Yoga & Ayurveda
A path of balance, understanding, and growth
230h, 500h Training Programs
Part I: Foundations and the Art of Living
230h – in person in Montreal and online
Part II: Deepening and Living Tradition
270h – 2 weeks in Asia, followed by local and online sessions
Module: Yoga & Ayurveda Integration
50h – for yoga teachers
You have built a life, a career, a family, or a project that is close to your heart.
Today, you may feel the desire to deepen certain dimensions of your existence — to preserve your health, cultivate your vitality, better understand how you function, and continue learning throughout life.
Traditional yoga is far more than a physical practice. It is a true art of living that fosters a harmonious relationship with the body, energy, mind, and environment. Through yoga, Ayurveda, breathwork, meditation, and the wisdom traditions of Asia, this training offers a progressive journey toward health, balance, self-knowledge, and transmission. It is intended for those who wish to deepen their practice, better understand life, and develop their capacity to contribute positively to the world, within a serious, modern, and human framework.
The Journey:
Well-being – Personal Fulfillment – Modern Spirituality
The motivations for practicing yoga are varied, but they often begin with the desire to find or maintain better physical and mental balance. Through the teachings of yoga and Ayurveda, we discover how to care for our health, better manage our energy, and develop more harmonious lifestyle habits.
As this stability settles in, the practice also becomes a tool for self-knowledge. It helps us develop discernment, attentiveness, creativity, and a deeper understanding of life. This journey gradually opens the door to genuine personal fulfillment. Part I of the training is dedicated to these foundations: health, balance, the art of living, and personal development.
For some, yoga eventually becomes much more than a wellness practice. It offers privileged access to life’s great questions and to the wisdom traditions that have explored them for centuries. This dimension is not an escape from everyday life, but a deeper way of inhabiting it.
Part II invites you to discover this dimension through study, practice, meditation, and encounters with living traditions during an immersion in Asia. You will explore an approach that is at once authentic, open-minded, and adapted to the realities of the contemporary world.
Part I: Foundations and the Art of Living (230h)
This training begins in October 2026 and runs over 4 months, with a group limited to 10 participants to ensure personalized support. Its goal is to build solid foundations: a well-integrated yoga practice, an understanding of the core principles of Ayurveda to support health and life balance, a gradual introduction to meditation, and the discovery of philosophical teachings that are both profound and accessible.
Over these four months, participants learn to integrate yoga tools into their daily lives, better understand how they function, and develop a consistent, sustainable practice adapted to their own reality.
Prerequisites
The “Foundations and the Art of Living” training is open to anyone who wishes to build a solid foundation for integrating yoga and Ayurveda into a healthier, more conscious lifestyle.
It is not necessary to have practiced yoga for a long time. What matters most is your sincere interest and open-mindedness.
Objective
By the end of this program, you will have established a routine for regular yoga practice, with a solid understanding of a series of movements and postures, while having developed a degree of inner awareness.
You will also have discovered the Ayurveda toolkit, which brings greater harmony to your life through an adapted yoga practice as well as other elements such as diet and daily habits.
Finally, you will gain confidence and groundedness — two essential prerequisites for deepening yoga as a path toward personal fulfillment and spiritual inquiry, as offered in Part II of our training.
Content
Theory:
- The traditional foundations of yoga: Samkhya philosophy, the Yoga Sutras (Ashtanga Yoga, Raja Yoga), the Krishnamacharya lineage
- Ayurveda: the concepts of Doshas, Gunas, Vayus, Agni, Swastha… to understand the different states and energies of life, our personal tendencies, and how to find balance through an adapted lifestyle.
- The physical and energetic anatomy of the human body and yoga
Practice:
- Detailed learning of the basic asanas (postures), with variations, of the sun salutation and the Suryashtanga series
- Pranayama and Meditation
- Yoga nidra
- Raja Yoga applied to everyday life
- Journaling
Format
- 6 in-person weekends at the Surya Montreal studio
- 6 online sessions of 2 hours each
- 3 hours per week of personal practice (at home or in class)
- 3 hours per week of reading/study
- 5 x 2-hour small group mentoring sessions
- 5 x 1-hour semi-private mentoring sessions
- Keeping a practice journal
- Final exam
Dates
6 weekends: Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) and Sunday (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
- October 3/4, 2026
- October 24/25, 2026
- November 7/8, 2026
- November 28/29, 2026
- December 12/13, 2026
- January 9/10, 2027
6 online sessions of 2 hours: to be scheduled with the group
All other meetings will be arranged individually
Tuition
$2,950 + taxes
Deposit of $850 to reserve your spot (max. 10 participants).
The remaining balance is due before the end of September 2026.
Payment in installments is available upon request.
Are you interested in this training and/or do you have specific questions? Contact us so we can discuss further.
