Yoga Teacher Training that Meets Your Needs
The journey of becoming a yoga teacher begins with your own healing, transformation, and growth. It begins with diving deeper in your yoga practice to bring forth the best version of yourself. We recognize that completing a program like this is a big step. Know that you are enough, and you can do this. And we are there to help guide you through process.
There are several things that make our program unique.
- We offer several levels of training, ranging from a Level 1 Certificate all the way up to our 300/500 M-AYST Master’s training.
- With our online training programs, you can take your training from anywhere in the world. We also have three training centers to choose from for in-person training in Tempe, AZ, Detroit, MI and Saskatoon, SK.
- We provide personalized mentoring throughout. Your mentor will guide you through the development of your yoga teacher practice, leadership skills, and personal growth. Having a mentor improves your learning and retention, maintains accountability, and provides ongoing support throughout your training experience.
- We keep our class sizes small. Because we provide individual mentoring during training, we limit our class size to 12-15 students. A small cohort helps to develop supportive relationships while ensuring that you get the most out of your training experience.
- We have been training instructors since 2011, and our training model works because we invest in our trainees and make their success our utmost priority.
- You can choose either of our two training tracts: Inspirational or Christ-Centered. If you plan to teach in a studio, gym, fitness center, community center, or school, the Inspirational tract might be the right fit for you. If you are planning to teach yoga at a church or in a faith-based environment, then the Christ-Centered tract might interest you. No matter what your spiritual path, there is a place for you in this training program.
- We are a registered yoga school with the Yoga Alliance. If you complete the 200 Hour YTT, you can able to register with the Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
Our Yoga Teacher Training consists of five courses (modules) in total, each focusing on different elements of yoga teacher development. Each course can be taken independently, or you can take all five to earn a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher certificate in Inspirational or Christ-Centered Yoga. Because we are a Registered Yoga School, this also enables you to register with the Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200 upon successful completion of the program.
Check out the courses below to “build your own” training experience!
Level 1 Yoga Certification – February 2021
This certification course provides basic fundamental yoga training to dive deeper into your Level 1 yoga practice or prepare you to teach Level 1 yoga classes in a gym, fitness center, community center, church, or school environment. Successful completion will earn you a Level 1 Yoga Certification (L1CYT).
Training includes:
- Applied basic yoga anatomy
- Pranayama, Mudras, Yoga terminology
- Gentle & Level 1 Asana instruction and touch/assists
- Basic class design and messaging
You can participate in this training either in person (using precautions) or online via Zoom. The training schedule will be provided by your training center leader and may be modified, depending on CDC recommendations at the time.
- Tempe, AZ – February 20-21, and February 27-28
Investment: $600 US. Payment arrangements available as coordinated with training center leader. Discounts offered for existing teachers.
Teacher Ethics & Leadership: March 2021
This course concentrates on developing the teacher mindset, including instruction in ethics, roles and responsibilities, inner integrity, servant leadership, and self care.
- Session 1: Teacher Ethics, Roles & Responsibilities
- Session 2: The Four Pillars of Integrity
- Session 3: Servant Leadership
- Session 3: Self Care
Instruction will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 pm MST. All training sessions are recorded and the link to the recording is provided within 24 hours of the session.
- Online Wednesdays from 5:00-8:00 pm MST – March 10, 17, 24, 31
Investment: $400 US. Payment arrangements available as coordinated with training center leader. Discounts offered for existing teachers.
This module provides instruction to deepen and advance your yoga practice, or take your teaching to the next level. If you are a new teacher and would like to teach Level 1-2 (intermediate) classes, Vinyasa (flow) classes, then you must complete all of the requirements for a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher (CYT or CCYT) certificate. If you are an existing 200 YTT, then you can take this to refresh your teaching or deepen your understanding.
Training includes:
- Applied Anatomy
- Level 1-2 Asana instruction and touch/assists
- Vinyasa Flow
You can participate in this training either in person (using precautions) or online via Zoom. The training schedule will be provided by your training center leader and may be modified, depending on CDC recommendations at the time.
- Tempe, AZ – April 10-11, and April 17-18
Investment: $500 US. Payment arrangements available as coordinated with training center leader. Discounts offered for existing teachers.
