This training is "advanced" because it requires students to have completed a 200-hour training and goes beyond the fundamentals of yoga and delves into more complex topics, such as advanced holistic sequencing, yoga philosophy, subtle body anatomy, Ayurveda, trauma-informed teaching, the business of yoga, and much more.

 Our program earns you a 300 hr certificate with Yoga Alliance so you can become a 500RYT upon completion PLUS a unique 8 hr "Teaching Yoga through a Trauma-Informed Lens” certificate. 

We believe that impactful teaching stems from deep self-understanding and a fertile ground of personal experience. Our curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to guide you through a holistic exploration of mind, body, and spirit.  We include an emphasis on your own personal practice at Yoga Sanctuary through our Practice Assignment - attending 32 free classes, gathering insights and writing a summative essay on your experience.

We believe that the practice of yoga inherently calls us to work towards a more just and equitable world. Together, we work to embody our true selves and cultivate the inner resources required to share the transformative power of yoga with others. In our mentorship program, we will practice service by teaching free community classes.

While you could hone your teaching skills anywhere, we are committed to creating a space that encourages and challenges you to further embody your true self through the course so that you can powerfully share your unique gifts through holistic yoga.  We include a 8 hr certificate in “Teaching Yoga through a Trauma-Informed Lens” to emphasize inclusive yoga for all people.

Our program includes a special training to learn how to create inclusive spaces for students who have experienced trauma. Trauma-Informed yoga is in high demand and this training will provide you a solid foundation to create classes that help students heal, integrate, and come back into the body  with topics including:

• Neurobiology of Trauma:  Explore how trauma affects the physical body and the nervous system including polyvagal theory. 

• Creating a Safe Space: Learn how to use clear, empowering language and sequencing to foster a sense of choice, security and agency.

• Awareness of Racial and Generational Trauma: Understand how systemic oppression can manifest in the body.

• Ethical Considerations: Understand the scope of a yoga teacher's role and when it's appropriate to refer students to mental health professionals.

• Embodied Practices: Explore specific techniques, such as grounding and breathwork, that can help students reconnect with their bodies at their own pace.

The 8-Hour Teaching Yoga Through a Trauma-Informed LensCertificate is in addition to your 300-Hour certification and is included in the cost and structure of the program!

No problem! As long as you have completed a 200-Hour with an accredited Yoga Alliance school you are welcome to join us.

You might want to consider becoming familiar with our teaching philosophy by reading the following optional texts to support your learning:

The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele

Chakras Made Easy by Anodea Judith

We have a variety of faculty trainers that will contribute their wealth of experience and knowledge to this program including loved Yoga Sanctuary teachers and other guest experts. A majority of the program will be taught by our three core teachers: Tracy Vacura,Laura Reese + Courtney Dingman. A core teacher will be present at each session to provide consistency in your learning.

Faculty trainers include Shelley Pagitt, Marjorie Grevious, Julia Andrighetti, Krista Lindgren and Vanashree Belgamwar.  Our program also includes 32 classes at Yoga Sanctuary, and you can choose your own schedule by attending class with any core teacher or faculty trainer.

This is a 320-hour program designed to fit into your busy life. The program runs 11 months from January to November and meets Fridays 10am-6:15pm twice a month in person at Yoga Sanctuary (with shorter sessions in the summer), and Tuesdays 6:00-8:30pm twice a month virtually on Zoom, and one 2 hr workshop on a weekend per season.

The schedule tends to be one week on, one week off so students have time for assignments, personal practice, readings and catching up on their lives.

Our units are designed around the seasons - Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall - and include breaks for holidays.

• Completion of a Yoga Alliance Accredited 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: You must have successfully completed a foundational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program from a Yoga Alliance registered school. This ensures you have a strong understanding of basic yoga philosophy, asana, and teaching methodologies. 

• Commitment to Deepening Your Personal Practice: This training will challenge and expand your understanding of yoga on every level. We expect applicants to possess a genuine desire to delve deeper into all layers of their own yoga personal practice. 

