Hope Yoga 200-HR Teacher Training Certification
This program is accredited with Yoga Alliance.
Transform Your Practice. Transform Your Life.
Whether you dream of becoming a certified yoga teacher or simply want to explore yoga on a deeper, more personal level, this 6-month journey will guide you toward confidence, connection, and transformation.
Two Paths. One Journey.
Certified Path – Teach & Inspire Others
Gain the skills, confidence, and credentials to lead safe, inspiring, and creative yoga classes for all levels. Learn to sequence intelligently, adapt for different needs, and inspire your students on and off the mat.
Non-Certified Path – Deepen Your Personal Practice
Immerse yourself in yoga’s rich wisdom, refine your alignment, expand your breathwork and meditation practice, and cultivate a profound connection with your Self—without the commitment to teach.
What You’ll Experience
On The Mat
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Refine your asana practice with safe, effective alignment
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Build strength, flexibility, and mobility in a way that works for your body
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Learn intelligent sequencing and smooth, mindful transitions
Beyond the Mat
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Explore pranayama for calm, clarity, and energy
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Deepen your meditation practice to cultivate inner peace
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Study yoga philosophy and apply its wisdom to your daily life
As a Teacher (Certified Path)
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Practice teaching in a supportive environment
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Learn to give and receive constructive feedback
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Adapt your teaching for different levels, injuries, and special populations
Why Choose Hope Yoga’s Teacher Training?
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Intentional Schedule – learn at a steady pace so you can integrate without putting your life on hold
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Supportive Community – grow alongside like-minded peers in a safe, nurturing space
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Experienced Mentors – real-world insights from teachers who have walked the path before you
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Two Enrollment Options – flexibility to match your goals
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Accredited with Yoga Alliance.
Your Journey: Modules Overview
While the modules are outlined here, they may flow in a different order—and we’ll also weave in extra topics, practices, and surprises along the way to make your experience even richer.
Module 1 & 2:
Foundations of Asana, Breath, and Meditation
Alignment, Anatomy, and the Yoga Sutras
Module 3 & 4:
Sequencing, Transitions, and Deepening Practice
Teaching Skills, Inclusivity and Yoga Business
Module 5 & 6:
Practice Teaching & Teaching Style Development
Inclusive Practices & Working with Diverse Populations
Module 7 & 8:
Adapting for Common Injuries & Yoga Business Foundations
Making yoga accessible for every body and exploring the subtle energy layers
And more!
Training Schedule
Enrollment Options
All The Skills You Need To Become A Confident Yoga Teacher
Our Main Intention
Ultimately, our main intention is to support you throughout this comprehensive program. We are committed to listening to your needs, offering our full presence, and guiding you on your journey to becoming a confident and impactful yoga teacher. We believe that by nurturing your unique qualities and strengths, you will be able to make a profound and rewarding impact on those you are meant to serve.
Namasté,
gina
Meet Your 200-Hour
Yoga Teacher Training Instructors
Gina Rafkind
E-RYT 500, YACEP, CPC
Gina has been a yoga practitioner for over 27 years and a Certified Yoga Teacher for over 10 years. Her fifteen year challenge with anxiety lead her to yoga, and her developing passion for the art of yoga is what then lead her to become a teacher. She loves helping others connect to their inner radiant Self through movement, self-inquiry and awareness-raising perspective shifts. She has been involved in Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2016 and loves sharing what she knows with others who are ready to step onto this truly amazing transformational path.
Jen Serafin
E-RYT 200, RYT 500
Jen has been a certified yoga instructor for 5+ years. As a former elementary school teacher, she combined her love for teaching with her passion for yoga. Jen believes that taking time for yourself, in any form of physical activity, is essential for a positive mind-body connection. She stresses the benefits of self-care as the first step to a healthy lifestyle. Jen has been involved in Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2018. Watching future instructors find their voice and unique style of teaching, all while gaining personal confidence, is something she finds extremely rewarding, (and which call for a celebratory doughnut.)
Krystal Loughlin
E- RYT- 200, Certified Yoga4Sobriety Instructor
Krystal came to discovering yoga after a battle with Lyme's disease. Looking for some physical and mental relief from the disease, she fell in love with how she felt after her yoga practice. Taking what she learned on her mat into everyday life lead her to start her journey on becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher. She has been teaching yoga for over 4 years now, and it is her passion to make yoga attainable for all ages and abilities. She thrives on bringing yoga to others to help improve their quality of life. When she isn’t teaching yoga, she loves traveling with her husband and two kids.
Monica Campbell
E-RYT 200 / RYT 500
Monica believes that yoga teacher training is one of the most transformative journeys a person can take—one that not only deepens your knowledge of yoga but also reveals more of who you truly are. With over 20 years of practice and a love for many styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative, she brings warmth, humor, and a lighthearted approach to every class. As a Lead Teacher in 200-Hour Teacher Trainings and creator of a 30-Hour Yin Yoga Training, Monica guides her students with equal parts knowledge and compassion. She loves creating a safe, supportive space where future teachers can explore, grow, and find their own unique voice—both on and off the mat.
Steff Gallante
RYT 500, YACEP, Ayurveda Yoga Specialist
Steff has been practicing yoga for 25 years and certified as a yoga teacher for 14 years. She is passionate about opening spaces for participants to release shoulds and self-judgment so they can connect to themselves and what they need in a deeper way. Her hope is for people to find more awareness, ease, and compassion in their practice and bring that with them into their daily lives. Steff also leads workshops at yoga studios, teacher trainings, and festivals.
if you're
1. Looking to step onto a path that will accelerate your personal growth
2. Wanting to broaden your understanding of yoga beyond just the physical postures
3. Loving the idea of cultivating meaningful and lasting relationships as well as being in service to others
THEN THIS TRAINING PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
