200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Our 200-hour program includes instruction in asana (yoga postures), meditation, pranayama, relaxation techniques, therapeutic yoga, and yoga philosophy and psychology. Our teachings are passed down from the Living Tradition of the Himalayan Masters, and are rooted in the ancient yogic scriptures.

The Himalayan Institute teaches classical hatha yoga blended with a modern understanding of anatomy, physiology and therapeutics. Our instructors are trained in the physical aspects of yoga practice which emphasize flexibility, strength and alignment while always bearing in mind that the true goal of yoga is something much more profound. Following our time tested method (we have been doing this for over forty years!), we lead our students deeper into working with the energy body (prana, chakras) and the mind. Our style is unique as asana (postures) is only a piece of what we practice and teach. A strong focus is also placed on learning to breathe, to relax, to focus the mind and to meditate. The Himalayan Institute’s approach to yoga and our teacher training program is a thoroughly holistic – body, mind, spirit practice.

As a Himalayan Institute graduate, you will gain the skills to teach multi-level asana classes and be well versed in stress management, relaxation techniques, ayurvedic lifestyle basics, and meditation for personal change. To be a powerful teacher, you need to have an experiential understanding of what you are teaching. Our dedicated faculty will create a space for your personal practice of yoga to deepen and expand throughout the training, having a solid practice is essential for teaching authentically and with integrity. You will be guided through the experimental aspects of teaching methodology and practice these skills in the classroom to ensure the greatest of efficacy with your verbal skills and physical presentation. The direct experience of yoga’s transformative effects will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to guide and teach others for years to come.

I. Refine Your Practice and Learning to Teach Asana
Principles of energetic and structural alignment
Anatomy and physiology for yoga teachers
Yoga models of the subtle body (chakras, koshas, nadis)
Structuring and sequencing classes
Practice teaching in small and large groups

II. Refine Your Practice and Teach Pranayama, Pratyahara, and Meditation
Systematic breath training
Pranayama practice and teaching
Relaxation techniques and teaching
Theory and practice of meditation

III. Understanding and Applying Yoga Psychology and Philosophy
Study of the Yoga Sutra
Study of the Bhagavad Gita
The yogic model and functions of the mind
Introduction to Sanskrit, chants, and mantras
Overview of the history of the yoga tradition

The class will meet Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm (via Zoom) and one weekend per month IN PERSON at H.I. Buffalo (Fridays 6:00pm-8:00pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 9am-5pm).

WEEKENDS:
2027
Jan 22-24
Feb 19-21
Mar 12-14
April 9-11
April 30-May 2
May 21-23
June 11-13
July 9-11
Aug 13-15

WEDNESDAYS:
Wednesdays 6-8pm Jan 27-August 4

Tuition: $3299

Payment Plan option:
Initial Deposit: $849
Initial deposit reserves your seat and covers the tuition for Weekend one. Then seven monthly payments of $350 due at the beginning of Weekends 2-8.
Final payment is due by July 9, 2027.

Reserve your spot today! All trainees will receive the following bonuses, a $1250 value:

• Unlimited Asana Pass* to HIB’s yoga class offerings (for the duration of training)

• 1 on 1 and group mentorship with your training facilitators

• Monthly study and personal practice challenges to integrate course material

• 10% Discount at the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo bookstore

• 20% Discount on select workshops

* The Unlimited Asana Pass includes all in-person and virtual asana classes. Please let us know if you would like to attend classes in-person. It excludes workshops, seminars, and continuing education events.

Participants who complete the program receive Yoga Teacher Certification from the Himalayan Institute and are also eligible to apply for the 200-hour level of registration (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance organization. Certification requirements include: full attendance in the training intensive, required reading, knowledge assessment, and two written assignments to be completed after the training intensive. The written requirements are a 30-day meditation journal and a self-evaluation of your teaching experience of 12 hours taught. Most participants complete their certification requirements in six months to one year. All participants must complete certification requirements within two years after end date of training in order to receive certification.