200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

One Weekend a Month Thru September 2024

Inspire others by sharing your passion and teaching from the heart. Join registered yoga therapists Laura Jane Murphy and Julie Pate for a very unique program that will deepen your knowledge of yoga holistically and act as a gateway to open your heart to transformation.  Perfect for everyone including nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, and others in health professions.  Recommended Prerequiste: minimum of one year of consistent yoga practice

There's Still Time to Enroll in Yoga Teacher Training!

Laura Jane will work with you 1-on-1 to catch you up. Contact us to arrange a 1-on-1 info session in person or online via Zoom.

2023-2024 SCHEDULE

13 weekends: 1 weekend per month

September 8-10, 2023
October 6-8, 2023
November 10-12, 2023
December 8-10, 2023
January 12-14, 2024
February 2-4, 2024
March 8-10, 2024
April 12-14, 2024
May 3-5, 2024
June 7-9, 2024
July 12-14, 2024
August 9-11, 2024
September 13-15, 2024

HOURS

Friday 6-9 pm
Saturday 12:45-5:45 pm
Sunday 12:45-5 pm

What you can expect to learn

  • How to incorporate yoga’s healing tools into your life, and the lives of your students

  •  Form and function of over 85 yoga poses

  • Anatomy of yoga poses, to support a deep understanding of asana

  • Subtle anatomy that will allow you to go much deeper into your own practice, and teach from a place of deep awareness  

  •  Energetic effects of asana

  •  Effective lesson planning, class themes, language and demonstration for teachers

  •  How to bring yoga philosophy into the 21st century to enhance your live and the lives of your students

  •  Business of yoga tools to help you succeed

  •  Meditation, pranayama, bandhas, chakras, gunas, doshas, and other tools of healing

  •  Ayurveda, yoga therapy and diverse styles of yoga from special expert guest teachers

 
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Why choose our yoga teacher training program

Our teachers come from the Krishnamacharya linage, which is a profound yet practical approach to Yoga, where all the tools of Yoga are implemented and wisely adapted to meet the needs, abilities, goals and requirements of each student.  You will learn to approach the body not just as a physical construct, but as part of a holistic entity.

We are a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance.



What our students are saying…



  • I chose to enroll in Yoga Among Friend’s 200 Hour Teacher Training based on your stellar reputation. Wow, did I make the right choice! I’ve had the privilege of learning from your combined 35+ years of learning and teaching experiences, as well as from your network of friends in related fields (Ayurveda, Sutra study). Thank you both for sharing your knowledge, experience and patience with me as I journey along my yoga path.
    — Mary Kay LaGuardia, Class of 2019


  • The Yoga Among Friends teacher training transformed not just my yoga study but the direction of my life. The training is completely comprehensive, covering everything from yoga philosophy to flowing vinyasa, sequencing to sanskrit, anatomy to assisting. I am eternally grateful to Laura Jane and Julie for my experience.
    — Melanie Unell, Class of 2020


  • Yoga Among Friends RYT-200 teacher training program transformed not only my physical practice but opened my life to the sacredness and relevance of the ancient Vedic teachings in today’s world. Through their complementary teaching styles and expansive knowledge, Laura Jane and Julie showed extraordinary dedication to our group’s success in the midst of a global pandemic.
    — Kathy P, Class of 2020


  • My YTT at Yoga among friends has been a great experience thanks to Laura Jane Mellencamp and Julie Pate, who offer this profound and well-structured yearlong course. They both guide each class with so much passion, fun, wisdom and professionalism. I can recommend this to anyone who loves Yoga and wants dive deeper into their practice
    — Jana Sutherland, Class of 2020


  • What a gift to be able to learn the tools of yoga from Laura Jane and Julie! This year has been an incredible journey into the 8 limbs and beyond. I am in awe of the teachers, my wonderful fellow students, and the perennial wisdom of these teachings. Thank you for preparing us to share these tools with others. My heart is full of gratitude for this program.
    — Nadine Bahaveolos, Class of 2020


  • Teachers are passionate, knowledgeable, engaging and very approachable. I really enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend this program for anyone interested in 200 Hour teacher training.
    — Munira Patel, Class of 2020


  • Great teachers and great class. I would recommend this program to anyone practicing yoga who wants to have a deeper understanding of yoga whether they plan on teaching or not.
    — John Santi, Class of 2020


  • Great teachers! Perfect setting to Nourish Mind, Body and Soul.
    — Sashi Ohri, Class of 2020


  • YAF Teacher Training opened my eyes to the many dimensions of yoga, not only learning the finer points of each asana but seeing the universal message of yoga which offers loving kindness to all beings. Also enriching the experience is getting to know all the wonderful students - from 18 to 67 years old - but true kindred spirits looking for more in their own lives and how they can spread yoga into the world.
    — Lynn Hayes, Class of 2020


  • Thank you Laura Jane and Julie for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us! This has been such an amazing experience that has transformed my life both on and off the mat. I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity!
    — Sharon Burkemper, Class of 2019

185 Contact Hours from 5 Categories of Learning

  1. Training and Practice – 100 hours

  2. Teaching Methodology – 25 hours

  3. Anatomy & Physiology – 20 hours

  4. Yoga Philosophy/LifeStyle Ethics – 30 hours

  5. Practicum – 10 hours

Required Texts

Required text book fees are not included in tuition

Additional Responsibilities

  • Monthly homework assignments (approximately 5 hours per month)

  • 5 Hours of observation

  • Attend a kirtan or gong healing

  • Teach 2 community classes

  • 10 hours in workshops or electives of students choice

  • Attend a minimum of 20 hours of asana classes with Laura Jane or Julie

Any fees incurred in additional responsibilities listed above are not included in tuition 

Principal Faculty

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Cost

The training costs $3605, with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration. The full payment is due no later than September 1, 2023.  

A discounted rate of $3500 is available if paying by cash or check in full.

Payment plans are also available - contact the studio to inquire.

Refunds are available on full tuition payment minus $500 after the first module, September 8, 2023.  No refunds after September 10, 2023.

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Space is limited! This is a very personalized program.

FREE INFORMATION MEETINGS AT YAF

Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 2-3pm

Get to know us, your trainers, Laura Jane and Julie, and we’ll answer all of your questions! During this info session, we’ll cover everything from the content you’ll learn, to the certification requirements, to logistics like payment plans and more.

Kindly pre-register so we know you’re attending. [Register now][1].

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