Yoga Okoboji Yoga School RYS 200, is proud to offer a Yoga Alliance* credentialed teacher training program.
This program is designed for those who want to become yoga teachers, or for those who simply want to deepen their knowledge, fine-tune their practice, and increase mental and physical wellness with a community of like-minded individuals. We are a community of many and that makes Yoga Okoboji Yoga School different. And by different, we mean better! In our program, you will study with various experienced instructors to broaden your yoga practice, knowledge, and network. After your completion, we will continue to coach you to become successful in your personal or professional practice. Most of our trainees teach yoga in some capacity or have created their own yoga businesses.
As per Yoga Alliance requirements, students enrolled in the program will take courses in the following content areas: Techniques Training/Practice, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy/Physiology, Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle/Ethics, Practicum, and Electives. Upon completing all requirements of this program, graduates will receive a certificate of completion. You may then register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT (registered yoga teacher).
In our 200-hour training you will learn:
- Anatomy & physiology in relation to yoga asana
- The art of sequencing excellent classes.
- How to speak the language of yoga for all levels of students.
- Yoga lifestyle & philosophy through The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
- The details of asana alignment, benefits, contraindications, modifications, and energy.
- The ethics and business of yoga.
- Most importantly you will learn about your amazing qualities of yourself.
*Yoga Alliance is the governing body for yoga teachers and yoga schools. Yoga Okoboji is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance. Click here for more about the Yoga Alliance.
2024-2025 Dates – This program can be taken online through Zoom, in person, or a combination of both. Zoom classes can be recorded to watch at a later time. However, a minimum of 40 hours must be taken live through Zoom or in person. Teaching a class will be required as a final project. The class project may be in person or on Zoom. You will receive course materials on each scheduled date that will allow you to create your yoga manual.
Sept 28, 8 am-6 pm
Oct 19, 8 am-6 pm
Nov 23-24, Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm
Dec 14-15, Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm
Jan 11 -12, Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm
Feb 1-2, Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm
Feb 15-16, Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm
March 1-2, Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm
March 29, 8 am-6 pm
April 12, 8 am-6 pm
April 26-27, Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm
May 3, 8 am-6 pm
Please register to secure your spot with a deposit BEFORE September 6, 2024
The total exchange for the course and certificate is $3252 – $300 deposit plus $328 monthly Sept-May.
Please download our application and drop it off, email or mail to Yoga Okoboji, PO BOX 860, Okoboji, IA 51355
To apply for Yoga Study at Yoga Okoboji:
Download our Yoga Study Application Form (PDF)
Director of Teacher TrainingLead Instructor
Anatomy, Pranayama, Lifestyle, Philosophy & Ethics
Janine Gustafson
E-RYT 500
Support Instructor
Marta Barnard E-RYT 200
Support Staff
Yoga Okoboji Instructors
RYT 200