This 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training combines traditional Ashtanga Yoga with the wisdom of Buddhist meditation, delivered over four intensive weekends by experienced instructors Cory Bryant and Heather Sullivan.

Limited to 12 students to ensure personalized attention and ample teaching practice.

Rooted in the Ashtanga Primary Series, this program provides a comprehensive foundation for confident teaching. You'll study the complete Primary Series with Sanskrit names and traditional count, learn effective hands-on adjustments, and develop your authentic teaching voice through extensive practicum—including peer teaching in pairs and leading the full group.

What sets our training apart is the integration of meditation instruction from the Tergar tradition of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, with weekly Zoom sessions giving you ongoing practice in holding space for contemplative work. Our anatomy component features renowned teacher David Keil's self-paced online program (included at no extra cost, with manual), ensuring you understand the body mechanics behind safe, effective teaching. The curriculum also dives deep into yoga's philosophical roots and professional ethics, preparing you to teach with both skill and integrity.

Training Goals

By the end of this 200-hour teacher training, you will:

• Learn the Ashtanga Primary Series - Study the complete sequence with Sanskrit names, vinyasa count, proper alignment, and traditional methodology

• Develop confident teaching skills - Build your authentic teaching voice through extensive practicum, including peer teaching in pairs and leading the full group

• Learn effective hands-on adjustments - Gain proficiency in non-invasive, supportive adjustments for the Primary Series

• Understand functional anatomy - Complete David Keil's comprehensive online anatomy program, giving you the knowledge to teach safely and address common alignment issues

• Integrate meditation into your teaching - Receive training in the Tergar tradition of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and develop skills to confidently hold space for meditation practice through weekly practice sessions

• Explore yoga philosophy and ethics - Study yoga's history, classical texts, and ethical foundations while developing your understanding of teacher responsibilities, boundaries, and professional conduct

• Master accessible pranayama - Learn breathwork techniques you can teach clearly and confidently, without confusion or overwhelm

• Build a strong foundation for diverse teaching - Develop the skills and understanding to teach across multiple yoga styles, rooted in traditional Ashtanga methodology

• Meet Yoga Alliance standards - Complete all requirements for RYT-200 certification and be prepared to register upon graduation

Format

Four intensive long weekends plus weekly online meditation sessions with Cory, monthly Mysore practice, and monthly check-ins with Heather via Zoom. Additionally, approximately 40 hours of self-paced virtual learning (30 hours with David Keil's anatomy program, plus additional online study).

Sample Daily Schedule

• 7:30 - 10:30 AM | Meditation, Sutras, Asana

• 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Break

• 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Session 1

• 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Break

• 3:30 - 6:00 PM | Session 2

Session content varies by weekend and includes teaching methodology, hands-on adjustments, pranayama, philosophy, professional development, and teaching practicum.

Schedule

• October 14 - 18, 2026

• November 13-15, 2026

• January 15 - 17, 2027

• February 12 - 14, 2027