Yoga Teacher Training
200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training
Apply Now for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 training!
Save $350 - Early Bird Discount: Apply by July 1!
25% Off - Special offer for already certified teachers for CEUs!
25% Off - DEIA Scholarships available!
Do you want to deepen your practice and learn more about yoga anatomy, philosophy, mindfulness meditation, pranayama, and asana practice? Are you ready for quality instruction from experts in their field? Have you ever thought about sharing your love for yoga & meditation with others in your community? Are you interested in learning more and continuing your path of self-discovery in a fun & supportive environment? This program is for you!!
Next training begins Aug 21, 2026.
Early Bird Application Deadline: July 1, 2026
Final Application Deadline: Aug 16, 2026
What Our Graduates Are Saying
“The YTT at YogaLab was science-based and helped me understand why (and why not) we practice poses the way we do, and how activating certain muscle groups in the right way can make a practice both safer and more effective. Beyond that, each teacher had a unique style and strength in their own practice, which allowed me to learn something valuable from each of them. Through mindfulness practices, I became more compassionate with myself and my body, learned to take intentional breaks when needed, and also discovered how to challenge myself in healthy ways. By the end of the 9 months, I was genuinely surprised by how much my body and my mind had responded to the practices I had done! Thanks Anna, Kristen, and Jeremy and great community in the Yoga Lab.”
— Kıvılcım D. (2025)
“This training was nothing short of transformational.
Yoga Lab’s YTT called me into a deeper connection with myself than I’ve ever experienced before. I came in wanting to learn how to teach—and I left not only feeling prepared to teach, but also feeling more fully me. This training held space for my healing, my voice, my truth, and my becoming.
One of the biggest gifts was learning to approach yoga through the lens of functional movement. I had spent years trying to “deepen” into poses, but this training taught me to move with intention, intelligence, and care. As a result, my personal practice has deepened—not because I’m doing more, but because I’m moving with more purpose, strength, and awareness.
It wasn’t always easy, and that’s what made it so powerful. I was able to show up as a mother, a partner, and a human in process—and be met with grace, wisdom, and community. The way the teachers modeled authenticity, embodiment, and presence gave me permission to do the same.
If you’re looking for a YTT that’s more than just technical knowledge—if you want something that integrates heart, body, spirit, and real-life depth—this is it.”
— Alex N. (2025)
“I would absolutely recommend Yoga Lab Teacher training to anyone who is interested in pursuing teacher training! This yoga teacher training program is a transformative journey, deeply impacting myself both personally and professionally. The time, energy, and enthusiasm devoted to the teacher training program by Anna, Kristen and Jeremy is colossal. The framework of the modules and the weekend intensives provided a comprehensive and engaging learning experience, equipping myself and classmates with the knowledge and confidence to teach yoga effectively and confidently. The program fosters a sense of community, encourages personal growth, and offers functional movement with a focus on getting out of the sagittal plane we all live in. It incorporates mindfulness, encompassing physical practice, meditation – history of yoga- the good the bad and the ugly and left me fully prepared to teach an hour-long yoga class! If you are considering pursuing YTT (Yoga teacher training) this is fabulous program to engage with a very loving supportive community of teachers and classmates. ”
— Kyleen F. (2025)
Asana Lab
Explore poses, proper alignment, modifications, and the art of hands-on assists through our science-based approach.
Functional Anatomy
Get to know the musculoskeletal system and how to prevent common yoga injuries. This course uses state-of-the-art 3D interactive visualization tools (courtesy of Visible Body) to help you learn functional anatomy.
Yoga Philosophy & History
Study the evolution of yoga and meditation and learn how to integrate mindfulness into your life.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Still the mind, connect with the breath, cultivate present-moment awareness, & live consciously.
Teaching Methodology
Design intelligent, fun, and creative classes to become a confident & fabulous yoga teacher!
