Advanced Teacher Training for Certified Instructors
Elevate Your Teaching. Expand Your Impact. Build Your Career. Be in Community.
September 2026 - June 2027
Pre-training begins Spring 2026
BEYOND THE GROUP CLASS
Discover Teaching Paths You Never Knew Existed
Most teacher trainings prepare you for one thing: leading group classes. But there are so many other ways to offer yoga.
In an oversaturated market, this program opens doorways to share yoga in ways that truly resonate with you
Create & guide transformative retreats
Develop confidence in private sessions
Design programs for healthcare, schools, workplaces, and more
Share your knowledge through specialized workshops
What Makes This Different
✓ Graduate-Level Education: Structured like a master's program with a professional capstone project—one of only two programs in the country requiring this.
✓ Mentorship Built In: 12 one-on-one sessions with Sara plus weekly group mentorship—not just lectures and a quiz
✓ Bookend Retreats: 4-day opening retreat in the Finger Lakes (included in tuition) plus optional closing celebration at Menla Mountain Retreat
✓ Customizable Expertise: Choose your path through specialized modules and 6-8 electives
✓ Small Cohort: Maximum 15 students for personalized attention and deep bonds
✓ Local Community: Build friendships that last because we're all local—not just online connections
Your Leadership Journey
Pre-start Electives
Refresh for when it’s been a while since your YTT or you are coming from a non-Shine/ Deep Yoga program.
Coming in Spring 2026 TBA
Somatic Yoga & Nervous System Regulation
May 23-24, 2026 | Saturday & Sunday 12-5 PM
Yoga for Menopause & Beyond
July 18-19, 2026 | Saturday & Sunday 12-5 PM
Opening Retreat: Finger Lakes or Hudson Valley
September 11-14, 2026 4 days of deep immersion (included in tuition)
32 hours of practice and teaching
Build your cohort community
Set intentions for your journey
Core Curriculum
Module 1: Yoga Teacher's Guide to and Through the Body (45 hours - Required) One Saturday monthly, October 2026 - May 2027 / noon-5 pm
Master anatomy and the energetic of the subtle body
Region-by-region body exploration
Create intelligent, transformative sequences
Choose Your Specialized Module:
Rest and Retreat Design (30 hours) - November 2026
Chronic Pain & Private Sessions (30 hours) - February 2027
Women's Health & Healthcare Integration (30 hours) - April 2027
Electives (Choose 6-8)
The Business of Yoga
Voice, Language & Presence
Yoga for Anxiety & Depression
Advanced Sequencing
Hands-on Adjustments
And more...
Your Capstone Project
Develop a professional portfolio showcasing your unique expertise—ready to open doors with hospitals, schools, retreat centers, and students.
Present at closing retreat at Menla (optional additional cost)
Who This Is For
✓ You see a need and want to specialize
✓ You see yoga's potential beyond fitness classes
✓ You want to go deep into what yoga has to offer
✓ You're ready to build a sustainable career
✓ You feel isolated and alone in your teaching journey. You want community with serious teachers
Prerequisites: 200-hour certification + 3 months teaching experience ( exceptions can be made depending on circumstances)
Join us.
Pre-Program Electives
Get a taste of what we offer while earning hours toward certification:
Refresh for when it’s been a while since your YTT or you are coming from a non-Shine/ Deep Yoga program.
Coming in Spring 2026 TBA
Somatic Yoga & Nervous System Regulation
May 23-24, 2026 | Saturday & Sunday 12-5 PM
Yoga for Menopause & Beyond
July 18-19, 2026 | Saturday & Sunday 12-5 PM
"Sara helped me see there was so much more possible than the Saturday morning vinyasa class. I now guide quarterly retreats and rarely teach in studios anymore—I've created something so much more aligned with what I want to give."
Emily T., Graduate
Ready for energy, community, meaning in your teaching?
Questions? Text Sara: 213-577-2181