200 hour yoga teacher training

co-Directors: Ally vallieres, Cyt 500; Casey Deschene, CYT 500; Caitlin Ferrante, CYT 500.



About This Training

Applicants to this training must have a consistent and dedicated yoga practice. The program is designed for committed students looking to enrich their understanding of yoga asana, philosophy & lifestyle. Prepare to immerse yourself in the practice, both in the studio walls and beyond.

You can expect there to be an abundance of practice time, as well as ample opportunities for practice teaching. At the end of this training, you’ll have a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the yoga practice, as well as the ability to teach well-informed, creative yoga classes in almost any capacity; from online, to studio, to retreats, and more!

Whether you want to teach or are looking to enhance your personal practice (and life!), this training is the beginning of your journey along your dharmic path. It’s so much more than asana and meditation. In this space, you’ll let go of limiting beliefs, build a community of support, and find your voice as we take a deep-dive into the idea of yoga as a lifestyle and acquire the necessary tools to cultivate a sustainable, life-long practice.

In here, you’ll thrive.

To graduate, students must complete all hours as listed below, as well as demonstrate their understanding of the material covered via completion of outside assignments and a final exam. Graduation is dependent on the fulfillment of all requirements and is not guaranteed.




What you’ll learn

  • Asana + Functional Alignment

  • Anatomy + Physiology of the Physical + Subtle Bodies

  • Pranayama: Using Breath as a Tool

  • The Art of Meditation

  • Yoga Philosophy + Ethics

  • The History of Yoga + Honoring Yoga’s Roots

  • Sequencing Safe + Intelligent Practices

  • Utilizing Physical Adjustments + Energetic Assists

  • The Business of Yoga

  • Seeing Your Students: Reading Bodies + Offering Variations

  • Finding Your Voice: Cueing + Demonstrating Themes

  • Holding Space and The Student/Teacher Relationship

  • Self Study + Your Teaching




2025 training Schedule

  • January 8th - 12th (*Immersion Week)

  • January 24th - 26th

  • February 7th - 9th

  • February 21st - 23rd

  • March 7th - 9th

  • March 21st - 23rd

  • April 4-6

With the exception of our opening Immersion Week, all trainings are held on Fridays from 6pm - 9pm, Saturdays from 8am - 6pm and Sundays from 8am - 4pm.

*Immersion Week sessions will be held 8am - 4pm each day



Tuition

Early Bird Pricing (must enroll by 10/1): $2,900

Paid In Full: $3,200

Payment Plan: $3,400 ($500 deposit + 4 monthly payments)
*Must enroll by December 20, 2024 to utilize a payment plan*

In addition to your training registration, you’ll receive:

  • A copy our of 200 Hour Teacher Training manual

  • 10-class passes to BOTH The Yoga Tree & Light House Yoga

  • 20% off any retail purchase throughout the entirety of the training at The Yoga Tree



Attendance + Graduation

Trainees may miss a maximum of one weekend in training and still graduate. Graduation from this program is not guaranteed and is dependent upon fulfilling the training requirements and passing a final exam.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • In addition to the skills required to communicate effectively and intentionally, you’ll take a deep dive into the teachings of the yoga practice.

    We invite you to take a peek at a prior YTT syllabus to get an idea of the programming. Please note that our 200 Hour YTT program is ever-evolving as we continually work to improve the experience of our trainees and graduates. While this gives a great view of our 200 hour framework, your program syllabus may differ from this example.

  • YES! Many of our grads attend simply to learn more about the philosophies of yoga or to refine their own personal practice. The intent to teach is not a requirement for a 200 Hour Training.

    While you don’t need to teach following your graduation, you will be required to participate in practice teaching drills + (2) community classes over the course of the training. You’ll leave training with the skills required to speak clearly and confidently to a room of people, a helpful skillset in any career.

    More often than not, our grads leave training wanting to teach, whether or not that was their intention at the time of enrollment. Be open to whatever your path holds!

  • You will have a physical practice at each YTT session, so it’s important to have a consistent practice however, there is no “right’ amount of time to be practicing before YTT.

    If you are dedicated to your asana practice, have a thirst for knowledge, and a willingness to learn more about yourself, you are ready for a teacher training!

  • The scheduling of each weekend varies based on the subject being covered however, the overall structure tends to look similar.

    Take a peek at a sample weekend from a prior teacher training to get an idea of what your days will look like.

  • We split our weekends between The Yoga Tree in downtown Haverhill and Light House Yoga in North Andover. This give you the opportunity to connect with two studio communities, a huge benefit to anyone looking to teach after graduation.

  • Yes! You can miss up to one full weekend of teacher training and still graduate through assigned make-up work.

    “One Full Weekend” qualifies as a single weekend of consecutive days or 3 days spread out over the course of the training.

    If you have to miss more than the allotted amount of time, you can still graduate through make-up work and classes however, this will come at an additional cost.

 

Want to know more?

We’re happy to chat and answer any questions you may have regarding our 200 Hour Teacher Training. Drop us a line or join Yoga Tree owner and YTT Co-Director Ally Vallieres for a FREE info session on Friday September 27th at 6pm.