This course provides detailed instruction in class design and sequencing for Gentle, Level 1, Level 1-2, Level 2, and Vinyasa classes as well as how to deliver classes in an online format. In addition, trainees will learn the business side of yoga including marketing, promotion, and legal considerations and will get practical experience developing a workshop series or a business plan.
Training includes:
- Session 1: Class design and sequencing for Gentle & Level 1
- Sessions 2: Class design and sequencing for Level 1-2, Vinyasa, and Level 2
- Session 3: Playlist development and online teaching considerations
- Session 4: Business tools and marketing
Instruction will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 pm MST. All training sessions are recorded and the link to the recording is provided within 24 hours of the session.
- Online Wednesdays from 5:00-8:00 pm MST – May 5, 12, 19, 26
Investment: $400 US. Payment arrangements available as coordinated with training center leader. Discounts offered for existing teachers.
This course provides detailed instruction in yoga history, philosophy, theory, and spiritual study. Trainees will learn about the origins of yoga, yoga philosophy, the eight limbs of yoga, Charka theory, and the Koshas, pranayama (breath work), mediation, and prayer. In addition, trainees will learn how to study Sacred text and incorporate it into their class messaging for inspirational or Christ-centered yoga classes.
Training includes:
- Session 1: Yoga History, Philosophy & Theory
- Session 2: Studying Sacred Text
- Session 3: Class Messaging
- Session 4: Breath Work, Meditation & Prayer
Instruction will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 pm MST. All training sessions are recorded and the link to the recording is provided within 24 hours of the session.
- Wednesdays from 5:00-8:00 pm MST – June 2, 9, 16, 23
Investment: $400 US. Payment arrangements available as coordinated with training center leader. Discounts offered for existing teachers.
Our 200 Hour International Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed for those who want to deepen their yoga knowledge and practice, strengthen and deepen their spiritual connection, and equip teachers interested in teaching Inspirational or Christ-Centered yoga classes.
Training consists of five modules in total, each focusing on different elements of yoga teacher development. Each module includes practical instruction, personal study and practice, and mandatory homework. Successful completion of all five module leads to two certificates, including a Level 1 Certificate (L1CYT) as well as a 200 Hour Certificate in Inspirational (CYT) or Christ-Centered yoga (CCYT). In addition, your certificate enables you to register as an RYT-200 with the Yoga Alliance.
Our program is an international program, available to anyone, anywhere in the world. All of the modules are offered in an online format, including the two Yoga Camps. In person modules are offered in compliance with CDC recommendations. We provide mentoring throughout and limit attendance to no more than 10 trainees in order to build a safe and supportive community and ensure that you get the most out of your training experience.
Training Modules Include (See above for course descriptions):
- Level 1 Yoga Certification – February 2021
- Teacher Ethics & Leadership: March 2021
- Level 1-2 Yoga Camp: April 2021
- Class Design & The Business of Yoga: May 2021
- Foundations of Yoga: June 2021
Successful completion of all five courses above will earn you a 200 Hour certificate in Inspirational or Christ-Centered Yoga and will enable you to register with the Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200. Level 1 Yoga Certification must be taken first, but you can take any of the other modules in whatever order and on the timeline you choose within a 2-year time-frame.
The net result? Two certifications for the price of one, at your pace, and as your finances allow!
Investment: $2300 US. Bonus offer! Register for the full 200 Hour IYTT program and receive a BONUS TRAINING in Meditation Techniques (worth $75) AND choose a FREE Online Self-Paced training in the specialty area of your choice (up to $180 in value). Payment arrangements are available as coordinated with training center leader. Discounts offered for existing teachers.
Applications for the 200 Hour International Yoga Teacher Training are now being accepted for our Winter-Spring 2021 session that begins February 20. Applications are due by February 13 and $200 deposit is required with your application. Space is extremely limited, so apply early to save your spot!
Apply for 200 Hour YTT
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The Story of Camille Smith
Inspiritus yoga teacher training was amazing and I discovered so much not only about yoga, history, mechanics, etc. but also about myself! I grew so much during that period of time and counted our mentoring sessions as a big part of that growth!!
Dawn from Inspiritus taught me by her own example how to love and mentor others in my class and I have taken that precious knowledge with me into my own yoga mentoring. I can’t think of anyone who gives more – her whole heart to the clients she serves!