Earn While You Learn
Earn While You Learn:
200HR Yoga Teacher Training
+ 300HR Certification
Complete Your 300-Hour Certification While Leading Your First Yoga Teacher Training
Ready to step into leadership, elevate your studio’s impact, and earn income — all while completing your own 300-hour certification?
With our Earn While You Learn program, you don’t just prepare to lead — you lead. This Yoga Alliance-approved pathway allows you to run your first 200-hour training while working directly with Lead Trainers Amy and Addie. The very act of preparing, leading, and reflecting on your YTT counts toward your 300-hour credential, making you eligible for RYT-500 upon completion.
Training Format Options
Option 1: Hybrid 200HR YTT (Recommended for First-Time Leaders)
Lead Trainer Support (2026): Addie Mehling serves as Lead Trainer, with in-person attendance for the full opening weekend plus one additional weekend of your choice. She will also join virtually for the final practicum weekend.
Studio-Led Classes: Regularly scheduled studio classes will be built into the program schedule and counted toward contact hours. Specifics can be customized based on the studio’s needs and teaching team.
Schedule:
Thurs & Fri: 6:00–9:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Four intensive weekends, plus ongoing studio-led class hours.
Additional Learning:
Virtual Pose Library weekend (20 hrs)
Online Anatomy & Physiology (30 hrs, self-paced)
18 hrs of independent practice at the studio
Contact Hours: ~210 (meeting YA standards).
Option 2: Standard 200HR YTT
Lead Trainer Support (2026): Addie present for the full opening weekend, plus one additional weekend of your choice. She will also join virtually for the final practicum weekend.
Studio-Led Weekends: The studio owner (or faculty) facilitates the remaining 5 weekends.
Schedule:
Fri: 6:00–9:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
6–7 weekends.
Additional Learning:
Online Anatomy & Physiology (30 hrs, self-paced)
18 hrs independent practice
Contact Hours: ~200 (meeting YA standards).
The 300HR Certification Pathway
Here’s how your Earn While You Learn hours are counted:
YTT Leadership & Prep: All your planning, facilitation, and studio-led sessions are applied toward your 300-hour certification.
Mentorship Calls with Amy & Addie: Group Zoom calls between each training weekend + ongoing one-on-one support.
Light Coursework Between Weekends: Reflective worksheets, required readings, and journaling prompts (completed at your own pace).
Integration & Reflection: Guided reflection on your leadership experience to strengthen your confidence and clarity as a trainer.
By the time you graduate your trainees, you’ll have:
Successfully launched your studio’s first 200HR YTT.
Earned your full 300HR certification (RYT-500 credential).
Gained confidence, mentorship, and a customizable 200HR curriculum that is fully yours.
Why This Works
✅ Earn income while you train — your first YTT doubles as your practicum.
✅ Your work counts — prep, leadership, calls, and reflective coursework build your 300HR certification.
✅ Mentorship that feels like partnership — you’ll never lead alone.
✅ Your studio, your voice — curriculum is fully editable and becomes your signature program.
✅ Launch with confidence — Yoga Alliance setup and approval handled for you.
Built Around Your Studio
This isn’t a license or a cookie-cutter program — it’s an investment in your future. You gain full ownership of your training curriculum and materials, with the freedom to customize, adapt, and evolve them to reflect your studio’s unique voice.
The only limitation? Content may not be resold to other studios or third parties.
FAQs
Do I need a 200-hour certification to join?
Yes. This is a 300-hour program and requires that you have already completed a 200-hour YTT.
Are there additional fees?
The only outside cost is the Yoga Alliance application fee.
Can I personalize the curriculum?
Absolutely. You’ll receive a fully editable 200-hour curriculum that you can tailor to your teaching style, philosophy, and community.
How long does the program take?
The timeline is flexible. Most studio owners complete it within 6–12 months, depending on the training schedule they choose.
Do I get help becoming an RYS 200?
Yes. We’ll prepare your documentation and walk you through the Yoga Alliance approval process from start to finish.
Is this training Yoga Alliance-approved?
Yes. Our curriculum is fully aligned with current YA standards.
Start Your Journey
You’re already a studio leader. Now, it’s time to become a teacher of teachers.
Launch your first Yoga Teacher Training, earn income, grow your community, and elevate your credentials — all within one deeply supported and flexible program.