230 Hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Transformation

See yourself more clearly through the lens of yoga.

Holistic Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Transformation program, certified through Yoga Alliance, will guide you to see yourself more clearly and unlock your highest potential as a teacher, as we explore body, mind and heart through a yogic lens. We have created a unique program that values practicality and wisdom in equal measure.

Registration for 2023-24 program now open!

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We are honored to be partnered with Holistic Yoga Teacher Training to provide scholarships to aspiring yoga teachers, or anyone looking to deepen their practice, and foster a train the trainer model of community care.

NEW! Two $500 Scholarships available for Teaching Assistant positions for Holistic Yoga Teacher Training.

TAs will help Shelley + Tracy keep the program running smoothly, working until the final weekend in May (about 3 hours of work per month). We will designate tasks based on individual interest and skill, but may include keeping track of attendance/assignments, posting recordings for student use, opening/closing the spaces for class, helping with social media posts, etc.

After you have applied to the HYTT program, contact us to set up a TA application interview - we'd like to talk in-person or on the phone briefly about what we are hoping TAs will bring to the program, and about what you can bring to the TA position to help select the right fit all around.

“The HYTT program through Yoga Sanctuary is well thought-out and has an excellent curriculum format, with a different monthly focus within a consistent structure. Besides learning how to be a yoga teacher, I’ve learned so much about myself during HYTT. The program has been incredibly life-giving for me, even more than I expected. As an added bonus, the community built within a small group of dedicated yogis is positive and fun!”

— Molly, HYTT student alumni

Program Overview

Our holistic approach integrates trauma-awareness through all aspects of training, with a special emphasis during our Self-Care Spring Retreat, where we will also learn to see yoga through a lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Elemental (fire, water, earth, air, space/sound) themes provide a map for us to interact holistically with yogic concepts including asana (physical postures), yoga history, anatomy, pranayama (breath practices), yoga philosophy, Ayurveda and meditation. For example, when studying the Fire element, we will explore the core muscles, heat-building practices, digestive health, ego, will-power, and the energetic aspects of Fire. As we move through the year, we will create an integral relationship between the elements and our lived experience.
As a participant in our program, your development as a whole person is our priority. We will dive into texts like Yoga Beyond Belief for Svadhyaya (self-study), as well as soak in the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutra and the Yamas and Niyamas.
We will learn together through group practice, lecture, discussion, community collaboration, personal inquiry, small groups, and mentoring with seasoned teachers. We will laugh, share, sweat, be surprised, and even cook together on our path towards awakening the full potential of the whole self and the teacher within.
OUR INTENTION is that by the end of this 9-month course, you will be:
• further established in your personal yoga practice.
• equipped with tools to find balance through the ever-changing seasons of life.
• prepared to confidently teach yoga that is safe, fun and relational to varied populations.
OUR HOPE is that during our time together, you will get to know yourself on a deeper level—and that this true Self will be welcomed, nourished and empowered to live with steadiness and ease.
• Do you desire to deepen your understanding of yoga practices that can transform your life?
• Would you like to learn practical tools to enhance everyday living, and learn ways to share these tools with others?
• Are you interested in embodying yogic principles by integrating ancient wisdom teachings with relevant science in order to effectively practice and teach yoga?
• Are you a professional seeking to use mindfulness, breath techniques and holistic practices with your clients?
Are you ready to feel more embodied, more empowered, and more fully-integrated in all aspects of your being? We invite you to join our supportive community and begin your journey toward transformation.
We are excited about this program and would love to talk with you. Please be in touch!

Application and Tuition Information

230hr Holistic Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Transformation
*starts SEPT 18, 2024
$100 Application fee Reserves your spot (button below, or cash or check)
Apply online | Apply in-person or via email
Please join Shelley and Tracy for a 45-minute Informational Meetings (ZOOM+ In-person) to see if our program is a good fit for you:
SATURDAY, FEB 24 @ 9:30-10:15a
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 @ 10:30-11:15a
WEDNESDAY, APR 10 @ 7-7:45p
SATURDAY, MAY 4 @ 9:30-10:45a
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 @ 7-7:45p
Our HYTT Program is now accepting applications for 2024-25 Teacher Training!
Please contact Tracy@YogaSanctuaryMpls.com with questions.
Meeting Link
CHOOSE ONE PAYMENT OPTION
All Payment Options include:
+ 10 FREE CLASSES at YOGA SANCTUARY
+ SELF-CARE RETREAT at Sugarbush Lodge in Alexandria, MN
+ GUEST TEACHERS
Early Bird | $2900
$2900 before June 1, 2024
On Time | $3100
$3100 by September 1, 2024
Four Installments | $3200
$800 due Sept, Nov, Feb & March
Cash or checks to HYTT preferred, (3% credit fee included on PayPal payments)
We recognize the disparity and inequity inherent in our country’s origin and intentionally offer partial scholarships to folks who have been harmed by systemic racism. Please connect with Shelley@YogaSanctuaryMpls.com if you identify as a Person of Color, Black, Indigenous and have financial hardship. We want to share yoga, share life and share peace with you, so you can share the gift of Holistic Yoga with others.