200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

This training is designed for those who feel called to go deeper.

It is for new yoga practitioners who are ready to immerse themselves in a focused four month journey and build a strong foundation from the beginning. It is equally for longtime practitioners who sense there is more to explore beyond what can be experienced in a drop in class.

This program supports individuals who are ready to clear physical, mental, and emotional clutter by reconnecting with their spiritual center. It serves those who are questioning their purpose, moving through a life transition, or feeling the pull toward meaningful change.

It is for yogis who want to refine their alignment, strengthen their practice, and gain a deeper understanding of the “why” behind the movements.

It is also ideal for counselors, nurses, and healthcare professionals who are seeking practical, embodied tools to better support the people they serve.

If you are ready for depth, clarity, and growth, this training was created with you in mind.

Schedule

• Mondays | 5:30–8:00 PM (In-person or Virtual)

• ALIGN: One Weekend Intensive (Friday–Sunday)

• WATER: One Day Retreat

• EARTH: One Day Retreat

• One additional weekly class with a designated Empower Instructor

This rhythm allows integration, practice, reflection, and steady transformation over four intentional months.

Curriculum Overview

An Introduction to Vinyasa Yoga

• What it is. Where it came from. How it evolved.

Principles of Alignment

• Learn the foundational building blocks of alignment and how to apply them safely and intelligently to every pose.

Living Your Yoga (Philosophy)

• Infuse yogic principles into daily life and experience tangible transformation beyond the mat.

Meditation & Breath

• Understand why these practices are central to yoga and how they create lasting internal change.

Yoga Anatomy & Physiology

• Practical, accessible knowledge of what is happening physically and energetically in the body during practice.

Transformational Teaching Skills

• Uncover your authentic voice. Develop confidence, clarity, and presence through structure, knowledge, and repetition.

Principles of Sequencing

• Learn the art and intelligence behind designing effective, purposeful yoga classes.

Course Requirements

• Monday sessions (5:30–8:00 PM)

• Two weekend intensives + self-study

• Teach one community group class

• Complete one service project (teach within your community)

• Minimum 5 minutes of daily morning meditation

• Required course reading and application

• One additional weekly class with a designated Empower Instructor

• Completion of an online yoga anatomy course

Online Yoga Anatomy Course

This 20-hour training is organized into 10 sequential units and features a comprehensive asana library, exploring 20 postures from multiple anatomical perspectives.

Leslie Kaminoff, inspired by T.K.V. Desikachar, brings more than four decades of experience in yoga, breathwork, anatomy, and bodywork. He is recognized for setting national standards in yoga teacher training and is the founder of The Breathing Project in New York City.

Amy Matthews, a Certified Laban Movement Analyst and Body-Mind Centering® Teacher, combines movement therapy, yoga, anatomy, and modern science into an approachable and practical learning experience.

Together, Leslie and Amy offer a holistic and integrative approach that blends ancient yoga wisdom with contemporary anatomical and movement science, providing a rich foundation for understanding and teaching yoga.

Anatomy Training Includes:

Building Blocks

Connective tissue / Bones / Muscles

Breath

Diaphragm / Ujjayi

Muscle Physiology

Strength / Flexibility / Movement / Joints

The Spine

Curves / Discs / Back pain

Lower Limbs

Feet / Knees / Hips / Pelvis / Walking mechanics / Standing alignment

Upper Limbs

Hands / Wrists / Forearms / Elbows / Shoulders / Alignment in inversions

Required & Recommended Reading

Required:

• How Yoga Works by Geshe Michael Roach & Christie McNally

• The Yamas & The Niyamas by Deborah Adele

Recommended:

• Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens

• Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews

Space is limited. Submit your application to receive the full syllabus and schedule an onboarding call to ensure the training is aligned with your goals.

APPLY HERE