Our Yoga Teacher Development Program forms the second half of our Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training.
The Student Immersion is a prerequisite to attend the Teacher Development Program as it makes up the first half of our training.
In this five-weekend program, we shift our focus from personal embodiment to the art and skill of teaching. This phase is where your voice as a teacher begins to emerge, supported by practical tools, ongoing mentorship, and deep study.
This portion of the training equips you with the methodologies, language, and presence needed to guide others. You’ll learn to craft meaningful sequences, teach with clarity and confidence, and translate yogic wisdom into accessible, resonant themes. Building on the foundation of your own practice, you’ll begin to step forward in service of others.
You’ll be supported in an environment that encourages feedback, creativity, and experimentation, while honoring the ethical responsibility and required inner work that comes with teaching yoga.
Yoga Teacher
Training
Curriculum
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Learn to sequence from anatomical and energetic understanding
Using wave theory to build classes that follow a logical progression
Various styles such as peak pose sequencing
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Effective cueing based on clarity and precision
Accessible language for diverse bodies, needs, and learning styles
Finding your authentic teaching voice
Giving verbal assists that are rooted in consent and clarity
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Techniques for guiding breath and meditation in a class setting
Teaching short breath or meditation practices
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How to craft authentic themes from philosophy, mythology, and personal insight
Tools to weave themes subtly and skillfully throughout class
Ways to translate complex teachings into digestible pieces
Continued study of yoga philosophy from a teaching context
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Small group teaching labs with real-time feedback
Opportunities to create and teach full-length classes
Self-assessment, reflection and refinement
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Ongoing journaling and self-inquiry to support your growth
Exploring your unique teaching philosophy and strengths
Guidance on the business of yoga including: teaching opportunities, insurance, and more
Honoring the path of the teacher as a lifelong practice of learning
FAQ
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Those interested in becoming teachers will need to attend our Student Immersion, which makes up first half of our teacher training program, prior to the Teacher Development Program.
In order to receive a 200-hour certificate (Level 1 American Yoga Council Certification) both the Student Immersion and Teacher Development Program are required.
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We welcome students of all levels and required at least 3 months of practice with one of our lead teachers prior to enrolling.
While some familiarity with asana and meditation is helpful, you don’t need an established personal, at-home practice.
You’ll be supported in developing one throughout the training. Most importantly, bring a genuine interest and curiosity to explore the depth of yoga.
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Yes, we offer flexible payment plans to accommodate different financial situations. Please contact us for more information on payment options.
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We always recommend that students pursue deeper studies with a teacher they resonate with and have practiced with before.
Whether we know each other or not, if you have a passion for yoga, a curious mind, a sense of humor and humility, and a desire to deepen your practice physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, you’ll fit right in here!
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation through yoga.
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After completing our full Teacher Training Program (Student Immersion and Teacher Development) you will be able to register with the American Yoga Council as a Level 1 Certified Yoga Teacher.
As of 2026, we are not longer registered with Yoga Alliance as we believe the American Yoga Council’s standards better support yoga students, teachers, and schools.
Fall 2026 Cohort
October-December 2026
Weekdays:
Every other Wednesday Virtual | 6-8pm
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2
Weekends: 9am-6pm
October 10-11
October 24-25
November 7-8
November 21-22
December 5-6
December 12-13 Graduation Weekend
Investment
Full Program: $3000
Includes enrollment in and tuition for the Student Immersion and Teacher Development Program, which make up our Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training.
Deposit: $500
($250 for student immersion & $250 for TDP)
Meet Your Teachers
Rebekah Boatrite | Lead Faculty
I’m a dedicated yoga student, CYT Level 3 with American Yoga Council, teacher trainer, and co-founder of Upaya School of Yoga with over 15 years of yoga experience, a decade of which I’ve spent teaching.
Through yoga asana, meditation, pranayama, and philosophical studies, my intention is to offer you the tools to empower your practice, recognize your innate radiance, and inspire you to explore the inner and outer landscape with presence and wonder.
After beginning my yoga studies in the Anusara lineage, I now consider myself a yoga mutt. I’m grateful to continue my studies with teachers like Jason Crandell, Rod Stryker, Tiffany Cruikshank, Darren Rhodes, and many others.
My history, philosophy, and spiritual teachers include Christopher Wallis, Douglas Brooks, and the faculty of OCHS and Yogic Studies, who continue to shape and expand my practice and teaching on and off the mat.
Ashley Van Dyne | Lead Faculty
I am an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor with over a decade of experience sharing the healing practices of yoga and Ayurveda. I completed both my 200- and 300-hour trainings under Jillian Glikbarg, with additional studies in the Tantric Hatha tradition with Rod Stryker. My Ayurvedic education was rooted in the Shakti School, where I studied under Katie Silcox, Mary Thompson, Brooke Sullivan, and many other inspiring teachers.
My teaching is rooted in the Sri Vidya lineage of Tantric Yoga, a tradition that honors the path of the householder—the seeker who remains engaged in the world, rather than retreating from it. What I love about this path is its relevance to our modern lives. Tantra offers practical tools to help us show up fully: embodied, clear, and connected to a deeper purpose.
Rather than striving for perfection or escape, this approach invites us to embrace our lives as the practice itself. It teaches us to work skillfully with our energy and awareness so that we can live with more presence, vitality, and joy. Through yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, breathwork, and rest, I guide students toward rediscovering their most vibrant, aligned, and joyful selves.
Mary Santangelo
Supporting Faculty | Teaching Assistant