200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Turn your passion for yoga into the confidence to teach.

with Linda Lalita Winnick, Selena Reynolds and Staff

This is the area’s most comprehensive and consistently offered teacher training program, designed to give you the knowledge and experience needed to guide yoga in both group classes and one-on-one settings. The focus is on serving the largest student population: beginners and those new to the practice. Many participants also join to deepen their understanding of yoga and Ayurveda, even if teaching is not their goal. The program has been educating teachers since 2004, and its length matters: over 9–10 months, you build the confidence to graduate prepared. Alumni have gone on to teach successfully, open studios, lead their own teacher trainings, travel and teach abroad, and work as full-time teachers.

Training includes anatomy and physiology, Eastern energetics, breathwork, meditation, and instruction in the primary yoga postures. You will also receive an introduction to Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, which supports balanced asana sequencing and lays the groundwork for advanced study. Through yoga philosophy and related traditions, you will learn to offer clear spiritual guidance in a way that aligns with your own beliefs. Business and marketing skills are included as well, helping you build a sustainable path as a teacher. Pre-arranged internships in established institutions, along with teaching and assisting in Shakti Yoga classes, provide practical experience and community service.

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to anyone new to yoga who has a strong interest in yoga, philosophy, breathwork, and Ayurveda medicine.

Each applicant must complete an interview before being accepted into the program.

Program Schedule:

Saturdays and Sundays, 1–2 weekends per month, plus additional sessions for practice teaching and study.

Designed as a year-long program to fit complex schedules.

Available as a hybrid program on Zoom, with session recordings available.

Accreditation:

200-Hour Yoga Alliance-compatible certification program.

PRICING

$3500, with a $500 deposit required. Payment may be made by cash, check, Venmo, or Paypal.

Discounted unlimited classes are included.

Textbooks are an additional cost.

DATES : Saturdays and Sundays 12:30-6:30 p

12 weekend sessions over 9 months, plus additional dates added based on group availability.

3/7 & 3/8, 3/28 & 3/29, 4/11 & 4/12, 4/25

5/2 & 5/3, 6/6 & 6/7, 7/11 & 7/12, 7/18

8/8 & 8/9, 9/19 & 9/20, 10/17 & 10/18,

11/7 & 11/8, 11/14

*All dates are subject to change due to weather and other factors. Additional dates will be added based on group availability.

Shakti Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

ASANA

Anatomy and physiology from both Western and Eastern perspectives, alignment principles, exposure to several styles and lineages of yoga, basic verbal asana instruction and hands-on correction, health benefits of each pose, therapeutic and special needs variations, and sequencing principles.

PRANAYAMA

BASIC BREATHING TECHNIQUES

Pranayama refers to breathing exercises that clear physical and emotional obstacles in the body, allowing the breath and prana, or life energy, to flow more freely. A regular and sustained practice can energize the whole body.

MEDITATION INSTRUCTION

Meditation training helps you stay present and focused on the breath. It is a powerful way to cultivate a positive mindset and support the inner self. In this training, you learn the basics of leading meditation in your classes, including techniques that help students observe their thoughts and release them.

PHILOSOPHY

History and traditions of yoga, including yoga, vedanta, and tantra, along with an introduction to classical texts, world religions, spiritual practices, and metaphysics.

AYURVEDA

Basic principles and theories of Ayurveda, diagnostic techniques, and the relationship between yoga and Ayurveda in response to seasonal and daily influences for more effective sequencing.

MANAGEMENT & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Developing a personal teaching style, classroom management and safety, professional ethics, yoga and Ayurvedic lifestyles, attracting students, managing your business, creating workshops, and giving one-on-one instruction.

INTERNSHIP

Teach yoga in a hospital, chemical dependency center, domestic violence shelter, or another approved institution of your choice to gain teaching experience and provide community service.