Traditionally, yoga was meant to be a health and wellness tool accessible to all people with all kinds of bodies. In modern times, yoga has somehow become an exclusive industry for young, thin, athletic people. Let’s take yoga back to its roots! Join us for our 2024-25 Yoga Teacher Training and learn to teach yoga that is inclusive and accessible for every body.

The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is based on the Krishnamacharya tradition of yoga, as learned by Zelinda at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, TN, India.

Krishnamacharya is known as the father of modern yoga, and the Krishnamacharya tradition is the oldest of the modern styles of yoga available to us today. It is unique and special in many ways:

  • True mindfulness is integrated into the practice through the relationship between breath and movement.

  • It is a comprehensive tradition - the physical yoga practice, breathing, and meditation, are rooted in philosophy from the ancient texts.

  • All of the yoga instruction (postures, breathing, etc.) is offered in a way that is comfortable, accessible, and beneficial for every student.

This program is designed for sincere yoga students who are interested in deepening their understanding of yoga and who may or may not be interested in teaching. Yoga Teacher Training inevitably brings about deep personal reflection and growth - your purpose and goals may change throughout the program, and that is ok. You will learn:

  • How to deepen your personal practice

  • Anatomy & Physiology

  • Classical āsana sequences in the Krishnamacharya tradition

  • Āsana simplifications, intensifications, and contraindications

  • Classical prāṇāyāma (breathing) techniques

  • How to observe students

  • How to design a yoga practice

  • Yoga history and philosophy

  • Introduction to Ayurveda

  • Introduction to prenatal and postnatal yoga

  • Best practices for teaching yoga in person and online

  • Business and ethics for yoga teachers

  • And much more

The Krishnamacharya tradition emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the student and the teacher. As such, we maintain a small student/teacher ratio so that we can provide personalized support for each student. If you are ready to deepen your study of yoga, we encourage you to apply early to secure your spot.


We are a Registered Yoga School (RYS-200) with Yoga Alliance.

Please feel welcome to contact us with any questions.

LEAD FACULTY

Zelinda Yañez is the founder of The Yoga Room and also the creator of the YouTube channel Yoga with Zelinda. She has taught over 5,000 hours of yoga instruction since 2007, when she completed her initial 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. In 2018 she completed the 500 Hour International Yoga Teacher Training Programme at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India, and in 2023 she completed the 500 hour International Yoga Therapist Training Programme, also at KYM. Zelinda specializes in teaching yoga that is accessible and beneficial for people with all kinds of bodies. She teaches group yoga classes and offers private yoga therapy, both in person and online, to students who are local, across the country, and around the world. Her YouTube channel has received awards from Healthline, Self Magazine, and Forks Over Knives.

SCHEDULE

Our 2024 Teacher Training Program begins Sunday, September 8, 2024, and graduation will be held Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Weekly Classes

Classes are held Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Central Time. These classes cover mainly theory and philosophy. They are taught in the studio and Zoom is available for students who are remote.

Practicum Intensives

The Practicum Intensives cover the topics that are most effective in person, including observation, reading the body, posture variations and modifications, and the skills needed for effective teaching.

Intensive 1: October 3-5, 2024 (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Intensive 2: February 6-8, 2025 (Thu, Fri, Sat)

Teacher Trainees are required to attend both Intensives and are responsible for their travel and accommodations. Hotels and rentals are available nearby, and RRY community members may be willing to host visiting students.

PREREQUISITES

To be well prepared for the level of instruction offered in Teacher Training, we recommend that you have practiced yoga consistently for at least one year by the start of the program.

This teacher training program is based on yoga in the Krishnamacharya tradition. Please familiarize yourself with the Krishnamacharya style of yoga by attending some of Zelinda’s classes and/or by practicing along with videos on her YouTube channel.

TUITION

Tuition for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is US$3500, which includes Studio Membership (unlimited in person and online classes) from the time of registration through graduation on April 13, 2025. Upon acceptance in the program, a deposit of $500 secures your spot. The balance may be paid in full by the first day of class or with 8 monthly payments of $375 beginning on September 10, 2024.

APPLICATION

Please click on the Apply Now button to tell us about yourself and your experience with yoga. We’ll reply via email within 1-2 business days. Please feel welcome to contact us with any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will the Teacher Training Program be offered again?

We typically offer Yoga Teacher Training every 1-2 years