July 6-December 14, 2025

Professional Yoga Teacher Training Program

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A Boutique 300 Hour Experience

Maximum: 12 students

This robust and intimate 300-hour advanced program is designed to help you free your teaching voice, integrate your core teaching skills, and support your personal development. We help you master the essential skills and knowledge you need ~ in cueing, sequencing, applied anatomy, pranayama, meditation, and more - so that you can teach with confidence, presence, and authenticity. 

Review the syllabus and schedule here.


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Note: Prices don't include travel, food, or accommodation for your in-person retreat.

Program Components

  • One Weekend/Month: Livestream

    Meet one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday) via livestream with faculty to workshop skills, advance your teaching, work with peers, dive into specialized subjects, and receive personalized feedback.

  • Online Course Work

    Learn at your own pace in your self-directed weekly online course components in sequencing, theming, anatomy, and business. Blend the best of working at your own pace with in-person skill development. Online work averages 6.5 hrs/week.

  • In-Person Retreat

    Gather in person with fellow trainees and faculty for a transformational in-person week-long retreat to develop your essential in person skills, such as demonstrations, hands on assists, teaching presence, and more.

  • Weekly Online Practices

    Join faculty via livestream for two yoga classes per week to hone your sequencing skills and receive essential personalized feedback on your practice. Must attend 20% "live" with faculty; the remaining 80% can be taken via recording so that you can fit practices easily into your schedule.

Schedule

A hybrid schedule to blend online flexibility with in-person feedback and community. Take the program over 6 or 12 months.

One Weekend/ Month (Livestream)

All weekends are live online: 7:30-2pm on Saturdays and 8-2:30pm Pacific time on Sundays. 

Up to 20 hours can be attended via recording rather than live. Questions? Ask!  (Dates and times may be subject to change.)

  • July 12 & 13
  • August 2 & 3
  • September 6 & 7
  • September 27 & 28
  • November 1 & 2
  • December 6 & 7


Two Weekly Online Classes

  • Connect with faculty and your peers every week to practice via livestream. 
  • Up to 80% can be taken via the recording, but we want you there for 20% in real-time so that you can get feedback on your practice!


In-Person Retreat: November 9-13, 2025 (5 days)

  • Location near Bay Area, California.
  • Daily schedule: 8:30-5:30
  • More details will be provided to registrants :)
  • Can't make this retreat? No problem! Attend the next cohort's instead. 
  • Notes: Dates and times may be  subject to change.

Pricing options to fit your budget

Choose pay in full, 6 or 12 month payment plans. Commit early to take advantage of deep savings (see savings options below!)

Testimonials

"Cannot recommend it highly enough!"

Kathy, Vancouver BC

"I recently completed the 300-hour yoga teacher training program, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. This course was incredibly comprehensive and added so much depth to my knowledge and practice as a yoga teacher. Over the course of a year, the program challenged me with hard work and study, but it was absolutely worth every moment. I’m especially grateful to our two amazing teachers, Rachel and Mel, whose support, knowledge, and inspiration were truly invaluable throughout the training. They created an environment that was both encouraging and enriching, helping us grow not only as teachers but also as individuals. The anatomy section, taught by Gil, was a standout feature of the program. It was unique, accessible, and remarkably thorough, offering a deep understanding of the human body and its relationship to yoga practice. Thank you to the entire team for designing such an intensive and impactful program. Your dedication to helping yoga teachers grow and inspiring us to reach our potential is deeply appreciated. I highly recommend this training to all my fellow yogis considering a 300-hour course!"

"I just can't say enough!"

Amy, Washington

"I just can't say enough. If you are wanting to take a 300 hour teacher training, I highly recommend the training that Mel and Rachel provide. You'll get so much knowledge and so much to bring with you when the retreat is over...you won't be disappointed!"

"Could not recommend it any more!"

Sarah, Australia

"I found the training so supportive and informative and I felt it hit every high that was necessary to bring my craft to the next level, and I could not recommend it any more than I am right now. It is so good!"

"Absolutely awesome."

