The 200 Hour Teacher Training Program at Grace is a comprehensive and experiential program that provides aspiring teachers and inquisitive students with a supportive, nurturing environment to grow as a yoga teacher or to deepen an existing practice. We build on the foundations of traditional yogic philosophy and explore the fundamentals of modern yoga through a variety of styles, including vinyasa flow. Our goal is to hold space for each to student to receive what they need from this program.
2024/25 Free Information Sessions (In Person & Livestream)
Saturday, May 4, 12:30-1:30 pm
Sunday, June 9, 4-5 pm
Sunday, July 14, 4-5 pm
Sunday, August 25, 1-2 pm
Yoga Teacher Training 2024-2025 Dates
Saturdays 11am-6:30pm & Sundays 12:30-6:30pm
September 21/22
October 5/6 & 26/27
November 9/10 & 23/24
December 7/8
January 4/5 & 25/26
February 8/9 & 22/23
March 1/2
March 15/16 (In Studio Retreat & Graduation)
2024-2025 Tuition
Early-Bird (by July 15, 2024) - $2,800
Regular - $3,200
A $350 non-refundable deposit is required once you have been accepted to the program. The tuition balance can be paid upfront or over the course of six months with an administrative fee.
We offer a 50% off Inclusivity Scholarship to a student who will bring a perspective that is currently underrepresented in the yoga community. If you are interested in applying, please complete the scholarship section of the application below. Scholarship applications must be received by August 1, 2024. We also offer 20% off Work Study Scholarships in exchange for assistance on YTT weekends. Please send us an email if you are interested in this scholarship or have other questions about financial aid.
Program Highlights
Yoga Philosophy
Meditation & Mindfulness
Alignment & the Purpose behind Asanas
Communication, Cueing & Class Sequencing
Creating Themes for Yoga Classes
Anatomy & Physiology
Energetic Anatomy
The Art of Assists
Restorative Yoga
Inclusivity Training
Basics of Ayurveda
Practice Teaching, Observing & Feedback
Seva Project (Community Service)
Office Hours with Lead Teachers to receive individual support
In Studio Retreat with Sound Bowl Experience and other special activities
Testimonials
“I am so grateful for my experience in Grace's YTT program! The instructors were thoughtful and patient guides on our journey, always responsive to our questions, offering unique insights into what yoga is and means, and focusing on our individual and collective needs as learners. I especially appreciated our focus on how to teach in a way that honors each yogi's body and what it would feel like to lead a class. We started practicing our teaching right away, and while it was a bit scary, I know it was so important to my growth and development of my unique voice as an instructor.” ~Kimberly
“Above all else, my Grace YTT experience allowed me to better understand and deepen my relationship with myself. Through self-study and group discussions, I enhanced my understanding and practice of yoga way beyond the asana (physical) practice. I am forever grateful to have completed my YTT through Grace and to be teaching and practicing yoga at Grace.” ~Hiba
“The YTT program at Grace was exactly what I needed during a period of impostor syndrome, which is so common to many of us aspiring yoga practitioners. Our instructors took special care to consistently pay attention to accessibility, inclusivity, and loving kindness during every single session. Because the program believes so deeply in providing everyone with the tools we need to achieve our individual goals in a non-competitive way, it invites a true diversity of participants (across race, age, gender, faith) leading to very rich discussions. I cherished the community we built during our time together and cannot speak highly enough of how fun our retreat was (and how delicious the food was there!). I learned more than I could have imagined and continue to benefit from our instructors’ wisdom in my daily life.” ~Neha
Our Faculty
Our Lead Teachers will be your primary points of contact and will lead most of the sessions, but other members of our faculty will offer perspectives on their areas of expertise, including Anatomy with Jennifer Brennan, Ayurveda with Amy Dixon, Inclusivity Training with Shervon Laurice, Pranayama with Lauren Schulz, and a teacher panel toward the end of the program.
Jade Olubayo
Jade has received the gift of practicing yoga for over 17 years and this will be her fourth year co-leading the 200 Hour YTT Program at Grace. The time spent on her mat has helped her through the most rewarding and challenging times in her life. She transitioned from teaching 5th graders in Washington DC to teaching vinyasa in local gyms, corporate settings and privately. She enjoys sharing the knowledge that she has acquired and eagerly continues to grow as a student. Jade is a firm believer that yoga is for all and should be taught with care, safety and respect for the practice. Introducing others to yoga is up there as one of her all time favorite things. Her 200-hour training was at Yoga District and she continued to study through a teacher apprenticeship at Skyhouse Yoga.
Michele Russ
Yoga has provided me with the tools to lead a more balanced and mindful life. To me, yoga is meaningful yet fun, challenging yet restorative, dynamic and steady all at once. My intention is to help students experience and deepen their relationship between mind, body and the breath through challenging, yet nurturing classes, so that they can step off the mat feeling strong and renewed. Michele (E-RYT, 200) completed her 200-hour teacher training through Sky House Yoga in 2015 and is currently working on her 500-hour training to continue to build her knowledge and grow as a teacher. This will be her seventh year co-leading the 200 Hour YTT Program at Grace.
