50 HR CAT YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
WITH JENNIFER STRUKOFF & GUEST TEACHER MARNIE HARFIELD
CAT Yoga is a practice designed to counteract the strain and tension caused by our modern, forward-reaching lifestyles—think hours spent at desks, looking at screens, or carrying heavy bags. By focusing on restoring balance and alignment in the body, this method uses targeted exercises and props to release deep muscle tension, improve posture, and enhance mobility. Through mindful movement and awareness, CAT Yoga helps undo the effects of poor posture and repetitive strain, allowing you to move more freely, breathe deeply, and feel better in your everyday life.
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Working with the soft props of the black strap and rolled felt pad we will release tension in the upper back, neck, shoulders, low back and hips.
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In this 50-hour CAT Yoga Teacher Training Program, you will learn:
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How to set up CAT yoga postures for yourself and others
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What poses work best for certain situations and challenges
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How to use the soft props, the black strap and the felt pad, to fully support a person’s practice and how to modify them appropriately
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If your intention is to deepen your CAT Yoga practice or to teach others with more confidence, this training will give you the tools and knowledge you are looking for.
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This course is made up of 2 weekends, self-practice and practicums, including:
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Experiencing a CAT Yoga practice
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Concepts of CAT Yoga
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CAT Yoga asanas - variations, benefits, adjustments
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Soft Props - how to use them and adaptations
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Breath work and meditation
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Sequencing
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Obstacles of teaching and how to overcome them (including 8 Limbs of Yoga)
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Teaching etiquette and how to cultivate trust
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Therapeutic applications
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Self-practice hours (attend 4 complementary CAT Yoga classes offered at YogaMcc).
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Optional Practicum: Final assignment (3 people, 3 issues, 3 poses, how and why you do them)
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Students are eligible for a10% discount on boutique purchases while taking this training.
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This course is for:
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Those familiar with yoga practice.
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Therapists and teachers looking for professional development.
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All students wishing to deepen their understanding of CAT Yoga – even those who don’t wish to teach.
2025 DATES
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Friday, April 11, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Friday, May 9, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PRICING​
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Investment: $900
Early Bird Price:$750
Save $150 before [INSERT DATE]
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​The CAT Yoga Teacher Training is open to those who wish to deepen their own practice, and those who wish to teach.
For those who wish to teach, a $150 marking fee is required when you submit your final project and to receive your certification.
Those who do not wish to be certified are not required to submit the final practicum assignment, or pay this fee.
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Refunds (minus a $300 Administration Fee) are available up to 14 days before the starting date. Send your written cancellation notification to info@yogamcc.com. No refunds on or after the day the training begins.
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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Attendance of all the live classes.
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Attendance of 4 CAT Yoga Classes at YogaMcc (included in the program). Must be done before certification is given.
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Maintenance of a Personal CAT Yoga Practice – document personal restorative practice (journal sheets provided)
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3 Practicum Final Assignments (3 people, 3 issues, 3 poses for each, how and why you do them) submitted with a $150 marking fee. A full written review with feedback will be provided if you are submitting the final assignment for certification.
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Those who do not wish to be certified are not required to submit the final practicum assignment, or pay the marking fee.
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TEACHER BIOS
Jennifer Strukoff - Lead Teacher Trainer
For Jennifer's first Mother's Day in 2005, she was gifted a spot at an Ashtanga yoga workshop. This was different from any practice she had attended before: they practiced the familiar asanas, but they were placed in a greater spiritual context that included breathing techniques, some philosophical discourse, and even Sanskrit chanting! This workshop changed her life.
These new experiences galvanized her commitment to her own practice, to help others to have that same coming-home feeling, and has provided a deep fulfillment she wouldn’t expect to experience from any other career. Jennifer is always on the lookout for more opportunities to learn—while she became certified to teach yoga in the summer of 2009, she is also a pre-natal yoga teacher, certified to guide Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga and has completed all four levels of the Critical Alignment Therapy instructor’s course.
Jennifer has helped countless students move out of pain using the Critical Alignment method and she would like students to walk away from her classes with a smile on their faces and a new awareness in their bodies. She hopes that they feel a strong connection to the Light in their heart and have created stillness of the mind. In summer 2022, Jennifer completed the Massage Therapy course at Mount Royal University and currently practices in Calgary, Chestermere and Langdon.
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Marnie Harfield - Guest Teacher
Marnie has always had an appreciation for body movement. Although never classically athletic, her childhood was filled with dancing and skiing, her 20s were spent as a fitness trainer, and the years beyond were dedicated to long-distance running—without stretching. Yoga was first introduced to her in the early 90s, and by 2001, it became a regular part of her physical practice. However, like many, it wasn’t just the physical benefits that kept her coming back—it was the peace and calm yoga brought to her life off the mat. With a BSc., ERYT500 certification, and Level IV Critical Alignment Therapy training, she remains deeply inspired by the therapeutic benefits of yoga, particularly Critical Alignment Yoga & Therapy, which continue to influence her practice, teaching, and ongoing studies.
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