Lisa, UK

"My 300 Hour teacher training with Mel and Rachel has just been an absolutely awesome experience. I have been so warmly held by them and just found that self-belief in myself and confidence now to go out and share my love of yoga and the benefits to the path of yoga in life with others."

"Grateful..."

Grace, California

"This has touched every aspect of my life; I'm so grateful to have done it."

"I loved every second of it..."

Ally, California

"Transformative, real, energizing, invigorating, I loved every second of it, I don't want it to end. I would do it again! If you're feeling the call to do a teacher training, highly highly consider - and I recommend - this one: Mel and Rachel's."

"Feel so confident..."

Maria, Canada

"This has been such a transformative experience. If you're feeling usnure of yourself or you're feeling stagnant or you have imposter syndrome, Mel and Rachel crack you open and show you what you have, show you the skills that you have. I truly feel so confident and I feel like I made such a change. And I'm so grateful, so thank you!

"Transformational experience!"

Natasha, Massachusetts

"This training has given me confidence in my teaching. Mel and Rachel provide the tools you need to teach with confidence and I think it will change how I teach and approach life as I come into my own..it's been a transformational experience!"

What You'll Learn

Blend incisive skill building with heartfelft explorations to develop your professional skills and unique teaching voice.

  • Advanced cueing and teaching presence: develop your ability to teach skillfully and impactfully.

  • Sequencing deep dive: uplevel your sequencing skills and create powerful, safe, and effective sequences in the hatha and vinaysa style.

  • Adaptive yoga: use props and teaching skills to create a warm, inclusive class experience.

  • Hands on assists: cultivate skill and confidence with safe, effective, and supportive hands on assists.

  • Professional development: gain a deeper understanding of the business of yoga (workshop building, online teaching)while crystallizing your professional teaching mission and vision.

  • Theming: bring heart and inspiration to your teaching by skillfully integrating philosophy and storytelling into your teaching.

  • Integral Anatomy: study with globally recognized anatomy teacher Gil Hedley to develop a holistic and integral understanding of the human body.

  • Personal development: walk your talk and dive deeply into your personal growth through discovery work on values, self-care, and ethics.

  • Yoga philosophy: engage in thought-provoking studies of the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita to bring yogic philosophy to life in the modern world.

  • Advanced pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra, chanting..and more.

Meet Your Faculty

  • Rachel Scott, E-RYT 500

    Teacher trainer and educator of educators, Rachel is committed to helping teachers uncover their passion, voice, and potential. Author of five books, international presenter, former Director of Teachers College for YYoga (Vancouver) for 9 years, and Teacher Manager of Yoga Works (NYC), Rachel is an astute and elevating mentor ~ both in skill building and in professional development. Also a professional instructional designer (MSci), Rachel infuses all her trainings with challenge, fun, love, professionalism, and depth. Her goal is your growth. Meet Rachel here: www.rachelyoga.com; Instagram/YouTube: RachelScottYoga

  • Gil Hedley, PhD

    Author and globally recognized anatomy teacher, Gil's combined interests and training has supported his personal exploration of the human body and led him to develop an integral approach to the study of human anatomy. "Integral anatomy" looks beyond "regions" to explore and appreciate the whole body continuities and relationships of the textural layers. Integral anatomy sees nature as a mirror reflecting self, rather than other, and looks to develop an understanding of the whole person as well as the whole body. Through Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops in the laboratory and lecture presentations around the world, Gil has encouraged thousands of fellow "somanauts" to appreciate, explore and embody the wonders of the human form. Learn more about Gil at www.gilhedley.com.

  • Melanie Salvatore-August, E-RYT 500

    Author, teacher trainer, mentor, and Reiki Master, Mel meets students where they are with kindness, humor, and practical wisdom. She supports them to elevate their practice on and off the mat integrating it into all areas of life: health, happiness, creativity, career, and community leadership. Mel has been a Senior YogaWorks teacher and led over 30 200hr and 300hr Trainings for YogaWorks before launching her own MelWell 200HrTT in early 2023. Mel trains and teaches in the spirit of deep heart connection and fierce kindness. "It takes courage, power and consistent practice to stop negative thoughts/habits and to unconditionally love yourself. Global consciousness healing starts at home with our own self-love and then moves out in service to others. I call that Fierce Kindness." Learn more about Mel: www.melaniesalvatoreaugust.com.

