Yoga Journey 250-hour Teacher Training

Our foundational, 250-hour teacher training is designed for anyone looking to deepen their yoga practice and knowledge, as well as those beginning their journey as yoga teachers. Students will learn all the essentials of Yoga: practice techniques, anatomy and physiology, the humanities of Yoga through philosophical texts, and the essentials needed to become a professional Yoga teacher.

In addition to becoming eligible for the Yoga Alliance 200-hour teacher registry, students will receive a transcript from Loyola Marymount University and complete 50 hours of philosophical training.

Professor Zoë Slatoff (M.A., Columbia, Ph.D., Lancaster) will provide depth instruction in Yoga philosophy, with 20 hours on the Yoga Sūtra in the fall and ten hours each on the Bhagavad Gītā (January and February), the Sāṃkhya Kārikā (February and March) and the Upaniṣads (March and April). Classes will be live streamed on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. and accessible via recorded videos for the duration of each course. Professor Slatoff will meet students live one weekend per month to answer questions, particularly for students who view the videos asynchronously.

This course will blend online instruction provided by Loyola Marymount University with face-to-face training at partner studios with close LMU affiliation in three counties: Los Angeles (Center for Yoga), Ventura (Breathe Ojai), and Orange (Be the Change Yoga). Consult the schedule for each location below.

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.