200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our 200 hour yoga teacher training program is based on our belief that yoga is for every body. We believe teachers should meet students where they are, encourage them to explore the practice and be ready to teach students of varying abilities.
This program is vinyasa based, and trainees will have a comprehensive understanding of all areas of the practice, including various aspects of the physical body, the mind-body connection, yoga humanities and professional development.
Trainees will learn variations of postures with proper alignment and anatomical principles, complete sequencing, cueing, and more with the goal of being able to construct and teach classes in an impactful manner. While vinyasa based, we’ll also explore other class styles ~ Gentle, Basics, Slow Flow and more so trainees will have a depth of class styles to teach upon graduation.
Our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program was developed with the enhanced Yoga Alliance Standards (effective 2023), including more direct contact hours, full spectrum of yoga including asana (postures), history, philosophy, ethics, professional development and enhanced practicum.
Specifically, our program includes:
- Techniques, Training and Practice
- Asana ~ deep dive into yoga postures including alignment and variations
- Pranayama & Subtle Body ~ specific breath techniques plus knowledge of chakras, koshas, and more
- Meditation ~ chanting, mantra, mudra and other meditation practices
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy ~ skeletal system including bones, joints, muscles
- Physiology ~ nervous system response, cardiovascular/circulatory, respiratory systems as they relate to yoga
- Biomechanics ~ safe movement in joints plus contraindications
- Yoga Humanities
- History ~ historical context for yoga
- Philosophy ~ sacred texts (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and more) and self-reflection
- Ethics ~ increasing equity in yoga, cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation, social justice in yoga
- Professional Ethics
- Teaching Methodology ~ sequencing, pace, cueing, class management, hands on assists, theming your classes
- Professional Development ~ logistics and marketing yourself as a teacher; continuing education
- Practicum ~ practice teaching and mentorship
Why this yoga teacher training program?
This is a program of deep inquiry – as we explore the teachings of yoga, you’ll be encouraged to tap into the hidden gems within you and find pathways to bring them forward. Perhaps this is in teaching yoga, but it will show up in other aspects of your life. Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, looking for more depth in your yoga practice or seeking greater self-study, this program delivers.
As we look to make the practice of yoga more accessible for ALL, our training program needs to be “real”. It’s more than learning proper alignment of key postures, reciting Sanskrit or teaching a set sequence. We want to empower our trainees to build upon their passion for yoga and develop their voice as a teacher to support them bringing their gifts forward. We take highly our responsibility to give trainees the tools and skills they need to teach a wide variety of bodies, safely and confidently. We encourage trainees to bring their curiosity and creativity forward, knowing we all have unique gifts to share and be celebrated.
About your Trainers
Meet Jen and Kerri. These seasoned teachers bring decades of experience teaching public and private classes, leading trainings and presenting at national conferences on something they are all deeply passionate about – yoga. Each brings their abundant skill and rich expertise to this training:
- Jen (she/her, ERYT-200, YACEP, ERTY-500 candidate) weaves yoga humanities into her vinyasa teaching in what appears to be effortless but takes extraordinary skill. You’ll value her ability to sequence around the subtle body, deep knowledge of alignment and creating Slow Flow and Gentle classes with vinyasa lineage.
- Kerri (she/her, ERYT-200, YACEP, ERTY-500 candidate) brings her deep knowledge of making yoga accessible to teaching vinyasa yoga. She is known for bringing Adaptive Yoga to the Philadelphia area and has trained hundreds of teachers in making yoga accessible for all. As Owner of Yoga Home since 2014, she brings her experience managing a studio that delivers classes in-studio, schools and community locations and nurtures teachers to develop exceptional programming.
Jen and Kerri will be joined by others on the Yoga Home Teaching Team who specialize in Anatomy & Physiology, Sequencing and other key aspects of teaching vinyasa yoga.
Program Details
Our schedule is structured to allow you to fully integrate information shared at trainings into your practice. Training weekends are complemented with virtual weeknight sessions to allow for a well-paced program that is not overwhelming. You’ll note we give you space to honor time around the Winter holiday season, as we want for this program to fit well into your life – not be a barrier between you and other life commitments.
Training Dates
- October 5th-6th
- October 18th-20th
- November 8th-10th
- December 13th-15th
- January 3rd-5th
- January 10th-12th
- January 24th-26th
- February 7th-9th
- February 21st-23rd
- March 7th-9th
Weekend Schedule: Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Weekly Virtual Session – Tuesdays 6-8pm – 10 sessions, dates TBA
Plus independent study for readings and practice
Investment for 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
$3800, early bird pricing through June 30th– save $200.
Pricing plans are available. $500 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot.
Enrollment is limited to allow for personalized attention and deeper connection among participants and teaching team.
Apply here.
Applications will be reviewed on-going. Questions about the program can be directed to kerri@ouryogahome.com or jen@ouryogahome.com.