200HR Yoga Teacher Training
200 Yoga Teacher Training
ASANA - EMBODIMENT - EXPRESSION AUSTIN Hybrid
March 28 - June 28th, 2026
In our foundational 200 hour training,
We’ll uncover how yoga comes alive for YOU—because your unique relationship to the practice is what makes it meaningful. From that foundation, you’ll explore how it can be fostered into sharing with others.
Through a diverse curriculum rooted in multiple wisdom lineages and perspectives, we honor that there’s no single “right” way to move, think, feel or teach. Instead, we offer a broad lens to help you find your own honest expression.
This training isn’t about memorizing rules—it’s about deepening your relationship with yoga and discovering how to share it authentically with others. We invite you to take it personally… in the best way!
We honor the roots of yoga while embracing its evolving forms, offering devotion without dogma, which creates ample space for authenticity and expression.
Moving beyond rigid formulas and rote learning, we blend the grounded insights of neuroscience, trauma-informed principles, and social equity with the heart opening potency of mythology, Buddhism, and the reverence of Bhakti. We aim to create an inclusive, deep and playful exploration of yoga’s vast potential.
The Format
Part 1
Begin at your own pace—with immediate access upon registration—to video lectures, embodied practices, and thoughtful email support from your teachers. You’ll enter through the gateway of anatomy, exploring both structure and sensation, and wander through a 60+ posture library that brings the poses to life.
This is time to root into the foundations, so that when we meet live, we arrive on shared ground—ready to deepen together.
- Anatomy, Asana & Embodiment Practices
- The History + Evolution of Yoga
- Pranayama + Nervous System
– Hala Khouri
Part 2
March 28 - June 3, 2026
Part 2 builds upon our foundational knowledge as we begin to bring it all to life! Meet live with Cole, Jacq, and our guest faculty as we deepen our understanding, exploration, and begin to use our voices in community. Through discussion, practice, live lectures, group work, and more, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to connect authentically with your practice and step into the role of facilitator.
- Cueing, Sequencing & Thematics
- Philosophy + Social Equity
- Tantra, Bhakti & Ayurveda
Reminder: All sessions are in US Central Time.
Online Portion (2026)
Start: January 17
End: March 11
January 2026
Sat 17th / 5-7pm: Opening Circle
Wed 21st / 10am-1pm
Sat 24th / 5-8pm
Wed 28th / 10am-1pm
Sat 31st / 5-8pm
February 2026
Wed 11th / 10am-1pm
Sat 14th / 5-8pm
Wed 18th / 10am-1pm
Sat 21st / 5-8pm
March 2026
Wed 4th / 10am-1pm
Sat 7th / 5-8pm
Wed 11th / 10am-1pm
Reminder: All sessions are in US Central Time.
Online Portion (2026)
Sun Mar 28 / 5-7 opening circle
Wed Apr 1 / 10-1
Sat Apr 4 / 5-8
Wed Apr 8 / 10-1
Sat Apr 11 / 5-8
Wed Apr 22 / 10-1
Sat Apr 25 / 5-8
Wed Apr 28 / 10-1
Sat Mar 2 / 5-8
Wed Mar 13 / 10-1
Wed Mar 20 / 10-1
Sat Mar 23 / 5-8
Wed June 3 / 10-1
– Mary Oliver
Part 3
June 15 - June 28, 2026
Jacq and Cole will be eagerly awaiting your arrival in the vibrant city of Austin to grow, move, and deepen into the embodied experience of the practice. Days will consist of morning sadhana (daily group practice), integrative workshops, lots of practice teaching and philosophical investigations. This is a highly experiential training + you’ll be learning by doing!
Practice Teaching
Lecture + Discussion
Daily Sadhana
Experiential Learning
Reminder: All sessions are in US Central Time.
