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

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for our Yoga Alliance–approved 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training! Train live online via Zoom and earn your certification from the comfort of your home. Optional supervised “in-the-field” training hours are available in Miami-Dade County or St. Lucie County, subject to availability. Reserve your spot for our Fall 2026 class today!

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: $3,750. Coursework must be completed within nine months.

Two-payment plan available: $1,875 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.

Application Instructions

To apply for AUM hOMe Shala’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, please download and complete the application using one of the two formats below:

Fillable PDF: Download and save the PDF to your computer before completing it. Complete all applicable fields, save the completed application, and email the saved PDF to info@aumhomeshala.org. We recommend completing the application from the saved file rather than within your web browser, as browser-based forms may not reliably save your responses.

Microsoft Word: If you prefer, download the Word version and complete the application electronically using Microsoft Word or another compatible word-processing program. Save the completed document and email it to info@aumhomeshala.org. You may submit the completed Word document (.docx) directly; converting it to PDF is optional.

Please be sure to complete all applicable sections and required acknowledgments before submitting your application. Once your application has been received and reviewed, we will contact you regarding the next steps in the enrollment process.

Download a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Application via Word Docx.

Download a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Application via PDF.

CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

Because AUM hOMe Shala makes faculty, scheduling, administrative, and program-planning commitments in reliance on each student’s enrollment, the following cancellation and refund policy applies to all 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training enrollments.

Cancellation 4 weeks or more before the student’s scheduled program start date: Tuition paid will be refunded, less a $100 nonrefundable administrative/processing fee.

Cancellation less than 4 weeks but at least 1 week before the scheduled program start date: 50% of tuition paid will be refunded, less the $100 nonrefundable administrative/processing fee.

Cancellation less than 1 week before the scheduled program start date: Tuition and fees are nonrefundable.

After the program begins: Once a student has begun the program, all tuition and fees are nonrefundable. This applies if a student withdraws, discontinues participation, determines that the program is not a good fit, or is unable to complete the training for personal, professional, scheduling, health, travel, technology, or other reasons. No refunds or prorated tuition will be issued for missed sessions, incomplete coursework, or voluntary withdrawal after the start date.

Program changes and cancellation by AUM hOMe Shala: Course requirements, schedules, faculty assignments, delivery methods, and tuition are subject to reasonable change. Additional costs may apply for required books and materials. If AUM hOMe Shala cancels the program because of under-enrollment or another reason and does not provide a reasonable alternative, tuition paid for the cancelled program will be refunded.

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.

Tony Connell, BA, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is a yoga therapist and Florida International University graduate with a degree in psychology. He completed his 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy studies at AUM hOMe Shala in 2017. A longtime member of the AUM community, Tony began practicing yoga in 2002 under the guidance of AUM director Melinda Atkins at Gulliver Prep. He has taught in AUM’s annual Chill Out program in inner-city schools and in after-school programs. Today, he serves as Assistant Director of AUM’s 200- and 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training programs and as a Yoga Therapy faculty mentor and Assistant Director of the Clinical Practicum. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Tony is passionate about making yoga accessible and sharing its benefits for cultivating balance, reducing stress, and supporting overall well-being.

Beatriz Maldonado, BS, C-IAYT, CETI-CES, E-RYT 500, is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Cancer Exercise Specialist (CETI), and dedicated AUM hOMe Shala Adjunct Faculty member. With over a decade of hands-on experience in mind-body practices, Beatriz seamlessly bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern clinical oncology supportive care. She serves as a Clinical Yoga Therapist within premier South Florida hospital systems, including the Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute and the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. In these clinical environments, she executes evidence-based, multi-modal protocols that utilize yoga therapy as a complementary practice to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life, effectively alleviating prevalent side effects such as fatigue, neuropathy, lymphedema, sarcopenia, insomnia, anxiety amongst others. Deeply committed to patient-centered care, Beatriz specializes in adapting stress-regulation and movement protocols for both mixed-ability groups and personalized one-on-one sessions. Her versatile background spans across the lifespan, including extensive experience teaching children and youth in adaptive and educational settings. Her background in Industrial Engineering uniquely informs her structured, systems-based approach to program development, ensuring safety protocols are executed in clinical settings. As a fully bilingual (English/Spanish) educator, she is deeply passionate about discovering innovative ways to eliminate barriers to care, honor diverse cultural beliefs, and empower cancer patients throughout every stage of treatment and survivorship.