200-Hour On-line Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)

YTT Candidates pursuant of an on-line Yoga Therapy Certification who commit to doing a Yoga Therapy Training with our School can receive our 200-Hour YTT Training at no cost! For those who are unsure but still want to do a YTT training program, we offer an affordable training program with an optional payment plan. Contact us for more information!

Enrollment is open NOW for our Yoga Alliance 200-Hour YTT. Our program is offered on-line via live Zoom. Apply now and work toward certification from the comfort of your home! ON-SITE optional ‘in-the-field’ hours offered in Miami-Dade County. Next class starts Spring 2026!

What makes our training special is our amazing faculty, who bring expertise from many different traditions and facets of yoga. Along with a foundational asana series, you’ll study how yoga affects mental health, the respiratory system, digestion and more.

Join us via Zoom and achieve RYT® designation with the Yoga Alliance according to your own pace and schedule.

Not only do you learn everything you need to confidently teach a powerful and transformative mixed-level yoga class, you also get training and practice in teaching yoga to diverse populations. Our graduates work in wellness centers, schools, universities, and hospitals, as well as studios and gyms.

Our classes are open to Spanish speakers. We provide bilingual assistance for those who need it. Nuestros cursos están abierto a hispanohablantes. Ofrecemos servicios de traducción para todos que los necesitan.

Graduates are eligible for Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®) designation with the Yoga Alliance.

Our comprehensive training covers:

• • Astanga Primary Series, Hatha, Kripalu-style

• • Personalized instruction and Mentoring

• • Yoga 4 Youth and/or Specific Populations

• • Special in-depth course on pranayama (breathing) techniques

• • Teaching with simple, concise language

• • Safe, effective adjustments of asanas

• • Introduction to the Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga

• • Specialized training in yoga therapy for mental health

• • “In the field” hands-on training opportunities

• • Complex sequences designed for moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)

• • Business of Yoga unit

• • Materials, and an electronic AUM hOMe Shala Teachers Manual

• • Continued support after you graduate: Mentoring and teaching opportunities at the Shala and in our outreach programs

Total hours: 200 (180 contact hours, 20 non-contact hours)

What participants are saying…

“I was grateful to have chosen Aum hOMe Shala to complete my 200 hours. It was very convenient, flexible, and allowed you to complete the program spread out based on your schedule, which is great for someone like me who works full-time and has a family. The director and staff are wonderful, passionate, knowledgeable and helpful. … What I loved most was the fact that the information given [was] very vast. You learn about the philosophy, anatomy, and methodology of yoga, you learn how to develop thorough yoga protocols and sequences specific to all types of conditions. You learn about the precautions and contraindications of different conditions, modifications and adjustments.” —J.T.

Tuition Information

A nonrefundable application fee of $100 must be submitted with your initial application.

Tuition: $3,500. Coursework must be completed within nine months.

Two-payment plan available: $1,850 each (includes a $200 service fee). First payment due upon registration, second payment after completion of 60 contact hours.

Additional Costs Outside of Tuition

YTT students must purchase: Three Textbooks (approximately $47 for all three text); Shala yoga pants/shorts/shirt; cost is $35/shirt; $45/pants or shorts. These are to be worn in clinic or in the field.

Download a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Application.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 4 weeks prior to the program, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 nonrefundable processing fee. If you cancel between 4 weeks and 1 week prior to the program, you will receive a refund of half the tuition, minus the $100 non-refundable processing fee. Cancellations less than 1 week prior to the program are nonrefundable. Course requirements, schedules, and tuition are subject to change, and additional fees may be incurred for books and materials. In the event of under-enrollment, we reserve the right to cancel a program and refund student tuition.

Please note:

Course requirements, schedules, and tuition are subject to change, and additional fees may be incurred for books and materials. In the event of under-enrollment, we reserve the right to cancel a program and refund student tuition.

Faculty

Melinda Atkins, MEd, MSc, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is the founding director of AUM hOMe Shala, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and internationally accredited yoga therapy school offering Yoga Alliance–registered teacher trainings and a clinical yoga therapist certification accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Established in 2005 and accredited since 2014, AUM hOMe Shala is recognized for its innovative programs that bring yoga therapy to hospitals, universities, schools, and community organizations. Melinda earned her 500-hour certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and completed her Yoga Therapy certification at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She holds master’s degrees in Educational Administration (University of Florida) and Pharmacy (University of Maryland, summa cum laude), where she was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. With over 40,000 hours of teaching experience, she is among the first in Florida certified by IAYT through its grandfathering process and serves as a member of the IAYT Accreditation Review Committee. In addition to her clinical and academic work with adults, Melinda has designed and directed therapeutic yoga programs for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental and behavioral challenges, helping young participants cultivate focus, confidence, and self-regulation through movement and breath. In 2021, she contributed to Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice: A Comprehensive Textbook and continues to design and write grants for free community programs for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor conditions.

Anthony Connell, B.A., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RCYT, is a certified yoga therapist specializing in neuro-motor degenerative disorders and mental health. Tony graduated from Florida International University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, and has volunteered as a yoga teacher in inner-city schools for at-risk youth. He is Assistant Director of AUM’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, and has been involved at the Shala since 2012. Tony began his practice in 2002 after a life-threatening disease diagnosis. Today, he loves to share the benefits of yoga for maintaining balance and alleviating stress, as well as its positive impact on wellness.

Beatriz Maldonado, BS, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP, CES, is a certified yoga therapist and integrative wellness professional dedicated to enhancing quality of life through evidence-based mind–body practices for individuals of all ages and health conditions. At the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, she develops and leads oncology yoga therapy programs integrating movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support recovery and resilience. Fluent in English and Spanish, Beatriz combines over a decade of therapeutic yoga experience with a background in Industrial Engineering and digital marketing. She is a faculty member at AUM hOMe Shala Yoga Therapy School, teaches at Lifetime Fitness, and founded Yin Yang Kids Yoga, serving Miami-Dade schools. Her community work includes partnerships with the Frost Museum of Science, WestCare Foundation, and The Lotus House. Guided by a mission to unite science and spirituality, she empowers others to cultivate healing, balance, and purpose.