Part II: Deepening and Living Tradition (270h)
Our advanced 6-month training begins with a journey to Asia, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the yoga tradition and discover its cultural and spiritual roots. By stepping away from the usual rhythm of daily life, we open a space that is conducive to personal questioning and inner transformation. The training also transmits essential pedagogical tools to share yoga in a clear, authentic way that is adapted to the needs of others.
Prerequisites
To participate in this advanced training, you must either:
- have completed our “Foundations and the Art of Living (230h)” training, or
- have completed another yoga teacher training along with our “Yoga and Ayurveda (50h)” module.
Beyond these formal requirements, you will need to demonstrate essential qualities such as open-mindedness, patience, and adaptability. A preliminary one-on-one meeting with our team will ensure we are starting on solid footing.
Objective
This training goes beyond learning various asanas and physical alignments. You will have the opportunity to discover the richness of the yogic tradition, with its countless teachings and practices, which will help you know yourself better, develop your potential, and access its spiritual dimension. Our program benefits from the expertise and guidance of Stéphane Chollet, founder of Surya World and a researcher in Asia for 40 years. You will be guided by experienced Surya teachers who have themselves completed this journey.
You will also learn the specific pedagogical keys of Suryashtanga Yoga, which integrates yoga and Ayurveda, including how to adapt sessions according to the season, time of day, audience, or context. You will also discover the particularities of Suryashtanga Yoga as adapted to the modern world, in order to guide your students toward a right inner posture.
Content
Immersion in India
- A 2-week journey in late January / early February 2027 in Asia to immerse yourself in a way of life very different from our own and discover how people live their spirituality on a daily basis.
- Visits to sites selected for their significance in the yogic tradition.
- Yoga and pedagogy workshops.
- Spiritual discussions (satsang) to accompany the on-site experiences.
Personal Fulfillment and Spirituality
- Journaling
- Humanistic and transpersonal psychology
- The Paths of Yoga in a modern context
Pedagogy
- Asana adaptations and corrections
- The importance of rhythm and intentions
- Incorporating Ayurvedic principles when preparing a class
- Designing a class tailored to students
- Class supervision and support
- The key elements of being a good yoga teacher
- Support and follow-up at the end of the training
Format
- 2-week journey in late January/early February 2027 in Asia: details to be provided
- Personal practice (at home or in class) – periodic reviews and adjustments
- Reading/study – monthly online meetings (2h) for discussion
- 16 hours of teaching practice at the Surya Montreal studio with supervision and personalized feedback
- 2 hours of private mentoring
- Writing a thesis on a topic of your choice, related to the teachings received
Dates
6 months starting from the trip to Asia (date to be confirmed).
Group and individual sessions will be scheduled together with participants.
Tuition
$4,650 taxes included (payable in Euros)
Deposit of $1,200 to reserve your spot.
The remaining balance is due before the end of December 2026.
The price covers all teachings, personalized support, and the India journey (excluding airfare and personal expenses).
Discount for the full training (Parts I and II, 500h): -$650 off Part I.
Would you like to embark on this adventure with us? Contact us to tell us about your background and ask your questions.
Module: Yoga & Ayurveda (50h)
This 50-hour module is intended for yoga teachers who have a solid foundation in Asanas, Ashtanga Yoga / Yoga Sutras, and Ayurveda, as well as an established personal practice. It offers a deepening of yoga through a precise and thorough integration of Ayurveda, the energetic dimension of yoga, and the human being, while providing the essential knowledge needed to access Part II of the Training: Deepening and Living Tradition.
Prerequisites
This module is intended for yoga teachers who have already completed a training and wish to deepen their skills and further explore yoga as a holistic approach.
A preliminary meeting will be arranged to assess your current knowledge and any possible equivalencies.
Objective
You will discover the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and learn to integrate them into your yoga practice in order to enhance its benefits and effectiveness in daily life.
You will also learn the Suryashtanga series, a 1h30 asana sequence integrating Ayurvedic and energetic principles.
Finally, this module prepares you for our advanced yoga training, which takes you further into personal fulfillment and a modern approach to spirituality.
Content
Theory:
- Ayurveda: the concepts of Doshas, Gunas, Vayus, Agni, Swastha… to understand the different states and energies of life, our personal tendencies, and how to find balance through an adapted lifestyle.
- The energetic anatomy of yoga
Practice:
- Learning the Suryashtanga series
- Raja Yoga applied to everyday life
Format
- Online classes
- 4 half-days and 2 full days (Sundays)
- Reading and personal practice
Dates
In-person sessions — 4 half-days and 2 full days between October 2026 and January 2027:
Sunday, October 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Online meetings will be scheduled in consultation with the group.
Tuition
Starting at $750, taxes included — if you commit to continuing with Part II of the training: Deepening and Living Tradition (270 hours)
Please contact us to discuss your background and expectations. The details will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Would you like to integrate the Ayurvedic perspective more deeply into your yoga practice and qualify for our advanced training? We would be happy to meet you.
