What is teacher training like??
“I took my yoga teacher training at Yoga Flow and did not realize how much they taught until I started going to other studios to practice and teach. Yoga Flow really prepared me and I honestly feel like they set me up for success, I’m so grateful to have learned from Dominique and Michelle. They are so detail oriented but also keep the training FUN! Thank you so much for being a guiding light for my journey and my life, I LOVE Yoga Flow and all it’s Yogis.
Namaste, Marisa Class of 2019
In just 5 short months, become a Yoga Flow and Yoga Alliance Certified teacher. Yoga Flow has one of the best reputations for helping aspiring teachers gain the knowledge to be successful, safe, and well-respected. Yoga Flow is the only studio in the Pittsburgh area that has a community class training program that allows our trainees to teach actual yoga classes for an entire year as part of their training. Yoga Flow Teacher Training has certified over 150 teachers in the Pittsburgh area. Our training program walks you through learning the foundation of the asanas supported by the history of yoga as well as tuning into the spiritual energy within the yoga room. Yoga Flow has a unique Ujjayi Vinyasa sequencing created by Dominique Ponko. Our program led by Dominique and co-director Michelle Planert will prepare you to design a well-balanced yoga class and help you to pursue your dream of becoming an instructor by giving you the tools to share with others what Yoga has given you.
Trainings are in our Aspinwall location 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sundays 11:15 AM - 3:15 PM
*These hours can be completed at the Yoga Flow studio or studios most convenient to you.
You will then be required to assist a Yoga Flow teacher for 2 classes a month. You have the option if sitting in the back of the room taking notes on the teachers cues or walking around and adjusting the students (or a little of both). Each class you assist will be counted as 2 hours.
*These hours can be completed at the Yoga Flow studio or studios most convenient to you.
Each 'teacher in training' is required to take 40 Yoga Flow classes within the 5 months. This equals roughly 2 classes per week during the 5 month training. You may take as many or as little classes a week to compliment your work schedule. It is required, however, that you have all 40 classes completed before you can receive your certificate. We have noticed that the trainees with the most success practiced twice a week or more. And we suggest the more, the better. All 40 classes over the 5 months course are included in the cost of tuition. Each of the 40 classes will be counted as 2 hours.
The training totals 200 hours of a Yoga Flow Level 1 Teacher Training. You will be certified through Yoga Flow as well as Yoga Alliance, enabling you to teach anywhere in the world.
5 months unlimited yoga included in the tuition. Teacher Trainee will be responsible for regular Yoga Flow membership after the 5 month program has ended. Yoga Flow will provide the Training Workbook.
Quantum Yoga by Laura Baumann: the new expanded edition printed in Spring of 2013.
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff: second edition
$200 Training Deposit is Non-Refundable
If a trainee withdraws from the 2023 program after January 21st, they are responsible for the full tuition. Once trainees pay the remaining tuition they will be eligible to complete training in 2024.
Tuittion must be completed as of June 4, 2023.
*These hours can be completed at the Yoga Flow studio or studios most convenient to you.
You will then be required to assist a Yoga Flow teacher for 2 classes a month. You have the option if sitting in the back of the room taking notes on the teachers cues or walking around and adjusting the students (or a little of both). Each class you assist will be counted as 2 hours.
*These hours can be completed at the Yoga Flow studio or studios most convenient to you.
Each 'teacher in training' is required to take 40 Yoga Flow classes within the 5 months. This equals roughly 2 classes per week during the 5 month training. You may take as many or as little classes a week to compliment your work schedule. It is required, however, that you have all 40 classes completed before you can receive your certificate. We have noticed that the trainees with the most success practiced twice a week or more. And we suggest the more, the better. All 40 classes over the 5 months course are included in the cost of tuition. Each of the 40 classes will be counted as 2 hours.
The training totals 200 hours of a Yoga Flow Level 1 Teacher Training. You will be certified through Yoga Flow as well as Yoga Alliance, enabling you to teach anywhere in the world.
5 months unlimited yoga included in the tuition. Teacher Trainee will be responsible for regular Yoga Flow membership after the 5 month program has ended. Yoga Flow will provide the Training Workbook.
Quantum Yoga by Laura Baumann: the new expanded edition printed in Spring of 2013.
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff: second edition
You can become a RYT200 in five short months
Yes, Yoga Flow has been a certified school as part of Yoga Alliance since 2009 allowing its graduates to have the ability to teach anywhere in the world.
Our program is 200 hours over the course of 5 months, completing a level-one registered yoga teacher training.
Yoga Flow has successfully trained over 300 yoga teachers in the Pittsburgh area. We’ve also recently trained 20 virtual students.
Aside from learning the fundamentals of teaching and designing a well-balanced yoga class and safely moving your students through postures, you can expect to gain the following skills:
Over the years Yoga Flow’s training has cultivated a tight-knit community of like-minded individuals. You can expect to meet life-long friends that will be with you long past your teacher training journey.
Trainees will have the unique opportunity to teach real, in-person, classes while observed by a Yoga Flow instructor. We believe this aspect of our training is key to a teacher’s success as it gives real-life experience on and off the mat.
We start with a 6-week intensive training on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-7pm in our Aspinwall Studio
After the intensive, we have four once-a-month meetings from 11:15am-3:15pm covering yoga anatomy, yoga injuries, prenatal information, names in Sanskrit, chakras, mudras, music/playlists and adjustments.
Yoga Flow has a unique Ujjayi Vinyasa sequencing created by Dominique Ponko. Our program is led by Dominique and co-director Michelle Planert with a combined teaching experience of 40 years.
During the duration of teacher training, all trainees will receive a month-unlimited (5 months unlimited) package to attend class at any of our 5 studios
NO! You learn as you learn to teach. Your body will become stronger and more flexible through our comprehensive training. The only requirement is the desire to learn more about this sacred practice and to possibly teach yoga!
Yes, included in your teacher training hours you will learn and practice proper adjustment skills so that you can confidently keep your students safe while in a variety of postures.
No, the studio is kept at room temperature for all of the training sessions.
During training we spend an average of 50% of our time sitting on our mats, openly discussing and learning the material while completing the workbook. The other 50% of our time we spend practicing teaching each other in smaller groups as well as practicing with the class as a whole. The best way to gain teaching experience is to teach!
A teacher training workbook will be provided on the first day of training, however, you will be responsible to purchase Quantum Yoga by Laura Baumann: the new expanded edition printed in Spring of 2013 and Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff: second edition prior to the first day of training.
A journal/notebook, pens, highlighters, comfortable clothes (dress in layers), snacks and drinks, your purchased yoga books, yoga mat, quarters for parking on Saturdays.
Yes! We recommend bringing a packed lunch but there are some local options. We usually break for an hour.
NO! There are no tests, no pass or fail. We keep working together until you feel confident. Get ready to go on the adventure of your life; finding your yoga tribe and discovering a new passion within you!
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