True power is emotional sovereignty and it comes from within
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)
September 12–13, 2026
September 26–27, 2026
October 10–11, 2026
October 24–25, 2026
November 7–8, 2026
November 21–22, 2026
(No weekend intensives during Thanksgiving weekend or December)
Winter / Early Spring 2027 Weekend Dates (6 weekends)
January 9–10, 2027
January 23–24, 2027
February 6–7, 2027
February 20–21, 2027
March 6–7, 2027
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..
Text me if you want to chat in person: 763.321.9174
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training With Maria Toso
Next Training starts in August of 2026
Hatha Asana Teaching Methodology
You will learn correct alignment and cue’ing in your asana (yoga posture) practice. How to confidently teach, modify, and demonstrate the classic Hatha poses. You will practice holding space for a group and effectively project and guide.
Meditation & Relaxation Practices
You will explore meditation techniques and experience the origins of Yoga, get to know the key figures that brought Yoga to the West and incorporate the key principles from the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali into your own . You will learn how to develop a strong and consistent meditation practice while also becoming confident in leading groups through effective practices that heal the nervous system. You will
The Art of Teaching Yoga
Wednesdays 6-7:50PM
You will learn the principles of Trauma Informed Yoga, therapeutic yoga styles like Somatics, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. You will also get yourself ready to set up your business of yoga; bringing your vision to life, and making sure you have the proper insurance and registrations.
Testimonials
Emily Lethola
““I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Maria and have attended several workshops with her. Her deep knowledge of yoga—both in alignment and philosophy—has transformed my practice. Beyond the physical, Maria’s compassionate presence creates a safe space for emotional healing. Her ability to guide others through their emotional layers with love and understanding has been profoundly healing for me.”
Kathy
“Maria is a compassionate teacher who shares her wisdom and love through her yoga teacher training program. She adapts her approach to help each student become the instructor they are meant to be. When I joined her 200-hour RYT program six years ago, I received so much more than yoga instruction—I learned to listen to myself, recognize sticking points, settle into discomfort, and embrace and forgive the parts of myself I had buried. Maria’s teachings resonate in my yoga practice and when I guide classes. Beyond yoga poses and Sanskrit terms, her program taught me meditation, stillness, and the art of listening. Through her focused, interactive, and enjoyable classes, I refined my practice and became a confident, responsive instructor whose students appreciate both the pace and depth of my classes. Thanks to Maria, I continue to grow as a yogi—and as a human being.”
Alexandrea Kouame
“The yoga teacher training that I took with Maria has done more for my mental health than any therapist or self-help book. I’ve navigated a lot these past few years: divorce, job transition and fully sandwiched between a college-aged child and aging parent. What I learned from Maria has been an essential tool to help navigate these stressful times.”
Bob
“At some level we all know that life is about the journey, but Maria’s classes embody the reality that we are constantly changing and improving along our path. Her classes are structured to allow students to examine, be challenged, and ultimately to grow. Personally, I had only dabbled in meditation until I studied with Maria in her 200-hour yoga teacher training program. Her deliberate approach to meditation practices allowed me to explore and ultimately adopt meditation as an integral and necessary part of my own health journey, and now it is a key component in every class that I teach as well. A debt of gratitude for enhancing my journey!”
Walker
“Maria is an excellent guide and teacher. I recently finished my yoga teacher training with her through St. Paul College, and—despite the entire program being virtual—I felt so supported, challenged, nourished, and connected throughout the whole program; I can say with certainty that this was largely due to Maria's presence which both commands and fosters true, vulnerable connection.
I especially appreciate Maria's focus on alignment and precision with cues in asana classes, as well as her deep connection and commitment to the spirituality and the philosophy of yoga (which can so often be brushed over or viewed as an afterthought, when it really is a critical part of yoga). Her Heal What Hurts method is a powerful practice that I think everyone would find benefit from. Her guidance and presence are gifts to the world!”
Dave
“Over the past 5+ years, I have had the privilege to attend Maria’s yoga classes, meditation workshops and classes, Heal What Hurts retreats, and am currently finishing up my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Maria. It is a privilege (and a blessing), because of the way that she approaches all this work.
What first drew me to Maria’s teaching, and what keeps me going back, is that she acts as a guide. In her words, she ‘helps each of us find our own inner teacher’ and helps guide us back to ourselves when we struggle in that search. She is deeply intuitive, and is willing to call us out, kindly, when we are misleading ourselves and when we aren’t speaking our truths. This firm, but loving approach is quite powerful.
I would recommend any of Maria’s classes or workshops, as I have found some deep healing and self-acceptance from my years of working with her. Plus, the community of people that she draws into her groups are some of the nicest people I’ve known and have developed life-long friendships with others in these classes.”
Carolina
“I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Maria and it was a life-changing experience. Maria is an amazing teacher and mentor. Her classes are very unique as she works on alignment and the profound connection between the asanas and yoga philosophy. I definitely recommend Maria's classes and workshops!”