Teacher Training
Whether a 200-hour course, or a continuing education program, we pour our heart and soul into every element of the training, as well as all of our students. We make sure to provide each student with the tools they need and opportunities to gain experience so that everyone walks away feeling confident in their ability to teach.
NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL 2026:
200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
Whether you feel called to teach or simply want to deepen your relationship with yoga, this training is an invitation to grow, both personally and collectively, with intention.
Over the course of 14 weeks, we will move, study, reflect, and learn together in a supportive community. You will deepen your practice while building a strong foundation in yogic philosophy, functional anatomy, sequencing and alignment, and meditation. Along the way, you will also explore what it means to show up as yourself, hold space for others, and trust your own voice.
This is more than a training. It is a space to connect, to be both challenged and supported, and to step more fully into yourself, both on and off the mat.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
We’ve designed this training to be immersive yet sustainable, allowing space for integration, rest, and real life.
We’ll meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, along with every other weekend, over 14 weeks (with a one-week break for Thanksgiving). This steady rhythm supports both deep learning and meaningful connection without burnout.
SCHEDULE: Sept 8 – Dec 13
| Week | Weekdays (Tuesday & Thursday) | Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept 8 + 10 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Sept 12 + 13 (1:00 – 7:00 pm) |
| 2 | Sept 15 + 17 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Weekend Off |
| 3 | Sept 22 + 24 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Sept 26 – Saturday only (10:00 am – 7:00 pm) |
| 4 | Sept 29 + Oct 1 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Weekend Off |
| 5 | Oct 6 + 8 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Oct 10 (1:00 pm – 7:00 pm) + Oct 11 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) |
| 6 | Oct 13 + 15 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Weekend Off |
| 7 | Oct 20 + 22 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Oct 24 – Saturday only (10:30 am – 7:30 pm) |
| 8 | Oct 27 + 29 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Weekend Off |
| 9 | Nov 3 + 5 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Nov 7 (3:00 pm – 9:00 pm) + Nov 8 (10:30 am – 4:00 pm) |
| 10 | Nov 10 + 12 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Weekend Off |
| 11 | Nov 17 + 19 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Nov 21 – Saturday only (10:00 am – 7:00 pm) |
| 12 | Thanksgiving Break – OFF | Thanksgiving Break – OFF |
| 13 | Dec 1 + 3 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) | Dec 5 – Saturday only (10:00 am – 7:00 pm) |
| 14 | Dec 10 through 13 | Mini-Retreat / Graduation (Thursday – Sunday intensive: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) |
Attendance for all hours of the training is extremely important. Please make sure to clear your schedule from work, vacations, appointments, etc. for all the dates and hours listed above if you intend to enroll.
A CURRICULUM ROOTED IN PRACTICE & COMMUNITY
Our 200-hour curriculum weaves together the essential pillars of yoga with an emphasis on lived experience, curiosity, and connection.
Together, we will:
–> Deepen your understanding of asana, alignment, and the “why” behind the poses
–> Explore functional anatomy in a way that honors and includes all bodies
–> Learn the art of thoughtful, creative, and accessible sequencing
–> Practice holding space, for yourself and for others, with care and awareness
–>Develop your voice and confidence as a teacher and leader
–> Engage with yoga philosophy in ways that feel relevant and meaningful today
–> Use tools like music, language, and pacing to shape intentional class experiences
–> Build genuine relationships and a sense of community
INVESTMENT
Your tuition includes unlimited in-person classes at Firelight, access to FLY On Demand, and ongoing mentorship throughout the program.
We believe learning to teach happens not just through study, but through experience and support. As part of the training, you’ll lead a community “Karma” class—an opportunity to step into teaching in a real, supported environment. You’ll be encouraged to invite friends and loved ones, and you’ll receive thoughtful feedback from your trainers to help you grow with confidence.
If you’re feeling the pull, even just a quiet curiosity, we’d love to have you join us!
DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPOT: $500
TOTAL TRAINING COST: $3,600 (including deposit)
COST FOR FLY MEMBERS: $3250 (reflecting $350 member discount)
Scholarship Opportunities:
We have two scholarships available. For more information and to apply, visit our FLY Equity Scholarship Page.
