
Teacher Training
Kids & Teens Yoga
One of the most empowering ways
to shape our world.
Our training is a unique, mindfulness-based program that will prepare you to teach yoga to youth and covers in-depth topics such understanding child development, working with trauma, and age appropriate exercises.

YOGA GARDEN KIDS® CURRICULUM :
- 45-Hour extensive training RCYT Yoga Alliance® Registered
- Neuroscience and physiological development of children
- Sequencing age appropriate yogic relaxation, and exercises
- Create safe spaces for youth with trauma, and at-risk children
- The business of yoga
- Class observation and teaching practicums
- After graduation, students can bring yoga in schools, summer camps, Boys and Girls Club, and more!
YOGA GARDEN TEENS® CURRICULUM
- 40-Hour extensive training RCYT Yoga Alliance® Registered
- Comprehensive study of teen brain and emotional development
- Tools for reducing anxiety, developing empathy and self-confidence
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Class observation and teaching practicums
- The business of yoga
- Sequencing and class communication
- Create safe spaces for teens with trauma, and at-risk teens
- After graduation, students can bring yoga in schools, summer camps, Boys and Girls Club, and more!

Tuition
TEACHER TRAININGS: A LA CARTE
• Garden Kids® Teacher Training 45 hours: $750 - $850
• Garden Teens® Teacher Training 40 hours: $750 - $850
PROELITE® MEMBERSHIP
$450/MONTH
Take anything and everything! Unlimited classes, workshops, trainings, and certifications during your membership.

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The more time that passes, and the more teacher trainings I see cropping up everywhere, the more grateful I feel for my experience at YGSF. It was a transformational time, and has directed my life time and again. So, thank you!



Mariah Frye Colie
Owner of Stone Turtle Yoga




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The teacher training at YGSF helped me deepen my understanding of yoga, not only yoga asanas and sequencing a yoga class, but also the philosophy and history of yoga. It also definitely helped me gain confidence in my abilities to teach.



Dr. Zohreh Sadeghi




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The level of professionally at the Yoga Garden SF is top notch. The focus on anatomy, alignment, sequencing, history, philosophy and TEACHING is key preparation to teaching in the real world.



Maria Furst




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I heard about Yoga Garden SF’s Teacher Training from my good friend, Sasha, who is also an alumni of the 200-Hr program. The training was very helpful in preparing me to teach postures, sequence a class, and provide adjustments.



Regina Felice




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The curriculum at Yoga Garden SF's YTT is well composed and balanced, which meant that we would get a healthy dose of not just yoga philosophy, but also information on anatomy, alignment, adjustments, sequencing and an emphasis on practical teaching skills. YGSF’s curriculum offered all of that from a range of different experts.



Flo Shih




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This program was amazing. All of the teachers were incredible and brought something unique to the program as well as an expertise that a single-teacher led training likely could not achieve. I would highly recommend it.



Will Pringle
Yoga Teacher - San Francisco




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I recommend this program with all my heart for someone who wants to deepen their practice and to learn the skills to teach yoga with the proper cues and alignment. You will get knowledge on how to build your business as a yoga teacher. But more than that, I will recommend this program to someone who wants a change in their life for the better.



Anna Satorre
Yoga Teacher - San Francisco




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The flexibility with the scheduling of courses and with finances gave me the impression that Yoga Garden SF and its teachers were focused on providing good education to anyone that wants it and not just those who can afford it. I felt confident that the teachings I received here would be taught in good faith and with the long history in mind, which was important to me.



Justice McCullum
Yoga Teacher - San Francisco




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Yoga Garden provided me an amazing opportunity to further my educational goals regarding yoga, and add a diversity of knowledge in anatomy, vedic philosophy, and physical asana. I really appreciated the depth of knowledge the teachers held as well as their adaptability and allowance for different yogic schools of thought.



Ariana Shadan
Yoga Teacher - San Francisco




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Going in I was just excited to be doing my yoga teacher training, but I didn't expect to meet such amazing people. I can't imagine doing my training at any other studio, the teachers and my fellow students were great, the curriculum was really well made and my all around experience was amazing.



Julie Goldman
Yoga Teacher - San Francisco




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I feel lucky to not only have built a solid foundation during these four weeks, but done it alongside the most inspiring, loving and amazing classmates! I’m grateful for the experience and excited to continue the journey with new friends, teachers and a newfound appreciation and love for yoga!