In Summary
At Surya, yoga is not considered solely as physical training. We explore the richness of Ayurveda and the depth of yogic teachings in order to better understand ourselves and the world around us. This approach allows us to practice — and teach — yoga as a path of well-being, personal fulfillment, and inner development, in a perspective that is consistent with the realities of the modern world.
This vision is grounded in the expertise and commitment of Surya’s founder, Stéphane Chollet. The entire program takes place in small groups, with attentive and personalized support from the Surya team.
Starting in fall 2026, we are offering a multi-stage training program. If you are relatively new to yoga, the Foundations and Art of Living (230h) training will allow you to build solid foundations in Yoga and Ayurveda, while discovering new perspectives on health, life balance, and personal development.
If you have already completed a yoga teacher training, the Yoga & Ayurveda Module (50h) will allow you to enrich your practice through a deeper Ayurvedic approach.
From there, you can access our Deepening and Living Tradition (270h) training, which offers a unique introduction to yogic perspectives that have the potential to transform your life.
Your Surya Team
Yoga – Surya's Vision
Yoga is a discipline of incredible philosophical depth and great effectiveness in its practical application. In Sanskrit, yoga means “to unite, to join.” The tradition indeed speaks of connecting the small with the vast, and of expanding our field of consciousness.
We believe that yoga is about working on oneself through a skillful balance of physical, energetic, emotional, and mental practices. The practice respects each individual’s choices, ways of life, and cultures, and allows us to live those choices in a richer, more complete, more responsible, and more conscious way. Slowly but surely, yoga guides us toward our essence — without force, without taboo, without belief, without pressure, without condition. It is the path of true freedom and true happiness.
Questions and Answers
Do I need to want to become a yoga teacher to join this training?
No. While this training provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach yoga, it is also intended for those who simply wish to deepen their practice and integrate the teachings of yoga and Ayurveda into their daily lives.
Many participants join the training to better understand their health, develop a more independent practice, enrich their self-knowledge, or pursue a personal journey. The pedagogical dimension is an excellent way to deepen one’s knowledge, even without any intention to teach.
For those who wish to share yoga with others, the training also offers a progressive pathway to develop the skills needed for serious, adapted, and respectful teaching that meets each student’s needs.
Is this training religious?
No. This training is open to everyone, regardless of their convictions, beliefs, or traditions, and is not associated with any particular religion.
Our approach focuses primarily on understanding the human being in its physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and inner dimensions. The teachings of yoga and Ayurveda are presented as tools for exploration, self-knowledge, and the art of living, from a perspective that is universal, open-minded, and respectful of diverse viewpoints.
Participants are invited to reflect, experiment, and form their own understanding of the teachings offered.
Do I need to be flexible or have an advanced level?
No. It is not necessary to be particularly flexible or to master advanced postures to participate in this training.
Traditional yoga rests on a fundamental principle: the practice must adapt to the person, not the other way around. We place great importance on understanding the body, listening to its limits, and allowing each person to progress gradually.
We are above all looking for motivated, curious people who are ready to commit to a regular practice. Whether your goal is to deepen your personal practice or develop teaching skills, you will be supported in progressing at your own pace.
Can I take only Part I?
Absolutely. Part I is designed as a complete training in its own right. It allows you to build solid foundations in yoga, Ayurveda, and pedagogy, while developing a sustainable personal practice integrated into your lifestyle.
Part II is an optional deepening for those who wish to continue the journey and explore the more advanced dimensions of yoga through contact with living traditions in Asia. It includes the study of the pedagogy specific to Suryashtanga Yoga as well as the elements specific to its transmission. As such, only the full 500-hour training allows participants to officially teach Suryashtanga Yoga within the Surya World network.
Why include a trip to Asia?
Yoga was born in Asia and developed within cultures, ways of life, and traditions that continue to inspire millions of people today. While it is possible to study yoga through books and practice, certain dimensions are more easily understood when experienced directly in the field.
This immersion allows participants to discover yoga in its original context, meet teachers steeped in this wisdom, visit places marked by its history, and better understand the connections between yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, the art of living, and the search for meaning.
Beyond the journey itself, this experience often offers a fresh perspective on one’s practice, one’s life, and the teachings studied during the training.
Is the training recognized by Yoga Alliance?
Our training does not pursue Yoga Alliance accreditation.
While this international recognition may be useful for some who wish to teach in studios or abroad, we have chosen to prioritize pedagogical freedom in order to build a program that fully reflects our vision of yoga.
Our program places significant emphasis on Ayurveda, art of living, personal development, meditation, and immersion with living traditions in Asia. Some of these elements go well beyond the standards typically required by certification bodies.
Our priority is not to meet an administrative checklist, but to offer a coherent, in-depth, and transformative training that allows participants to integrate yoga into their lives and, for those who wish, to transmit it with competence and discernment.
On the banks of the Ganges River, at the foot of the Himalayas.
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