Teacher Training

Deepen your practice and share your love of yoga. Join our 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training program.

About Our Program

The teacher training at yogaview is about more than just teaching. While the success rate of motivated students becoming teachers through this course is exceptionally high, many take the training mainly to deepen the experience of yoga in their lives. The capacity to be a good teacher has a lot to do with understanding how to be a good listener and learner, as well as understanding the nature of yoga.

The content of this course encourages open mindedness not only because of its focus on meditation, but because the traditional approaches to yoga asana and philosophy are not just presented but investigated. One of the advantages of the training being led by multiple instructors is the exposure to various experiences and perspectives. Exploring the rich history of yoga in a realistic way and modern approaches to traditional ideas gives participants the opportunity to creatively uncover and sharpen their own ideas which can then serve as a deep and solid foundation for sharing one's love of yoga with others.

Upcoming Programs

Fall 2025 Program

Wilmette • September 9 – December 17, 2025

Schedule

Tuesdays 9:00am – 2:30pm, Wednesdays 11:15am – 2:15pm

* No classes November 25-26

Faculty

• Jenny Kaufman
• Tom Quinn
• Deb Wineman
• Claire Mark

Investment

Early Bird: $3,300

if paid in full by August 4, 2025

Regular Price: $3,550

* Includes unlimited classes at both locations from September 9 – December 17, 2025

Requirements:

• Attend 2 classes per week at yogaview (included in tuition)
• Practice once weekly on your own (home practice)
• Meditate for 30 minutes daily
• Observe 3 classes during the training (at yogaview)
• Complete all required reading assignments
• Attend all training sessions (see schedule for dates)
• Complete written assignments and teaching practicum
• Participate in community classes and workshops

Required Reading:

• Yoga Beyond Belief by Ganga White
• The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys Volume 1 by Ray Long
• How to Meditate by Pema Chodron
• Tao Te Ching by Stephen Mitchell
• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mukunda Stiles
• The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran

What You'll Learn

Practice & Philosophy

• Meditation and the nature of mind
• Pranayama (breath work)
• History of modern yoga
• Sanskrit terminology
• Yoga philosophy and texts
• Various approaches to asanas

Teaching Skills

• Anatomy for yoga teachers
• Alignment principles
• Sequencing methodology
• Class organization
• Finding your own voice
• Hands-on and verbal adjustments
• Introduction to restorative practice and pre-natal yoga
• Teaching beginners
• Teaching group and private classes
• Utilizing music and silence during class
• The business of yoga

Information Sessions

Upcoming Sessions

Join us to learn more about the program and ask questions

Join our experienced faculty for an informative session about our Teacher Training programs. Learn about curriculum, requirements, and have your questions answered.

Teacher Training Information Session

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

10:45 am – 11:30 am at yogaview Wilmette

with Jenny Kaufman

Teacher Training Information Session

Sunday, August 3, 2025

11:00 am – 11:45 am at yogaview Wilmette

with Tom Quinn

Frequently Asked Questions

We started our program in 2007 and have been offering 2-3 programs annually since then. We usually run a weekend program for those with full time jobs, a weekday program during the school time hours, and a 4 week summer intensive each year.

To participate in yogaview's 200 hour Teacher Training program we require students have a minimum of 2 years of consistent yoga practice. There are no requirements to be an intermediate or advanced practitioner. All skill levels of yoga capability are welcome. We learn so much from each other.

Definitely. While many of our students take the training to start their journey of teaching yoga right away, many also have no desire to teach. They take the program as a way to go deeper in their practice of yoga and to learn more about how the poses work, sequencing, meditation, pranayama, anatomy and yoga philosophy.

A key difference at yogaview is we have four highly experienced teacher trainers with decades of experience involved in the program. Another important part of the yogaview training is our focus on meditation. We believe that this is an essential skill that needs to be cultivated for teaching excellence.

For each of our programs we allow students to miss a small number of classes and still be qualified to get the yogaview certificate.

Complete the weekly class requirement (2 per week for fall/spring programs, 1 per week for summer intensive), practice once weekly on your own, meditate 30 minutes daily, observe classes during the training (2 for summer, 3 for fall/spring), complete all required reading assignments, attend all training sessions, and complete written assignments and teaching practicum.

Students who successfully complete the requirements for our training will receive the yogaview Teacher Training Certificate. Graduates will be able to register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT 200 hour level.

The program tuition covers all training instruction and unlimited classes at both studios for the duration of the training. Books are not included in the tuition and must be purchased separately. Required reading lists are provided in each program's requirements section.

We generally have between 12 – 20 students in a training.

We utilize a Vinyasa Flow All Levels template for the program. With a focus on precise alignment, intelligent sequencing and the proper use of breath you will learn to guide students through a well-balanced and fun yoga class.

BIPOC Scholarships

Scholarships for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

yogaview is committed to making our studio and the yoga community at large more inclusive and accessible. We offer partial scholarships to at least 2 qualifying BIPOC individuals per training.

To qualify, you must:

• Self-identify as BIPOC
• Be able to attend all dates of the training
• Have a consistent yoga practice for at least 2 years

Application Requirements:

Email a 1-2 page application letter to Lisa@yogaview.com addressing your yoga background, intentions, how yoga has benefited you, financial needs, and what will help you succeed in the training.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Take the next step in your yoga practice. Apply now with a $500 deposit.

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