Foundations to Flow

200hr Alignment Based Yoga Teacher Training

All training curriculum will be available via in person workshops, live streamed sessions, and digital classroom content in order to ensure the training can begin and complete within the dates listed below.

Alignment Based Yoga Teacher Training

This training doesn’t just certify you; it transforms you.

You’ll graduate with the skill, wisdom, and confidence to teach in any setting or simply to embody your own practice more deeply and sustainably.

More than a Certification

This training doesn’t simply prepare you to meet requirements, it shapes how you move, teach, and understand yoga. You’ll graduate with the skill, clarity, and confidence to teach alignment-based yoga and alignment-based flow (vinyasa) classes across a range of settings, or to embody your own practice with greater depth, intelligence, and sustainability.

Alignment-Based Foundation + Intelligent Flow

At the heart of this program is Alignment-Based Yoga, paired with intentional training in vinyasa and flow sequencing, one of the most sought-after teaching skills in today’s yoga landscape.

You’ll learn not only how to safely teach individual postures, but how to:

Build intelligent, purposeful sequences
Adapt poses and transitions for diverse bodies and abilities
Prevent injury while supporting longevity in practice
Guide students through flow with clarity, steadiness, and confidence

This approach ensures your teaching is both creative and responsible, rooted in integrity rather than trend.

Integrated Personal & Teaching Growth

This program is both a professional pathway and a personal journey. It’s designed for those who plan to teach and those who are primarily drawn to deepen their own embodied understanding of yoga.

Every participant develops the ability to confidently teach what they are learning, while honoring that personal growth, integration, and self-study are equally valued outcomes of the training.

A Flexible, Approachable Structure

The hybrid format is intentionally designed to support real lives while maintaining accountability and depth:

Pre-recorded modules you can move through at your own pace
Weekly assignments to support steady progress and integration
Live group sessions focused on practice teaching, flow sequencing, and real-time feedback
Optional one-on-one mentoring with lead instructors

This balance of flexibility and structure allows you to stay engaged, supported, and connected throughout the training.

Depth of Training

This program goes far beyond the basics, offering practical, applicable tools you can carry directly into teaching and life:

Applied anatomy, physiology, and functional movement
Alignment-based sequencing and vinyasa flow construction
Modifications, variations, and prenatal considerations
Teaching in-person, livestream, and private sessions
In-depth yoga philosophy, ethics, and lineage
The business of yoga, from teaching pathways to building your own offerings

Real Community, Lasting Connection

Rather than moving through the training alone, you’ll be immersed in a cohort-based learning community. Through practice teaching, discussion, reflection, and shared inquiry, you’ll build relationships that often extend well beyond graduation.

High Standards & Recognition

Upon successful completion, graduates meet all requirements to register as a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance.

Curious what past graduates have to say? Read their experiences HERE.

For questions or additional details, please contact Rachel Lundberg HERE.

REQUIREMENTS

Who This Program is For: This training is open to both:

Aspiring yoga teachers seeking a comprehensive and well-rounded 200-Hour certification
Dedicated practitioners who wish to deepen their personal practice and expand their understanding of asana, anatomy, and yoga philosophy

Prerequisites: Participants must have a minimum of one year of consistent yoga asana practice prior to the start of the program.

Teaching Proficiency Requirement: Regardless of future teaching intentions, all trainees are required to demonstrate proficiency in teaching the material covered throughout the program. This ensures a shared foundation of clarity, confidence, and integrity in understanding and embodiment of the practice.

Required Texts:
- Yoga Asana Books -
  - Yoga the Iyengar Way by Mira Silva, Shyam Mehta, and Mira Mehta
  - 30 Essential Yoga Poses by Judith Hanson Lasater
  - Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar (optional, and highly recommended to have in your library)
- Yoga Philosophy Books -
  - Understanding the Song of Your Soul by Laura Atmadarshan Santoro

Recommened (not required) Books for Additional Study:
- The Key Muscles of Yoga by Ray Long, MD
- The Key Poses of Yoga by Ray Long, MD

Please direct all questions to Rachel Lundberg by contacting her HERE.

SPACE IS LIMITED - SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NOW!

MEETING DATES AND TIMES

Hybrid Training Format:

Our flexible training program weaves together in-person weekend immersions, live-streamed Zoom sessions, and a robust digital classroom to support diverse schedules and learning styles. All times listed below are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: December 18th, 2026

In-Person Training Kick-Off Weeknd: at Thrive Yoga and Wellness Center in Oregon City, OR
- January 8th from 5pm - 9pm
- January 9th from 12pm - 9pm
- January 10th from 12pm - 6pm

Livestream Sessions: all livestream sessions listed below run from 6pm - 8pm PST (Zoom)
- January 12th and 26th
- February 9th and 23rd
- March 9th and 23rd
- April 6th and 20th
- May 4th and 18th

