200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Centric’s 200-Hour Teacher Training will take place at our Bel Air, Maryland studio during for the Spring/Summer 2027 session. Stay tuned for more info on our next training in Ocean City, Maryland. Traveling for training, let us know and we can help you arrange travel and accommodations.

“This is the part where you find out who you are.”

Yoga Centric is a Yoga Alliance, RYS 200 (registered yoga school) hour teacher training. Both the curriculum and trainers meet the standards of and are qualified, by the Yoga Alliance. Yoga Centric has offered a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program annually since 2016, graduating over 170 students. The training takes place in a warm, inviting studio environment that supports comfort, connection and meaningful learning. Trainees are welcomed into a supportive community that encourages confidence, growth and personal development as they step into teaching. With a thoughtfully designed schedule that accommodates most lifestyles, the program allows students to fully engage in training while balancing everyday life.

Lead Trainers

Yoga Centric’s program is facilitated by a team of ERYT’s (experienced registered yoga teachers) who are trained to lead and teach to a combination of learning styles and focuses. Additional support and guest trainers will also assist in leading educational sessions throughout the course.

Emily Glasgow - Yoga Instructor at Yoga Centric in Harford County, Maryland

Candice Hennessey

E-RYT 500
Lead Trainer & Studio Owner

Alexis Yauch

E-RYT 500
Lead Trainer

Emily Glasgow

E-RYT 200
Lead Trainer & Studio Manager

Richard Gartner

E-RYT 500, YACEP
Founder of Frameworks & Onward Facing Yoga

Tara Lemerise

E-RYT 500, YACEP
Restorative Yoga & Anatomy Specialist

Curriculum

Yoga Centric’s RYT 200 program offers a comprehensive 200-hour curriculum that supports diverse learners with varied yoga backgrounds, interests and ways of learning. Blending contact and non-contact learning, 200 hours of instruction are thoughtfully aligned with Yoga Alliance®’s 4 educational categories and 12 competency focuses.

ASANA & PRANYAMA

Intelligent sequencing for Vinyasa yoga, emphasizing safety, creativity and energetic flow
Functional alignment and anatomy applied to yogic movement and flow
Skillful cueing, demonstration and observation of asana for diverse bodies and abilities
Modifications, progressions and use of props to support accessibility and inclusivity
Pranayama techniques to regulate the nervous system, enhance vitality, and support meditation
Integration of breath with movement to cultivate presence, rhythm, and awareness

MEDITATION

Exploration of six meditation categories & techniques
Chanting practices, including mantra and vibrational sound, to focus the mind and open energetic pathways
Yoga Nidra practices & teachings
Sound healing experiences with certified sound guide
Make your own and meditation with mala beads.

SUBTLE BODY

Study of the subtle body and its role in supporting physical, mental and energetic wellbeing
Exploration of the koshas as a framework for understanding layers of yoga practice
The 7 Main Chakras- theory and practical applications.
Introduction to mudras as tools for directing energy and enhancing meditation and pranayama
Understanding and application of bandhas, energetic locks and how they can deepen our yoga practice
Integration of subtle body principles into asana, breathwork and meditative practices

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Basic anatomy included in every posture clinic for safe, mindful practice
Learn to observe alignment and movement in yourself and others
Explore fascial anatomy and how it affects flexibility and flow
Understand how yoga and the bodies key hormones affects the nervous system

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY

Explore what yoga looked like 5,000 years ago and its roots in ancient practice
Background on yoga’s evolution and cultural context
Study the five major historical periods of yoga development
Learn the Eight Limbs of Yoga and their relevance to modern practice
View Finding Joe: A Hero’s Journey to connect philosophy with personal growth

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Learn to give and receive constructive feedback.
Learn business essentials: social media, making a living and professional structures
Understand Yoga Alliance® requirements and pathways for teaching yoga

ETHICS

Read and discuss The Untethered Soul to explore self-awareness and personal growth
Study the Yamas and Niyamas as ethical guides for living and teaching yoga
Develop your personal mantra and mission to clarify intention and purpose
Participate in a community service project to practice yoga principles in action

Program Objectives

Your 200 Hour Learning Journey:

Teach with confidence- Learn how to lead safe & inclusive classes that welcome all levels and backgrounds.
Bring your true self to the mat- Blend what you learn with your own personality, creativity and style so teaching feels natural and authentic.
Understand the body- Gain an understanding of yoga anatomy and alignment knowledge that can be easily translated into your personal practice and classes.
Dive into the roots of yoga- Explore philosophy and history to enrich your practice and understand where yoga comes from.
Grow through community- Learn side by side with fellow trainees, supporting each other as you bring yoga into your own lives and the lives of others.
Teach with heart – Discover how teaching with care, intention and compassion can make a real difference in others’ lives.

Additional Highlights

Variety of trainers with unique interests & teaching styles
Graduation celebration with friends & family
50% off studio membership
25% off yoga gear
Studio access outside of training hours

Cost of Program

FULL TUITION: $2,950
*Full payment due prior to the start of training

DEPOSIT: $500 due upon enrollment

MATRICULATION FEE (Books & Materials): $150 due upon enrollment

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: $200

PAYMENT PLANS: Any tuition balances remaining after the start of training will be enrolled in a 5 month payment plan with a 3% balance fee.

YTT payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred after 24 hours of processing.

Program Schedule

Trainees must complete all scheduled contact hours across the five educational categories to earn RYT 200 certification. The program also includes 60 hours of personal asana practice and 20 non-contact hours, including a group community service project, practice, reading and journaling.