Namaste,

The heart of our program is our teacher training certification. We are dedicated to producing experienced yoga teachers who "walk the talk" and live the yoga lifestyle. Who are proficient not only in asana, but are able to teach meditation, pranayama and yoga philosophy equally as well asana alignment. Experience is gained by teaching yoga classes until you "find your inner voice". This well-rounded training gives confidence in your ability as a teacher and mentor to your students.

It’s Yoga-Cincinnati was the first teacher-training program in southern Ohio that is approved by the National Yoga Alliance for 200 RYT. We have trained more teachers than any other program in Cincinnati. We will be offering a 500 RYT program in 2007. All students completing our training in Ashtanga will enable them to register with the National Yoga Alliance using RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) after their name. Registration indicates that the yoga teacher has completed a well-rounded course of study including, technique, theory, philosophy, meditation, pranayama, practicum, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology.

Many programs do a good job in facilitating a deeper understanding of the yoga practice. Our TT Program does the same but is unique in that we allow the students to practice their teaching skills in real classroom situations. This means that the It's Yoga TT comes out of our program with experienced teaching skills displaying confidence to lead a class of any size. Graduates will receive an It's Yoga Certification allowing them eligibility to teach a modified primary series in any school or It's Yoga studio in the country. We believe that Ashtanga is the most challenging yoga system in the field. If you can teach Ashtanga, you can teach any form of yoga!

Owners Michael Burgasser and Indubala Bhardwaj have a combined total of 45 years experience in yoga and fitness. All our teachers are RYT and certified in Anusara, Ashtanga, Integral Yoga, Jivan Mukti, Nosara, Soft and Hard Vinyasa, Pre/Post Natal, Kids Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Our staff and teachers will be working closely with you and will assist you with inexpensive housing accommodations.

Thank you for inquiring about our Teacher Training Program. Hope to see you on the mat!