Meet the Lead Trainers
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Anna S. Engels
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
E-RYT500, YACEP
Yoga Lab Co-Founder
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Jeremy David Engels
Ph.D. Communications
E-RYT500, YACEP
Yoga Lab Co-Founder
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Kristen Boccumini
M.S. Exercise Science, Rehabilitation
E-RYT500, YACEP, RPYT, CES, PCES
Yoga Lab Co-Founder
Continuing Education Discount for Current Yoga Teachers
This discount is available only for current yoga teachers who have already completed a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, and who want to take this additional training to deepen their knowledge for continuing education. Please indicate if you have already completed a RYT200 program and answer the related questions in the application.
Not all 200hr yoga teacher trainings are the same. We believe strongly that the firm foundation of the material in this training will enrich and expand any previous RYT200 credential. If you want to learn more about anatomy, sequencing, assisting, mindfulness, meditation, injury prevention, and functional movement to be able to better support your students, this training is for you. We’re confident that you’ll learn so much more new information in this training!
Current RYT200s save 25% on training tuition for continuing education.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Scholarship
Yoga Lab is committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility (DEIA) in yoga and we want to do what we can to create an equitable and inclusive environment at Yoga Lab.
This scholarship is intended for applicants who are driven to create access to yoga for underserved communities or populations. For example, past scholarship recipients have created offerings at Yoga Lab including: "Queer Yoga - led by LGBTQ for LGBTQ", "Bilingual Yoga - in English & Spanish", "Bilingual Yoga - in English & Mandarin", "Hip Hop Yoga", "Black History Month Workshop Series", etc.
Yoga Lab will award up to 3 DEIA Scholarships for 25% off the training tuition.
“I love the fact I was able to participate through a diversity scholarship! If this hadn't been available, I'm not sure where I would be in my yoga journey! They were very open to me creating my own style of class that was culturally important to me! I'm so grateful and ready to teach! Hip-Hop Yoga here I come!”
— Tierra W., Graduated August 2021
FAQs
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Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Training Application Deadlines:
July 1, 2026: Early Bird Application Deadline (save $350!)
July 1, 2026: DEIA Scholarship Deadline
Aug 16, 2026: Final Application Deadline
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications accepted until training is full. Space is limited.
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TRAINING SCHEDULE & REQUIREMENTS
Training will be held Fall 2026 - Spring 2027. This year will be a deep dive into the practice and study of yoga. Training will include a mixture of in-person meetings at Yoga Lab’s studio space (~100hrs), and self-paced asynchronous work (~100hrs).
9 Live Weekend Intensives
Weekend 1: Aug 21 - 23
Weekend 2: Sept 11 - 13
Weekend 3: Oct 16 - 18
Weekend 4: Nov 6 - 8
Weekend 5: Dec 4 - 6
Weekend 6: Jan 22 - 24
Weekend 7: Feb 19 - 21
Weekend 8: Mar 19 - 21
Weekend 9: Apr 16 - 18
Schedule for Weekends #1 - #8
Fridays: 5:45 - 8:00pm
Saturdays: 9am - 12:30pm, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Sundays: 10:15am - 12:30pm, 1 - 2:30pm.
Schedule for Weekend #9 (Practicums)
Friday: 5:45 - 8:30pm
Saturday: 11am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 10:15 - 4:30pm, Celebration Party 5:30pm - 8:30pm
(Note - depending on the number of participants in the training, the schedule for Weekend #8 may be adjusted similar to Weekend #9 to accommodate more practicums).
Additional Weekly Live Classes (minimum 1 class per week):
In addition to the Live Weekend Intensives, you will advance your skills through regular practice with your included UNLIMITED Membership over the course of the 8 months of training. You will commit to practicing at least 1x per week (4 classes per month in addition to weekend intensives). Three of the weekly classes must be live classes with a Lead Trainer (Anna, Jeremy, or Kristen), and 1 of those classes can be with any Yoga Lab teacher. You are welcome to choose which classes best fit your schedule. A selection of pre-recorded videos may be made available via On Demand if not enough live class times fit your schedule (if this might be an issue for you, please indicate this in the question about Schedule Conflicts). Please review the Class Schedule for available class times.
We encourage you to take full advantage of your included UNLIMITED membership to practice and/or observe regularly at the studio above and beyond the minimum requirements (but still at a pace that feels sustainable for you).
