Deciding to take the leap…
We’ve just opened registration for our next 200 hour yoga teacher training, and it's fun to hear from PYP students who are deciding to take the leap! We love when a familiar student shares their desire to spend more time in our community, and we are always here to cheer you on with more yoga and more learning.
While our training cohorts tend to include a diverse group of students, there’s always some similarity in their intentions. Over the years, here’s what we’ve noticed in our trainees.
Our students tell us that yoga has already made a difference in their lives:
In the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, the earliest composition on yoga, the physical practice is defined as “sthira sukham āsanam.” This means that our poses should be steady and done with ease. While no one expects every pose or practice to be easy, our students have found a way to carry steadiness and ease into moments of discomfort. They have experienced the carry-over of yoga on the mat, and into yoga in their lives.
They enjoy all sorts of classes:
One of the strengths of PYP is our modern approach to the practice of yoga, we don’t offer a single style or type of class. There are many approaches (zesty vinyasa, quiet restorative, and everything in-between), and our trainees have tried them all. We may have favorite teachers and classes, but our students respect the spectrum of ways yoga is taught and practiced.
They are excited to learn:
Our students want to see yoga in its totality, they know a yoga class is only a small part of the rich history, culture and philosophical tradition. Our training provides a well-rounded introduction to the study of Yoga (the big picture) and yoga (what we do on a mat), and our students appreciate the context we give to what we do in a class.
They are curious about the social impact of a yoga practice:
We are unapologetic about our emphasis on the social impact of yoga. We are committed to moving yoga beyond the idea of self-care (which, we need!). Our perspective includes how to teach yoga through a lens of inclusivity, and how to understand yoga through an anti-colonial approach. Size inclusivity, anti-racism, queer and trans ahimsa (non-violence) and conscious communication widens our view of yoga.
If this sounds like you, please let us know! We get started in January 2026, and look forward to seeing our next group coalesce. Feel free to chat in the studio, or talk to our previous grads.
Peace,
Erin
