A yearlong study of yoga—and the craft of learning to teach it.
STUDY
JAN-MAY
BUILD THE FOUNDATION
Learn the history, philosophy, anatomy and methodology behind the practice. Study deeply. Ask better questions. Begin learning how to teach.
LIVE
JUN-AUG
IMMERSE YOURSELF
Step away from the classroom and into your own practice.
Observe, read, reflect, practice teaching and let what you’ve learned begin to settle.
TEACH
SEP-NOV
LEARN TO RESPOND
Return ready to apply what you know. Work with real students, different bodies and different needs as you develop your voice and prepare for your final practicum.
This training has roots.
For years, Balance has been educating yoga teachers who have gone on to teach throughout the South Shore. Today, that foundation continues with a faculty whose collective education includes thousands of hours of advanced training, years of teaching experience, and expertise across philosophy, anatomy, somatics, sequencing, accessibility, prenatal yoga, meditation and more.
This training continues to evolve.
We believe teacher training should stay deeply connected to the roots of yoga while responding to what we understand now about bodies, nervous systems, accessibility, language and the responsibility of teaching people.
You’ll study the tradition. You’ll learn to see the person in front of you. And you’ll weave the two together in a way that is thoughtful, informed and entirely your own.
THE PRACTICE
History
Philosophy
Yoga Sūtras
Bhagavad Gītā
Ayurveda
Subtle Body
THE BODY
APPLIED Anatomy
Functional Movement
Skeletal Variation
Somatics
Nervous System
THE POSTURES
13 POSTURE LABS
FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT
INDIVIDUAL VARIATION
USE OF PROPS
MODIFICATIONS
VARIATIONS
THE EXPERIENCE
Cueing
Sequencing
Pacing
Breath + Movement
Transitions
Theming + Music
THE STUDENT
Observation
Accessibility
Prenatal + Postnatal
Trauma-Aware Teaching
Assisting + Adjustments
Choice + Adaptation
THE TEACHER
Practice Teaching
Feedback
Mentorship
Ethics + Scope
Business of Yoga
Seva
You’ll study the function, anatomy and relationships between shapes. Exploring variation, preparation and modification you will learn to teach the body in front of you not just the pose.
01 Intro to Posture Labs
02 Sun A
03 Sun B
04 Standing Postures
06 Seated Postures
05 Hip Openers
06 Core Stabilizers
07 Lateral Bends
08 Revolved
09 Back Bends
10 Standing Balances
11 Forward Folds
12 Supine / Restorative
13 Arm Balances
14 Inversions
15 Transitions
We meet Thursday evenings from 6:30–9:30 PM, plus one long weekend / month: Saturday 11 AM–5:30 PM + Sunday 10:30 AM–4:30 PM.
JANUARY
Thurs 1/7
Sat 1/9
Sun 1/10
Thurs 1/14
Thurs 1/21
Sat 1/23
Sun 1/24
Thurs 1/28
FEBRUARY
Thurs 2/4
Thurs 2/11
Thurs 2/18
Sat 2/20
Sun 2/21
Thurs 2/25
MARCH
Thurs 3/4
Thurs 3/11
Thurs 3/18
Sat 3/20
Sun 3/21
APRIL
Thurs 4/1
Thurs 4/8
Thurs 4/15
Sat 4/24
Sun 4/25
Thurs 4/29
MAY
Thurs 5/6
Thurs 5/13
Thurs 5/20
Sat 5/22
Sun 5/23
Thurs 5/27
JUN – AUG
Summer Sadhana ·
No regularly scheduled in-person training dates.
SEPTEMBER
Thurs 9/9
Sat 9/11
Sun 9/12
Thurs 9/16
Thurs 9/23
Sat 9/25
Sun 9/26
Thurs 9/30
OCTOBER
Thurs 10/7
Thurs 10/14
Thurs 10/21
Sat 10/23
Sun 10/24
Thurs 10/28
NOVEMBER
Thurs 11/4
Sat 11/13
Sun 11/14
Thurs 11/18
KATELYN RYAN
Director
History + Methodology
SUE RICHARDSON
Lead
Philosophy
RACHEL BRODEUR
Lead
Posture Labs
SARAH BESTON
Lead
Sequencing + Somatics
KATE KRUMSIEK
Lead
Anatomy
GUEST FACULTY
Jill Jardine
Amy DiLillo
Francesca Astino
& More
No. Some people enter teacher training knowing they want to teach, while others come because they want to understand yoga more deeply. Both are welcome. You’ll learn the skills required to teach, but the training is just as much an opportunity to deepen your own practice and understanding of yoga.
No. You do not need to be able to do advanced postures or have a certain type of practice to participate. We ask that you come with an open mind, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Throughout the training, we’ll explore variation, individual anatomy and different ways of approaching postures rather than working toward one ideal shape.
There are no regularly scheduled in-person training sessions from June through August. Instead, you’ll move into Summer Sadhana—a period of independent practice, observation, reading, reflection and practice teaching designed to give you time to integrate what you learned during the first half of the year before returning in September.
Life happens. If you need to miss a session, you’ll be responsible for completing the assigned make-up work for that module. Specific attendance requirements and make-up procedures will be reviewed at the beginning of the program.
To receive your Balance Studio 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Completion, you must complete the required training hours, four Vinyasa class observations, four hours of Seva, nine community teaching classes, assigned coursework and the final teaching practicum.
Yes. Balance Studio’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is credentialed by both Yoga Alliance and the American Yoga Council. Upon successful completion of all training and graduation requirements, graduates will receive their 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification.
Tuition includes all scheduled in-person training sessions, your comprehensive training manual, instruction from Balance lead and guest faculty, mentorship, practice-teaching opportunities, and feedback and assessment throughout the program.
Required books are purchased separately. Some titles are available as e-books.
There are three tuition options:
Early Commitment · Pay in Full — $3,500
Standard Tuition · Pay in Full — $3,750
Payment Plan — $3,950 total
The payment plan begins with a $500 deposit, followed by 10 monthly payments of $345. Your deposit secures your place in the training.
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