Frequently Asked Questions – July 2024 Functional Anatomy

This training is for anyone involved in movement, whether in a yoga practice, sports, therapy or any other movement modality. Our body has certain natural limitations to movement. Some of these can be modified through functional training but some movements are inhibited due to structural limits that cannot be modified. Knowing the difference is important to everyone from teachers and therapists to clients and students.

Our host for the course is the YYoga Downtown studios at 888 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. Visit here for directions. We will be in the Wind Room.

YYoga Downtown does not have its own parking. Parking may be challenging if you are not staying close by. There are underground parking lots nearby and we would suggest the one in the same block on Burrard Street as YYoga. There is another one kitty-corner in Vancouver Tower at 909 Burrard Street. Do not use the meter parking on the street as there is a limit of 3 hours, and no parking before 9:30 am or after 3 pm. Refer to the document Things to know about visiting Vancouver to view a map of nearby parking options.

If you have made a deposit only, your final payment is due June 8, 2024 (one month before the course begins). To make this payment, return to the Registration Page and click on the “Final Payment” button.

It is your responsibility to arrange your own accommodations. Since our hosts, YYoga Downtown, are located in the downtown area, finding accommodations within walking distance will make your stay easier. This document has a list of hotels and hostels you can check out.

This document has a list of things to know about visiting Vancouver. If you are coming from outside Canada, please be aware of the visa requirements and plan ahead. Do not leave it to the day of your travel to check out which documents you need to enter Canada.

The course will begin on Monday, July 8 at 9am. Please arrange to arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and settle in.  There will be a one-hour lunch break each day at 12:00 with the course resuming at 1:00 pm. The day will end at 5:00 pm. This will be the schedule for each day.

There are lots of dining options in downtown Vancouver. This document shows some of the nearby places you may wish to try out during your stay in Vancouver as well as several nice options for dinner further away.

This training does not include yoga classes, although there will be opportunities to check out some of movements and postures that illustrate various points during the course. YYoga Downtown does have yoga blocks and cushions, but it is recommended that you bring your own yoga mat.

The only text for the course is Your Body, Your Yoga trilogy, which includes

• Your Body, Your Yoga
• Your Spine, Your Yoga
• Your Upper Body, Your Yoga

 You will need to get a copy of these three books before the course begins as your evening reading assignments will be from these texts. They are available through Amazon but we will also have a few copies for sale at the training.

No. Unfortunately, the room we will be in will be used for yoga classes for a couple of evenings, so we must take everything with us at the end of the day.

In the welcome email to you, you were given the link and password for the Facebook Group. If you did not receive this email, please let us know.

Yes! Tests are fun! But, don’t worry, the test will be open book so you can use your resources in finding the answers. Plus, the test will be explained to you at the end of the course and you have one week to complete it and return it. Once you have passed the test, your certification will be emailed to you.

Your certificate  will show the name that you registered with when you signed up for the course. If you desire a name different on your certificate, let us know as soon as you register.

Your payment will be refunded in full (less a $50 Cdn processing fee) if canceled before June 8, 2024. If you cancel after June 8, 2024, we will refund your payment, less processing fee, only if another student takes up your spot. The longer you wait to cancel, the less likely it will be that another student can arrange his life, travel, hotels, etc to attend. So, if you do have to cancel, do it earlier than later.

COVID-19 is still a concern to many people, especially those who are immune compromised. While the risk of transmission in Metro Vancouver, where Granville Island is located, is low, if you do come down with cold or flu symptoms during or before the course, you will be asked to stay away from the class room until you have shown a negative response on a Covid-19 test.

We encourage everyone to monitor themselves for symptoms of Covid-19 or any other illnesses before your arrive. If you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, we ask you to take a test before coming to the hotel. If you test positive before your arrival, please contact us to reschedule your training for a later course.

If a student tests positive for Covid-19 during the course they must leave the training. Students required to leave due to a positive Covid-19 test may, at no extra cost, take one of Bernie Clark’s 50-hour online Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings during the following one year period.

If there are questions you still have that are not covered here, feel free to reach out to us via email. If you are having problems joining the Facebook group, please contact Nathalie.  For all other questions, contact Bernie.

Nathalie@yinyoga.com

Bernie@yinyoga.com