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Manipura Yoga College

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2371 Arbot Rd

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Types of Yoga Taught

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Part-time
spread out over time

Weekends only

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Destination / retreat

Languages

English

About Manipura Yoga College

Manipura Yoga College Vancouver Island's Yoga College Offering 200 Hour Foundational Teacher Training and Advanced Teacher Training. Manipura Yoga College is founded on principles of excellence in practice. When teachers are trained to the highest caliber, they can share...

Manipura Yoga College

Vancouver Island's Yoga College

Offering 200 Hour Foundational Teacher Training and Advanced Teacher Training.

Manipura Yoga College is founded on principles of excellence in practice. When teachers are trained to the highest caliber, they can share an accessible, safe, insightful, and unified practice with their students. The traditions and technologies, which span thousands of years, are the 
art and the practice of authenticity, internal guidance, empowerment and connection. 

Founded by Jay Suttonbrown, ERYT-500, RPYT, YACEP, Manipura Yoga College is rooted in Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (the yoga of awareness) and Hatha Yoga (the yoga of balance) traditions. 

The Manipura Chakra is the “City of Jewels” in which we find the pearls of clarity, wisdom, self-confidence and wellbeing. The Manipura program is excellent for those looking to teach yoga as a Registered Yoga Teacher, AND/OR for profound personal development.

Your journey awaits, the time is now.

First Registered November 2015

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  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: manipura college Apr 11, 2024
    Training Program held on Sep 30, 2023—Feb 11, 2024

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Michael Chiorando Apr 05, 2024
    Training Program held on Sep 30, 2023—Feb 11, 2024

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Jennifer Brock Apr 02, 2024

    I went into this training for the purpose of deepening my spirituality and inner awareness and it delivered! I developed personal boundaries, self compassion and confidence, and a level of self trust that I've never known before . What I didn't expect is how I would end with a whole new family - my fellow teachers and I grew close throughout the process and I now I have life long friends alongside colleagues I can bounce ideas off and even develop a practice with. I'm not going to lie: this was an extremely rigorous process that asks you to dig deep, dedicating much time, resources and effort into developing the physical, mental, emotional skills to become a proficient teacher. It's not just buying books & attending class but also homework, class observations, papers, assignments, daily meditation requirements, developing class plans, and finals but in the end, I would do it all again in a heart beat. I'm grateful to Jay and Manipura Yoga for giving me the training to be a yoga teacher but more importantly, the inner knowing that I've got everything I need to succeed in life and attain my highest purpose. Sat Nam!!!

    • General Comments

      I went into this training for the purpose of deepening my spirituality and inner awareness and it delivered! I developed personal boundaries, self compassion and confidence, and a level of self trust that I've never known before . What I didn't expect is how I would end with a whole new family - my fellow teachers and I grew close throughout the process and I now I have life long friends alongside colleagues I can bounce ideas off and even develop a practice with. I'm not going to lie: this was an extremely rigorous process that asks you to dig deep, dedicating much time, resources and effort into developing the physical, mental, emotional skills to become a proficient teacher. It's not just buying books & attending class but also homework, class observations, papers, assignments, daily meditation requirements, developing class plans, and finals but in the end, I would do it all again in a heart beat. I'm grateful to Jay and Manipura Yoga for giving me the training to be a yoga teacher but more importantly, the inner knowing that I've got everything I need to succeed in life and attain my highest purpose. Sat Nam!!!
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Shanna Esau May 31, 2024
    Training Program held on Sep 27, 2022—May 07, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Melody Haaland Mar 23, 2024
    Training Program held on Sep 30, 2023—Feb 11, 2024

    This yoga teacher training was profound and helped me faster and more thoroughly than any regular weekly therapy/counselling that I've done over years!? I was able to release some deep trauma/baggage i had been carrying my whole life. It has literally changed my life, my outlook, my being, how I interact, see and live in the world. I'm calmer, more grounded/centered, more patient, happier and more at peace. How can you express or explain something that has significantly altered your life for the better and put you on a different path? I'm more myself now than I ever was. I feel like I've finally figured out who I'm supposed to grow up to be, I've found out who I was meant to be and my purpose here on earth. It all sounds corny, but so true! I have the deepest gratitude and appreciation for this gift of yoga teacher training from Jay/Manipura Yoga College. <3

    • General Comments

      This yoga teacher training was profound and helped me faster and more thoroughly than any regular weekly therapy/counselling that I've done over years!? I was able to release some deep trauma/baggage i had been carrying my whole life. It has literally changed my life, my outlook, my being, how I interact, see and live in the world. I'm calmer, more grounded/centered, more patient, happier and more at peace. How can you express or explain something that has significantly altered your life for the better and put you on a different path? I'm more myself now than I ever was. I feel like I've finally figured out who I'm supposed to grow up to be, I've found out who I was meant to be and my purpose here on earth. It all sounds corny, but so true! I have the deepest gratitude and appreciation for this gift of yoga teacher training from Jay/Manipura Yoga College. <3
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Mark Leitao Jan 03, 2024
    Training Program held on Jan 08, 2021—Apr 18, 2021

    Jay Sutton-Brown is a no nonsense instructor who asks a lot but gives even more. I highly recommend her!

    • General Comments

      Jay Sutton-Brown is a no nonsense instructor who asks a lot but gives even more. I highly recommend her!
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Shanna Esau Dec 28, 2023
    Training Program held on Jan 08, 2021—Apr 18, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Holly Bender May 31, 2024
    Training Program held on Sep 27, 2022—May 07, 2023

    Best investment in my yoga career and my life that I’ve ever made. Highly skilled facilitation, integrated practices and teaching methodology. I will continue to seek guidance and trainings with Jay SuttonBrown, and wholeheartedly recommend for others on the yogic path.

    • General Comments

      Best investment in my yoga career and my life that I’ve ever made. Highly skilled facilitation, integrated practices and teaching methodology. I will continue to seek guidance and trainings with Jay SuttonBrown, and wholeheartedly recommend for others on the yogic path.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Karen Walhout May 31, 2024

    Masterful Guidance. Thank You Jay!

    • General Comments

      Masterful Guidance. Thank You Jay!
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Myah Movement May 31, 2024
    Training Program held on Sep 27, 2022—May 07, 2023

    Amazing Experience! Highly recommended.

    • General Comments

      Amazing Experience! Highly recommended.
First Registered November 2015

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 43

By Nicole Busby RYT® 500

May 31, 2024

Jay SuttonBrown is a skillful and knowledgeable leader. She weaves her training in a way that allows you to dismantle your defense's, appreciate your uniqueness and become the leader you always hoped to be. I am forever changed by training with this powerful, caring and intelligent teacher. The blend of experience, challenge and support are unsurpassed in my life. If you want to change your life, do this training! Full Review

By Myah Movement RYT® 500, RCYT®

May 31, 2024

Amazing Experience! Highly recommended. Full Review

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E-RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®

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