Self-paced Asynchronous Work (estimated 2-3 hrs per week):
In addition to Live Weekend Intensive training hours and weekly Live Classes, self-paced asynchronous homework will also be required to meet Yoga Alliance standards for certification.
Completion
In order to graduate from the program and receive your certificate of completion, you must demonstrate competency in all required areas. Additionally, all training hours must be fulfilled and all assignments completed by the assigned deadlines. If extenuating circumstances arise, coursework may completed up until May 31, 2027 with consultation. Program must also be paid for in full before graduation. Payment does not guarantee graduation from the program.
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You are required to attend the Live training sessions at the times they are scheduled. If you anticipate schedule conflicts, please include that information in your application and we will determine if it can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
Conflicts not included at the time of application may not be able to be accommodated.
By submitting a deposit, you are agreeing to attend the full training and to pay in full. Training must be fully paid and all requirements completed in order to graduate and receive your certificate of completion. No credit or refund is available if the participant does not show up, or leaves early for any reason.
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Cost of Training: $3,600 total (Deposit + Tuition); $3,250 with Early Bird Discount
Early Bird Discount - Apply by July 1st to save $350!
Deposit: $600 nonrefundable deposit ($250 for Early Birds) to reserve your spot in the training. Due 1-week after acceptance.
Tuition: $3,000 (payment plans available)
Scholarships: Diversity & Equity scholarships available to save 25% on training tuition.
Continuing Ed Discount: Current RYT200s save 25% on training tuition. This discount is available only for current yoga teachers who have already completed a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, to deepen their knowledge for continuing education.
Included in Cost of Training:
8 months of UNLIMITED Membership included ($800 value). Valid Aug 21, 2026 – Apr 21, 2027.
Unlimited Yoga Classes (In-Studio & On Demand)
200hrs of training: 9 live in-person weekends with the 3 Yoga Lab Co-Founders (Kristen, Anna & Jeremy), and self-paced asynchronous work.
Online Training Manual & Materials
RYT200 Certificate: Completing the training will make you eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT200.
Member Perks: 1 Bring a Friend for Free pass per month, Individualized Consultation, Parking Validation, and Discounts: 10% off Workshops, Retail, and Local Businesses
Amazing community support!
Not Included:
See next FAQ.
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Additional Required Materials (not included in the training cost)
Yoga Mat: Purchase of a yoga mat and 2 blocks are required for your own home practice.
Visible Body: Purchase of Visible Body Courseware for anatomy reference materials is required, discounted at $54.99 ($179.99 value).
Books: Purchase of a book on Mindfulness is required (“Mindfulness: An 8-week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World” by Mark Williams and Danny Penman, ~$17). Also purchase of “On Mindful Democracy” and “Living Namaste” by Jeremy Engels.
Details for how to purchase required materials will be emailed to you upon acceptance into the program.
Internet: Internet access is required to view online materials in Google Classroom.
Recommended Materials
3-Ring Binder & Printer: We recommend that you download and print all of the materials given during the training and compile them into a 3-ring binder (2-inch) for your own hard-copy YTT manual. Please note that materials posted on Google Classroom may be deleted after the training is complete due to Google Drive space. Downloading and printing your own copy of materials will allow you to access these materials easily for years to come.
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Deposit ($600): A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit ($600; or $250 for Early Birds) is required to secure your spot in the training. Deposit is due within 1 week of acceptance into the program.
Tuition Payment Options ($3,000):
Tuition is the same no matter which payment plan you choose. We provide 3 options for payment plans: pay in full ($3,000), by semester ($1,500 for fall and $1,500 for spring), or monthly ($375/mo for 8 months). We will send you a link to select your preferred payment plan upon acceptance into the program.
The first tuition payment is due Friday August 21, 2026. If the first tuition payment is not received on time, Yoga Lab reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit.
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YES! Application Deadline is July 1 for scholarships!
