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200-hour Teacher Training

Yoga teacher leading students in practice

Lion's Breath 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Breath Centered, Embodied Practice and the Art of Teaching

A 200-hour program combining a 150-hour in-person Teaching Core with a 50-hour Philosophy Core, fully aligned with Yoga Alliance RYT-200 standards and AYT. Designed for LMU MA Yoga Studies students needing the teacher-training prerequisite, and for community students seeking a rigorous, academically grounded certification. Teaching Core and Philosophy Core may be taken individually.

Teaching Core (150 hrs)

  • Schedule: Thursdays 6–8:30 PM, Saturdays 9 AM–5 PM, Sundays 2–5 PM Pacific
  • Instructor: Erin Rusler & Faculty
  • Dates: January – May 2027
  • Thursday Evening Methodology | Jan 14 – Apr 29, 2027 | 11 sessions / 27.5 hrs
  • Saturday Teaching Intensives | Jan 16 – May 1, 2027 | 11 sessions / 78 hrs
  • Sunday Postural Practicum | Jan 17 – May 2, 2027 | 11 sessions / 34 hrs
  • Graduation Weekend Extension | May 1–2, 2027 | 2 hrs

Philosophy Core (50 hrs)

  • Schedule: Sundays 10:30 AM–1:00 PM Pacific
  • Instructor: Dana Tarasavage
  • Dates: September 2026 – April 2027
  • Yoga Sutras of Patañjali | Sep 27 – Nov 15, 2026 | 8 sessions / 20 hrs
  • Bhagavad Gita | Jan 10 – Jan 31, 2027 | 4 sessions / 10 hrs
  • Samkhya Karika | Feb 7 – Feb 28, 2027 | 4 sessions / 10 hrs
  • Upanisads (Selected) | Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2027 | 4 sessions / 10 hrs

Philosophy Core stacks toward the broader Yoga Philosophy Certificate (120 hrs)

Blackout Dates — No Training

  • Nov 7–8, 2026 (LMU Yoga Day)
  • Nov 26–29, 2026 (Thanksgiving)
  • Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 (Christmas Break)
  • Mar 1–5, 2027 (Spring Break)
  • Mar 24–26, 2027 (Easter Holidays)

Required Texts

  • Chapple, A Sourcebook of Yoga Philosophy and Practice
  • Kaminoff & Matthews, Yoga Anatomy

 

  • Individual Philosophy Modules: $298 each — includes Anatomy & Physiology, Meditation, Ayurveda, Pranayama (Guest Teachers will be announced)

 

Who Should Participate

This program is designed for individuals who wish to expand, deepen and broaden their knowledge of Yoga, as well as those who are interested in beginning their training as a Yoga teacher.

Program Benefits

Upon successful completion of the program, students will:

  • Know the foundational principles, philosophy, and practices of the Yoga tradition
  • Be able to shape their own Yoga practice and teach Yoga to others
  • Value Yoga as a practice that unites mind, body, and spirit

Following the guidelines outlined by Yoga Alliance® for registered 200-hour teacher training programs, this program qualifies participants to register for the 200-hour credential and 50-hour continuing education credits, as verified by the instructors.

General Information

Course and program requirements, schedules and tuition are subject to change; and additional fees may be incurred for books and materials. Click here to review all policies prior to enrollment. For additional information, contact BCLA Yoga Studies at (310) 258-5435 or YogaStudies@lmu.edu.

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    Gold Yoga School 

    Gold Yoga School’s annual 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is rooted in the living Himalayan Institute lineage and thoughtfully adapted for modern seekers. Designed for those who value both traditional depth and contemporary scholarship, the program integrates classical yoga philosophy, embodied practice, meditation, Ayurveda, anatomy, ethics, and business fundamentals. Through a holistic and context-rich curriculum, students are prepared not only to teach but to deepen their personal practice with integrity and reverence. In partnership with LMU, trainees may complete an additional 50 hours of Yoga Philosophy coursework, creating a 200-hour pathway eligible for Yoga Alliance registration.

    Program Overview

    • Format: Hybrid or 100% Online

    • Duration: Spring–Summer 2027 TBD

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    The USC Yoga Teacher Training is now being held annually on campus. 

    Dr. Eden Goldman-Led by LMU Yoga Health Science instructor, Malibu chiropractor, celebrity Yoga therapist, wellness author, and lecturer in the USC Physical Education & Mind-Body Health Department, Dr. Eden Goldman, the YSHX program features 25+ of L.A.’s top Yoga instructors, Yoga therapists, and Yoga-oriented Doctors on our guest faculty who will help guide you in evolving your Yoga practice. The program costs $3900 and since the class is limited to just 20-25 participants early registration is encouraged.

     

  • 50-hr Yoga Philosophy: Start Date TBD

    200-hr Teacher Training: Start dates vary

    Enroll: Enrollment online via the course catalog or call (310) 258-8725
    Course: YGJX 810

    Tuition:
    50-hr Yoga Philosophy module: $900 | A minimum payment $250 is required to register for this program. Please contact Erin Rusler Erin.Rusler@lmu.edu to make arrangements.

    200-hr Teacher Training: Students will pay tuition costs stipulated by the studio they choose to study with. Please inquire with each studio about early bird discount pricing and potential scholarships.

    Breathe Ojai Tuition Cost: Refer to Website for Current Enrollment and Tuition

    REGISTER BREATHE OJAI HERE

     

    USC:

    This program costs $3900 and since the class is limited to just 20-25 participants early registration is encouraged.