This 200-hour in-person training covers five core curriculum areas:
Techniques, Training & Practice: Asana, Pranayama & Subtle Body, Meditation
Anatomy & Physiology
Yoga Humanities: History, Philosophy, Ethics
Professional Essentials
Case Studies & Practice Teaching
Yes. This training welcomes practitioners at all levels, from those new to yoga to experienced teachers seeking trauma-informed specialization.
Yoga Teacher Training certification is awarded through Sakala School of Integrative Teaching. Graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200.
Tuition includes:
200 in-person teaching hours
Online homework forum
Sakala School printed training manual
Sakala School card deck
Opportunities to cultivate self-care and collective care
Upon full attendance and completion of all material, eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance as a certified RYT-200 Yoga Teacher
This training is trauma-informed and body-respectful. If you have a specific medical condition, we can explore approaches that accommodate your needs. If you are receiving treatment for a diagnosed condition, we ask that your provider sign a release confirming your participation and offering any guidance regarding limitations.
This training is designed for licensed health care providers and students currently enrolled in clinical degree programs. No prior yoga or philosophy experience is required.
No. While the training is designed with clinical applications in mind, it is open to licensed health care providers, students in clinical degree programs, and other helping professionals working in education, community settings, or adjacent fields. If you’re unsure whether your background fits, please reach out to explore goodness of fit.
Graduates leave with a strong foundation in trauma-informed principles and facilitation skills. This training prepares you to offer yoga-based practices in ways that prioritize choice, consent, and safety. As with any clinical skill, ongoing consultation, supervision, and continued education are encouraged as you deepen your practice.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that yoga practices may help:
Improve quality of life
Decrease stress
Support restful sleep
Bring balance to mental and emotional health
Reduce somatic symptoms, including pain
Develop portable self-regulation skills
Because yoga practices are varied, the philosophies and methods explored in this training can be adapted for clients of all ages and diagnoses, in both in-person and virtual settings.
Yes. Weekly homework supports deeper integration of the material. Assignments engage both cognitive and somatic ways of knowing, pairing reflective thinking with experiential practice.
A virtual platform supports collaboration and shared learning throughout the training. Books and additional readings will be assigned, and a daily self-care practice is woven into the curriculum as part of the integration process. Practice teaching is also a required component.
Weekly homework typically requires 3-5 hours outside of classroom time. This includes reading, reflective assignments, experiential practices, and preparation for practice teaching. A daily self-care practice is also part of the curriculum and can be integrated into your existing routine.
RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher): A 200-hour training through a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School is the starting point for yoga teaching certification. Students may continue with additional 300- and 500-hour trainings for advanced standing.
C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist): Offered through the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this certification requires 1,000 hours of training focused on therapeutic application, completed through a recognized yoga therapy school.
A 200-hour training is the foundation for either path.
Full attendance is required to receive certification. Please review the training dates carefully before enrolling to ensure you can be present for all sessions.
If an unavoidable conflict arises, make-up sessions are available at an hourly rate. These must be scheduled in advance and completed before certification can be awarded. This policy allows me to offer the training sustainably while honoring the commitment every participant makes.
Our training cohorts are intentionally small to foster deep connection, individualized attention, and a sense of safety. The exact size varies, but we prioritize creating a container where every participant feels seen and supported.
Yes. For students seeking additional support, personalized mentorship sessions are available as an add-on. These 45-minute sessions can be scheduled during the training or after graduation and offer:
One-on-one guidance tailored to your questions and goals
Personalized feedback on teaching, sequencing, or client work
Support as you integrate trauma-informed principles into your setting
Mentorship sessions can be purchased individually or in packages.
Yes. Payment plans are available. Full payment must be complete before certification is awarded.
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