Anita Gupta
Yoga Teacher - San Francisco




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The teacher training at YGSF helped me deepen my understanding of yoga, not only yoga asanas and sequencing a yoga class, but also the philosophy and history of yoga. It also definitely helped me gain confidence in my abilities to teach.



Dr. Zohreh Sadeghi




“
The more time that passes, and the more teacher trainings I see cropping up everywhere, the more grateful I feel for my experience at YGSF. It was a transformational time, and has directed my life time and again. So, thank you!



Mariah Frye Colie
Owner of Stone Turtle Yoga




“
The level of professionally at the Yoga Garden SF is top notch. The focus on anatomy, alignment, sequencing, history, philosophy and TEACHING is key preparation to teaching in the real world.



Maria Furst




“
I heard about Yoga Garden SF’s Teacher Training from my good friend, Sasha, who is also an alumni of the 200-Hr program. The training was very helpful in preparing me to teach postures, sequence a class, and provide adjustments.



Regina Felice




“
This program was amazing. All of the teachers were incredible and brought something unique to the program as well as an expertise that a single-teacher led training likely could not achieve. I would highly recommend it.



Will Pringle
Yoga Teacher - San Francisco




“
The curriculum at Yoga Garden SF's YTT is well composed and balanced, which meant that we would get a healthy dose of not just yoga philosophy, but also information on anatomy, alignment, adjustments, sequencing and an emphasis on practical teaching skills. YGSF’s curriculum offered all of that from a range of different experts.



Flo Shih




“
The curriculum at Yoga Garden SF's YTT is well composed and balanced, which meant that we would get a healthy dose of not just yoga philosophy, but also information on anatomy, alignment, adjustments, sequencing and an emphasis on practical teaching skills. YGSF’s curriculum offered all of that from a range of different experts.



