Yoga Teacher Training is more than teaching—it’s a journey of transformation from the inside out so you can
Be the change that you want to see in the world.
Limited to 12 spaces to ensure an incredible experience.
Training with For the People Might be for You If…
You feel overwhelmed by the world and need tools to find balance.
You want to create change and make a real impact during these turbulent times.
You’re seeking clarity in your life’s direction but aren’t sure where to start.
You know there’s more to life than this, but you feel stuck.
You crave a deeper connection to yourself and a like-minded community.
You want to find a meaningful career that aligns with your values.
You’re ready to step into your power and share yoga in an authentic way.
If this speaks to you—whether you want to teach, find community, or deepen your practice—Apply Now now to be first in line for early-bird spots!
“Fulfilling in all aspects”
If I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be "fulfilling.” I’ve gained a lot in my yoga journey - physically and mentally.
-Anna, 200 Hour Graduate
What makes training with For the People different?
You’ll leave clear in your “why.”
You don’t just memorize scripts here.
There are no outdated workbooks.
Learn the most up-to-date methods behind the ancient wisdom.
Graduate ready to practice and teach all styles of yoga.
Align your mind, body, and soul.
Limited to 12 spaces to ensure an incredible experience.
“Finding out a lot about myself”
I’m challenging myself, and it’s been great!
-Dawn, 2021 Cohort - 200 Hour Graduate
Along with individualized mentorship, genuine friendships, and a curriculum designed by a Ph.D. in education, here’s what you’ll learn
What You’ll Learn
Beyond Exercise
Live Your Practice: Apply yoga philosophy to cultivate clarity, confidence, and wholehearted living.
Honor Tradition, Embrace Evolution: Explore yoga’s history and critically engage with its present and future.
Deepen Your Awareness: Develop a conscious meditation practice that supports personal growth.
Harness the Power of Breath: Use pranayama techniques to calm the mind and guide your students with intention.
Explore the Chakra System: Use this ancient framework for self-inquiry and transformation.
Experience the Magic of Sound: Connect with the energy of kirtan and group chanting to elevate consciousness.
Bring Your Vision to Life: Create a plan that helps you make a meaningful impact whether you plan to teach or remain a student.
More Than Just Anatomy
Deepen Your Expertise: Gain a clear understanding of human anatomy and the musculoskeletal system to enhance your teaching and personal practice.
Teach with Confidence: Apply anatomical knowledge to refine alignment cues and offer effective modifications for diverse bodies.
Sharpen Your Eye: Develop the skill to assess posture and movement patterns, allowing you to guide students with precision.
Elevate Your Teaching: Integrate somatic and embodied movement techniques to transform yoga into a meditative, mind-body experience.
Empower Your Students: Help practitioners move more safely and effectively by bridging anatomy with functional movement principles.
Transform Your Practice
Refine Your Practice: Strengthen your own movement and deepen your understanding of yoga.
Find Your Voice: Cultivate confidence in your communication in a way that strengthens all of your relationships.
Create With Purpose: Design intelligent sequences that support healing and transformation for yourself or your future students.
Build Lasting Connections: Join a community of likeminded yogis and learn how to foster meaningful, long-term relationships with your students.
Teach Anywhere: If you desire to teach, you’ll gain confidence in leading classes across different formats—online, in-person, group, and one-on-one.
Guide with Skill: Offer verbal and hands-on adjustments that empower and support your students.
“So inspiring!”
I love this so much. The people are all amazing…so inspiring…we all learn so much from each other.
-Shea, 2021 Cohort - 200 Hour Graduate
Highly experienced teachers with one shared vision:
To support you in a nurturing environment as you apply the practical and profound wisdom of yoga to find alignment in mind, body, and soul.
With decades of collective practice, thousands of hours of advanced study, and tens of thousands of hours of teaching experience, you can feel confident that your instructors will help you create the life and practice of your dreams so that you can create a kinder and healthier world.
Start Your Journey
We only accept 12 people per cohort, so don’t wait to apply and start your incredible, transformative Yoga Teacher Training Journey!
Submit your application here. This is your first step in crystallizing your intentions for your transformation. Once we’ve opened registration and approved your application, you’ll receive our teacher training agreement and payment details so that you can save your spot. We only accept 12 students per cohort to ensure that everyone gets an individualized learning experience. If your heart is feeling called to join, don’t wait.
We’ve poured our hearts into this training, along with all of our years of experience, and we are confident that you will be more than happy with your investment.
Limited to 12 spaces to ensure an incredible experience.
Upcoming Trainings
Summer 2025 Intensive
Our Summer 2025 Intensive Program blends the best of in-person training and self-paced online learning, giving you a fast-track experience without sacrificing depth or transformation—unlike many other intensives. Get certified efficiently while fully immersing yourself in the practice and philosophy of yoga.
In Person Sessions
6 Weekend Days (May 31-June 1, June 14, June 22, and July 19-20 from 8-4p each day)
8 Weekly Alignment Workshops (2 hours on Tuesday evenings from 5:15-7:15p)
8 Weekly Group Practice Sessions (2 hours, scheduled with group)
1 Myofascial Release & Restorative Clinic (3 Hours - June 13th 5:15-8:15p)
Self-Paced Online Learning
This content can be completed prior to training, during training, or after training, depending on your schedule.
Time Commitment
Expect 2-5 hours of additional work per week outside of meeting hours. The exact time will vary based on how much of the self-paced coursework you choose to complete before or after the training.
Not able to make every session? No worries! We offer flexible options to make up the hours and content.
Investing in Your Growth
A high-quality yoga teacher training is a meaningful investment of time and money. We believe in making it accessible, offering flexible payment plans, financing options, and scholarships for BIPOC and other marginalized students.
If you're looking for the cheapest training, this may not be for you as it is a 4-figure investment. We prioritize individualized mentorship from teachers with decades of experience and ensure our team earns a living wage—because keeping yoga true to its roots means valuing the people who share it.
Required Reading: Not included in training materials but available at your library or favorite indie bookseller:
📖 Light on Yoga
📖 MetaAnatomy
📖 Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
📖 Embracing Yoga’s Roots
We invite you to be part of a training that honors tradition, values expertise, and invests in the future of yoga.
Read more about how to select the training that’s right for you.
Limited to 12 spaces to ensure an incredible experience.
“Individualized and personalized”
My favorite part is the individualized and personalized attention and instruction that I get.
-Melissa, 2022 Cohort - 200 Hour Graduate
