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extendYoga Teacher Training Program

Overall School Rating

4.96

Based on 54 reviews

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12106 Wilkins Avenue

North Bethesda, MD, United States

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Fitness Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Part-time
spread out over time

Languages

English

About extendYoga Teacher Training Program

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM Whether you are interested in learning about the art of teaching yoga or would like to deepen your own practice, our Yoga Teacher Training Program will prepare you to empower yourself and others on the path of self-transformation....

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

Whether you are interested in learning about the art of teaching yoga or would like to deepen your own practice, our Yoga Teacher Training Program will prepare you to empower yourself and others on the path of self-transformation. As we explore the history of yoga, yoga philosophy, and the anatomical and energetic aspects of the human body, you will have the unique opportunity to study the ancient practice of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation and discover a deeper understanding of yoga and its relevance in modern day life.


You will be given all the tools needed to successfully take the seat of the teacher with confidence and enthusiasm. Outside of scheduled training hours, you will expand your self-awareness and knowledge of yoga through self-study, group projects, selected readings and assignments, class observation, practice-teaching, and individual seva (community service) projects. Be prepared to work hard and extend beyond your comfort zone so that you can reach your full potential as a teacher and student. Most importantly, be prepared to discover your own unique gifts and learn how to share them with others.

  • TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:

*History and Philosophy of Yoga
*Physiological, psychological and spiritual aspects of asana, pranayama, and meditation
*Basic anatomy and physiology of the physical body and subtle energetic body
*Intensives including: ethics, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, mythology, sequencing, theming, marketing & the business of yoga, teaching online/virtually
*How to support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the yoga and wellness industry
*Vinyasa yoga along with other Hatha yoga traditions and methods: Ashtangha, Prana *Flow inspired yoga, Jivamukti, Power
*Yoga for special populations, restorative, therapeutic elements, prenatal, babies, kids & teens

PROGRAM TEACHERS:

Our program leaders are highly trained, experienced, certified and passionate about yoga. Their knowledge and enthusiasm across a variety of yoga disciplines is one of the many reasons why this training program is like no other.

**** REVIEWS:

Our training is rated at 4.95/5. 

Learn from the area’s most talented team & from the best local yoga studio. See for yourself:

5-⭐️ Yoga Alliance Reviews

5-⭐️ Yelp Reviews

5-⭐️ Google Reviews

💯 Voted Bethesda’s Best Yoga Studio: 2017-2021
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First Registered November 2014

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: INA HERRERA Mar 13, 2023

    I had an amazing experience with the YTT program at Extend Yoga. Love Arlet and her studio.

    • General Comments

      I had an amazing experience with the YTT program at Extend Yoga. Love Arlet and her studio.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Katie Fife Schuster Feb 10, 2023

    I am so glad I found the YTT program at extendYoga! I was drawn to this program and studio because the curriculum is comprehensive, their teachers are experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive, and their community is welcoming. The fact that DEI training is included in the curriculum, along with history, philosophy, styles of yoga, meditation, anatomy, and teaching techniques, was also a huge draw. They had us practice teaching the first weekend, which was a little intimidating, but also so very effective in our training. I would choose extendYoga all over again and again to do my yoga teacher training!

    • General Comments

      I am so glad I found the YTT program at extendYoga! I was drawn to this program and studio because the curriculum is comprehensive, their teachers are experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive, and their community is welcoming. The fact that DEI training is included in the curriculum, along with history, philosophy, styles of yoga, meditation, anatomy, and teaching techniques, was also a huge draw. They had us practice teaching the first weekend, which was a little intimidating, but also so very effective in our training. I would choose extendYoga all over again and again to do my yoga teacher training!
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Faranak Jeyd Feb 07, 2023

    Having happy moments there

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      Having happy moments there
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Sarah Meyerholz Feb 05, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Joanne Higgins Feb 02, 2023

    Extend Yoga's YTT program is amazing!!! The lead instructor Lauren is relatable, intelligent and an incredible instructor! All the instructors were awesome! I enjoyed learning with the twelve students in the program with me. It was important to me to not only find a program to gain knowledge, but also to find a supportive community. Arlet and Lauren over the years have artfully shaped and molded a YTT program to four months of experiences I will always treasure. Thank you Extend Yoga!

