Beginner & Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
200RYT + 300RYT starts September 2025
Immerse yourself in yoga …
Join Lead Teachers, Catherine Schmidt, E-RYT - 500, RCYT, YACEP and Jessica Gladden, PhD, E-RYT-500, YACEP, and the teachers at Yoga Zen for 200 hour beginner and 300 hour advanced yoga teacher training starting in September 2025!
Yoga teacher training isn’t only an opportunity for students to learn how to teach yoga, but it’s also an opportunity to deepen your relationship with yoga & yourself - far beyond what’s possible to do in a weekly yoga class!
During these trainings you’ll learn:
History & Origins of Yoga
Yoga Philosophy
Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and other forms of yoga styles
Trauma informed yoga principles
Sanskrit
Anatomy & Physiology of Physical Body
Energetics & Subtle Body Anatomy
Proper Pose Alignment
How to teach yoga safely to a variety of audiences
How to teach mindfulness and pranayama (breathing) practices
Teaching and business basics including creating positive teaching environments, marketing, and continuing education
At certain times during these courses you’ll:
Participate in virtual and in-person training at Yoga Zen studio in Caledonia, MI
Learn how to teach various yoga practices by becoming a student of many yoga practices
Attend or observe group yoga (asana) classes
Participate in large and small group discussions
Work with partners and small groups
Listen to and participate in lectures, seminars, and workshops
Lead segments of yoga classes and whole classes
Work independently on reading and homework outside of meeting times
We offer a 30% BIPOC discount on teacher training.
We offer a 10% discount to students, school teachers, seniors (60+), military & veterans.
200 hour Beginner Teacher Training Investment Includes:
Course Manual
UNLIMITED membership + membership benefits at Yoga Zen for 6 months during the training
Investment:
$3000 (paid in full)
$3200 (payment plan)
*Investment Does NOT Include REQUIRED Texts.*
This training is accredited through Yoga Alliance and participants will be able to get their 200RYT certification after completion of this course.
We offer a 30% BIPOC discount on teacher training.
We offer a 10% discount to students, school teachers, seniors (60+), military & veterans.
300 hour Advanced Teacher Training Investment Includes:
Course Manual
UNLIMITED membership + membership benefits at Yoga Zen for 7 months during the training
Investment -
$4200 (paid in full)
$4500 (payment plan)
*Investment Does NOT Include REQUIRED Texts.*
This training is in the process of being accredited through Yoga Alliance and we expect that participants will be able to get their 300RYT certification after completion of this course.
This training requires a prerequisite completion of a 200 hour yoga teacher training program.