DIVERSITY & EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP
Yoga Lab is committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility in yoga. We recognize that there are inequities in the systems that surround yoga, and we want to do what we can to create an equitable and inclusive yoga environment at Yoga Lab, and create access to yoga for underserved communities or populations. One of the best ways we can do that is to support the training of new teachers from underrepresented communities in order to amplify a diverse range of voices in yoga teaching. Yoga Lab will award up to 3 of these DEIA Scholarships for 25% off the training tuition.
Scholarship Eligibility
This scholarship is intended for applicants who are driven to create access to yoga for underserved communities or populations. Priority for these scholarships will be given to local applicants who are interested in teaching in-person classes and are uniquely positioned to create diverse and inclusive offerings for our Yoga Lab Studio space in State College, PA (and are legally able to do so without visa conflicts). For example, past scholarship recipients have created offerings at Yoga Lab including: "Queer Yoga - led by LGBTQ for LGBTQ", "Bilingual Yoga - in English & Spanish", "Bilingual Yoga - in English & Mandarin", "Hip Hop Yoga", "Black History Month Workshop Series", etc.
How to Apply:
Please fill out the regular application, indicate if you are applying for the scholarship, and answer the scholarship-related questions. Describe how this scholarship award will allow you to bring yoga to underserved communities or populations.
Scholarship Payment Information:
Cost of Training with Scholarship is $2,850 total (Deposit + Tuition); $2,500 with Early Bird Discount.
Early Bird Discount - Apply by July 1st to save $350!
Deposit: A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit ($600, $250 for Early Birds) is required to secure your spot in the training. Deposit is due within 1 week of acceptance into the program.
Tuition: Scholarship recipients save 25% on the $3,000 training tuition cost: Scholarship tuition cost is $2,250. Tuition is the same no matter which payment plan you choose. We provide 3 options for payment plans: pay in full ($2,250), by semester ($1,125 for fall and $1,125 for spring), or monthly ($281/mo for 8 months). We will send you a link to select your preferred payment plan and a discount code for the scholarship upon acceptance into the program.
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We offer a 25% discount on our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training for current RYT200 yoga teachers for continuing education!
Not all 200hr yoga teacher trainings are the same. We believe strongly that the firm foundation of the material in this training will enrich and expand any previous RYT200 credential. If you want to learn more about anatomy, sequencing, assisting, mindfulness, meditation, injury prevention, and functional movement to be able to better support your students, this training is for you. We’re confident that you’ll learn so much more new information in this training!
Save 25% on this extra layer of knowledge that will greatly enrich your teaching and practice!
All yoga teachers at Yoga Lab must complete our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training. If you are interested in teaching at the studio, this is where to start.
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By submitting a deposit, you are agreeing to attend the full training and to pay in full. No credit or refund is available if the participant does not show up, or leaves early for any reason.
Yoga Lab reserves the right to cancel the training if the minimum number of accepted applicants (6) is not reached by the application deadline, or for other unforeseen circumstances. If Yoga Lab cancels the training, your deposit will be returned and you will be encouraged to reapply for the next training.
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In order to graduate from the program and receive your certificate of completion, you must demonstrate competency in all required areas. All training hours must be fulfilled and all assignments completed by the assigned deadlines. If extenuating circumstances arise, coursework may completed up until May 31, 2027 with consultation. Program must also be paid for in full before graduation.
Payment does not guarantee graduation from the program.
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Space is limited so apply early to reserve your spot! A maximum of 18 students will be accepted into the training. Up to 3 students will be selected for Diversity & Equity scholarships. Application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Yoga Lab reserves the right to cancel the training if the minimum number of accepted applicants (6) is not reached by the application deadline, or for other unforeseen circumstances. If Yoga Lab cancels the training, your deposit will be returned and you will be encouraged to reapply for the next training.
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A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit ($600; $250 for Early Birds) is required to secure your spot in the training. Deposit is due within 1 week of acceptance into the program. By submitting a deposit, you are agreeing to attend the full training and to pay in full.
“I had an absolutely wonderful experience with the Yoga Lab 200 Hour RYT teacher training! I feel confident in my abilities to safely teach yoga, thanks to the depth of knowledge I gained from this training. The instructors were knowledgeable, attentive, and caring. This program was a life changing experience!”
— Courtney L., Graduated Nov 2018