
Teacher Training
Evolve. Inspire. Excite.
Rooted in tradition, the Balance Yoga Teacher Training experience will take you on a deep journey inward unveiling strength, courage and truth. Through the loving guidance of our passionate and highly skilled teaching staff you will gain the skills, confidence and support on your new path teaching yoga and becoming a leader in your yoga community. Integrating the Bhakti principles of love and devotion with the Yoga Alliance curriculum, the program includes teaching techniques, training and practice, teaching methodology, in depth anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, karma and dharma studies, lifestyle & ethics and business management. Surrounded by a supportive, loving sangha (community) this life changing experience will ground you in your practice and change your life.
Our 200 HR level training is offered through either an intense immersion experience or a weekend program offered over a ten month span.
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What students are saying...
"Balance Yoga's Teacher Training has been, for me, both a tremendous blessing and an invaluable resource. The thorough foundation, given in a truly loving environment, was as much a joy as it was a challenge. Thanks you so much, to the entire Balance Yoga family, for what you've brought to this community. Aum...peace...Namaste!" ~Heidi
Directors Jennifer Ciarimboli, ERYT 500 and Beatriz Rivera, ERYT 500 along with guest instructors San Francisco-based Pradeep Teotia ERYT 500 and NYC-based
Chris Loebsack ERYT 500
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Pradeep Teotia - Born and raised in a small village outside of New Delhi, Pradeep is an internationally certified yoga teacher who draws mostly from his training in India. More info here.
Beatriz Rivera - Yoga Alliance registered ERYT at the 200 hour level. She has studied from yoga masters such as Manju Jois, Nancy Gilgoff, Joan White, and Michael Stein.

Jennifer Ciarimboli - A lifelong lover of expressive movement, Jennifer has been a dedicated yoga student for more than a decade. Her personal practice, which is rooted in the Ashtanga yoga system, has evolved to include both Bhakti yoga and Yin yoga.

Chris Loebsack - Chris has been practicing yoga since 1995 and teaching since 2003. She uses the power of yoga to create a space for students that cultivates trust, playfulness and Divine connection with themselves and with community. More info here.
PRICING
$1500 total ($500 non-refundable deposit due within 10 days after acceptance into program.)
$1250 if paid in full 30 days prior to training start date. Once paid in full all yoga classes up to and 30 days after training are free at Balance Yoga & Wellness.