Fall '26: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

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Yoga Alliance–Accredited · Fully Online · International

A deep, embodied somatic training for those who want more than a certification.

This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a live, fully online program designed for practitioners who want to deepen their relationship with yoga, embodiment, and presence; and, if they choose, step into teaching with clarity, confidence, and integrity.

Led by Maria Toso, internationally experienced yoga teacher trainer, somatic practitioner, spiritual teacher, and author of Heal What Hurts, this training weaves together classical Hatha yoga foundations with trauma-informed somatic awareness, meditation, and emotional integration.

The program unfolds over several months, allowing time for practice, reflection, and real transformation; without rushing or burnout.

Who This Training Is For

This training is for you if you:

• Want to deepen your yoga practice in a meaningful, embodied way

• Feel called to teach yoga—now or in the future

• Value a trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware approach

• Want live teaching, mentorship, and real integration

• Are balancing work, family, or other commitments

You may take this training as:

• A transformative personal journey, or

• A complete 200-hour Yoga Alliance–accredited teacher training

Both paths are fully supported.

Program Overview

This training is designed to support depth, consistency, and integration.

Core areas of study include:

• Hatha Asana & Teaching Methodology
  Build a strong foundation in posture, sequencing, cueing, and skillful instruction.

• Trauma-Informed Yoga & Nervous System Awareness
  Learn to teach with sensitivity, consent, and regulation—supporting safety and choice.

• Meditation, Breathwork & Deep Relaxation
  Develop a consistent personal meditation practice and learn to guide others into stillness and rest.

• Practice Teaching & Integration
  Gain confidence through supervised teaching, feedback, reflection, and real-world application.

• Embodiment & Emotional Awareness
  Explore how yoga supports emotional healing, resilience, and presence—on and off the mat.

Format & Schedule

The training runs from September 2026 through March 2027 and is intentionally structured to support working adults, parents, and professionals. The pace allows for depth, consistency, and integration—without requiring you to put your life on hold.

This is a live, cohort-based training with a predictable rhythm so you can plan well in advance.

Live Online Weekend Intensives

12 weekends total · Saturday & Sunday · 8:00 AM–2:30 PM Central Time

Weekend intensives are held approximately every other weekend, with a break in December to allow for rest and integration.

Daily Flow (Saturday & Sunday)

• 8:00–11:30 AM – Asana, teaching methodology, and trauma-informed practices

• 11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Lunch break (one full hour)

• 12:30–2:30 PM – Meditation, relaxation, integration, and practice teaching

Ending at 2:30 PM CT keeps the days focused and spacious, leaving time for rest, family, and reflection.

Fall 2026 Weekend Dates (6 weekends)

1. September 12–13, 2026

2. September 26–27, 2026

3. October 10–11, 2026

4. October 24–25, 2026

5. November 7–8, 2026

6. November 21–22, 2026

(No weekend intensives during Thanksgiving weekend or December)

Winter / Early Spring 2027 Weekend Dates (6 weekends)

7. January 9–10, 2027

8. January 23–24, 2027

9. February 6–7, 2027

10. February 20–21, 2027

11. March 6–7, 2027

12. March 20–21, 2027

What’s Covered During Weekend Intensives

• Guided asana practice and teaching methodology

• Trauma-informed yoga and nervous-system awareness

• Meditation, breathwork, and deep relaxation

• Practice teaching, discussion, and integration

Weekly Integration & Meditation

To support continuity and nervous-system regulation, the training includes a weekly live integration and meditation session during active training months.

• Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 AM Central Time

• Live on Zoom

Wednesday Session Dates

Fall: September 9 – December 9, 2026 (approximately 13 sessions)
Winter/Spring: January 13 – March 24, 2027 (approximately 11 sessions)

These sessions focus on:

• Guided meditation and relaxation

• Integration of material from the weekend intensives

• Embodiment, inquiry, and reflection

• Ongoing nervous-system support throughout the training

Live attendance is encouraged but not required. Sessions are recorded if you are occasionally unable to attend.

Guided Practice, Mentorship & Community

Throughout the training you will receive:

• Ongoing guidance and mentorship

• Opportunities for questions, discussion, and feedback

• A steady cohort experience that supports connection and accountability

Home Practice, Reflection & Assigned Viewing

In addition to live sessions, the training includes required non-contact components designed to support real integration:

• Weekly yoga class attendance (in-person or online) with brief reflection

• Assigned films, lectures, and educational viewing

• Home practice, journaling, and reflection exercises

• Occasional practice-teaching assignments

These elements support Yoga Alliance requirements while emphasizing embodiment and lived experience rather than information overload.

The online program alone completes the full 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
No travel is required to complete the training or receive certification.
No travel is required for certification.

Graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT-200.

Learn to Teach—Online and In Person

This training prepares you to teach yoga in today’s world.

You will develop the skills to:

• Teach in-person classes with confidence and clarity

• Teach online classes with presence and connection

• Hold space with sensitivity, consent, and awareness

• Teach from embodiment—not scripts or performance

Optional Pathway: Heal What Hurts Retreat in Crete

Students who wish to deepen their work are invited to join an optional in-person Heal What Hurts retreat in Crete, Greece, held in the spring.

This retreat is not required for completion of the Yoga Teacher Training and is open to the general public.

For YTT students, the retreat offers:

• In-person embodiment and integration

• Community connection

• A deeper immersion into the somatic and emotional healing work introduced in the training

YTT students receive priority access and a 10% tuition discount for the retreat.

A separate retreat page provides full details.

Tuition & Payment Options

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Standard Tuition (card payment):$2,800
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Zelle / Bank Transfer Tuition:$2,700
A $100 discount is offered for payment by Zelle or bank transfer.

Payment Plan Option

$297 per month

Payment plans are available to support accessibility.
All tuition must be paid in full by the end of the training.

Certificates are issued once:

• All program requirements are complete

• Tuition is paid in full

About Your Teacher

Maria Toso is an internationally experienced yoga teacher trainer, somatic practitioner, and spiritual teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. She has trained yoga teachers through colleges, studios, and private programs and is the author of Heal What Hurts (Llewellyn Worldwide).

Her work integrates:

• Classical yoga foundations

• Trauma-informed and somatic awareness

• Meditation and contemplative practice

• Emotional and nervous-system intelligence

Maria’s teaching emphasizes presence, integration, and teaching from lived experience.

A Training Designed for Depth—Not Rush

This is not a fast-track certification.
It is a carefully paced, embodied training designed to support real transformation—whether or not you ever teach.

Enrollment opens soon.

Spaces are limited to maintain depth, connection, and mentorship.