Online Portion (2026)
Start: January 17
End: March 11
January 2026
Sat 17th / 5-7pm: Opening Circle
Wed 21st / 10am-1pm
Sat 24th / 5-8pm
Wed 28th / 10am-1pm
Sat 31st / 5-8pm
February 2026
Wed 11th / 10am-1pm
Sat 14th / 5-8pm
Wed 18th / 10am-1pm
Sat 21st / 5-8pm
March 2026
Wed 4th / 10am-1pm
Sat 7th / 5-8pm
Wed 11th / 10am-1pm
Mon Jun 15 / 3:30 – 7:00 Opening Circle
Tues Jun 16 / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Weds Jun 17 / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Thurs Jun 18 / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Fri Jun 19: / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Sat Jun 20 / Off
Sun Jun 21 / Off
Mon Jun 22 / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Tues Jun 23 / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Weds Jun 24 / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Thur Jun 25 Half Day: 7-9, 10-1:30
Fri Jun 27 / 7-9, 10-1:30, 3-6
Sat Jun 28 / 8-10 Closing Ceremony
– AADIL PALKHIVALA
What to expect in this training…
- To uncover a deeper understanding of the potent paths of yoga
- To be able to confidently prepare & teach inclusive yoga asana classes
- To discover your unique expression of this practice & to find your WHY as a teacher
- To explore the relationship between spiritual depth & scientific insight
- To understand the ways this ancient wisdom is applicable to our modern times
- To build a stronger, kinder relationship to your whole self
- To joyfully investigate our humanity within community
What is this training NOT?
- It is not 1:1 therapy, but a collective psycho-educational exploration
- It is not a retreat - we will have work to do AND it’s also joyful learning journey
- It is not only a receiving endeavor, but a time to learn to balance studentship with being in the seat of the teacher
Open possibilities ahead...
Whether you plan to teach, are more interested in deepening your personal practice, or are somewhere in between, this training will be a rich and diverse investigation. You will leave equipped with the understanding of the fundamental roots of yoga, how they can support you on your path of life and studentship, as well as how to share it with others from the ever evolving seat of a teacher.
Not only will you get familiar with the foundational elements of this diverse practice, but we will also explore the wisdom and beauty of Bhakti yoga, Buddhism, social equity, Ayurveda, and trauma aware approaches to teaching.
You don’t need an advanced level of yoga practice to participate in the program, what you gain relies not on your physical experience or how flexible you are, but on the curiosity and the willingness you bring. We invite you to embark on what we hope is just the beginning of a life long exploration.
This foundational course includes modules on:
- Honest + Embodied Asana
- Creative Sequencing + Vinyasa Krama
- Inclusive Cuing
- History + Evolution of Yoga
- Pranayama + Meditation
- Tantra, Samkaya + Buddhist Philosophy
- Somatic Embodiment
- Energetic + Physical Anatomy
- The Nervous System + Polyvagal Theory
- Trauma Informed Facilitation
- Mythology + Deities
- Ayurvedic Principles
- Mantra, Mudra + Bhakti Yoga
- Social Equity + Inclusion
- Ethical Business Practices
- Teacher Self-Care + Sustainability
- Personal Sadhana
- Class Theming + Curation
– Tennessee Williams
Bhakti Yoga
Buddhism
Social Equity
Ayurveda
Trauma-informed
Bhakti Yoga
Buddhism
Social Equity
Ayurveda
Trauma-informed
Where We'll Be
Our training home is located in the heart of South Austin and is a cruisy 15 min drive from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It’s a true gem nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. When you walk down the quiet tree-lined path to our sacred space, the energy truly shifts, providing a nurturing environment conducive to deep inner work. It’s spacious with plenty of room to roam while still being in community.
Surrounded by lush greenery and an onsite organic cafe, our space feels like a mini retreat center right in the middle of the city. With outdoor nooks perfect for journaling or sipping tea between sessions, and cozy corners to connect with fellow trainees, the space holds and supports deep learning, connection, and rest. It’s the kind of place that you never want to leave!
Beyond our onsite whole plant cafe, we’re close to loads of great restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. There are plenty of accommodation options nearby—from simple to fancy—Airbnbs, hotels, and more, so you can choose what fits you best.
By the time we meet in Austin, you’ll already know each other from our weeks of online study. Some of you might even want to share a place—and definitely make the most of ridesharing!
A Day in the Life
After waking up in your personally chosen accommodations, let the warm Austin sun greet you as you meander into the shala for our morning meditation and movement practice. We’ll break for breakfast, coffee, tea (available on site or bring your own!) before coming back to delve into using our own voices in our daily practice teaching component, which is so vital for gaining fluency and confidence as a teacher. After a big lunch and maybe a dip into the famous Barton Springs or a lounge at Zilker park (which are both walking distance from our space!) we’ll gather again to immerse in lectures and group discussion, deepening understanding around holding space, philosophy and sequencing methodology. Then a sweet close to the day with a circle, dinner of your choice (together or on your own!) and time for rest and reflection.
– DAVID ABRAM
Meet Your Teachers
Through our own years of study and varied backgrounds of practice and life, we offer you an integrative and accessible approach to the art of living your yoga. We are honored to be your guides through this work and plan to go in exploring right beside you. We aspire to help you make this practice personal and uncover your authentic voice and teaching style because
we don’t want you to teach like us, we want you to teach like you!
