Become a Certified Yoga teacher!

250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - 5 star Yoga Alliance Registered School

Do you have a passion for yoga and a desire to learn more about the philosophy of yoga beyond the poses?  

Train with proven, industry professionals, and become a certified yoga teacher with us!  Balance Yoga + Pilates, in partnership with Prairie Yoga Institute, offers a foundational 250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program.  Our teacher training program is known for its high standards, deep curriculum, and is designed for aspiring yoga teachers as well as individuals who want to deepen their own study & practice.

What you’ll learn

  • Eight limbs of yoga in your practice and teaching

  • Understand the energetic effects of asana, pranayama, bandha, meditation, and the basic principles of Ayurveda

  • Ridding yourself of habitual patterns, creating a balanced state, and restoring energy

  • Training the mind to become still and developing self-awareness

  • Sequencing to emphasize different energetic effects, themes, and intentions

  • Applying key alignment principles

  • Integrating the intelligent use of vinyasa (breath-synchronized movement)

  • Understanding the anatomy of the physical and subtle bodies

  • Balancing the opposing forces of grounding/lightness, stability/ease, and strength/flexibility

  • Refining your teaching language so it is clear and specific

  • Introducing sound-based yoga practices such as chanting and simple mantras

  • Demonstrating visually to emphasize key actions

  • Adjusting students manually to reinforce alignment principles in a safe and appropriate way

  • Modifying poses for common student issues

  • Organizing a yoga class to create a supportive environment for transformation

  • Marketing yourself as a yoga teacher, understanding common financial agreements and insurance, and building healthy business relationships

  • Gaining insight into the ethics of teaching yoga

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  • "The training program was an excellent foundational experience. I learned so much about the total experience of yoga. I cannot say enough about the teachers and mentors. Tricia and Nicole were incredible, not just for their extensive knowledge, but also for their approachability. The mentors were also fantastic resources."

  • "One of the best, most thoughtful, thorough teacher training programs available. No assembly-line cookie cutter yoga teachers, this program encourages individuals to seek their own true yogic path, with strong foundations to support any way that path may lead them. I am so proud of and grateful for my Prairie Yoga Training!"

  • "I hold you and the teachers in our training in the highest esteem. You really are the Yale of yoga training."

  • "Excellent program! Thorough, challenging, in-depth, extremely supportive and knowledgeable instructors, safe and encouraging environment."

  • "The Prairie Yoga Institute is the national standard of excellence in YTT. I am proud to be an alum of their program and would happily recommend their training to anyone who seeks a comprehensive, expert informed yoga education. Their training staff of master teachers have various expertise and lineages that come together to create a thorough training and supportive environment."

  • "Prairie Yoga offers an amazing teacher training program. It is a great mix of philosophy, teaching skills, and hands on practice/learning. The teachers are so knowledgeable, patient and kind. I would highly recommend this training program to anyone interested in becoming a teacher or just deepening their practice of yoga."

Interested in our teacher training program?

Contact us to be added to our email list to be the first to learn about our 2025 start dates.

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Our teacher training program is known for its high standards, deep curriculum, and is designed for aspiring yoga teachers as well as individuals who want to deepen their own study & practice.

Recognized as one of the top yoga teacher training courses in the Midwest, this program will prepare you to teach beginner and intermediate classes using your own heartfelt voice. Our program is known for its emphasis on alignment and anatomy and for developing highly-skilled yoga teachers. Employers seek graduates because of the program’s high standards and rich curriculum. 

We offer a contemporary approach based on current principles of biomechanics yet deeply rooted in the ancient wisdom of traditional yoga. Our multi-style teaching integrates techniques from alignment-based yoga (Iyengar), vinyasa flow, restorative yoga, Ayurveda, and yoga therapy.

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yoga student at balance yoga + pilates

FAQs

  • We suggest that you have a minimum of 12 months of a consistent yoga practice before enrolling in our teacher training program. We want to make sure that trainees have a basic foundation in the primary yoga postures before learning to teach.

  • In addition to making lifelong friends and deepening your experience of yoga, you will study the following topics in depth:

    Asana – learn the safe and intelligent way to perform poses

    Alignment – with modifications, variations, and the proper use of props

    Sequencing – how to design dynamic, effective, and intelligent sequences for all levels; working with different kinds of bodies/students; how to observe bodies in practice; working with injuries and limitations; hands on adjustments.

    Sanskrit translations; the history and philosophy of yoga (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali); the business of yoga and how to be successful as a teacher

  • The program is a blend of multiple traditional styles that combine the precision of alignment-based yoga, the breath-synchronized flow of vinyasa and adaptation to the individual. You will learn and experience all 8 limbs of yoga.

  • We typically have 6-14 individuals in our training. This is a high quality program.

  • The costs of books are not included in the tuition. They typically total less than $100.

  • Expect to spend between 3-4 hours a week on homework. The homework is designed to support the material covered in class and help you integrate what is presented into your own practice and teaching.

  • There is a national organization called the Yoga Alliance” which “registers” teachers. You will be able to register with the Yoga Alliance after receiving your certificate of completion. By successfully completing all of the YTT requirements program you will receive your certificate of completion at the 250-Hour Level.

  • No problem! Our 250-hour training is ideal for those who want to delve deeper into the study of yoga, and to improve their own practice. It’s also great for students who simply want to have a transformational experience and to be a part of our thriving Yoga Community.

  • 2024 Pricing: $3,700 if paid in full one month before the start of the program. $3,950 thereafter. A 4.5% transaction fee is added for all credit card payments. $150 fee added for payment plans. For more details, contact us!

Interested in our teacher training program?

Contact us to be added to our email list to be the first to learn about our 2025 start dates.