Yoga is not a workout; it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice; to make us teachable, to open up our hearts, and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are.
Rolf Gates
balance. 200 HR YTT COMING SOON!
Our Mission
Our admission process
Our Mission
As a movement practitioner and instructor for over 30 years, balance. and Lead Teacher trainer Melissa Anne, ERYT 500 & YACEP, embraces the knowledge, techniques & values inherent in exceptional yoga teacher training education.
balance. is dedicated to developing the disciplined self-study and practice necessary to achieve personal gr
As a movement practitioner and instructor for over 30 years, balance. and Lead Teacher trainer Melissa Anne, ERYT 500 & YACEP, embraces the knowledge, techniques & values inherent in exceptional yoga teacher training education.
balance. is dedicated to developing the disciplined self-study and practice necessary to achieve personal growth, social equity, diversity & inclusion and to devote themselves to the selfless service of yoga.
Through our outstanding curriculum, you will build confidence, build critical thinking skills & creativity, and develop an internalized respect for the practice.
Our topics
Our admission process
Our Mission
Our program is life-altering. Learn not just how to teach yoga, but how to practice on a profoundly deep level. Experience the rich history and philosophy of yoga. Learn about the evolution of the practice, while honoring its meaningful traditions.
Our cohorts are small (12 students) to allow students to energetically connect with their
Our program is life-altering. Learn not just how to teach yoga, but how to practice on a profoundly deep level. Experience the rich history and philosophy of yoga. Learn about the evolution of the practice, while honoring its meaningful traditions.
Our cohorts are small (12 students) to allow students to energetically connect with their classmates and faculty in an active, productive learning environment.
You will learn:
- Teaching techniques and methodology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Safe adjustments
- Effective cueing
- Sequencing , theming and music choices
- Yogic philosophy, ethics and lifestyle
- Karma yoga (yoga as service)
- Social equity, inclusion & diversity
- Leadership development and personal growth
Our admission process
Our admission process
Our admission process
Application Requirements:
- 2 years consecutive yoga practice including home & studio practice
- Red Cross CPR & AED certified
- One written recommendation from your yoga teacher & one professional reference
- Completed application with 500 word essay about why you want to teach yoga and what yoga means to you
- Successful interview with faculty
- Must rea
Application Requirements:
- 2 years consecutive yoga practice including home & studio practice
- Red Cross CPR & AED certified
- One written recommendation from your yoga teacher & one professional reference
- Completed application with 500 word essay about why you want to teach yoga and what yoga means to you
- Successful interview with faculty
- Must read How Yoga Works
by Geshe Michael Roach prior to application.
Prospective trainees may request an application for acceptance by emailing us below.
Completed applications along with a non-refundable deposit of $500 and two letters of reference (one from their yoga instructor, the other from a professional reference) are to be turned into the studio. Should candidate not be accepted, deposit will be returned.
Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview and chosen trainees will be notified of acceptance.
Our tuition
Our Textbooks & Suggested Readings for All
Our admission process
A non-refundable deposit of $500 to reserve your spot, for ALL students.
- Early Birds :Pay in fall prior to April 1, 2025
Total Tuition $1999
- Pay in Full:Pay in fall prior to training start date
Total Tuition $2299
- Monthly Payment Finance Plan: A non-refundable deposit of $500 to reserve your spot, 8 monthly payments of $281.00 to begin bil
A non-refundable deposit of $500 to reserve your spot, for ALL students.
- Early Birds :Pay in fall prior to April 1, 2025
Total Tuition $1999
- Pay in Full:Pay in fall prior to training start date
Total Tuition $2299
- Monthly Payment Finance Plan: A non-refundable deposit of $500 to reserve your spot, 8 monthly payments of $281.00 to begin billing May 1, 2025.
- Total: Tuition $2,499
Scholarships Available for Veterans and Military Spouses
COMING SOON!
balance. is soon to be a registered school with MYCAA so that military spouses can receive financial assistance for Teacher Training tuition at balance.
Our 2025 schedule
Our Textbooks & Suggested Readings for All
Our Textbooks & Suggested Readings for All
- May 2 - 4
- May 17
- May 30-June 1
- June 20-22
- July 18 - 20 (for students not attending Casa Om retreat)
- July 25 - 27 (optional add on to Casa Om retreat)
- August 15-17
- September 19-20
- October 17-19
- November 7-9
- Graduation November 9, 2025
Meeting times:
- Fridays 6-9 pm
- Saturdays 1 - 6 pm
- Sundays 9 am - 4pm
Our Textbooks & Suggested Readings for All
Our Textbooks & Suggested Readings for All
Our Textbooks & Suggested Readings for All
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha/2008 Fourth Revised Edition Paperback – August 1, 2008
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha/2008 Fourth Revised Edition Paperback – August 1, 2008
by Patanjali and Chip Hartranft |
by Georg Feuerstein and Ken Wilber
The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice
Yoga Anatomy
by Leslie Kaminoff Amy Matthews
by DK
by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison
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