200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Program

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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Program

March 2—24, 2019

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Become a Certified Yoga Instructor

Dive into a life-changing course of study to deepen your understanding of the yoga tradition and your own personal yoga practice, while learning how to teach. Drawing from ancient yoga theory and modern knowledge of the body and mind, this yoga teacher training program is from an unbroken tradition and covers the complete scope of yoga practice. Our comprehensive curriculum offers a systematic approach that will provide a supportive structure as you develop your skills as a yoga teacher. The exceptional and dedicated teaching team comes from diverse backgrounds and offers many years of combined experience in the practice and teaching of yoga.

Topics covered include:
  • Principles of structural and energetic alignment
  • Anatomy and physiology for yoga teachers
  • Yoga theories of the subtle body (chakras, koshas, nadis)
  • Structuring and sequencing classes
  • Practice teaching in small and large groups
  • Systematic breath training
  • Relaxation and meditation techniques and teaching
  • Understanding and applying yoga psychology and philosophy

Located at our spiritually vibrant campus in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, where participants not only practice yoga in the classroom, but also live it moment to moment through the vegetarian diet, structured routine, and community. This 200-hour yoga teacher certification program is a unique, completely immersive experience, that will give you the tools and support to develop and deepen your own personal practice, and from which you will emerge a capable, confident, and effective yoga teacher.

This program is offered once a year in Honesdale as a three week intensive. Additional requirements for certification are a 30-day meditation journal, and a teaching self-evaluation of 12 hours taught, to be completed after the training intensive. Students have up to two years to complete these additional assignments.

Learn More:

To see videos of frequently asked questions and learn more about the content taught at this yoga teacher training program, go here.

Testimonials:

The quality of the Faculty in Residence was a deciding factor for me in choosing to get my teaching certification from the Himalayan Institute. The opportunity to learn from teachers who had studied with the Masters of Yoga is increasing rare and I was grateful for the hands on and in depth lectures and practices that were part of the training.
George, California
The biggest thing that I have taken away from my studies at the Himalayan Institute is that I have been introduced to a web of life that I had not experienced so strongly before. I use the practices that I have been taught to help me with my obstacles in life. They support me in making the very necessary changes and transformations in my life so that I can find my way to that “luminous joy” we all have inside ourselves.
Rosanna, Cayman Islands
I am in awe and in deep gratitude for the depth of knowledge, the level of commitment of the HI staff, the understanding and infinite wisdom their teachings held and continue to unfold for me.
Basia, Colorado
I chose the Himalayan Institute’s immersion program because it allowed me access to such esteemed teachers as well as the absence of the distractions from my everyday life. There was nothing more important than being present and open to the great lessons put before me by people who have dedicated their life to yoga, surrounded by like-minded aspirants.
Marcia, New York

Tuition and Registration:

Accommodations are not included in the tuition price. In order to make this program as financially accessible as possible, we are offering a 20% off-season discount on accommodations! Program begins at 6:45 a.m. on the start date. Accommodations will need to begin one day prior to the start date. Please contact our reservations department at (800) 822-4547, and select option 2 for information regarding accommodations pricing.

Questions? Please email us at [email protected]

Tuition: $2,699

Luke Ketterhagen

Luke’s entire adult life has been dedicated to helping others and living a healthy lifestyle. After graduating magna cum laude from Marquette University with a degree in biomedical sciences, Luke immersed himself in the studies and practices of the Himalayan Tradition through residential programs at the Himalayan Institute....
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Judy Moulton

Judy Moulton is a Himalayan Institute certified and Yoga Alliance recognized E-RYT 500, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist registered with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). Judy is also the director of the Himalayan Institute’s professional certification programs and an integral fac...
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Bill Ryan, PhD

Bill Ryan, Ph.D., RYT-500, CVMT Bill earned a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin. After a nearly 30-year career teaching in higher education, Bill retired in 2015 and moved to the Himalayan Institute, where he lived, studied, worked, and taught for seven years. He completed his 200-hour YTT in 201...
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Greg Capitolo

Greg Capitolo is a certified E-RYT 500 yoga teacher who has studied, practiced, and trained with the Himalayan Institute since 1995. Greg’s teaching combines precise alignment-based instruction with breath-centered movement, pranayama, systematic relaxation and meditation, leading students of all levels to experience the tr...
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Sandra Anderson

Senior faculty at the Himalayan Institute, Sandy teaches yoga, meditation, and philosophy, and is a key instructor in the Institute's teacher training programs. She is the coauthor of the award-winning book, Yoga Mastering the Basics, and a frequent contributor to the Himalayan Institute's online Wisdom Library. Her work dr...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
March 2—24, 2019
Duration
23 days, 22 nights

$2,699 per person + accommodations

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Dates
Saturday, March 2, 2019Sunday, March 24, 2019
Tuition
$2,699 per person + accommodations
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