teacher Training 2025

Connect to your voice. 

Speak it loud.

AYA Yoga was founded on the belief that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and practicing yoga. Our teacher training program is a deep dive into radical self-exploration & self-expression.  In this 200hr training we will explore a blend of traditional and modern yogic practices to empower you with the tools and knowledge to build a practice that integrates both your passion and your truth.

We believe that radical self-expression and creativity is best supported by a strong base of knowledge and tradition.

In this training we offer a broad curriculum around the foundations of yoga and ethics, including history and philosophy, study of ancient texts, core postures and their Sanskrit names, alignment and anatomy, and vinyasa sequencing.  We will also explore important modern considerations of yoga such as cultural appropriation, diversity in yoga, trauma-sensitive teaching, informed consent, and yoga through a professional lens. 


From this base of knowledge, we will create a container for trainees to discover their own voice and style through practices that encourage deep self-reflection and knowing. We will explore journaling, meditation, creative writing, and speaking in community as pathways to authentic self-expression and embodied teaching. In learning how to hold space for ourselves, we learn how to hold space for others.

Embodied yoga isn’t all about practicing postures, it’s about resting in our true nature. 

Gain the confidence to share your gifts with the world. 

Welcome to your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, as you are.

  • Study the ethics, history and philosophy of yoga

  • Explore a variety of yoga styles including vinyasa, hatha, power, yin, and restorative, to gain a comprehensive understanding of core yoga postures 

  • Learn the basics of yoga anatomy and physiology, modifications, contraindications and safely teaching to a range of bodies

  • Deepen your scope of yogic practices through pranayama (breathwork), meditation, mantra (chanting), sound healing, kundalini, sadhana (self-study), somatic theory and nervous system awareness

  • Practice teaching vinyasa sequences and learn how to build your own classes in a balanced and intentional way

  • Learn how to provide hands-on assists with consent and confidence

  • Explore teaching yoga through a professional lens

  • Be empowered to speak and lead in community

In this program you will:

Program Requirements:

  • Attend all scheduled in person training sessions

  • Complete required reading and written assignments

  • Complete a 40-day sadhana (a self-study practice such as pranayama, meditation, morning pages)

  • A willingness to show up for yourself and your community as you are


What you will receive:

  • A Yoga-Alliance certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification

  • Unlimited membership to AYA during the course of training

  • 20% off of AYA merch + the purchase of a yoga mat

  • A professional photo session upon completion of the program

DETAILS

dates subject to change

Facilitated by Nicole Klasa, Jessica Zitesman, Marla Aranda, and Alex Caplinger, with guest teachers Ali Ianni & Anastasija Katcyna.

2025 Training Schedule

8 weekend meetings |

Saturday + Sunday

9am-12pm at secondary location tbd

1pm-6pm at AYA Yoga

  • Feb 8 & 9 + 22 & 23

    March 8 & 9 + 22 & 23

    April 5 & 6 + 26 & 27

    May 3 & 4 + 17 & 18

13 weeknight meetings |

Wednesdays

6-9pm at secondary location tbd

  • Feb 12, 19, 26

    March 5, 12, 19, 26

    April 2, 9, 23, 30

    May 7, 14

Pricing:

Early Bird, $3,300 (paid in full by Oct 31, 2024)

Full Tuition, $3,500 (paid in full by Jan 20, 2025)

Deposit, $300 (reserves your spot, upon application approval) 

Payment plans available. Please email us for more details.

Scholarships:

Applications are now open, and close September 30th.

To apply for a scholarship, please email us once your program application has been submitted.

Info Sessions:

Info Session Thursday October 10, 6:00P-6:45P

For questions, email programs@liveayayoga.com

F.A.Q.

  • This program is for all who are ready to delve deeper into the practices of yoga. Whether you have the dream of sharing this practice with your community or are ready to take the next step in your personal practice, this program is for you. Come to learn, to connect and explore.

  • We will hold in person training sessions both at the AYA Yoga studio in German Village and at secondary location tbd. Specific location schedule to be shared upon admission to the program.

  • A yoga mat, a journal, a water bottle, and your beautiful self.  Yoga props and training workbook will be provided by AYA.  Meals and accommodations will not be provided, so please plan ahead.  You are welcome to bring meals and snacks into the studio space.  There will be a one-hour lunch break during weekend sessions.

  • We strongly encourage you to build this training into your schedule as it is a three month long commitment. Part of this commitment to yourselves, your teachers and your training community is to show up.  Completion of all program module hours is required in order to graduate from the training.   We understand that life happens.  If you want to register for the training but are unsure due to prior commitments, reach out to us to see if it's a fit.