6-month 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

6-Month Yoga Teacher Training Program

Yoga Alliance-Certified 240-Hour
Yoga Teacher Training & Advanced Yoga Studies

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Looking for a more accelerated path to certification without sacrificing depth? Our six-month program is an immersive journey that meets 1 or 2 weekends per month offering a steady pace that fits into busy lives.

Enjoy the same dynamic curriculum and expert instruction as all Green Lotus trainings plus the flexibility to balance work, family, and personal growth within a nurturing sangha.

Program Overview

  • Join a small, dedicated cohort for a steady rhythm of training sessions designed to fit your life while deepening your practice.

  • Immerse yourself in a supportive environment of study, connection, and growth.

  • Experience Green Lotus’s original, time-tested curriculum refined since 2008 by expert faculty.

  • Graduate equipped to teach multiple styles and levels—or to transform your personal journey through yoga.

Who Should Attend

  • Aspiring teachers ready to find their authentic voice

  • Dedicated practitioners seeking depth, transformation, and community



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Three Modules of the 6-Month Program

2026 Schedule

Location: Lakeville

Orientation: Tuesday, December 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m.


Module One – Foundation

January 23 - 25 | February 13 - 15 | February 27 - March 1

  • Yoga History, philosophy, and lifestyle

  • Pranayama techniques for breath mastery

  • Meditation practices to deepen awareness


Module Two – The Asanas

March 13 - 15 | March 27 - 29 | April 10 - 12

  • Alignment, safe movement patterns, and benefits of basic and advanced asana (yoga poses)

  • Anatomy essentials (physical and energetic)

  • How to read bodies

  • Verbal and hands-on adjustment skills


Module Three – The Teacher

May 1 - 3 | May 29 - 31 | June 26 - 28

  • Building respectful, inclusive class communities

  • Sequencing balanced, inspiring classes

  • Ethics, working in the yoga landscape, studio-ownership essentials, and business tools

  • Practice teaching in a supportive environment


Training Hours:
Fridays: 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sundays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


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I did a lot of research before selecting a teacher training program because I wanted to make sure I was left in a position to succeed. This program exceeded my expectations in every way. The curriculum covered more than I had anticipated, the teachers were experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive, and the community is one-of-a-kind. The wide array of teachers allowed me to absorb information from many diverse viewpoints. The teachers instructed us in the areas that they were most knowledgeable and passionate about. I recommend this program very highly.
~ Justin, 2021 6-month program graduate

 

Personalized Support & Community

  • Assigned senior-faculty mentor for guidance and feedback

  • Small-group setting fosters lasting bonds with peers and instructors

  • Detailed training manual for years of ongoing reference

Certification

  • 180 contact hours + 60 non-contact hours = 240 total hours

  • Meets Yoga Alliance 200-hour RYT requirements

  • Licensed by the State of Minnesota Higher Education


200-Hour Teacher Training Faculty


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Pricing and Payment Options

A $300 deposit secures your spot.
Save $200 - pay in full 30 days before the first day of training

What’s Included

  • 240 hours of training (180 contact + 60 non-contact)

  • 20% retail and 10% book discounts during training

  • 10% off post-grad CEU classes

  • 16 free Green Lotus classes plus exclusive discount on unlimited yoga membership

  • 400-page training manual

  • Access to 100+ training videos

  • CPR certification

Payment Options*

  • Early -bird discount: pay in full 30 days before training starts, $3100

  • Pay in full, $3300

  • Automatic monthly payments: $300 deposit plus $500 per month for 6 months

*Required books (outside the manual) are extra. Training may qualify for state-funded worker-retraining programs - contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services or a state unemployment office for assistance. Prices are for cash/check/ACH; an additional 3% fee added for credit card payments.


Required Books and Materials

  • Yoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope

  • The Best Guide to Meditation by Victor N. Davich

  • The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book by Kelly Solloway and Samantha Stutzman

  • Devotion by Dani Shapiro


Our Vision

Green Lotus welcomes both dedicated practitioners and aspiring teachers into a supportive, small‐group environment.

Personalized Mentorship

  • Small cohorts ensure close bonds with peers and faculty

  • Each student is paired with a senior instructor as a personal adviser

Accessible, Authentic Curriculum

  • Original content crafted for every learning style—reading, hands-on practice, or video review

  • A comprehensive training manual you’ll reference for years

  • Graduates leave ready to teach multiple yoga styles at any level

Transformation Through Self-Inquiry

We guide you toward personal growth, encouraging reflection and discovery that spark lasting change.

Flexible Formats, Same Exceptional Training

Choose the schedule that fits your life. We have 9-month, 6-month, and summer immersion formats.

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