Whether you want to teach classes, or you just love yoga, this foundational 200 hour program is perfect for you. You will deepen and transform your practice. You will dive into yoga teachings and anatomy. You will focus on building your confidence and finding your voice. You will learn to speak with clarity, creativity and precision. You will get the time and support you need for personal growth. This is the perfect, well-rounded training that prepares you for the classroom and for life
THIS YEARS PROGRAM:
This year’s program will be a combination of online course work and twelve in person sessions. Once you have been accepted into the program and made your first payment, you will receive our syllabus and access to our online course work via Teachable.
THE 200 HOUR COURSE TRAINING CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
Advanced study of asana (proper alignment, benefits and potential risks)
Principles of anatomy and how it relates to a yoga practice
Science and art of sequencing- teaching beginners to advanced practitioners
Hands-on adjustments
How to observe bodies- help with injury prevention and management
Informed use of props to improve or modify a posture
Cultivating your teacher voice
Confidence-building through practice teaching groups and individuals
Yoga history and philosophy
Learn pranayama, meditation, and mantras
Sanskrit names of postures
Learn other types of yoga
The Business of Yoga
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Attend ALL 12 in person sessions- If a situation comes up where you need to miss a session, students will be required to complete makeup work covering the missed topics. Missing more than 1 session may result in the student not being able to receive their certification; these cases will be handled on a case by case basis and evaluated based on circumstances and the realistic possibility that the work can be made up.
Take 40 yoga classes & write a reflection after each class. Classes should be taken at Empower Yoga in Ewing, NJ. *Please note- An unlimited membership for in person classes at Empower Yoga is not included and can be purchased for an additional fee.
Complete 5 Class Observations
Complete 1 Teacher Assist Class
Complete Teachable Modules- 120 hours of self–paced learning: reading, watching videos, reflections, and homework assignments
Modules 1 & 2 DUE: May 17
Modules 3 & 4 DUE: June 8
Modules 5 & 6 DUE : July 12
Modules 7 & 8 DUE: July 19
Modules: 9, 10, 11 DUE: August 9
Purchase & Read Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens
Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, and 12 prior to June 8
Purchase and read The Bhagavad Gita, edition by Eknath Easwaran. Read the entire book by: July 12
Teach a Final Class
Complete a Final Written Exam
Participation in our YTT Facebook group
All work must be submitted by Saturday, 8/9/25
Graduation Party- Sunday, 8/17/25
DATES AND TIMES:
Online:
Online portion via Teachable opens on 3/1/25
All work course work MUST be completed no later than Saturday, 8/9/25
In Person:
6 Weekends/12 sessions
Saturday and Sunday
May 17,18
June 7,8
July 12,13,19, 20
August 9,10,16,17
Time: 12:00-6:00pm
INVESTMENT:
Open Enrollment 2/1/25- 3/31/25
Regular Payment: $3200 broken up into 4 payments
Payment plan:
3/1/25 $800
4/1/25 $800
5/1/25 $800
6/1/25 $800
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Save $300 when you pay in full via VENMO before March 1, 2025. Sign-ups after March 1, 2025 will be offered a payment plan- $800 a month for four months. By signing up for a payment plan, you agree to make all payments in full when due. Your cc will be stored and saved on file. Payments will be processed on the first of the month. You are expected to complete 20 classes during the five months of your training. A yoga membership is not included but available for an additional fee.
PROGRAM FACILITATORS:
Keri Mandell, ERYT and Angelique Flynn, ERY
MEET KERI:
Keri is the owner and founder of emPOWER Yoga. Keri started her journey with yoga fifteenyears ago while searching for a way to become more active and find balance in her life. Through the years, yoga transformed Keri physically, emotionally and spiritually, allowing her to connect with others, improve her fitness and gain a better understanding of her true inner-self. Being a true teacher at heart and having worked for over a decade as a special education teacher and school administrator, Keri knew that she wanted to share what she had learned with others. Wanting to give back to a community that gave her so much, led Keri to decide to complete her teacher certification and develop emPOWER Yoga. Keri is certified through Yoga Stream, My Vinyasa Practice, and Yoga Alliance. Keri is a 500 hour RYT. Keri’s high energy and go get ‘em attitude is infectious and challenges her students to want to do & be their best. Keri’s classes are fun, challenging, and are sure to make you sweat.
Off the mat, Keri enjoys participating in all sorts of physical activities. In fact, Keri is also a Triathlon and Running Coach, CrossFit Coach, ultra runner, & triathlete. In July 2017, she completed her first Ironman and in February, 2020 she completed the World Marathon Challenge (7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days). Keri has also completed Ultraman Arizona (2022) & Ultraman Florida (2023).
Additionally, Keri loves to give back and supports the charities- American Cancer Society, Autism Speaks, Special Olympics, and Girls on the Run.
There is nothing that gets in Keri’s way, because when you believe in yourself you will be unstoppable!
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”- Neale Donald Walsh
MEET ANGELIQUE:
Right after graduating Penn State in 2001 with a degree in English, Angelique Flynn took her first yoga class with her mom, as a way to spend more time together. She fell in love with the practice, but did not make it a regular part of her fitness routine until she found Hot Vinyasa in 2013. She was instantly obsessed and submerged herself in everything yoga by joining a work exchange program at her local studio and eventually traveling around the world on yoga retreats.
She committed to a 200-hour certification with Dana Hot Yoga in Bala, PA in 2015 as a way to enrich her own understanding of yoga and dive deeper into her practice. After teaching her first class, she knew in her heart that anyone - no matter what age, experience, or body type - could enjoy the benefits of a regular yoga practice and made it her mission to reach as many people as possible. Within just one year, Angelique left her career in business development to teach yoga full time.
Now, in addition to teaching yoga, Angelique teaches holistic entrepreneurs and wellness professionals how to build sustainable businesses both online and off. Angelique completed her 500 hour Yoga Certification and Masters of Science for Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine program at Maharishi International University.
In addition to teaching Hot Vinyasa, Angelique has also taught Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Kids Yoga, and Hot Power Fusion. She is always seeking opportunities to learn more so she can help more people find peace and joy. To that end, she is a long time volunteer with the Bordentown Rotary Club and a new Big Sister with Big Brother Big Sister of Mercer County. When not teaching or practicing yoga, you can find her hanging out with her dog, Ivy, in her garden, or cooking.
Angelique aims to challenge and empower her students to find courage on and off their mats. Angelique is thrilled to join the emPower Yoga community as a co-lead in this Yoga Teacher Training program.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“Empower’s YTT program was nothing short of life changing. I learned so much. I cannot say enough good things about Keri and her yoga studio - it is my home! - Eryca L
“Empower Yoga's Training Program gives their Trainee's proper knowledge, workshops, readings, assignments, and much more in order to make them successful yoga teachers. Both Angelique and Keri were excellent heads of the program. I learned so much about all facets of yoga and I believe this training will allow me to continue growing and be the best teacher I can be.” - Lexi R
“Empower Yoga's YTT program was amazing. From the self exploration to the lectures and the hands on approach, Keri and Angelique led a wonderful experience. I appreciated how they allowed us to practice our teaching yoga from day 1 and were always there if any questions arose outside of meeting. If I had the opportunity to go through YTT again I would not hesitate to do it at Empower.”- Rachel P.
