yoga teacher training

Breathing Lotus 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training

In our 200hr foundational Teacher Training, students not only learn the skills necessary to lead inspirational yoga classes, but how to bring yoga into every aspect of their lives.

We invite you to Join Us - Our next training begins Saturday, April 12, 2025

We have updated our curriculum to ensure that our 2025 YTT meets the updated Yoga Alliance Standards.

One weekend per month format plus 3 Tuesday Evenings per month -

Weekends are Saturday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm

tentative schedule -

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WHY BREATHING LOTUS? -

Breathing Lotus Lead Teachers, Valerie Lauro, ERYT 500 and Colleen Duggan-Cuomo ERYT 500 are passionate yoginis. Both have years of experience - they love nothing more than to share the great wisdom traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda with their students. They are not just teachers, they are devoted practitioners who continually seek to grow as students themselves and embody the teachings. check out their bios here

As a Breathing Lotus YTT you will be personally mentored by one of our lead teachers. You will meet with your mentor once a month (live or via zoom) for questions, discussion and to help you develop your personal practice.

You will learn -

• how to safely practice and cue all categories of asana (postures)

• how to intelligently sequence complete yoga practices

• The history of yoga - from its ancient roots to modern day practice. How to conscientiously honor the tradition when you teach/practice

• pranayama (breathing) techniques and how to safely and effectively facilitate pranayama as part of a yoga class. Effects of pranayama on the physical and energetic bodies.

• key Sanskrit terminology

• Functional anatomy specifically for yoga teachers and students. The muscular, skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, and digestive systems as they relate to the yoga practice. The mind/body connection will be covered.

• a foundational understanding of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and how to incorporated tenets of the sutras into your practice and your life.

• meditation - traditional yoga meditation practices as well as a look at other Eastern practices and modern day mindfulness practices

• foundational understanding of the subtle body

• the foundational principles of Ayurveda (the sister science of Yoga) - an understanding of your personal Dosha type and how it to optimize your personal practice with this knowledge

• how to find your authentic voice as a teacher and overcome obstacles that might block you

• you will not just conceptually learn the benefits of yoga, but by deepening your own practice you will begin to understand how yoga can truly transform your life.

Graduates of Breathing Lotus 200 hr YTT will have the credentials to register with the Yoga Alliance.

We understand that in order to be an excellent teacher, you must be an excellent student. We live our yoga. We love to learn. Whether your goal is to teach Yoga or to deepen your personal practice, we would be honored to have you join us.

Interested in joining us? Fill out the form below to take the next step!

TUITION -

Early bird - $3000 if paid in full by March 1, 2025

Regular tuition - $3300

(may be broken into 5 monthly automatic payments of $560 plus $500 non-refundable deposit)

** all payment options require a $500 non-refundable deposit and all tuition must be paid before receiving certification.

***special consideration will be given for financial hardship and extended payment plans may be offered.

CANCELLATION POLICY -

We understand that sometimes life brings unexpected challenges. If withdrawal becomes unavoidable within 30 days of the start of the program, a prorated refund of 2/3 of the tuition will be given. After 30 days a prorated tuition balance may be applied to future trainings.

Breathing Lotus Yoga 200 hour teacher training received 5 out of 5 stars from all students in the post training yoga alliance review.

What our students are saying -

“This program exceeded my expectations! The instructors were well organized and professional, as well as wonderfully thorough, knowledgeable and supportive. They emphasized how to keep our students safe at all times. They also created a comfortable atmosphere in which to study and grow. By the end, our class had bonded as a community. This training was life-changing. I would recommend it without reservation to anyone!”

~ Lauren Powers, RYT200

“Knowledgeable and compassionate teachers!”

~ Wendy Caves, RYT200

“The teachers at Breathing Lotus Yoga changed not only my life, but the way I move through my day. The teachers were clear, safety was all important; the instructions were tailored to each of their students styles and learning. Their support and nurturing throughout the whole semester was undauting. Yoga was taught , not only through asanas, but as a way of spiritual , healthy and energetic life style. They cultivated a loving community of people to go forth and create more yoga one asana at a time. I can never express my gratitude and love to these teachers and fellow students. Breathing Lotus is a unique and beautiful practice.”

~ Georgie Glayddus, RYT200