FAQS

What will you learn?

Rather than learning one set style or sequence, this program explores the world of yoga  and encourages you to find your own unique voice, style or focus area.  You will learn Asana, Meditation, Philosophy, Pranayama, Alignment, Sequencing, Sanskrit, Yoga Anatomy, and more.
You will practice teaching in each weekend session to gain practical experience.

Session Focus

Each weekend offers a focus designed to bring you deeper into your practice and help you more clearly express the art of teaching.  All weekends will have each of the following components in addition to the weekend theme: Sanskrit, Anatomy, Philosophy, Asana, Meditation, Pranayama.  Additional specific key elements will be introduced each weekend.

Session Content

You might be concerned that it’s all asana. You might be concerned that it’s all sitting and listening. Don’t panic! Sessions alternate between up-tempo periods of asana practice and contemplative periods of group discussion, meditation, and pranayama.

Who Can Attend?

Anyone who has been practicing yoga regularly for at least one year is welcome to apply.  Please also note that during the training we do require that you commit to taking at least 1 classes per week at Darling Yoga, either in-studio, virtually via Zoom or through our on-demand class library.

Schedule Details

All hours accredited by Yoga Alliance. With completion of parts 1 and 2 + curriculum coursework, students will receive 200 credit hours for a RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) registration.

​2026 Dates

January 9 - 11   Introduction + The Eight Limbs of Yoga
January 23 - 25 Alignment + Anatomy of Movement 
February 20 - 22  Sequencing for Safety
March 6 - 8  Creative Sequencing and the Subtle Energies
March 27 - 29  Adapt and Modify for All Levels + Creating a Private Practice
April 10 - 12   Mid-Term Testing and Group Teaching
May 1 - 3 Adjusting & Assisting
June 12 - 14 Teaching to Special Groups, Common Injuries, Mental & Emotional Needs
June 26 - 28 Making the Class an Event, Workshops + Advertising Techniques
July 10 - 12  Final,  Practicums, and Graduation Ceremony 

Weekend Schedule

​Fridays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Investment Details

To Register:
A $150 deposit is due at the time of application and will be deducted from the first payment.

We offer 3 payment options:
Opt 1 - Pay in Full: $2,600 (must be paid by January 9th)
Opt 2 - Two Installments of $1,350 (due by 1/10 and 4/10)
Opt 3 - 10 Weekend Installments of $275 

Book Costs Separate - Approximately $75
All students must be paid in full and have completed all curriculum to receive certificate which may be submitted to Yoga Alliance for registration.

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REserve Your Spot - $150 Deposit

Testimonials

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Darling Yoga provided a very well rounded educational experience for the 200 hour teacher training. The information provided was thorough, with lots of hands of hands on experience. The training touched on a diverse range of yogic education, providing both the foundational basics and various educational texts to further our development. The training was a safe and secure place, giving the opportunity to open ourselves fully to the experience. Darling Yoga prepared us to go out and teach, as well as providing us a overwhelmingly supportive and positive community.

Molly Becker
​2023 Graduate

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​Darling Yoga is undoubtedly the best in the midwest region for teacher training or any further information about yoga! They are pros!

Mallory Newberry
​2018 Graduate

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Darling Yoga not only prepared me to teach but to be a better human being. Attending training was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Leslie Houfaidi
​2018 Graduate

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The Darling Yoga teacher-training program offers a well-rounded approach to learning. They do a great job of developing teacher awareness regarding safety in poses, in-depth breath-work, meditation techniques, use of props, importance of workshops, and even conscious music selection is discussed. Highly recommend!!

Amy Batty
2014 Graduate

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I highly recommend the Darling Yoga Teacher Training program! The program is well-rounded, the instructors are amazing, and I am grateful for the experience that not only deepened my own practice, but instilled a desire to pursue teaching to share my passion for yoga with others.

Jen Paul
2023 Graduate

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​The program being a year long gave each student the time to absorb and reflect on what was learned each month. I felt like the goal of the program was to teach yoga not as just a physical practice, but to learn it from the inside out with all of the yamas and niyamas incorporated as well. The instructors each have their own strengths and together teach a solid yoga foundational program. If I were to take yoga training all over again, I would repeat this program.

Stacie Bruce
2015 Graduate

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I was beyond thrilled to find a school and program that truly taught the essence of yoga, the full 8-limbed path with accompanying philosophical and spiritual precepts, while also providing clear, practical and concise methods for teaching. I truly could not give this training a higher recommendation. 

Cindy Novelo
​2015 Graduate

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​YTT at Darling Yoga was such an amazing experience. I would take it again and again and I am sure each time the experiences would be even richer. I learned so much and loved every moment. It was challenging and pushed me to grow but in an amazing way. Just incredible.

Alix Jacobson
2016 Graduate

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Darling Yoga teacher training was such a wonderful experience in many ways! Emily and Christy have a wealth of knowledge of Yoga, and passed it on to all of us in a loving and interesting environment. I was challenged, and yet couldn't wait for the next YTT weekend! I can't imagine any yoga training that could be better than this. We all learned so much about the history of Yoga, proper alignment, incredible pranayama, and formed lasting friendships with our teachers, and with each other. I am very grateful to Darling Yoga for helping me deepen my own practice, and giving me the tools I needed to pay it forward to my students. 

Stacie Physioc
2017 Graduate

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I am very grateful to have done teacher training at Darling Yoga. I feel that I learned much about the physical principles of yoga, techniques for effective yoga teaching, and the dimensions of yoga as a spiritual practice. The instructors are knowledgable, caring, and encouraging. This was a wonderful experience that helped me grow in my yoga practice and teaching!

Glenn Young

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