YogaFit has partnered with Balanced Wellness to offer an intensive 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training, taking place from October 18, 2025, to February 22, 2026. Students will attend approximately half of the trainings in person at Balanced Wellness. The remainder of the coursework is done live virtually via Zoom.
YogaFit has been the leader in mind-body fitness education since 1994, training instructors from diverse backgrounds across North America and internationally. Our students range from complete beginners to trained enthusiasts; we welcome students of all levels into our training. This intensive meets the Yoga Alliance requirements for our 200-hour Fundamental Teaching Certification. Teachers will complete the intensive feeling confident within their own practice AND be able to teach a variety of yoga classes, including Vinyasa, Chair Yoga, Power Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, and Trauma-Informed Yoga.
What You Will Learn:
- In-depth posture breakdown of over 100 postures and various class formats
- Study of transformational, inclusive language and effective cueing techniques
- Verbal and hands-on adjustments, modifications for every level of practice
- Yoga philosophy, ethics, and history
- Introduction to Sanskrit
- Pranayama, mantras, mudras, sound therapy, and chakras
- Functional yoga anatomy
- Polyvagal theory and its application to teaching yoga
- The business of yoga and yoga “off the mat”
Schedule:
All courses include master classes, theory, group discussions, self-study, team teaching, an overview of practical applications, and home study.
Date | Training | Location |
October 18-19, 2025 | Level One: Foundations | Virtual or Bloomington, IL (student’s choice) |
October 25, 2025 | Yoga Sculpt | Balanced Wellness, Highland, IL |
October 26, 2025 | Seniors | Balanced Wellness, Highland, IL |
November 15-16, 2025 | Level Two: Communication | Virtual |
November 22-23, 2025 | Anatomy and Alignment | Balanced Wellness, Highland, IL |
December 13-14, 2025 | Level Three: Introspection | Virtual |
December 26-29, 2025 OR December 20-21 and December 27-28 | Level Four: Traditions | Balanced Wellness, Highland, IL |
January 10-11, 2026 | YogaFit for Warriors (PTSD) | Virtual |
January 24-25, 2026 | ELECTIVE DAY(S) | Virtual |
February 21-22, 2026 | Level Five: Integration | Balanced Wellness, Highland, IL |
Training manuals for each course are provided in a digital format. Additionally, there are required texts and recommended resources for the program which are purchased separately. Review the list.
Typical Format:
- 8:00 am-12:00 pm: Intro to topic, theory and group discussion, master class
- 12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Lunch
- 1:00 pm-6:00: Discussions, self-study, pose breakdown, group work, practice teaching.
Tuition Payment Structure (Coupons do not apply):
A non-refundable $500 deposit is due to reserve your spot in the training. Reserve early.
Pay the balance in full
Or
Pay in installments (please contact info@yogafit.com to set up your payment schedule). Note: Full amount must be paid by January 10, 2026.
Intensive Policies:
1. Customers canceling with 30 days’ notice or more are entitled to a refund of paid registration fees, less the non-refundable $500.00 deposit.
2. Customers canceling with less than 30 days’ notice are not entitled to a refund and forfeit the $500.00 deposit. The remaining balance is kept on file as a credit to be applied to a future teacher training within the 12 months from the date the order was processed. Any remaining balances due must be paid two weeks prior to the training.
3. Customers not attending a training and failing to contact YogaFit in advance (i.e., “no-shows”) will forfeit all registration fees; no refund/credit will be issued.
4. All trainings are subject to cancellation by YogaFit and in such cases; customers will be notified in advance and be provided with various options. Please call to confirm any training(s) prior to making any travel arrangements.
5. All refunds and/or credits will be issued in USD Dollars only.
6. Full attendance on the dates and times listed above is required to receive course credit. Requests to transfer to other dates or trainings will require a new registration at regular price.