Need a Payment Plan?

Take advantage of our six month payment plan.

Meet Gil Hedley, PhD

Integral Anatomy for Yogis (50 hours)

Gil is dedicated to making the study of Integral Anatomy accessible to all, worldwide. Bringing over 30 years of research in the anatomy lab to his teaching, Gil is known for his unique ability to make anatomy relatable, personal, and inspirational. Integral Anatomy for Yogis (the anatomy program for our 300 hour) is an exceptional opportunity to learn from ~ and engage with ~ one of the world's most beloved leaders in Integral Anatomy study.

FAQ

  • How much of the program is online?

    This hybrid 300 hour yoga teacher training program blends asynchronous online course work with synchronous sessions to bring you the best of both worlds. You will do self-paced course work on your own, combined with livestream classes and monthly livestream meetings. About 2/3 the way through the program, we will all meet in-person for a week-long retreat so that you can learn your necessary in person skills. In this way, this 300 hour program balances flexibility with personalized attention. About 100 hours are asynchronous, 51 hours are in person, and 120 are live on Zoom.

  • How much time should I expect to work a week?

    You can complete the program in 6 or 12 months. In the 12 month version, you complete the Anatomy Program separately from the Yoga Program to reduce your weekly workload. If you do the 6 month version, you will average 8.5 hours of course work and practice per week. If you do the 12 month version, the "yoga portion" of the training will be about 6.5 hours/week, while the anatomy portion will be 2-4 hours per week.

  • Is this 300 hour YTT registered with Yoga Alliance?

    Yes.

  • Is there an application process?

    Though it is not required, potential trainees are welcome to meet with us via Zoom prior to the program start.

  • How is this program different from other programs?

    In this 300 hour yoga teacher training, we focus on the excellence of your core teaching skills and your personal growth. Rather than offering several disparate speciality subjects or workshops, this program leads you to progressively deepen and integrate your foundational skills in cueing, sequencing, presence, applied anatomy, asana, pranayama, and meditation. We do explore more specialty subjects (mudra, chanting, philosophy, theming, yoga for immunity, yoga for special populations), but always with a view to enhancing your unique voice and presence. This program is designed to help you find and elevate your teaching voice and mission, so that you have a clear sense of your own purpose and passion as you move into the next part of your teaching journey.

  • Do I have to be good at asana to take this program?

    In this program, we are far more interested in your ability to practice and teach fundamental poses with clarity, depth, and skill rather than do any "fancy" or esoteric postures. We believe yoga is for every body, which means that you will gain skills in teaching adaptive and inclusive yoga for all bodies and skill levels.

  • How much does it cost? Are there other fees?

    The full price of the program is $4250 USD, however, you may get a great discount by signing up early. We do have a few books we want you to buy (total cost about $50) and you should keep in mind that your travel, food, and lodging costs for the in-person retreat are not included in your program costs, so you'll want to budget that in, too. Your student manual is included and will be given to you as a PDF.

  • Are there payment plans for the 300 hour?

    Yes! We want this investment to work with your life and offer payment plans to help you budget effectively.

  • What is your refund policy?

    An applicant who withdraws from the program before the Start Date is entitled to a refund of all monies except for a non-refundable deposit of $500. A trainee who withdraws from the course within 10 days from the start date may be refunded up to 75% of the full program price. After the first 10 days, there will be no refunds. If the applicant withdraws from the program for any reason, the applicant will be responsible for paying the full tuition, regardless of any partial payments that have been made to date. However, the trainee can elect to enroll in the next cohort, should one be offered, provided the start date of the next cohort is within one calendar year of the start date of the course from which they have withdrawn. You can see all our policies in our Syllabus.

Online Courses

The following online courses are included in your program.