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You are taking the first step toward professional yoga teacher training at one of the most recognized programs in the world. Starting at our hOMe in New York City, our reputation for excellence, both in our daily yoga teaching and in our yoga teacher training program draws students worldwide to learn the OM yoga method for how to transmit the heart of yoga.

Upcoming Sessions

New York City Fall Weekend Program: September 10 - December 19, Spring Weekends: January 24 - April 24, 2011

Evolution Yoga, Cleveland, OH Fall Weekends: September 9 - April 10, 2011

Blue Point Yoga, Durham, NC Fall Weekends: September 17 - April 24, 2011

Full Calendar & Tuition

Applications & Requirements

We teach you how to teach yoga.

Our original 200-hour program will prepare you to teach yoga with clarity, compassion, and confidence. We offer several opportunities each year for students with a committed yoga practice of two years or more to receive OM yoga teacher certification.

• your personal asana practice have will have deepened.
• you will be qualified to register with the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level. Continuing Education Units also offered.
• you will have the ability to confidently stand up in front of students anywhere and offer a meaningful and beneficial yoga class.

Learn about the faculty: OM yoga Teachers

Fill out this form to be contacted about OM yoga Teacher Training.

Teach from the very first day.
Unlike other teacher training programs, you'll apply what you learn right away, taking turns leading fellow students through sun saluations, standing poses, inversions, seated sequences and short meditation sessions.

Get expert feedback

to help you refine your word choice, become more comfortable in front of a class and speak clearly and kindly. OM yoga center features a spacious, friendly, learning environment boasting over 11,000 square feet of space for you to study, make friends and practice. Lastly, you will be constantly guided and supported every step of the way by inspiring and deeply experienced OM yoga teachers.

Are you ready for a change?

Apply today and start your journey as an OM yoga teacher.

Apply early and SAVE $200.

Learn what OM yoga's Founder, Cyndi Lee, says about making the decision to become a yoga teacher.

All prospective applicants must apply at least 1 month before the start date and attend OM yoga's 1 day Introduction to Teacher Training Immersion. Learn about the next opportunity to attend an OM yoga Teacher Training immersion on our workshops page.

The Joining Heaven and Earth 200hr program may be structured in a variety of formats but the content is always comprised of 9 original modules. 1. OM Establishing the mandala & clarifying motivation. 2. Transitions The whys and hows of sequencing. Creating thematic content in a yoga class. 3. The Bones Anatomy relating to asana practice taught by OM yoga's expert Dean of Anatomy, Joe Miller. 4. Turning Upside Down Yoga sutra, presentation, weaving philosophy & dharma into an asana class, neutralizers & inversions. 5. Openings and Closings Movement relationship to inhaling, exhaling, pranayama, hip openers, backbends & twists. 6. Resting Restoring the subtle body. Pranayama & Restorative yoga. 7. Yoga Body Buddha Mind with Cyndi Lee & David Nichtern 8. Joining Heaven and Earth Manifesting your vision as a professional yoga teacher. The business of yoga. 9. Independent Study Hands on adjustments, work with a mentor. Coursework: OM yoga philosophy The art of teaching yoga Asana alignment Visual precision Language and voice awareness Buddhist Studies Sanskrit Anatomy for Yogis Pranayama Actual teaching practice Asana classes (included in tuition) Are you ready? Apply Now.