235 Hour (RYT 200) Devanadi Yoga Teacher Training and Intensive

1. Fill out the form on the right to to receive an email with our 235hr Application and a link to our Student Handbook & Catalog PDF (required to read to apply – includes book list, cancellation policy, teacher bios, etc).
2. Once you submit your completed Application and Signed Contract Pages, you will be notified on how to pay your $500 deposit online to hold your spot, or you may mail in a check for the $500 deposit or payment in full to Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, MPLS, MN 55410.
3. Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email or phone.

Program Topics:

Our 235hr Yoga Teacher Training and Intensive teaches a synthesis of yoga styles with an emphasis on asana, bandha, mudra, pranayama, and meditation, as well as a rich study of yoga philosophy, history and lineage.

The faculty teachers have studied in depth in the traditions of Tantric Hatha Yoga, ParaYoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Sri Vidya, Ayurveda, and energy medicine, as well as a variety of meditation styles.

• Learning a core curriculum of asana practice, technique, and sequencing to create a vast variety of classes based on the style of teaching appropriate to you and your students including: Tantric Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, AcroYoga, Pranayama, Meditation, etc.
• Sequencing Shakti/Vinyasa Krama – sequencing based on Tantric Hatha yoga principles, intention and directing prana in a specific way to create balance and well being
• The study of Ayurveda – doshas, vayus, gunas and more to help craft the most healing practices for you and your students
• Yoga as Skill in Action: Social justice and yoga as activism, community service, karma yoga and the role yoga can play in improving our world and social communities
• The study of the bandhas, mudras and marma points
• The study of Energy Medicine including energetic anatomy, chakras, nadis, koshas, biofield as well as basic healing techniques
• Basic Sanskrit, alphabet, yoga pose naming, and pronounciation
• The study of the use of Thai Yoga Bodywork in adjustments for yoga postures, as well as therapeutic healing and acupressure
• Pranayama and meditation techniques to use in practice and in teaching
• Yoga Nidra, restorative yoga and rest practices, and daily self care routines
• Mantra, chanting, invocation and japa practiceClassical vs. Tantric (Hatha) Yoga philosophy
• Community service (SEVA) and karma yoga
• Working with special populations, injuries, props, prenatal students, etc.
• Anatomy and physiology as it applies to yoga asana
• Holistic Nutrition on the path of yoga, how to eat and/or cleanse as a yogi
• The Power of Intention – Sankalpa and intro to Dharma Shakti: Empowered Purpose
• Teaching methodology and philosophy
• Yoga ethics
• Mentoring on ways to apply the fruits of their personal practice to committed social action
• The business of yoga including marketing and branding yourself as a yoga teacher
• Teaching yoga in the digital age – using technology as an asset
• Traditional texts such as the Yoga Sutra are also featured in our training as well as several others

+ BONUS ESSENTIALS:

• Complimentary monthly classes & events for continued practice
• Sangha (Community) Events with Devanadi Faculty teachers
  
• Access to Online Office Hours with Devanadi Faculty

The program is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Upon completion of the program students will receive a Certificate of Completion and can apply for registration with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour level (RYT 200).

Prerequisite:

Applicants should have a regular yoga practice for at least 12 months.
Applicants should be 18 years of age (exceptions will be considered upon submission of additional application materials).
All other details are listed in our Student Catalog. Please fill out the form above to receive our Application Materials.

Further Study:

Devanadi Yoga’s 340hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training & Intensive to complete their RYT 500 hour credentials.

Accreditation

This 235 hour program is a Registered School (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance and preps you for the requirements needed for students to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200 hour Yoga Alliance instructor (RYT 200). Upon completion of the program students will be certified as a 200hr level yoga teacher through Devanadi, and receive a Certificate of Completion. If you also want to become a registered member of Yoga Alliance, you will be able to join immediately if you like. Check with Yoga Alliance for all details as they are an independent organization outside of Devanadi. We are also registered with DEED in MN, as well as a licensed school with the State of MN. See below.

Disclosure Statement: MN STATUTE 141.28: Sub. 1.

Thai Yoga Bodywork dba Devanadi Yoga is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.821 to 136A.832. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Cost Info:

For Payments In Full:
Early Bird*: $3200; pay your $500 deposit to hold your spot, then pay in full by the start date of the program
Regular Price: $3500; pay your $500 deposit to hold your spot, then pay in full by the start date of the program

Payment Plan Prices:
Early Bird*: $3400; pay your $500 deposit to hold your spot, then 5 payments of $500 due 1st of the month until PIF
Regular Price: $3700; pay your $500 deposit to hold your spot, then 6 payments of $500 due 1st of the month until PIF

The following additional costs are for required training materials and are not included in tuition:
• Required textbooks – contact us for Student Catalog with all details
• Any recommended Yoga Props

FREE BOOK! Payments in Full (not Payment Plan) with a check/cash/Venmo and receive one of the required books as a gift (or studio credit if you already have the book): “Moving Inward” for 235hr students.

Discounts:

*Early Bird Discount: Receive this pricing if you apply by the early bird date noted in each program option.
2025 MPLS Winter Weekend Program: Dec 1, 2024
2025 MPLS Winter Friday/Combo Program: Dec 1, 2024
2025 FARGO Winter Weekend Program: Jan 1, 2025
2025 MPLS Summer Month-Long Intensive: May 15, 2025
2025 MPLS Fall Weekend Program: Aug 1, 2025
2025 MPLS Fall Tuesday/Combo Program: Aug 1, 2025

Training Assistant (TA) Discounts: We are also in need of TAs for all of our upcoming programs. If you have admin, tech (ZOOM) and/or organizational skills, you may apply for a discount ($250-500 off tuition) in exchange for TA duties.

DEED/WIOA: Devanadi is accredited with MN DEED (Dept of Economic Development) to connect qualifying students with money for full tuition for MN residents! Contact us for more info

Full Time Student Discount: Also if you are a full time student or have graduated within 6 months of the start of the program you are applying for, submit a transcript with you app, and you will automatically get $500 off tuition.

TA Discount: Help Devanadi with light tasks throughout the training in exchange for up to $500 off tuition.

UNITY Scholarship: A limited number of partial scholarships are designated for each training for up to $250-500 off. These scholarships are intended to increase access to yoga by populations often underrepresented in the yoga community, including: BIPOC, LGBTQAI+ individuals, individuals with a demonstrated financial barrier, and others. Apply Here

**All discount info is listed in detail in our Student Catalog. Fill out the form below to receive our application materials.

Questions?

Fill out the form below to receive our Application and Student Handbook/Catalog. Please include which location(s) you are interested in as we have different Catalogs for the different locations.