200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
a yoga training for everyone
Begins february 2027
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Whether you aspire to teach, want to deepen your personal practice, or simply wish to immerse yourself into a community of like-minded individuals, our 200-hour, Yoga Alliance® certified teacher training, is for you. Encompassing a variety of yogic traditions, this training will include both daily meditation and challenging asana practices.
Our teacher training is designed for everyone — no matter your age, body, background, or flexibility — and offers tools that extend far beyond the mat. You will establish a strong foundation for future teaching and to move through life feeling more present and grounded in compassion.
✨ Strengthen your intuition and inner wisdom.
✨ Learn to support your students' spiritual growth.
✨ Develop healthier eating practices to create a strong body and clear mind.
✨ Practice living and teaching from a space of compassion and integrity.
✨ Establish a strong foundation in intelligent vinyasa flow practice.
✨ Transform your practice, your teaching, and your life.
2027 weekend modules
February 26-28
March 19-21
April 23-25
May 21-23
June 25-27
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Friday: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Saturday: 1:00 - 9:30 pm
Sunday: 12:30 - 9:00 pm
(times are approximate)
WHY 200-hour yoga teacher training
Unleash your teaching potential
Application is a fillable PDF — use Adobe Reader to complete. Free versions available from Adobe.
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Program Highlights
Start: Weekend intensives begin February 2027
Format: Five required weekend modules + several workshops
Length: All materials due by December 31, 2028
Prerequisite: Just the desire to dive deep into yoga with amazing people!
Location: In-person at our spacious yoga center in West Hartford, CT
Who it’s for: Anyone focused on personal development, gaining skills to teach yoga, and a commitment to spiritual growth
What will I gain from the training?
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No matter how long you’ve been practicing yoga, our teacher training program can help you increase body awareness, flexibility, and focus while exploring your edges. As you study poses and learn about alignment, modifications, and proper breathing, you will grow stronger in a safe, supported environment.
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This hands-on training will promote an individualized learning experience, while also supporting you in finding your authentic voice and developing strong leadership skills both on and off the mat. Everyone will be encouraged to tap into their unique gifts so they can make a positive impact in their communities. As you work your way through physical and mental challenges, you will learn how to help others through theirs.
Our unique training emphasizes holistic principles — such as meditation and mindful eating — that help bring your practice into your everyday. We delve into food and the impact it has on your mental and physical health. You will learn to give your body what it needs and leave the rest behind as you continue to develop your intuition, empathy, and compassion.
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Our well-crafted teacher training program can bring you closer to understanding yourself while recognizing how to be present both on and off the mat. As you work your way through physical and mental challenges, you will learn how to help others through theirs.
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One of the most valuable aspects about our teacher training is the meaningful bonds created with other dedicated teachers, which builds an incredible community of energy, support, and learning. Together, you will learn to break down barriers, give and receive support, and accept each other for who you are, creating a powerful bond that can last years, if not a lifetime.
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You will be taught how to modify postures for specific injuries and sequence postures for both beginners and intermediate students. Our unique training emphasizes holistic principles and practices to help develop your intuition, empathy, and compassion. Ethics, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and nutritional awareness are integral parts of our work together.
FAQs
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The tuition for the five required intensives is $2950 (with an early bird pay-in-full option of $2550*). Tuition includes the six weekend modules, Pranayama Workshop, WHY teacher training manual, and monthly handouts.
*if paid in full by January 13, 2027
$525 non-refundable deposit due with application submission.
Tuition must be paid in full by January 31, 2027.Additional expenses include:
- Anatomy Workshop ... $375
- Independent Study Materials ... $50 - $2006.35% CT sales tax will be added to all payments
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In addition to filling out an application and providing a recent photo, the only prerequisite is a 200-hour certification. Some teaching experience is recommended but not required.
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To receive certification, you need to complete 200 hours through a combination of five weekend modules, pranayama workshop, anatomy weekend training, and approximately XX hours of independent study (which includes homework, reading, class critiques, practice teaching, and hands-on adjusting).
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Only the desire to show up and open yourself up to discovery. Don’t miss the opportunity to say YES to a journey that will awaken a new you!
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We need information here.
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Our application is provided in PDF format. Download the application from our site and open in Adobe Acrobat. All applications must be typed — handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Please email the application — along with a recent photo and a $525 non-refundable deposit — to info@westhartfordyoga.com
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A refund of tuition paid, less the $525 non‐refundable deposit, will be issued for cancellations made no later than February 1, 2027. No refunds, credits or transfers are available for cancellations after this date. Please understand our cancellation policy is firm and we cannot make exceptions.
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West Hartford Yoga offers the only qualified yoga teacher training program in CT recognized by the VA. Qualified veterans and their dependents can use their Post-911 GI Bill benefits to cover tuition and fees. Email info @ westhartfordyoga.com for more information.
Pranayama Workshop
Essential Anatomy
+ Physiology