Online
Course
Hybrid Learning
Hatha
Yoga
Begins
January 2027
Self-Paced and Live Zoom Meetings
$897
Time for Yoga
Lotus Elephant Yoga Teacher Training
Begins February 2027
With Shelly Werts, ERYT 500 Plus Senior Level 5
Through Yoga Alliance International
By registering you agree to the below terms.
Combination of asynchronous (learn at your own pace pre-recorded videos; self-paced materials; downloadable resources and guided assignments; access to a supportive online community), and synchronous (4 hours every two weeks on Sunday afternoons virtual live sessions via Zoom) starting in February. Students must complete all assignments and attend all hours of live Zoom sessions to meet the requirement for certification to become a RYT 200. Program will be held every February through October.
ATTENDANCE:
Student must attend all live training sessions in order to meet the requirement for certification to become a RYT 200. It is possible to do make-up work (if a student is absent) by making alternative arrangements to make up content with the lead teacher: make-ups will be arranged with the lead teacher and will cost an additional $45/hour.
Cost is $897 (you can pay in full or six monthly installments of $149.50)
For direct questions, email Shelly at lotuselephant108@gmail.com
The Lotus Elephant Yoga Teacher Training is a transformative 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training designed to help you deepen your practice, expand your understanding of the mind-body connection, and integrate both Eastern and Western philosophies into your personal and professional life. Whether you’re a mental health therapist seeking somatic tools to support your clients, an aspiring yoga teacher ready to share your practice, or a dedicated student wanting to explore yoga more fully, this program is tailored for the modern, busy individual. With a thoughtfully paced structure, it allows time to absorb, integrate, and embody the teachings in a meaningful and lasting way. You do not need to be flexible or an expert. This program is designed to be supportive and adaptive. I am a middle-aged woman with the understanding that we move differently in our bodies every day. Yoga is not a perfection, it is a practice!
What You’ll Experience:
● Foundational Knowledge: Explore the rich history and philosophy of yoga, gain essential anatomical insights, and learn how to safely and effectively guide others through a well-structured practice.
● Personal Growth & Embodied Wisdom: Deepen your connection to self through an exploration of asana, breathwork, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindfulness. This training nurtures both your personal practice and your ability to teach with authenticity and clarity.
● Practical & Inclusive Teaching Skills: Gain experience in sequencing, cueing, and adjustments—while learning how to create trauma-informed, accessible classes that honor diverse bodies and experiences. You’ll leave prepared to teach with confidence, compassion, and cultural awareness.
● The Business of Yoga: Step into your role as a professional with tools to develop your personal brand, market your offerings, and build a sustainable career. We’ll also cover essential communication skills, including group facilitation, time management, boundary setting, and creating intentional spaces.
● Hybrid Learning: This program will offer a hybrid learning platform in which you will attend live sessions and will receive self-paced learning and assignments.
● Required Books:
~The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele and the companion journal
~Teaching Yoga, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers: A Yoga Alliance-Aligned Manual of Asanas, Breathing Techniques, Yogic Foundations, and More by Mark Stephens
~Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers and Students by Siva Mohan
~Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice by Ann Swanson
~The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (any translation)
~The Hatha Yoga Pradipika (any translation)
~The Bhagavad Gita (any translation)
~Trauma-Informed and Trauma Responsive Yoga Teaching by Catherine Cook-Cottone and Joanne Spence
The Lotus Elephant Yoga Teacher Training is a transformative 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training designed to help you deepen your practice, expand your understanding of the mind-body connection, and integrate both Eastern and Western philosophies into your personal and professional life. Whether you’re a mental health therapist seeking somatic tools to support your clients, an aspiring yoga teacher ready to share your practice, or a dedicated student wanting to explore yoga more fully, this program is tailored for the modern, busy individual. With a thoughtfully paced structure, it allows time to absorb, integrate, and embody the teachings in a meaningful and lasting way. You do not need to be flexible or an expert. This program is designed to be supportive and adaptive. I am a middle-aged woman with the understanding that we move differently in our bodies every day. Yoga is not a perfection, it is a practice!
What You’ll Experience:
● Foundational Knowledge: Explore the rich history and philosophy of yoga, gain essential anatomical insights, and learn how to safely and effectively guide others through a well-structured practice.
● Personal Growth & Embodied Wisdom: Deepen your connection to self through an exploration of asana, breathwork, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindfulness. This training nurtures both your personal practice and your ability to teach with authenticity and clarity.
● Practical & Inclusive Teaching Skills: Gain experience in sequencing, cueing, and adjustments—while learning how to create trauma-informed, accessible classes that honor diverse bodies and experiences. You’ll leave prepared to teach with confidence, compassion, and cultural awareness.
● The Business of Yoga: Step into your role as a professional with tools to develop your personal brand, market your offerings, and build a sustainable career. We’ll also cover essential communication skills, including group facilitation, time management, boundary setting, and creating intentional spaces.
● Hybrid Learning: This program will offer a hybrid learning platform in which you will attend live sessions and will receive self-paced learning and assignments.
● Required Books:
~The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele and the companion journal
~Teaching Yoga, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers: A Yoga Alliance-Aligned Manual of Asanas, Breathing Techniques, Yogic Foundations, and More by Mark Stephens
~Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers and Students by Siva Mohan
~Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice by Ann Swanson
~The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (any translation)
~The Hatha Yoga Pradipika (any translation)
~The Bhagavad Gita (any translation)
~Trauma-Informed and Trauma Responsive Yoga Teaching by Catherine Cook-Cottone and Joanne Spence
What's included?
Anyone who wants to break into the world of teaching Hatha Yoga or improve upon their current offerings will benefit from this course.
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