200-HOUR

Yoga Teacher Training

Become a Certified Yoga Teacher Starts September 11th

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A Journey of Practice, Purpose, and Teaching

Cultivate Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training is a modern pathway to becoming a certified yoga teacher. This program was created to meet a growing call – for deeper practice, meaningful teaching, and for a community that actually feels like community.

Led by Yoga Alliance–approved trainers, and rooted in tradition support from therapists, doctors, and wellness professionals, this training blends yogic tradition with evidence-based learning, plus select offsite immersions for embodied experiences beyond the studio.

Your 9-Month Journey

A holistic approach. Rooted in ancient wisdom. Built for real-life, today.

Water Mandala

3 MONTHS

Personal & Spiritual Development

Self-inquiry, philosophy, ethics, purpose-driven teaching.

Asana, alignment, sequencing, anatomy, safe teaching foundations.

Yoga Mandala

3 MONTHS

Physical Practice

Mindset, psychology, communication, leadership, emotional intelligence.

Lotus Mandala

3 MONTHS

Mental Models

Beginning the journey.

The Cultivate Yoga 200-hour program was established as a response to support a collective community with an ever-growing interest in the ancient message of humanity combined with modern knowledge and practical application of yoga. Our team comprises Yoga Alliance approved trainers and engaging doctors, speakers, and professionals in their respective fields, along with a couple offsite visits.

September 11, 2026

Start Date:

May 9, 2027

Graduation Date:

For your classes, we specialize in weekend immersions over 9-months:

Fridays

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturdays

12:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Sundays

12:00 - 7:30 p.m.

What You Can Expect

Combining modern knowledge and practical application of yoga with its roots in movement, meditation, and philosophy, you can except the following:

  • 200 hours:

    • 170 hours covering yoga anatomy, nutrition, philosophy & ethics, teaching methods practicum, and the business of yoga

    • 30 hours of hands-on assisting at any studio class (your personal responsibility)

  • 9 month experience through weekend immersions

  • Hands-on learning and engaging speakers

  • Access to:

    • Knowledgeable doctors

    • Subject matter experts

    • Monthly guest speakers

Graduation requirements:

  • Attendance at weekend immersions

    • Plenty of make-up hours and options if needed – we all get sick or have family obligations.

  • Hours: Tracking Log

    • Record your hands-on assisting hours in a provided tracking log

  • Teach out session to your peers

    • One teach-out session to your peers/group: (there will be plenty of prep and practice time to support you)

  • Final Exam (open-book policy)

    • Pass your final exam, yes - use your notes!

    • Once you pass, turn in all homework, and calculate your logged training hours, your certification will be presented during the graduation ceremony

Training Curriculum

  • Woman practicing a headstand yoga pose indoors, with arms crossed behind her head, in a bright living room with plants and decorative elements.

    Philosophy:

    Learn an overview of the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, explore the mythology of Śakti and the cakras, trace the historical origins of yoga, and understand the key influencers who shaped its philosophical and spiritual development.

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  • Jen Rae smiling, wearing a colorful patterned blouse, making a prayer gesture with hands pressed together, standing in front of a carved wooden decorative background.

    Meditation:

    Study vedic chanting of māntras and ślokas for mental clarity, Japa meditations, Yoga Nidrā, visualization and other techniques.

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  • Woman practicing yoga in a home setting, sitting cross-legged on the floor with hands resting on knees. Decor includes plants, a Buddha statue, and home furnishings.

    Prāṇāyāma:

    Learn all about vital breath techniques, respiratory & nervous system regulation from the use of bandhas and body tension, dhyāna, and māntras.

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  • Our web developer called this pose Pretzel One.

    Anatomy:

    We study Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics, Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs), Spine, Connective Tissue, Nerves, Muscles, Fascia, and Skeletal System. We learn how to use functional movement to mitigate injury.

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  • Two women practicing yoga together on a black yoga mat indoors; one woman is in a plank position, and the other is assisting her by holding her shoulder and smiling.

    Āsana:

    Alignment and Mechanics, Hands-on Assisting, Postures in Sanskrit, Progressions and Regressions, Verbal and Visual Teaching Cues

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  • A woman sitting cross-legged on the floor, writing in a notebook with a pen, appears focused and engaged.

    Yoga as a livelihood

    Understand the Business of Yoga: insurance, marketing, diversity, employment considerations, credentials, and software apps.

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Experienced Guest Speakers

  • Dr. Raj Balkaran

    Dr. Raj Balkaran

    Scholar of Sanskrit Literature | Founder of Indian Wisdom School | Yoga Philosophy and Mythology

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a collared shirt.

    Dr. Kelli Koba

    Doctor of Physical Therapy | Pain Management | Biomechanics, Dry Needling, Cupping and more

  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with long, wavy hair, smiling and showing her teeth, wearing earrings, with a plain background.

    Dr. Rebecca Fredrick

    RYT-200 | Internal Medicine & Anatomy

  • Black and white photo of a smiling woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a dark blazer, standing outdoors with a wooden fence in the background.

    Gretchen Spetz

    Registered Dietitian | Integrative and Functional Nutrition

  • Shannon Sabol

    Shannon Sabol

    RYT-200 | Certified Ayurveda Wellness Counselor

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with combed-back hair and a beard, wearing a T-shirt.

    Evan Scharfeld

    RYT-200 | Steward of Cultivate Yoga

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair smiling

    Colleen Alber

    ERYT-500 | Business of Yoga & Cultivate Board Member

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long hair, earrings, and wearing a dark top, against a plain background.

    Jen Rae

    ERYT-500 | Lead Trainer | Ashtanga | Thai Massage Therapist | Continuing Education Provider

Offsite Meetings

  • Labyrinth Walk and Meditation Circle at Unity Spiritual Center

    Unity Spiritual Center

    Labyrinth Walk

    Walking a labyrinth is a meditative practice, involving a winding path, used for quiet reflection, focus, and spiritual connection.

  • A Hindu temple with multiple spires, some decorated with golden finials, made of beige and red stone, surrounded by a parking lot and trees with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Shiva Vishnu Temple

    Parma Location

    Private ceremony to receive your graduation threads and enjoy a community dinner filled with Indian dishes, flavors, and more.

Pricing & Scholarships

Cost: $3,000

Books & materials included, monthly or quarterly payment plans are available ($500 deposit secures your spot)

Scholarships

4 scholarships available at 25% off tuition based on your written essay on:

  • “Why yoga, Why this program, and Why you” - emailed here.

Essays due July 17th, 2026. Finances awarded on July 31, 2026 - formally reviewed and selected by Cultivate Yoga Board Members.

Past Credits

If you already completed your yoga teacher training with another school and seeking “elevated standards” as per the Yoga Alliance, you qualify for a 25% discount.

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