    • General Comments

      Extend Yoga's YTT program is amazing!!! The lead instructor Lauren is relatable, intelligent and an incredible instructor! All the instructors were awesome! I enjoyed learning with the twelve students in the program with me. It was important to me to not only find a program to gain knowledge, but also to find a supportive community. Arlet and Lauren over the years have artfully shaped and molded a YTT program to four months of experiences I will always treasure. Thank you Extend Yoga!
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Susan Peterson Fetter Feb 02, 2023

    extendYoga is a welcoming and diverse studio in North Bethesda that practices what they preach. They hire diverse instructors to teach the diverse students, and offer workshops that foster inclusion and understanding. That carried over into our YTT, with a DEI instructor available to us during and outside of training. I cannot recommend this yoga studio and community highly enough.

    • General Comments

      extendYoga is a welcoming and diverse studio in North Bethesda that practices what they preach. They hire diverse instructors to teach the diverse students, and offer workshops that foster inclusion and understanding. That carried over into our YTT, with a DEI instructor available to us during and outside of training. I cannot recommend this yoga studio and community highly enough.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Angela Nevaldine Sep 09, 2022

    This is a high quality program with excellent training for future teachers.

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      This is a high quality program with excellent training for future teachers.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Ele Pratt Apr 21, 2022

    Excellent training program, with world class instructors.

    • General Comments

      Excellent training program, with world class instructors.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Toni Thomas Feb 26, 2022

    The tools I received at exTend Yoga during YTT are invaluable. The studio and staff are an asset to the community. The training was thorough and left me wanting more. I've already enrolled in subsequent trainings and am confident in my ability to succeed because of the foundation I've received at exTend.

    • General Comments

      The tools I received at exTend Yoga during YTT are invaluable. The studio and staff are an asset to the community. The training was thorough and left me wanting more. I've already enrolled in subsequent trainings and am confident in my ability to succeed because of the foundation I've received at exTend.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Lisa Sarafidis Feb 23, 2022

    Extend Yoga's teacher training program is absolutely phenomenal. The teachers, the curriculum and the community are truly something unique. The focus on service, giving back, and diversity and inclusion was also so impactful. For me, not only was my yoga practice transformed, but my relationship with myself was transformed. I cannot recommend Extend Yoga's YTT program enough!!!

    • General Comments

      Extend Yoga's teacher training program is absolutely phenomenal. The teachers, the curriculum and the community are truly something unique. The focus on service, giving back, and diversity and inclusion was also so impactful. For me, not only was my yoga practice transformed, but my relationship with myself was transformed. I cannot recommend Extend Yoga's YTT program enough!!!
First Registered November 2014

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 54

By INA HERRERA RYT® 200

Mar 13, 2023

I had an amazing experience with the YTT program at Extend Yoga. Love Arlet and her studio. Full Review

By Katie Fife Schuster RYT® 200

Feb 10, 2023

I am so glad I found the YTT program at extendYoga! I was drawn to this program and studio because the curriculum is comprehensive, their teachers are experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive, and their community is welcoming. The fact that DEI training is included in the curriculum, along with history, philosophy, styles of yoga, meditation, anatomy, and teaching techniques, was also a huge draw. They had us practice teaching the first weekend, which was a little intimidating, but also so very effective in our training. I would choose extendYoga all over again and again to do my yoga teacher training! Full Review

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Teaching Staff

Lauren Richardson Lauren Richardson

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Janet Cokinos

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Alicia Collier Alicia Collier

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500

Andrea Creel

E-RYT® 200, YACEP®

Braja Kishori Braja Kishori

E-RYT® 500

Arlet Koseian-Beckham

RYT® 200

Donna Martin Donna Martin

RYT® 500

Allison Rose Allison Rose

RYT® 200

Daisy Whittemore Daisy Whittemore

E-RYT® 200

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