200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

Our 200 Hour YTT is registered through Yoga Alliance for those seeking registration as an RYT200.

Join the waitlist for early access to our 200-Hour YTT registration!

Begin your journey of self-exploration, healing, and transformation.
Know the depths of yourself. Make an impact on the world.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)

Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program includes curriculum required by Yoga Alliance and supplemental topics on Depth Psychology and Sustainable Practices. Graduates will receive a certificate at the 200-Hour level and are eligible to register as RYT200 with Yoga Alliance.

A group of people practicing yoga on a beach, sitting cross-legged and facing the water, with minimalistic and calm scenery.

Trauma-Conscious Foundation

Did you know that our 200-Hour YTT is Duluth's only trauma-conscious yoga school?

Being trauma-informed is increasingly important today. Trauma can make the world feel difficult and unsafe, affecting health, behavior, mental health, and relationships. Understanding trauma fosters compassion and empathy, leading to healing and positive change.

We are honored to have trauma-conscious yogi Kyle Leia Heyesen guiding our curriculum from a trauma-conscious perspective, ensuring our program enlightens students and systems through compassionate and skillful interventions.

Yoga Teacher Training: Deepen Your Practice and Share It with Others

What makes our program unique is its emphasis on classical yogic thought and meditation and supplemental coursework in deeper study topics. Our "Classroom Without Walls" philosophy includes field trips to farms and urban homesteads to learn about sustainable agriculture and herbalism, enriching the learning experience and supporting your personal spiritual journey.

Students will benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention while learning in a supportive community.

Students will also study postures, anatomy, and yoga philosophy. Graduates will be equipped to teach foundational techniques, including cueing, adjustments, modifications, and variations, with confidence and awareness. Our program provides the tools to deepen your personal practice and support living your values.

A group of people sitting outdoors in a circle, holding various brightly colored wild mushrooms in their hands, with some wearing tattoos and colorful hair, and a small straw basket on the grass.

TUITION & PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

We aim to make yoga and meditation teachings more accessible by offering three ways to pay for your tuition:

Pay in Full : $2,950

Make one payment by September 10, 2026 (the first day of the program) and receive a discounted rate.

6-Month Payment Plan : $3,200

Spread your tuition across 6 monthly payments. To stay on schedule, begin your payments by August 10, 2026 to ensure full payment by the required deadline.

8-Month Payment Plan : $3,200

Prefer smaller monthly payments? Choose this extended plan. Begin by June 10, 2026 or earlier to meet the final payment deadline.

After Acceptance

Once your application is accepted, a $350 deposit is required to secure your spot in the program.
This deposit will be applied toward your total tuition, whether you choose to pay in full or use a payment plan.

Important:
If you choose a payment plan, your tuition must be paid in full by graduation weekend — January 10, 2027. Please select a plan and start date that ensures you meet this requirement.

If you have questions or need support selecting the best option, we're here to help!

Two women practicing yoga at the beach, standing on one leg with their palms pressed together, smiling, and balancing on one leg with the ocean and sky in the background.
Empty yoga or meditation room with three large windows, sheer curtains, potted plants on white stands, a black yoga mat, and a gray meditation cushion on a light wooden floor.

2026 YTT Dates

September 10 - 13, 2026

Thursday the 10th - Sunday the 13th

October 9 - 11, 2026

Friday the 9th - Sunday the 11th

+ Zoom: One Wednesday Evening

November 13 - 15, 2026

Friday the 13th - Sunday the 15th

+ Zoom: One Wednesday Evening

December 11 - 13, 2026

Friday the 11th - Sunday the 13th

+ Zoom: One Wednesday Evening

January 8 - 10, 2027

Friday the 8th - Sunday the 10th

+ Zoom: One Wednesday Evening

Three women practicing yoga on a sandy beach near water, performing side stretches with arms extended overhead, under a clear blue sky.

Testimonials

  • “My yoga is everywhere. My yoga is in everything. I signed up for Yoga Teacher Training as a way to commit to and deepen my own practice. I absolutely gained that and while I was at it I have found community, accountability, opportunities to reach beyond where I ever would have gone on my own, and guidance as I faced my reluctance. I have been inspired over and over. Thank you to Svalja Yoga School for this gift.” -J.D.

  • “This program exceeded my expectations in preparing me to guide and teach a yoga class. They gave me the tools, resources and awareness of how to better nurture others while at the same time caring for myself. I will carry these values and lessons with me throughout my lifetime and bring them into my teachings! Thank you for such a wonderful experience and I highly recommend this school to anyone with aspirations of becoming a yoga teacher!” -S.L.

  • "It is difficult, perhaps impossible, to convey how Svalja has changed the fibers of my being. I went in a loose set of strands splaying in every direction and came out a carefully woven rope with the tensile strength and flexibility of a tried and true halyard equipped on a seaward vessel, destined to sail on for eternity. From the lessons on herbalism, discussions of the Hero's Journey, dream tending sessions, to the silent retreat and everything in between; there wasn't a moment that wasn't impactful. Everyday I find a sense of gratitude for the knowledge, experience and support I've been given, as well as the sincere community I have found in my fellow cohort members and instructors alike."  -R.R.

A group of people practicing yoga in a studio, standing with bent knees and arms extended forward.

Click on the photos below to read the testimonials of some of our 2024 grads

A woman standing on the beach, smiling, wearing a pink sleeveless top and a long, floral, striped skirt.
Smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing a maroon sweater, standing indoors in front of a wooden wall, with windows and a grand piano in the background.