Flo Shih



Need More Details?
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR PARTICIPATING IN TEACHER TRAINING?
There are no educational requirements; however, prospective students should have a regular yoga practice (2-3 times per week) of at least six months. The 200-hour training will cover fundamental asana (poses), vinyasa (flowing sequence), pranayama (breathing), philosophy, meditation, and teaching techniques from the beginning.
WHAT STYLES OF YOGA ARE TAUGHT IN THIS TRAINING?
You will learn to teach your practice in Yoga Garden’s yoga teacher training. As a way of learning how yoga works and how to share your personal understanding of yoga with others, we teach the physical practice using vinyasa (flow) and breath-based movement from the Ashtanga method combined with an anatomical understanding from the Iyengar method to deliver a safe and strong yoga practice. This training is designed to give you the tools to understand how to teach the poses effectively and how to sequence the practice for a desired result. The style you adopt will naturally come from your own practice as an evolving form.
WILL I BE READY TO TEACH AFTER COMPLETING THE BASIC 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
You will begin teaching early in the training, to give you the experience of growing your teaching from a place of practice, with curiosity and confidence. You will learn methods for teaching asana and pranayama. In practice teaching sessions will learn how to effectively communicate the information to others, find your voice, and develop language that is authentic and unscripted.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO TEACH YOGA? I JUST WANT TO DEEPEN MY PRACTICE. DO I HAVE TO PRACTICE TEACH?
Yes! Many of our trainees chose to join the teacher training program in order to deepen their practice, learn more about yoga, and find a community of like-minded yoga practitioners. Whether or not you choose to move forward as a yoga teacher, the teacher training will revolutionize your perspective on what yoga really is and help you integrate the practice into your life in a deeper, more meaningful way. Check out our testimonials page to hear more from our graduates!
DO I NEED TO BE CERTIFIED TO TEACH YOGA?
Most yoga studios, health clubs, fitness centers and holistic centers require a minimum certification of RYT200. Yoga Garden’s 200-Hour certification enables you to register through Yoga Alliance® as an RYT200.
Yoga Alliance® is the largest nationally-recognized professional association for yoga teachers and schools. Yoga Alliance® maintains standards for both 200-Hour and 500-Hour level certification programs. Once you have completed your 200-Hour level training, you can apply for registration through Yoga Alliance®, upon which you can use the title RYT® (Registered Yoga Teacher).
I ALREADY KNOW THAT I WANT MORE THAN 200 HOURS OF TEACHER TRAINING. WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
Once you have completed Yoga Garden’s 200-Hour Basic Yoga teacher training, you can further your education through continuing education programs in your chosen area of interest: Ashtanga Vinyasa, Therapeutic Yoga, Prenatal, Children and Teens, Ageless, and Restorative, for example. Yoga Garden offers a 300-Hour Advanced Yoga teacher training, which qualifies you for Yoga Alliance® RYT500 certification. Our Pro-Elite membership enables you to take all 500 hours of training plus an annual membership and unlimited workshops for one low monthly payment.
HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED IN THE TRAINING?
Our yoga teacher trainings typically have between 10-20 students. This capacity allows us to work closely with each student, insuring quality interaction, individualized attention, and effective group dynamics.
HOW MUCH TIME WILL I BE EXPECTED TO SPEND ON HOMEWORK?
Reading and writing assignments will be made in each class, which may take up to one hour per day to complete. Immersions are very intense work periods, and participants should not plan other significant activities for their duration. Lunch breaks are scheduled, but that schedule may change, based on the instructors’ discretion, and work may be assigned during that time, so do not schedule other activities during planned lunch breaks. Plan on spending 1-2 hours of homework for every 6 hours of scheduled class time.
ARE BOOKS INCLUDED IN THE TUITION?
Most of your learning resources will be provided through an on-line lesson management system (LMS). Additional books required for the training are available for reasonable prices on Amazon. Many students purchase digital versions of the texts.
WHAT IF I MISS A CLASS OR A WEEKEND?
To get the most out of your yoga teacher training, it is important that you attend the first week of the 28-day program or the first three weeks of the 12-week program. Introductory concepts and course pedagogy are established and are necessary for the remainder of the program.
If you miss class sessions (up to 20 hours) you may still complete the program with your class provided that you schedule a private session (or group session) with program faculty or their designated assistant within 2 weeks of the missed session. Private make-ups are charged at the private instruction rate.
You may make up missed sessions in another training, as space allows. Make-ups are scheduled through your online training resource, LMS. You will incur a $50 fee per make-up session, all sessions of which must be completed within one year of your training for certification. Any minutes lost due to tardiness are recorded and must be made up. Classes start and end on time and you are responsible for the material and minutes missed at the beginning of class.
Certificates of Completion are not awarded until all attendance and payment requirements are met. For more details, please see the "Make-Ups" section below.
ADDITIONAL FEES
- The Path of Yoga: An Essential Guide to Its Principles and Practices by George Feurerstein, published by Shambala
- The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice, by TKV Desikachar
- Yoga Anatomy-Second Edition, by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Mathews
- The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali: A New Translation with Commentary (Shambhala Classics) Translated by Chip Hartranft
These additional fees may apply to this program:
Each pregnancy is unique and affects the mother differently. Based on our experience, we do not recommend participating in YGSF200 during pregnancy.
YGSF200 emphasizes teaching and practice, making it a rigorous activity requiring your full capacities. We recommend that you wait until after your pregnancy to attend this program. If you are intent on attending the program while pregnant, you must participate in a telephone conference with our Admissions Manager or Advanced Studies Manager, where you will review the risks and responsibilities of attending the program while pregnant. If you become pregnant while in the program or feel your participation is compromised by your pregnancy, you may continue the program at a discounted rate at a future date.
I HAVE AN INJURY. CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING?
Each student’s situation will be considered individually, and evaluated based on your yoga experience and your general health.
I AM COMING FROM OUT-OF-TOWN, OR OUT-OF THE COUNTRY. CAN YOU SUGGEST ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE AREA?
San Francisco is a tourist destination that welcomes long and short-term visitors. These accommodation resources are provided as a convenience to our students. We cannot guarantee availability nor satisfaction with your experience (though we believe every business listed here to be a reputable provider). The San Francisco hotel tax will be added to room rates, unless otherwise noted.
THE METRO HOTEL
Conveniently located across the street from Yoga Garden SF at 319 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415-861-5364 | Email: [email protected] or visit their website here.
All rooms feature a television, a full and recently renovated bathroom, free wi-fi, service and housekeeping.
Sample Rates:
- One-hour private make-up session $125
- Each substitution/make-up in another program $50
- Copies of additional Certificates of Completion $35, (pdf downloads are free)
- One double bed: $76.00
- Two twin beds: $87.00
- Two queen beds and one double bed: $130.00 (we can help you find others to share with if you wish).