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NIMASTE YOGA
10412 Montgomery Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
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240-242-9654

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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2026

10/9/2026 - 1/31/2027


NiMaSte Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training Certification


Are you looking to take your yoga practice to the next level or do you dream of teaching yoga to others? We recognize your life is busy and everyone learns at a different pace, so complete your training as your time and schedule allow. 


NiMaSte Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered School (RYS 200). Our curriculum meets or exceeds the standards set by Yoga Alliance. An RYT 200 certification is the professional standard for yoga teachers. Program graduates will be responsible for registering with Yoga Alliance in order to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200).


Our 200 hour program will cover:

  • Study of yoga asana and modifications (alignment, safe practice for individual needs, and benefits)

  • Principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology, including breath awareness and pranayama

  • Sequencing grounded in alignment, biomechanics, creativity, and your unique voice

  • Observing bodies and guiding students with verbal cues, physical assists and use of props

  • Mindfulness and meditation to cultivate self-awareness in your practice and teaching

  • Yoga history and philosophy, including Sanskrit terms

  • Build your confidence through practice teaching and understanding the business aspects of teaching yoga

What makes NiMaSte Yoga Teacher Training unique?

  • Individualized attention: We have two instructors with decades of combined experience in the yoga field.

  • Intelligent Sequencing with Safe Alignment: Learn how to structure your class to honor the needs and intentions of your students, recognizing their unique anatomy.

  • Find Your Voice: We give you the space and encouragement to help you find your own teaching style.

Choose a schedule that works for you. Our weekend based training system allows students to complete certification at their own pace with synchronous and asynchronous learning, with payment plans if needed.  Synchronous Teacher Training modules must be attended in person/livestream to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Schedule and Pricing


NiMaSte Yoga Teacher Training will take place:

synchronously in person in our Kensington studio or live over Zoom (minimum of 30 hours required) and asynchronously with content to explore at your own pace.

Fridays 6-9pm

Saturday 10:00-5:30pm

Sundays 10:00-5:30pm


Weekends/Modules

Weekend/Module 1: Centering, Warm Ups and Taking your Seat

Weekend/Module 2: Standing and Balancing/Anatomy of Leg and Pelvis


Weekend/Module 3: Forward Bends, Backbends, Sidebends and Twists; Anatomy of the Spine


Weekend/Module 4: Inversions, Arm balances, Finishing Poses (seated) and Savasana; Anatomy of the Upper Body, Arms and Shoulders; Cueing, Assisting, Modifications and Props


Weekend/Module 5: Transitions and Sequencing, Bandhas, Anatomy of the “Core”


Weekend/Module 6: Restorative and Yin; Anatomy of Connective Tissues


Weekend/Module 7: Specialty Yoga: Prenatal, Gentle Yoga (Seniors, Chair, Special Conditions)

Ethics of teaching yoga; Business of yoga


Weekend/Module 8: Teaching for Anatomy, Subtle Body (Nadis, Chakras, Ayurveda, Doshas)

Weekend/Module 9: Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, Yamas and Niyamas, Yoga Sutras
Final Teaching

(with Makeup weekend if needed)


Must teach 10 classes within 12 months before receiving certificate (verify with signatures and contact info)


Pay one of 3 ways:

  1. Early Bird - $2,700 

  2. Full Price $3,000 - can be paid in 3 installments 

  3. Let us know if you need a different payment plan and we can work with you to make arrangements

*If you identify as someone historically excluded from the yoga teaching community due to sexuality, skin color, citizenship, ability, gender, language, education, income, housing, body size, mental health, or neuro-diversity, please email us at info@nimasteyoga.com  to apply for a discount.


*Required texts

Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens

The Key Muscles of Yoga by Ray Long

Yoga Sequencing by Mark Stephens

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Chip Hartranft 

OM Yoga: A guide to daily practice by Cyndi Lee

Relax and Renew by Judith Lasater, PhD, PT

Yoga Adjustments by Mark Stephens

Living Your Yoga by Judith Lasater, PhD, PT

Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice, Paul Grilley

Yoga of the Subtle Body, Tias Little