Roots Yoga 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training

Applications for the 2026-2027 Yoga Alliance-accredited 200 hr YTT program have closed. Email Jamie at jamie@rootsyogaohio.com with any questions about future training programs.

Deepen Your Practice. Discover Your Voice. Learn to Teach with Confidence.

Whether you dream of teaching yoga or simply want to immerse yourself in the practice, our Yoga Alliance-accredited 200-Hour Teacher Training is designed to help you build a strong foundation—in your practice, your knowledge and yourself. It's about discovering your authentic voice, cultivating confidence, building meaningful relationships, and learning how yoga can become a lifelong practice of service.

Our introductory program combines hands-on teaching experience, philosophy, anatomy, meditation, and mentorship to prepare graduates to teach safely, compassionately and authentically. This immersive program blends the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern teaching methodology, providing a supportive and transformational experience that extends far beyond the mat.

You will study the Yamas and Niyamas, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Baron Baptiste’s Journey Into Power. Students will receive instruction and exposure to:

  • Yoga Asanas

  • Pranayama

  • Meditation

  • Anatomy

  • Yoga Teaching

  • Creative Yoga Sequencing

  • Assisting and Pose Variations

  • Trauma Informed Yoga

  • Chakra study

  • Gentle & Power Yoga

  • Yin & Restorative Yoga

  • The Business of Yoga Teaching

Prior to graduation, students will teach a free demonstration class open to the Roots community, family and friends.