In-Person Weekend Workshops: at Thrive Yoga and Wellness Center in Oregon City, OR
- January 30th from 12pm - 9pm
- January 31st from 12pm - 6pm
- February 20th from 12pm - 9pm
- February 21st from 12pm - 6pm
- March 6th from 12pm - 9pm
- March 7th from 12pm - 6pm
- April 3rd from 12pm - 9pm
- April 4th from 12pm - 6pm
- April 17th from 12pm - 9pm
- April 18th from 12pm - 6pm

In-person Graduation Weekend: at Thrive Yoga and Wellness Center in Oregon City, OR
- May 21st from 5 - 9pm
- May 22nd from 12pm - 9pm
- May 23rd from 12pm - 6pm

Course Schedule:

The program runs 19 weeks, from January 8th through May 23rd 2027. Trainees should plan for the following commitments:

Weekly assignments approximately 5 hours per week on top of any zoom or in person sessions.
Mandatory Livestream Group Sessions (dates listed above)
Mandatory In-Person Workshops (dates listed above)

Mentoring: this training is led by renowned yoga instructor Rachel Lundberg. Read more about Rachel here. Additional mentoring sessions available for purchase.

Exams & Graduation:

To ensure a high level of understanding and teaching proficiency, exams will be administered throughout the training. Trainees must successfully complete all required coursework and exams, attend orientation, all live-streamed sessions, in-person workshops, and graduation weekend to receive their 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification through YogaOak University.

Please direct all questions to Rachel Lundberg by contacting her HERE.

SPACE IS LIMITED - SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NOW!

TUITION

Your Investment includes:

Comprehensive 200-Hour Teacher Training (2027) led by Rachel Lundberg, E-RYT 500, alongside YogaOak’s ABYS lead instructor and adjunct teaching team.
Access to Yoga Foundations: a foundational training library of 120+ on-demand videos created by Rachel Lundberg to support your learning throughout the program.
Digital training modules and coursework materials (required texts not included).
Ongoing guidance and community support through our online classroom platform.
Eligibility to register as a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance upon successful completion of the program.
Official 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from YogaOak University
Complimentary All Access Unlimited Membership to Thrive Yoga Studio for the duration of the training.

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $3,500 total*

*A $500 Non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot in the training and will be deducted from the total cost of tuition

*Flexible monthly payment plans are available through AfterPay.

Please direct all questions to Rachel Lundberg by contacting her HERE.

SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

How YogaOak Compares

YogaOak University 200-Hour Training
✔ Alignment-based foundations paired with intentional vinyasa and flow training
✔ Strong emphasis on sequencing, transitions, and intelligent class design
✔ Teaching proficiency developed through ongoing practice teaching and feedback
✔ Hybrid format with live instruction, real-time mentoring, and structured accountability
✔ Applied anatomy and functional movement taught in direct relationship to poses and flow
✔ Cohort-based learning with long-term community connection
✔ Honors both personal transformation and professional teaching readiness

Many Traditional 200-Hour Trainings
– Primarily posture focused with limited flow or sequencing education
– Emphasis on certification completion over teaching confidence
– Minimal practice teaching or feedback opportunities
– Largely self-paced or intensive formats with limited ongoing support
– Anatomy taught abstractly, without clear application to movement
– Less emphasis on adaptation for diverse bodies and real-world teaching environments

Why this Matters

Graduates of YogaOak don’t just know yoga. They know how to teach it with clarity, safety, and integrity. Whether your path leads you into teaching alignment-based flow classes, private sessions, or simply a more embodied personal practice, this training prepares you to move and lead with confidence.

Who This Program is NOT For:

This program may not be the right fit if you are looking for:

A quick or purely self-paced certification with minimal live participation
A training focused solely on memorizing poses without understanding alignment, sequencing, and flow mechanics
A casual experience without consistent coursework, practice teaching, or accountability
A program that prioritizes trends over anatomical integrity and sustainable practice
A hands-off approach with little instructor feedback or mentorship

This training is intentionally designed for those who value depth, consistency, embodied learning, and intelligent flow and who are willing to actively engage in both personal growth and teaching development.

Who This Program IS For:

If you’re curious, committed, and ready to explore yoga beyond choreography, with a foundation in alignment and the confidence to teach meaningful, well-structured flow classes, you’re in the right place.

WHAT GRADUATES ARE SAYING

Testimonials

Although YogaOak University graduates come from diverse backgrounds, they consistently share that the training leaves them feeling confident, prepared, and supported — with a deep understanding of alignment, anatomy, and how to apply yoga in real-world settings.

This training doesn’t just certify you; it transforms you.

You’ll graduate with the skill, wisdom, and confidence to teach in any setting or simply to embody your own practice more deeply and sustainably. ​

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WHAT GRADUATES ARE SAYING

You’ll graduate with the skill, wisdom, and confidence to teach in any setting or simply to embody your own practice more deeply and sustainably.