Payment Plans are available!
SUPPORTIVE STAFF
Our training is led by a team of teachers who genuinely care about your learning, your experience, and who you are becoming in the process. You will learn from a range of voices and teaching styles while receiving thoughtful, real-time feedback along the way.
Meet the FLY Trainers
Our trainers work hard to make sure you walk away from the teacher training program feeling ready to teach!
Heather V
500 hr CYT
Jamie K
500 hr CYT
Lexie P
500 hr CYT
Majo Reina M
500 hr CYT
Jessica Starr
200 hr CYT
Lex S
200 hr CYT
Leah S
200 hr CYTfaq
Training FAQ:
It will depend on what hours and topics are missed. Your trainers will work with you on a plan to make up any missed hours. (All 200 hours must be accounted for to graduate the program.)
If hours are missed that require one-on-one make-up time with a trainer, the cost will be $55/hr, charged in addition to the standard tuition.
We have two scholarships available for the upcoming 200 hour teacher training:
One that covers 50% of the the total training cost of $3600, and one that covers 80%.
More info about The FLY Equity Scholarship Fund can be found here.
The scholarship application for the upcoming 200 hour teacher training will open in June.
Please fill out the training application first here.
Following the $500 deposit, the remaining training cost can be broken up into 2-4 payments. The full tuition must be paid by Aug. 31, 2026.
There is a place in the training application to input your payment plan needs.
This is an in-person training with all of the hours spent together as a training group, either at Firelight Yoga, or at Open Wellness.
Open Wellness is located two blocks west of Firelight at 1901 N Killingsworth St. The facility is newly renovated and will be an ideal location to supplement our training hours at Firelight!
After thoughtful reflection, we’ve chosen to move away from our affiliation with Yoga Alliance. This decision is rooted in our commitment to integrity, depth, and care in how yoga is taught and shared. While Yoga Alliance presents itself as a standard-setting body, we feel it primarily functions as a registry and doesn’t offer the level of oversight or alignment with our values that we believe is essential. More importantly, we believe that the heart of a teacher’s practice can’t be measured by a paid designation.
At Firelight, we’re dedicated to training teachers who are thoughtful, well-supported, and deeply attuned to their students, to the roots of the practice, to the communities they serve, and to the broader cultural and ethical context yoga lives within. We care about creating spaces that are inclusive, trauma-aware, sustainable, and grounded in respect for yoga’s origins.
This choice is about alignment. We want every part of what we offer to reflect the values we practice every day: awareness, responsibility, and care. We understand that this shift may bring questions, and we welcome those conversations. Our training will continue to meet and exceed widely recognized standards, while centering mentorship, relationship, and lived experience. Graduates of our program will be certified through Firelight as Certified Yoga Teachers (CYTs).
Graduate Testimonials
Very well thought out sequences of learning with teaching in small bits right away to start preparing for the real deal, funding our voices, and getting used to guiding with our words. We had very experienced and uniquely different teachers to learn from, and a space that is actively focused on inclusion and belonging. Wonderful opportunity to learn and grow with a cohort of amazing humans.
I did not expect to come out of training feeling so knowledgeable and prepared for teaching. Most valuable, are Jess and Holly’s attention to detail and responsiveness to feedback, so the program was able to adjust to the needs of the student, in many ways. I appreciated the coverage of so many aspects of yoga, including (but not limited to) history, philosophy, anatomy, equity, inclusion, trauma, sequencing, music, meditation, breathing, and different schools of yoga. And as this is a new program, I have no doubt that it will only continue to get better!
I was incredibly impressed by their response to Covid and how they kept us going and moving towards the completion of certification while so much was going on in the world and in their respective personal lives. I can’t say enough about their grace and equanimity. It was an honor to be part of this experience with Firelight. They, by all means, practice what they preach and take their yoga off the mat.
The Firelight Yoga teacher training both deepened my personal practice and expanded my yoga community. I’m so grateful for this experience!
I finished training feeling prepared to sequence and conduct a class to the public, as well as learning more about myself during the process.”
Thank you Firelight, what an amazing experience. I’m beyond grateful to you and your teachers for providing the space and solid foundations we needed to start our yoga teacher journies. Let the learning never end!