• Ability to Maintain a Regular Practice Throughout the Year-Long Training: Our program is designed to unfold over an extended period, allowing for integration and embodiment of the teachings. A consistent personal yoga practice and attending Yoga Sanctuary classes throughout the entire training duration is essential for your growth and understanding. 

• Dedication to Exploring Your Self: This program will inevitably bring to the surface aspects of yourself that may be uncomfortable or challenging. We require applicants to be willing to engage with their inner landscape, embrace vulnerability, and approach self-discovery with courage and an open heart.

• Curiosity: Our holistic approach explores the intricate connections between our physical form, energetic and emotional experience, mental processes, and spiritual essence. We seek individuals with an insatiable curiosity about these interrelationships and a thirst for continuous learning.

The cost of the training is $4,999. This includes all of the in-person training, virtual sessions and workshops, 32 classes at Yoga Sanctuary, and personalized mentorship throughout the 11 months from core teachers.

Please note that this does not include the cost of a required reading list. 

We have payment plans, as well as an early bird discount, so be sure to check our website for details. 

Check back in September 2027 for the most current list of text books. But here are some that we are considering for this next year. Some of these titles would be optional recommendations that you could borrow from the library or listen to on audiobook, and some would be required reading that we suggest you purchase. We are including the whole list so that you can get a good idea of what this training values and leans into. If you need financial assistance to buy books, please reach out to us.

Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage and Compassionby Jivana Heyman

The Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran 

MetaAnatomy: A Modern Yogi’s Guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Your Amazing Body by Kristin Leal

Yoga Myths: What You Need to Learn and Unlearn for a Safe and Healthy Yoga Practice by Judith Hanson Lasater 

Wisdom of the Enneagram by Russ Hudson + Don Riso

The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling by Stephen Cope

Pathways to a Centered Body : Gentle Yoga Therapy for core stability, healing. back pain, and moving with ease by Donna Farhi and Leila Stuart

Science of Yoga: Understanding the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice by Ann Swanson 

We also ask students to engage with a classic trauma text, like one of the following:

Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem

If you cancel 60 days before the training starts, you will receive a full refund. 

If you cancel 30 days before the start date, we will refund any tuition payments plus 50% of the deposit.

After the training starts, we will handle each circumstance individually to come to a mutually agreed upon plan.

We have room for 8-12 trainees. We are intentionally keeping our group small to cultivate community and create space for personal and collective learning and connection. 

We’re glad you asked! There are 3 things needed to be considered for HYTT-320:

• Complete this application. 

• Email holisticteachertraining@gmail.com to arrange a time to come to a free yoga class with one of the core teachers and allow for 10-15 minutes after class for a brief conversation about the program 

• Once you have filled out the application and taken class with us, we will consider all the factors and notify you of your acceptance status via email. This email will include a link to save your spot with a $499 deposit (or you can pay in-person via check or cash). 

You will be assessed through a combination of writing assignments, practical teaching labs, and a written exam to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to be a safe and effective teacher.

● Yes! Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a 320-hour advanced yoga teacher training certificate. 

● You will then be eligible to register as a 500-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with the Yoga Alliance.

● Plan for at least 20 minutes a day for your personal yoga practices which will include meditation and asana. This self-care time is an important investment in your growth, so please prepare a space to plant those seeds. If you do not already have a personal practice, be assured that we will guide you into taking time to connect with yourself as you move into the program. 

● The reading and writing assignments will take approximately 10 hours per month. The homework is designed to support the material covered in class and help you integrate what is presented into your own practice and teaching. 

● In addition to the scheduled class meetings, you will attend 32 free yoga classes throughout the program at Yoga Sanctuary to support your consistent practice and growth. You will write a brief reflection on the class you attend to support as you hone skills as an advanced teacher and go deeper into your personal practice and transformation. 

We’d love to connect with you! Please email us at holisticyogateachertraining@gmail.com

We also have info meetings on zoom some Tuesday nights 7-8pm, and you can find a current schedule on our website