Jasmine Tarkeshi
TANTRIC PHILOSOPHY
Kelly Kamm
THEME WEAVING & MYTHOLOGY
Nityda Gessel
TRAUMA EDUCATION
As we explore the human experience, it is common to confront some discomfort. While our inner fringe is certainly a place of growth, it is up to you to use your discernment in terms of how far to push, when to pull back, and when to pause.
As facilitators of this training, it is not within our scope of practice to act as a therapist or to provide mental health advice. We are here to support within our capacity as faculty - and we also feel it’s important for all of us as students and teachers to lean into the beautiful responsibility of resourcing and tending to our unique needs on this journey of exploration.
What's Included
- High quality yoga education by an inspired faculty! We are hyped about our teaching team & curriculum. All Yoga Alliance accredited!
- 8 weeks of online training (2 - 3 hour zoom calls a week)
- 20 hour of recorded anatomy content from the renowned The Anatomy School
- Asana video library of 60+ poses packed with teaching tips, alignment cues & expression options
- 3 months access to CCY Studio yoga platform
- 300+ page Mindfulish School Yoga Manual, which you can keep as a digital copy or print yourself.
- Daily snacks, coffee & herbal teas
- 200hr Yoga Teacher Certification upon completion
- Post training ongoing Zoom support in our TMS Sangha
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Meals (except one dinner out)
- Accommodations
- Visa if needed
- Transportation
Are you ready for an inner journey?
Investment
US$ 3,450
– deposit US$ 650 –
Registration open on Nov 16th
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Here's what our students have to say:
"I don't think a better yoga teacher training exists! Jacq + Cole are so present with all of their students. Even virtually I felt the experience was so potent, organized, and inspiring. Jacq + Cole come very prepared for each session, offer more resources than you can imagine, and are super supportive throughout the whole journey. They also do a good job of creating a connected vibe in the group, I felt bonded to everyone by the end and we never even met in person! Whether you are thinking of making the investment for personal reasons, to explore or deepen your own yoga practice, or because you want to become a yoga instructor, you cannot go wrong with this training. It was one of the best investments I have ever made and I would do it all over again if I could!"
– CHLOE
"Thank you both so so so much it was an incredible journey to share with you. I am forever grateful to have been a part of this course, and so impressed with the course you have designed, very professional and you made us do the work haha I thought I was back at uni for a second there. Which means I felt I was truly learning along the way, and I could identify my developments along the way too. I feel I got to know everyone in the class so well and some of us are keeping in contact. There is only so much that can be done in the time we had and its not a light topic, I loved all of the signature methods you delivered like Tara Brach, these are totally why I love you in the first place, thank you for sharing those gems. I am so keen to do more."
– SKYE
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t want to be a teacher, can I still take the training?
Yes, many people choose to take the training to deepen their personal practice and self-relationship. The tools you will learn are applicable far beyond the mat! Many describe their time in training as a truly life changing experience.
Is training physically difficult?
You will be challenged in many ways during our training, but the level of physical exertion is up to you. In Bali we will have daily asana practice and always encourage personalising to honor your energy on that particular day. We teach inclusive yoga and all levels, bodies, and ages are welcome. Diversity is appreciated!
What will the class size be?
We will have between 18-22 people in our cohort! Our training facility is spacious, so we will have plenty of space to spread out yet still be cozy and connected.
Do you offer payment plans?
Absolutely! Our YTT can be paid for in bi-weekly or monthly installments after the non-refundable deposit. All payments must be completed at least 45 days before the course or module begins. Please reach out to us to set up a payment plan that works best for you.
Can I take this training if I’m already a certified yoga teacher?
Absolutely - and many do! Our training is far from average. Our unique content and somatic approach will build on whatever foundation you already have. If you are already a certified Yoga teacher then this course counts as continued education hours.
Is this training Registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Upon completion of this training you will receive your 200hr yoga teacher training certification from The Mindfulish School. Yoga alliance isn’t a regulatory body, they function primarily as a registry. You will be able to register with Yoga Alliance if you choose. We’ll discuss this more about Yoga Alliance’s function during training.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes! We aim to make our trainings as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Our scholarships are for those in under served, under resourced, and under represented communities or situations, BIPOC, LBGTQ+, and those in early recovery or needing support in their recovery journey. If you want to attend, but cost is a barrier, or you are experiencing disadvantage or hardship, please apply for a scholarship position by filling out the form here. For this training, we offer one full scholarship and as many partial scholarships as we can.