Join us for our next 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, coming in January 2026!

This in-depth training explores the many facets of yoga: from the nuts-and-bolts of yoga poses, to the historical roots, the philosophy and the modern context of the practice. We emphasize the social impact of a yoga practice through decolonizing our understanding of yoga.

Our 200 hour training is open to yoga students who are curious to learn more about yoga beyond poses, and want to refine their understanding of the techniques we practice on the mat. This training is also the first step for those who want to teach.

Each weekend is 15 hours, and includes time on the mat to practice, as well as discussion. We value learning through participation and experience, you will move, talk, laugh and think when we meet. 

We include a broad array of topics presented by skilled teachers with lived experience to provide a well-rounded introduction to the rich topic of yoga. Our students leave with a refreshed connection to their practice and with a deeper understanding of how yoga guides our lives and actions.

WHEN?

Jan 16-18 | Jan 30-Feb 1 | Feb 20-22 | Feb 27-Mar 1 | Mar 6-Mar 8 | Mar 27-29 | Apr 17-Apr19 | Apr 24-Apr26 | May 15-May 17 | May 29-May 31 | June 12- June 14 | June 19-June 21

Fridays 5pm-8pm | Saturdays & Sundays 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-3:30pm

WHERE?

PYP Forest - 449 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101

Curriculum

• YOGA TECHNIQUES

  • Asana

  • Pranayama and Subtle Body

  • Meditation

  • Intro to Ayurveda 

  • Restorative

  • Prenatal

  • Trauma Informed

• TEACHING METHODOLOGY

  • Vinyasa Methodology 

  • Hatha Methodology

  • Hands-on Assists

• HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, & SANSKRIT

  • Yoga History

  • Intro to Sanskrit

  • Yoga Sutra 

  • Anti-Colonial Philosophy

  • Eight Limbs of Yoga

  • Sankhya

  • Bhagavad Gita

• ANATOMY

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Applied A and P

• PROFESSION OF TEACHING

  • Scope and Role of Teacher

  • Business of Teaching

• SOCIAL IMPACT OF YOGA

  • Queer and Trans Ahimsa

  • Liberation in Action

  • Body Inclusivity

  • Anti-Colonial Philosophy

  • Anti-Racism/Anti-Bias

FACULTY

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Erin Ehlers

Kelley Voegelin

Victoria Rutledge

Alyssa Adkins

Elizabeth April

Lauren Znachko

Dr. Jennifer Gelfand

Jamie Navarro

Jess Emilfarb

Witold Fitz-Simon

Sandy Betz

Margo Rosingana

Mea Tavares

Dr. Melinda Salazar

Dr Shyam Ranganathan

Dr. Roople Unia

PRICING

Community $2700, Standard $3000, Support $3300

Payment plans available

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

We offer scholarships to the descendants of people who have been affected by the ongoing ramifications of settler colonialism, slavery, and racism and who wish to participating in our Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Please read more here & fill out the application on our webpage to apply for a scholarship!

200 HOUR YTT POLICIES

Please read all of our policies here before signing up!

Have any questions? Please reach out anytime!

YOGA TEACHER MENTORSHIP - FALL 2026

An additional 8 hour mentorship is available if you are interested in refining your voice and sequencing. This mentorship program is the path for new teachers to get on PYP's sub list, to give recents grads a chance to teach in our studio and to stay connected to a mentor as you begin your teaching journey. 

$175

• 6 hours in group

• 1 hour public class/

• 1 hour mentoring

Curriculum includes logistics and etiquette, marketing, practice teaching in our mentoring group, a community class, sequence workshopping, feedback/mentoring after teaching the public class.

Open to any teacher interested in subbing at PYP.

Interested? Email us!