250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Immerse yourself in a transformative training that deepens your practice, builds confident teaching skills and connects you with a supportive yoga community.
Winter/Spring 2026 : 250 Hour Teacher Training Immersion
Do you have a burning desire to learn more about the ancient, healing system of Yoga? Want to gain in-depth knowledge within Asana and the 8 other limbs of Yoga? Ready to deepen your understanding and practice of Yoga & Ayurveda? Inspired to one day be able to share the knowledge of Yoga with others? Have a burning desire to share your love of Yoga with others through teaching?
The path to transforming others begins with yourself. Immerse yourself in a 7 month long training to gain everything you need to fulfill your desires to further implement the system of yoga into your life!
You will be led by experienced teachers of Amrita Yoga Heather Rice and Jill Jones along with a team of teachers who collectively have been embodying, studying and teaching for 96 years! Their partnership provides a multidimensional education based in Classical Yoga. We hope you will join us to deepen your teaching skills and knowledge base with other specialized weekends curated by an array of experienced guest teachers: Tracy Phoenix, Suzanne Lang, Erin Zuccaro and Stacia Nero!
This immersion will provide you with a thorough understanding of:
History of Yoga
Yoga Philosophy
Ayurveda 101
Sanskrit & Mantra
Pre & Post Natal Yoga
Use of Props & Chair Yoga
Chakras
Meditation and the Mind
Pranayama
Inclusivity, Community & Value of Being in Service
Anatomy & Physiology
Working With & Preventing Injury
Divine Sequencing for Vinyasa
Study of the ancient texts
The Art of Leading a Class (lots of practice teaching!)
Assisting & Adjusting
Business & Ethics of Yoga
Training Schedule
Gather, Learn & Deepen Your Practice
Meet in Philadelphia for immersive weekends of study, movement, reflection and supported teaching practice.
January
January 10 · 6:00–9:00 pm
January 11 & 12 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
January 25 & 26 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
No Friday night class on January 24February
February 22 & 23 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
No Friday night class on February 21February 28 · 6:00–9:00 pm
March 1 & 2 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
March
March 14 · 6:00–9:00 pm
March 15 & 16 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
March 28 · 6:00–9:00 pm
March 29 & 30 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
April
April 11 · Evening session
April 13 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
April 18 · 6:00–9:00 pm
April 19 & 20 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
May
May 2 · 6:00–9:00 pm
May 3 & 4 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
May 16 · 6:00–9:00 pm
May 17 & 18 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
May 30 · 6:00–9:00 pm
May 31 & June 1 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
June
June 6 · 6:00–9:00 pm
June 7 & 8 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
PRE-REQUISITE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
At least 6 months of dedicated Yoga practice
Submit a short essay to heather@amritayogawellness.com that includes: your practice experience, why you are interested in taking a teacher training, and why you wish to take our training
12 class observations with Heather & Jill
25 karma hours at Amrita Yoga
12 hours documented practice teaching to friends/family
Reading List Books (not included in cost of tuition)
Free Group Yoga Classes for duration of training
Financial investment**:
$500 non-refundable deposit
$3, 297 total cost including $500 deposit if enrolled and paid in full no later than 12/18/2024
$3, 697 total cost including $500 deposit if enrolled and paid in full after 12/18/2024 or with Payment Plan
ENROLL EARLY AS REGISTRATION CLOSES 1/1/2024
**there are a limited amount of partial and 1 full scholarship for those experiencing financial hardship and BIPOC! Please request an application via the “Want To Learn More” form below!
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