200 Hour Yoga Certification

The Yoga Now Yoga Certification Program includes a foundational and holistic study of the ancient practice of Yoga in the Himalayan Tradition, as well as practical and technical skill development of best practices as a yoga practitioner in modern times.

Much of this training involves learning and discussion coupled with personal participation and practice of the skills we're building.

While practicing postures is one component of the training, it is not the entire focus, as Yoga is so much more than postures. We dive deep into the ancient traditions of Yoga as an ancient art of living, into a personal healing journey.

The majority of our students enroll in this program for personal growth, and some go through the training to see if they want to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through an accreditation organization such as Yoga Alliance.

Graduates can be found using their yoga practice to support their personal lives, as well as sharing the yoga in studios, schools, organizations, hospitals, workplaces, with veterans, and as modality for their integrative medicine and psychotherapy practices.

Yoga Now’s certification students range in age from 18 to 88. Many of our students find this program during times of transition and growth and the learning serves as a touch tree of peace. Whether going through a transition, looking to deepen in personal practice, to help others, or support recovery, this program is designed with healing in mind.

We have everything we need to succeed within. Yoga Now provides the safe space and a certification notebook with review questions in the back to prepare for the certification test, along with a book list of suggested reading.

Yoga Now encourages self-inquiry, along with ancient wisdom study, applied to a personalized path of life. We honor that everyone’s experience within the certification program is unique, as our relationship will be unique to you and your healing journey.

Join the hundreds of Yoga Now alumni who have graduated from this program. We are here to support you.

You belong here.

This 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training occurs once or twice a month for 10 weekends of training, allowing the teachings to integrate into your daily life naturally with time.

We meet Friday eve 6-9pm and Saturday / Sunday 9:30am-5pm.

WEEKEND 1 • 9.27-29

FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA

We first ground our roots into the ancient wisdom of Yoga. Learn Sankhya philosophy, the history and different lineages of yoga, the four paths of Yoga including Bhakti, Jñana, Karma and the Eight Limb Path of Raja Yoga, and dive into the practice of relaxation. Infuse life with humanity, compassion, and love.

WEEKEND 2 • 10.18-20

ASANA I: MOVE WITH EASE

According to the ancient texts of Yoga, asana (yoga postures) are practiced with steadiness and ease. Experience effortlessness in Yoga postures and in life. Learn movement theory based in somatics and study asana from the Beginner’s Yoga Series by Swami Rama.

WEEKEND 3 • 11.15-17

ASANA II: TEACH WITH EASE

Learn aligned practices in teaching. Let your inner teacher shine as you learn to teach asana and relaxation to others.

WEEKEND 4 • 12.7-8

ASANA PRACTICUM

Practice teaching Yoga in a community setting and among your peers. Prepare your asana class and receive feedback from Susi Amendola. This is your opportunity to polish your skills as a Yoga teacher and mentor. Note: Asana Practicum is only Sat/Sun 12-5pm

WEEKEND 5 • 1.10-12

REST & BREATHE: PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION

In this dreamy weekend, you’ll spend time resting, breathing, and in periods of silence. Practice 3 part and deep, wide, long breathing and other foundational pranayama practices to cultivate peace of mind. Learn to rest with yourself, exactly as you are, without any push and pull of wanting things to be different.

WEEKEND 6 • 1.31-2.2

YOGA ANATOMY & EMBODIED ASANA

Studying the human body provides invaluable insight to the intention and impact of Yoga. Learn the structures and functions of the many systems of the body.

WEEKEND 7 • 2.21-23

AYURVEDA: YOGA’S SISTER SCIENCE

Ayurveda, the world’s first system of medical well being, teaches us to create balance and promote health. Learn the foundations of Ayurveda.

WEEKEND 8 • 3.21-23

CHAKRAS: SUBTLE ENERGIES

According to the ancient texts of Yoga, the human body is swirling with subtle energies that create our life. From the grounded feeling rooted in the Muladhara chakra, to the ethereal ecstasy of the Svadhistahana chakra, this weekend is an immersion into the energetic system of love, beauty, and joy.

WEEKEND 9 • 4.11-13

ANCIENT TEXTS OF YOGA

The Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras provide beautiful wisdom for our modern lives. Learn how the Sutras and Gita can support you in philosophical questions about the purpose and meaning of life. Be inspired by the ancient texts of yoga.

WEEKEND 10 • 4.25-27

GRADUATION

Bring together the learning and experience of the entire program. Review, redirect, and realign with your vision as a torch bearer in the Yoga tradition.

Bow to all teachers – past, present, and future – as well as a deep bow to the greatest teacher of all, the one that resides within you.

Paid in Full: $3000+$325 Enrollment Fee

Yoga Now offers a monthly payment plan option of $325 per month for 10 months + $325 enrollment fee

The enrollment fee is required for registration, and the first payment is due before the start of the program. Subsequent monthly payments due on the 1st of each month.

Payments accepted via Venmo or check.

The ancient path of Yoga in these modern times needs conscious rebalancing to reflect our collective's beautiful diversity, both within students and teachers in our community.

We offer scholarships for humans of the global majority who are interested in completing our Certification Program to support Black, Indigenous, Indian and Asian students. Yoga Now lovingly provides this opportunity for diving deep into a healing journey through Yoga as an art of living with its roots in India from thousands of years ago.

Apply for the Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship here.

Students of the program will graduate with a certificate of completion by simply attending all training weekends and completing the test.

Yoga Alliance’s mission is to promote and support the integrity and diversity of the teaching of Yoga.

Yoga Now’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification is in accordance with Yoga Alliance and graduates are eligible to register as Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT 200).

For those who are interested in becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, you must complete the following:

Be present for all training hours.

• Finish all homework assignments.

• Complete a written exam.

• Log and attend 50 classes at Yoga Now. 25 of the 50 classes must be with trainers Susi Amendola or Charissa Loftis.

• Meet individually with Susi Amendola to discuss your written exam, experience in the program, and future with Yoga.