200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Begins Fall 2025

The word ‘Hatha’ can be translated as ‘sun’ (ha) and ‘moon’ (tha), symbolizing the union of opposites, effort, ease, strength and surrender.

In this training, Hatha Yoga is your foundation. It is a traditional yet accessible style that focuses on alignment, breath and intentional movement. Hatha Yoga provides the structure and depth needed to understand the body-mind connection, making it an ideal base for anyone beginning their journey as a yoga teacher. It’s not just about learning to teach yoga, it’s about embodying the practice from the inside out.

This is more than a training—it’s a sacred journey inward.

A Journey Into the Heart of Yoga is an 8-month experience designed to guide you into the deeper layers of yourself and the True essence of Yoga.

Rooted in the tradition of Hatha Yoga, this training weaves together movement, breathwork, meditation, yogic philosophy and energy work to support deep transformation and embodied understanding. You will not only learn how to teach yoga, you will  learn how to live it.

Meeting one weekend a month, the rhythm of this training allows space for reflection and integration, supporting sustainable growth and inner awakening. Each gathering is a portal and an invitation to return home to yourself.

Held in a heart-centered, supportive community, this is a call to those ready to walk the path of yoga, not just as teachers, but as devoted students of the Soul.

This training is a rich, holistic journey that goes far beyond poses. You will be guided through the foundations of yoga through movement, breath and meditation while also diving deep into anatomy, philosophy, energetic awareness and the art of teaching. We take a well-rounded approach, blending ancient wisdom with modern science and practical tools to support your growth as both a student and teacher. With an emphasis on embodiment, inclusivity and integration, this program is designed to empower you with the knowledge, confidence and heart to share yoga authentically. 

• Asana (postures): alignment, cueing, adaptations & contraindications
• Pranayama (breathwork) techniques & benefits
• Meditation: styles, practices, including mudra & mantra and integration into daily life
• Yoga History & Philosophy: origins, evolution & key texts
• The Gunas, The Bandhas, The Koshas and The Vayus
• The Chakras, Nadis & the Energetic Pathways of the subtle body

• Functional anatomy for yoga: key muscles & major joints
• Skeletal system: structure, variation & application in asana
• Nervous system: understanding fight, flight, freeze responses
• Brain waves & how they relate to meditation & nervous system regulation
• Cardiovascular & circulatory systems as they relate to yoga
• Respiratory system: breath mechanics & related muscles (voluntary vs involuntary)
• Biomechanics: movement principles & safe, sustainable practice

• Sequencing: principles for safe, intentional class design
• Cueing: clear verbal guidance & supportive presence
• Class management: timing, transitions & holding space
• Scene, setting & space: creating safe and welcoming environments
• Hands-on vs hands-off adjustments: ethics, consent & technique
• Yoga ethics & equity in modern practice
• Teaching through a trauma-sensitive lens: inclusive language & approach
• Building your teaching path: business of yoga, marketing and brand identity
• Community: fostering connection, inclusivity & authentic presence

• Self-reflection homework & integration practices
• Journal prompts for deeper inquiry
• Lifetime of learning: tools for continued growth & education

The homework component of this training is intentionally in-depth and designed to support true integration. As part of your certification, you’ll be required to complete readings from two core texts,

 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali &

The Bhagavad Gita, 

submit written reflections and essays, and complete all assigned coursework before graduation.

To deepen your personal practice, you will be required to attend 20 yoga classes at The Yoga Dome (a 20-class pass is included in your training price). 

Outside of our monthly weekends, you will explore self-reflection questions, journal your experience, study key concepts at home, watch supporting videos and engage in practice teaching.

As part of your training hours and mentorship journey, you will also be required to attend, assist with setup, organization and cleanup at one of The Yoga Dome’s special events. This experience is more than service, it will be an opportunity to step into leadership, contribute to our sacred space and feel what it’s like to hold space for others in community.

This is not busywork—it’s the heart of Svadhyaya, the yogic practice of self-study. Through this process of reflection, responsibility and showing up in service, you begin to truly embody the path of yoga.

• A beautifully curated Yoga Teacher Training manual
• Worksheets, visual aids and supporting video content for home study
• 20-class pass to The Yoga Dome (to be used throughout the training)
• Full access to all props and practice tools at The Yoga Dome
• Ongoing text and email support throughout the program
• Personalized 1:1 mentorship with Ashley Michelle Martin
• $150 credit toward a future international Mindful Adventure Retreat (terms & conditions apply)

• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda 
• The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran 
• Anatomy of Yoga by Dr. Abigail Ellsworth
• Yoga for Everyone by Dianne Bondy

All additional required reading materials must be purchased at your own cost and brought with you for our first training weekend. These texts provide essential teachings that complement and expand upon what’s included in your manual.

This training is guided through a trauma-informed lens and rooted in trauma-sensitive principles.

We recognize that each person carries a unique story and that healing, learning and transformation happen most deeply in environments of safety, respect and trust. 

Throughout this training, we prioritize:

• Choice and agency in all practices
• Nervous system awareness and regulation tools
• Language that empowers and honours boundaries
• Creating a non-judgmental space for all identities and lived experiences

Our approach is not clinical therapy, but rather a compassionate framework that encourages inner listening, self-trust and autonomy-both on and off the mat. Whether you are here for personal growth or to become a yoga teacher, you will be held in a space that supports embodied safety, emotional intelligence and the freedom to move at your own pace. This trauma-informed foundation is woven throughout every aspect of our program-from how we cue movement and breath, to how we hold space in group settings.

At The Yoga Dome, we are committed to leading with integrity, humility and compassion. We create a space that is inclusive, respectful and rooted in the values of equity, accessibility and shared humanity.

We don't claim perfection or spiritual superiority and our role is to walk alongside you, holding space for growth, self-inquiry and transformation. We honour the depth of the yogic tradition while making it relevant, embodied and accessible.

This training is an act of service, and our promise is to guide you with honesty, heart and a deep respect for who you are and the teacher you're becoming.

Our support doesn't end when the training does and you will continue to be supported in an ongoing community of mentorship, connection and continued growth.

We looking forward to this journey with you!

Enrolling in this training is a commitment to your personal growth, your practice and the collective energy of the group.

You are expected to show up fully and to attend all training weekends, complete homework assignments, engage in self-study and participate in practice teaching. This program asks for your presence, your curiosity and your willingness to be both challenged and supported. Transformation doesn't happen overnight; it unfolds through dedication, reflection and consistent effort. By committing to this journey, you are saying yes to showing up not only for yourself, but for the teachings, your fellow trainees and the future students you may one day guide.

Upon successful completion of all training requirements—including required in-person and online hours, homework assignments, personal study, a full-day retreat mentorship in the Dome (9AM–5PM), a 60-minute themed Hatha Yoga class taught during your final weekend practicum, a Karma (by-donation) class offered to friends and family and ongoing practice teaching throughout the course, you will receive a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from The Yoga Dome on our final training date.

This certification meets the standards set by Yoga Alliance and qualifies you to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200), recognized internationally.

More than just a certificate, this marks your dedication to the path of yoga.

Over eight transformative months, you will have lived, practiced and embodied the teachings of yoga. This is not just the completion of a training, it is the beginning of your path as a teacher. You will emerge charged, with the tools, wisdom and inspiration to confidently share this practice with others, or to continue your own journey inward. Both are a reflection of the sacred path into the heart of yoga.