200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training
A Yoga Alliance Certified 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
A yoga school for embodied living, teaching, becoming…
Your path of discovery awaits!
October 16, 2026 – May 2, 2027
Lead Trainers:
Julia Hollenberg, E-RYT 500
Nancy Lea E-RYT 500
About the Training
This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is an immersive and transformational journey rooted in tradition, functional movement, nervous-system awareness, and yoga as a living, breathing practice.
It is designed for aspiring teachers who feel called to share the practice, dedicated practitioners wanting to deepen their knowledge of yoga and anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.
It unfolds over 12 weekend immersions, flexible online hours and a 5-night retreat, offering a steady and spacious rhythm for deep study. Extended in-studio days allow for embodied learning, inquiry, and integration, while a smaller online component supports reflection, self-practice, and study at home.
You do not need to be advanced in your physical practice, just curious, committed and open. We offer a rich and supportive environment to study and explore. Join us and step into the role of the teacher with confidence, integrity, and authenticity.
About Brahman
Brahman is a foundational concept in yogic philosophy, rooted in the ancient teachings of the Upanishads. It points to the underlying essence of life as an infinite, unchanging presence that exists within and around everything.
Rather than something abstract or distant, Brahman can be understood as the deeper ground of being, the awareness beneath thought, the stillness beneath movement and the thread that connects all of life.
In a modern context, this invites a shift in how we relate to yoga.
Practice becomes more than something we do with our bodies; it becomes a way of reconnecting with ourselves and with something greater.
Beneath our roles, identities, and conditioning, there is a shared essence that is whole, steady, and inherently connected.
Through practices such as movement, breath, meditation, and self-inquiry, students begin to experience moments of presence, clarity, and connection that arise naturally when we slow down and listen. The teachings begin to resonate not just as concepts or abstract ideas, but as something to be felt and lived.
In our training, Brahman serves as both a philosophical foundation and a lived inquiry. It invites us to teach from presence, to see and honor the shared humanity in each student, and to approach yoga as a practice of remembering our wholeness. It is not something we achieve, but our true nature to which we return.
Curriculum
This training offers a comprehensive foundation in the philosophy and science of yoga — designed not just to inform, but to transform the way you practice, teach, and relate to yourself and others.
The curriculum spans four areas of study:
Techniques, Training & Practice (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation)
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Develop an intelligent, safe, and effective asana practice rooted in awareness and sustainability
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Learn alignment principles, modifications, and contraindications to support a wide range of bodies and needs
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Explore the art of sequencing to create classes that are purposeful, balanced, and responsive
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Work with the breath as a powerful tool for regulation and connection through foundational pranayama
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Cultivate awareness of the subtle body, including energetic anatomy and internal experience
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Practice meditation as a pathway to presence, clarity, and deeper self-understanding
Anatomy & Physiology
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Develop a functional understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and the body in movement as they relate to yoga practice
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Learn principles of joint stability, mobility, and muscular engagement to support safe and sustainable movement
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Explore the relationship between breath, posture, and the nervous system, including foundations of nervous system regulation
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Build confidence in observing movement patterns, offering informed cueing, and adapting practices for varying bodies
Yoga Humanities (Philosophy, History, Ethics)
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Study foundational yoga philosophy, including the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita
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Explore how these teachings translate into a modern, lived practice
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Learn about yoga’s historical roots and evolution with respect and context
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Engage with yogic ethics and how they inform teaching, relationships, and daily life
Professional Essentials (The Art of Teaching)
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Develop clear, effective, and creative cueing and communication
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Cultivate presence and the capacity to hold space with awareness and attunement
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Learn to design and deliver cohesive, meaningful class sequences
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Engage in practice teaching with ongoing feedback and mentorship
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Build confidence and discover your authentic voice as a teacher
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Integrate trauma-aware principles to create inclusive, responsive, and supportive spaces
Training Dates
Our 200-Hour Teacher Training unfolds over 12 weekend immersions, midweek online hours and a five night retreat, offering a steady and spacious rhythm for deep study.
Extended in-studio days allow for embodied learning, inquiry, and integration, while a smaller online component supports reflection, self-practice, and study at home.
Friday hours: 4-7pm
Saturday hours: 10am-6pm
Sunday hours: 1:30-5:30pm
Online hours: Thursdays 6-8pm
Weekends In-Person (Queen Anne)
- Oct 16, 17, 18
- Nov 6, 7, 8
- Nov 20, 21
- Dec 11, 12, 13
- Dec 18, 19
- Jan 8, 9, 10 (2027)
- Jan 22, 23
- Feb 5, 6, 7
- Feb 26, 27
- Mar 5, 6 (7th TBD)
- Mar 19, 20 (21st TBD)
- Apr 9, 10
Thursdays (Online)
- Nov 5
- Nov 19
- Dec 10
- Dec 17
- Jan 7 (2027)
- Jan 21
- Feb 4
- Feb 25
- Mar 4
- Mar 18
Final Practicum & Retreat at Doe Bay: April 27 – May 2, 2027
Tuition & Payment Plans
Early Bird Pricing of $3,500 if paid in full by June 15th. Use discount code: EARLYBIRD at checkout—full price $3800 after June 15th.
Payment plan available, $800 deposit upon registration, and three additional payments of $1,000 due on the 15th of July, August, and September.
Full payment is due no later than September 15th.
There will be an additional fee for room and board at Doe Bay (tbd)
Location
Hosted at Ahimsa Yoga + a private studio on Queen Anne, online, and a 5-night retreat at Doe Bay Resort
Application & Registration
Please submit the online form via Nancy Lea’s website (button below). Upon acceptance you will be sent the link to pay your deposit to hold your spot!
