Ground & Center Yoga

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Hybrid | Yoga Alliance–Approved | Starts September 2025

Reconnect to the heart of yoga.
Ground & Center Yoga’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a hybrid certification program designed to deepen your personal practice, build teaching confidence, and prepare you to lead from a place of clarity, integrity, and self-trust.

Whether you’re ready to teach or simply seeking something more - this training gives you the space, support, and tools to return to yourself through the lens of yoga.

Yoga Alliance - Registered | CEUs Available

Key Dates: Starting September 2025


Exact schedule and details coming soon - stay tuned or reach out to info@groundandcenteryoga.com to be the first to know.

What You’ll Learn

  • Explore the roots of yoga through key texts, including the Yoga Sutras and the Eight Limbs. Learn how yoga extends beyond the mat as a lifestyle and path of service. We’ll also touch on ethics, teacher-student relationships, and the role of community.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Yoga philosophies and traditional texts

    • The Yoga Sutras and Eight Limbs

    • Dharma, karma, and yoga as lifestyle

    • Ethics, seva, and teaching as service

      Required: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
      Optional: The Living Gita, The Yamas & Niyamas

  • Begin building your foundation in movement. Learn the purpose and effect of various asanas and explore alignment principles that support safe and effective teaching.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Asana categories and functional alignment

    • Benefits and contraindications

    • Movement patterns and injury prevention

      Required: The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman

  • Deepen your understanding of how yoga works in the body. This module introduces key anatomical systems and explores how to lead safe, informed classes for real-world bodies.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Muscles, joints, bones, and fascia

    • Tension vs. compression in poses

    • Major systems: musculoskeletal, respiratory, endocrine

    • Applying anatomy to asana and teaching

  • Study the major lineages of yoga and how they’ve evolved. You’ll explore the Ashtanga primary series and understand how movement styles have shaped modern yoga.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Kundalini, and more

    • Foundations of drishti and breath in practice

    • The evolution of yoga in the West

      Required: Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual by David Swenson

  • Learn to design meaningful, well-structured classes that flow intentionally. You’ll also practice giving verbal and physical adjustments with skill and care.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Structuring and theming yoga classes

    • Building arc and rhythm into sequences

    • Offering clear, respectful adjustments

  • This module introduces meditation and breathwork as powerful practices for awareness, clarity, and nervous system regulation. You’ll explore multiple techniques and how to teach them effectively.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Breath techniques and their benefits

    • How to teach and guide meditation

    • Why pranayama matters in modern practice

      Required: Science of Breath + Wherever You Go There You Are

  • Explore how to teach with presence, adaptability, and confidence. You’ll reflect on your teaching style, learn to read the room, and support diverse student needs.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Communication, cueing, and space-holding

    • Teaching in group vs. private settings

    • Seeing bodies and adapting as needed

    • Discovering your authentic teaching voice

  • Discover the science and application of Yin and Restorative yoga. You’ll learn how to use these slower practices to support emotional well-being, resilience, and regulation.

    You’ll learn about:

    • Fascia and connective tissue

    • Restorative yoga and nervous system support

    • Differences and benefits of Yin vs. Restorative

      Required: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark

  • Throughout the training, you’ll complete:

    • 30 hours of personal practice

    • 6 hours of class observation

    • 5+ hours of teaching practice

    You’ll lead at least one 60-minute class and receive feedback in a supportive, growth-oriented setting. Additional teaching practice may be offered if needed.

Rooted in tradition, shaped by lived experience - this training blends foundational knowledge with a trauma-aware, student-centered approach. You’ll explore:

Tuition Options:

This 200-hour program is currently being refined to reflect a stronger, more sustainable structure - with updated dates, pacing, and expanded content.

Enrollment is open for Fall 2025.
Finalized dates and updated tuition details will be released soon.

If you’ve been considering YTT with me, now’s a great time to apply. This next round is designed to be even more aligned - with flexible payment options, clear expectations, and space to grow into the teacher you're meant to be.

Who This Is For

This training is for you if you’re ready to:

  • Deepen your understanding of yoga

  • Reconnect with your body and voice

  • Build the confidence to teach (even if you’re not sure yet)

  • Get clear on your path - on and off the mat

You don’t need to be flexible. You don’t need to be experienced. You just need to be willing to show up.

How to Apply

Click below to complete the combined application and registration form. Once submitted, we’ll follow up with next steps and payment instructions.

Have questions? Email info@groundandcenteryoga.com

  • “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”

    — The Bhagavad Gita

FAQs

Every path is different.
If you’re on the fence, reach out. I’ll help you figure out whether this training aligns with where you are - and where you’re going.

  • Yes. To maintain the standards set by Yoga Alliance and uphold the integrity of this training, students are required to attend 100% of the eight mandatory modules.

    If you need to miss a portion of a module, a makeup session may be scheduled at Katie’s discretion and availability. All assignments must be completed by the end of the program in order to graduate and receive certification.

  • Yes. To receive certification, students must complete all program hours, modules, and assignments within 12 months of the start date (July 27, 2025).

    This is a live-cohort program, so you’re expected to attend scheduled sessions and stay current with assignments. Any extensions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

  • Yes - all tuition and fees paid (outside of the $200 non-refundable deposit) will be refunded if a written request is made within five (5) business days of signing your contract. Refunds are issued within 30 days.

    After that window - or once the program begins - no refunds will be granted.

    In the unlikely event the program is canceled by the lead trainer or Ground & Center Yoga, all monies paid will be refunded in full within 30 days.

  • Yes - each module is available as a standalone for $300 and counts for 15 Yoga Alliance CEUs. This is a great option for teachers or practitioners looking to deepen their study in a specific area without completing the full certification.

  • On average, expect to dedicate 4–6 hours per week, depending on the module. This includes live sessions, readings, practice, and assignments. During live weekends or practicum weeks, time commitments may be higher.

  • No - this program is open to anyone seeking a deeper connection to yoga. Whether your goal is to teach or to simply deepen your personal practice, you’re welcome here. Many students come for personal growth, not professional goals.

  • This training is not branded or marketed as a trauma-informed program, but it is taught by instructors who have received trauma-awareness training. You’ll learn to approach teaching with compassion, consent-based language, and the understanding that every student’s experience is unique.

  • Yes - this program is registered with Yoga Alliance (RYS-200) and meets all requirements for a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training.

    Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and become eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through Yoga Alliance.

    Please note: Yoga Alliance charges separate registration fees, and job placement is not guaranteed.

  • Not necessarily. Most teaching practice is completed live during scheduled sessions or supported feedback circles. If you're unable to attend a required practice teach, you may be asked to submit a recorded video in order to receive feedback and complete your practicum requirements.

This is the only 200-hour training we’re offering in 2025.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time - this is it.