200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
Begin your teaching journey with the support of an established method, a global group of teachers, and 3 flexible learning options to help guide the way!
Awakening Yoga Academy’s 200 hour Foundational training course focuses on the Vinyasa pillar of our Awakening Yoga practice system and is the first step in learning how to teach group yoga classes with confidence and clarity.
As a founder of Awakening Yoga Academy, 200 hour trainings have always been the pillar of our education offerings. It sets the foundation for your never-ending exploration as a teacher, creator, learner, and forever student.
As a Yoga Alliance RYS we offer dedicated time in practical, theoretical, and exploratory modules designed to offer a diverse set of learning approaches for all students.
Whether it’s fully online, hybrid learning or in one of our in-person intensives, this program offers a deep dive into the what, how, and big why’s behind the vinyasa practice we all love so much.
ONLINE LIVE SESSIONS COHORT
📌 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY next group starts February 21, 2025 with Carling Harps
Online Course opens January 15, 2025 + First Live Session February 21, 2025
1 week of Live Welcome Lectures
February 24-28th, 2025
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-11:00am
6 weeks of weekly Live Practices + Discussion
February 21, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Friday’s 10:00am-12:00pm PST
Monthly Open Q&A / Practice Teaching Meetings:
April - October 2025
All live sessions will be recorded and available for rewatch if you cannot attend
IN-PERSON HYBRID
📌 next in-person: 2026 dates TBA
requires partial online course completion
Online coursework opens 3 months prior to in-person event
No 2025 dates with Carling at this time, 2026 dates TBA
See other live events here
ONLINE ON-DEMAND
📌 learn at your own pace, start anytime!
Instant access to all coursework and lessons, including replays of past live sessions
Learn anywhere, anytime using our learning app or desktop dashboards
Assignments, Quizzes, Reading, and Teaching Practice required
All Courses include:
Mentorship Opportunities
Personal Teaching Feedback on Final Practicum
Student Discussion Community
First access to upgrade to in-person event at any time
Private AYA Alumni Group upon completion
200 HR RYT upon completion
Digital Course with 160 hours of recorded Lectures, Classes, Workshops, Tutorials +more
Printable Training Manual
Study Guide & e-Workbook
6 Months of access to Commune Yoga online
Required module quizzes, reading, & self-study
Recorded Q & A podcasts
Ready to take the leap with me?
Join the upcoming 2025 Live Cohort✨
Mark Your Calendars!
Take a look at the LIVE SESSION dates to ensure you can join as many as possible 🗓️
*I know life and timezones don’t always align perfectly, so don’t worry—every session will be recorded and available for you to rewatch whenever it suits you. Attend as much as you can and watch the replay when you can’t
Welcome Week
90 minute Live lectures covering a specific curriculum topic
4x for 1 week
9:30am - 11:00am PST
Practice + Discussion
2 hour Live sessions that include a group practice + discussion
1x week for 6 weeks
10:00am - 12:00pm PST
Ongoing Monthly Q&A
1 hour Live session Q&A + Opportunities for Practice Teaching
1x Month April-October
2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Feedback + Final 1:1
1x with Carling
1 hour personal session with Carling
Scheduled upon coursework completion
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February 21, 2025 |
10:00am - 12:00pm (PST) |
Welcome Practice + Introductions |
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February 24, 2025 |
9:30am - 11:00am (PST) |
Lecture: Awakening Yoga Method |
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February 25, 2025 |
9:30am - 11:00am (PST) |
Lecture: History of Vinyasa |
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February 26, 2025 |
9:30am - 11:00am (PST) |
Lecture: Anatomy + Alignment |
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February 27, 2025 |
9:30am - 11:00am (PST) |
Lecture: Class Styles + Sequencing |
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February 28, 2025 |
10:00am - 12:00pm (PST) |
Group Practice + Discussion |
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March 7, 2025 |
10:00am - 12:00pm (PST) |
Group Practice + Discussion |
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March 14, 2025 |
10:00am - 12:00pm (PST) | Group Practice + Discussion |
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March 21, 2025 |
10:00am - 12:00pm (PST) | Group Practice + Discussion |
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March 28, 2025 |
10:00am - 12:00pm (PST) | Group Practice + Discussion |
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April 16, 2025 |
2:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) |
Open Q&A + Practice Teaching |
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May 15, 2025 |
2:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) | Open Q&A + Practice Teaching |
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June 18, 2025 |
2:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) | Open Q&A + Practice Teaching |
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August 13, 2025 |
2:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) | Open Q&A + Practice Teaching |
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September 3, 2025 |
2:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) | Open Q&A + Practice Teaching |
| October 1, 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) | Open Q&A + Practice Teaching |
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Yes! This program is full of global participants and you may attend from anywhere in the world. Reliable internet access is required to access the course but you may view all the content at your pace and during the times that work for you.
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Students have access to all of the course materials for 6 months and can complete the work at your own pace or follow one of the optional schedules. We encourage you to acknowledge your personal time & energy constraints and learn in a way that fits your life. Please feel free to use all 6 months to complete this program.
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People join teacher trainings for many different reasons and a deep interest in learning more about the practice itself can be one. We design all of our YTT courses to help you become a knowledgeable, confident, and compelling teacher & practitioner so while you don't have to intend on teaching, there will be teaching-specific requirements and exercises that we expect you to engage thoughtfully with throughout the course.
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We always recommend that you have a consistent pre-existing yoga practice and a deep sense of curiosity and passion for the practice before joining a teacher training course. You should be familiar with my classes, teaching style, and spent time practicing with me either online or in person.
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Yes, Awakening Yoga Academy is a RYS 200/300 and upon completion you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher. Registering with Yoga Alliance is NOT required to teach yoga and is not a governing body or a union. We work with them as a fully accredited Yoga School to ensure that you have the option to register upon graduation should you chose to do so.
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We offer full and partial scholarships for BIPOC & LGBTQ+ students. Please send us an email info@awakeningyogaacademy.com with the subject line: Scholarship Inquiry (Course Start Date)
We hope to learn more about you and your yoga journey. All applications must include the following information:
Full Name:
Location:
Tell us a bit about your practice (what brings you to your mat? How often do you practice? What does your practice typically entail?)
Why are you interested in learning with Awakening Yoga Academy specifically?
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Please register with confidence.
For online only courses, you will receive your training materials upon paid enrollment or designated open date and we cannot provide refunds once you have access the course or manuals. Please reach out to us directly with any questions regarding the cancellation and refund policy
For in-person courses, spaces are refundable only in special instances and at the discretion of the host studios unique cancellation policies. Please reach out to the host studio where you purchased your ticket/enrollment or to our team via email with questions.
