Embodying Yoga
200hr Teacher Training
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The Embodying Yoga 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a path to deepening your practice and understanding of yogic traditions, as well as finding your voice and presence as a teacher of yoga.
Whether you plan to teach public classes, work with clients, and/or live a life of compassionate awareness, our training will support and encourage your growth as a student of yoga.
Sacred Space Astoria aims to make yoga accessible for people who might not think a yoga studio is a place for them. This focus on accessibility will carry over to our training, offering a deeper understanding of all 8 limbs of yoga. While the training will have a strong focus on asana to allow graduates to teach physical yoga (asana) classes, you will also learn and experience the energetic, emotional, and spiritual benefits of an advancing yoga practice. Each week you’ll work with, explore and study different aspects of a well-rounded practice (mantras, mudras, asana poses, pranayama, chakras, meditation). Our training offers a container for self-healing and growth, bringing an awareness to both the obvious physical benefits and the more subtle energetic shifts and changes that come with regular practice.
Training Details
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-In-depth review of Poses, including Modifications and Adjustments
-Anatomy
-Sanskrit basics
-Yoga philosophy and texts
-Pranayama
-Meditation
-Understanding the Subtle Body (Energetics of Yoga)
-Chanting
-Sequencing and Cueing
-Intro to working with Special Populations (prenatal, children, etc.)
-Understanding the Business of Yoga as a practice of social justice
-Practice teaching and presentations
-Embracing yoga as a way of living life -
Fridays, 6-9pm
Saturdays, 10:30am-5pm
Sundays, 10:30am-5pm
________________________________Class will meet on the following weekend:
WEEK ONE: Jan 22/23/24
WEEK TWO: Jan 29/30/31
WEEK THREE: Feb 5/6/7
WEEK FOUR: Feb 12/13/14
WEEK FIVE: Feb 26/27/28
WEEK SIX: Mar 5/6/7
WEEK SEVEN: Mar 12/13/14
WEEK EIGHT: Mar 19/20/21
WEEK NINE: Apr 2/3/4
WEEK TEN: Apr 9/10/11
WEEK ELEVEN: Apr 16/17/18
WEEK TWELVE: Apr 30/May 1/2
WEEK THIRTEEN: May 14/15/16There will be NO training on the following dates:
Feb 19/20/21
Mar 26/27/28
Apr 23/24/25
May 7/8/9
________________________________Embodying Yoga TT students should plan to attend every weekend. If the need arises, one weekend (15.75 hours) can be missed with every effort made on personal time to review the missed material. If more than one weekend is missed, students will need to schedule private 1:1 sessions with the necessary instructors at the rate of $150/hour in order to receive their teaching certificate. Every effort should be made to attend group sessions.
A minimum of 6 students is required to run the training, and a maximum of 16 will be enrolled. Students applying for and accepted into the Embodying Yoga 200hr Teacher Training should be prepared to commit to the dates and times for the duration of the program. Should any unexpected major events arise, the training will be shifted online without refund or account credit. -
-Lead a 75-min Community Class
-Demonstrate responsible and non-harming leadership in a yoga setting
-Attend 30 classes on our weekly schedule (including Sat/Sun AM as part of the training hours)
-Assist 3 classes on our weekly schedule
-Observe 4 classes on our weekly schedule
-Score 75% or higher on the Final Exam
-Independently teach Sun Salutation A and Sun Salutation B
-Attend monthly mentor sessions via Zoom
-Attend all 13 in-person training weekends
-Tuition paid in full before the end of the training -
-Unlimited classes at Sacred Space Astoria through 5/16/27
-Training Manual (books are not included)
-Monthly mentorship group meeting via Zoom
-Certificate upon completion of all training requirements
-15% discount on Private Sessions Monday-Friday, 6-8:30pm -
Full Tuition: $3,500
This rate supports the studio, teachers and staff needed to run the training and community members who benefit from accessible tuition options.Supported Tuition: $3,000 (6 available)
________________________________PAYMENT PLANS
If you are interested in a payment plan, please email info@sacredspaceastoria.com with your requested payment amounts and dates (with the total paid by 5/1/2027). -
We offer scholarships at a rate of 50% and 25% off the full tuition.
