT is offered annually in two learning phases plus a practical study period, supporting deep integration over time. This program is recognized by the Canadian Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance, and the International Yoga Federation. STRETCH is also a Certified Private Educational Institute through the Federal Government.
Cohorts (Limited Enrollment):
Spring: April–May (6 spots)
Fall: September–October (6 spots)
Investment:
$5,000 + HST
(Includes studio fees and all program needs; texts excluded)
Prefer a 1:1 experience?
Private 200‑hour YTT is available with Ann on a 2–4 month timeline.
$7,000 + HST | Only 3 spots available
Advanced Foundational Yoga Teacher Education (300‑Hour)
SHiNE OM — Elevate Your SHiNE
Designed for already‑certified teachers ready to expand their skillset, confidence, and creativity, this advanced training is offered in modular format for flexibility and depth.
Ann’s approach integrates but is not limited to:
Intelligent Hatha/Vinyasa sequencing
Seasonal & Ayurvedic frameworks
Anatomy, somatics, and subtle energy systems
Modules Include:
Anatomy + Psycho‑Emotional Foundations
History + Philosophy
Somatics + Subtle Energy
Sequencing + Special Populations
Business of Yoga + Coaching Foundations
Personalized completion project + certification
Investment:
$1,500 per 85‑hour module
(Registration dates coming soon)
Advanced Formative Yoga Teacher Education (500‑Hour): via Advanced Modules | builds into Yoga Therapy
Info coming soon.
Important Note - A basic program serves as a fundamental building block, establishing the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for further development. Once this foundation is in place, the program can accelerate growth and learning, transforming it into a formative experience that nurtures ongoing evolution and adaptation.
Express Interest
Ready to explore either pathway?
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Learn More About Ann’s Approach
Watch a short video where Ann shares her philosophy and vision for Yoga Teacher Education at STRETCH.
Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
Ann Martinello ( Green as you may recall her as… ), has a wealth of knowledge to share to inspire, inform and connect you to your most free and awesome self. She provides One:One work, formal education, conferences, workshops, private lessons, team trainings and keynotes to big corporations, small businesses, sports teams and schools across Canada and the US. When she is not leading university courses, she can be found at her brick + mortar where intuitive integrative medicine and embodied therapy align!