To apply for the scholarship, please email info@sacredspaceastoria.com with a brief explanation of your interest in the training, why you are interested in the scholarship and what you plan to do with the knowledge gained from the experience.
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Cancellations for training may be made through 1/8/27 with account credit; beyond that date, no account credits will be given. (Sacred Space Astoria does not provide refunds). Should a student withdraw after the training begins on 1/22/27, no credit/refund will be given and any remaining payments will be drawn following the original payment plan agreement.
Sacred Space Astoria reserves the right to remove any students from the training without refund/credit for failing to comply with the studio’s policies and the training group’s Rules of Engagement.
Embodying Yoga TT students should be aware that they will not only learn about yoga as a spiritual and healing practice, but that they will be actively engaged in the practice as such. Often, YTT programs can be life-changing and transformative, regardless of whether you intend to teach yoga upon graduation or are taking the training for your own benefit.
Embodying Yoga TT students should expect to attend, assist, and observe weekly classes, complete weekly reading and reflection assignments, attend monthly mentorship meetings, and work with an accountability partner for practice teaching and community support.
While not registered with Yoga Alliance, our training, at a minimum, adheres to their published standards, which align with industry standards of skills and knowledge held by yoga teachers and advanced practitioners. Sacred Space Astoria does not consider YA membership when hiring but instead focuses on the individual’s experience, knowledge, expression of yogic practices and alignment to our studio’s values.
Hear What Recent Graduates Have to Say!
Annie D. - take class with Annie on Tuesdays @7:45p
“Completing my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Sacred Space Astoria was a deeply personal journey of slowing down, becoming more present, and developing a more intentional relationship with my body and mind.
YTT resonated with everything that SSA embodies and offers to its community. The program encouraged each of us to discover what felt authentic to us as individuals with the support from each of the teachers every step of the way. For me, that has become a practice centered around meditation, mindful movement, breath work, and the cultivation of presence and inner peace.
Since completing the training, I've had the opportunity to begin teaching at Sacred Space, which has made the experience feel even more meaningful. I'm incredibly grateful for the experience and for the teachers and community who were part of it. YTT at SSA enabled me to find a practice that feels deeply my own, and something I now feel grateful to be able to share with others.”
Jerry L. - take class with Jerry on Tuesdays @6:30p+Fridays @6:15 + 7:45p
“Yoga was an important part of my life before Teacher Training. I loved the asana and pranayama practices, the awareness it helped cultivate and how it helped me navigate life. I knew there was much more to yoga and was excited to deepen this practice, but I don’t think I fully understood how much the practice would eventually change the way I see myself and the world around me.
One of the most meaningful parts of the training was the community. There is something very special about learning alongside people who are all willing to be vulnerable, curious and open. The relationships I formed with and in the studio became an important part of the experience, and I found a sense of connection and belonging that I wasn't expecting when I started.
I'm incredibly grateful to the studio, and the teachers who helped create an environment where transformation could happen. The training gave me the tools to become a teacher, but more importantly, it reminded me that being a teacher also means remaining a student - being curious, present and always willing to learn.”
Meet Your Teachers
The Embodying Yoga Teacher Training is led by Studio Founder and Owner, Kim Alexandrescu; her teachings are woven throughout the training.
Kelly Williams
Interested in our training but not familiar with our studio?
We strongly encourage you to visit our studio and take a few classes to get to know the energy of our space, practices, and community. We are a non-competitive, accessible and welcoming space for all ages and stages of wellness to practice yoga. Our Embodying Yoga 200-hr Teacher Training will have a strong focus on asana practices but will incorporate all 8 limbs of yoga to encourage yoga as a way of life and path for self-healing.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN