200-Hour On-line Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)
❄️ Now Enrolling for Winter 2027!
Begin your yoga teaching journey with AUM hOMe Shala’s Yoga Alliance–registered 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program!
Train live online via Zoom with experienced faculty, personalized mentoring, and flexible scheduling. Optional supervised, in-person training opportunities are available in select Florida locations.
Apply today and take the first step toward your yoga teaching certification!
Why Choose AUM hOMe Shala?
Experienced Faculty: Learn from highly qualified yoga educators and certified yoga therapists with decades of combined teaching experience.
Flexible Online Learning: Complete your training through live Zoom instruction with personalized guidance and mentoring.
Therapeutic Approach: Explore yoga’s applications for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Inclusive Education: Learn to adapt yoga for diverse populations, with bilingual English/Spanish assistance available.
A Mission-Driven School: Founded in 2005, AUM hOMe Shala is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making yoga education and wellness accessible to all.
Our graduates teach in yoga studios, wellness centers, schools, universities, hospitals, and community settings.
Nuestros cursos están abiertos a estudiantes de habla hispana. Ofrecemos asistencia bilingüe a quienes la necesiten.
Upon successful completion of AUM hOMe Shala’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, graduates receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to apply for RYT 200 registration with Yoga Alliance, subject to its registration requirements.
Our comprehensive training covers:
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- Astanga Primary Series, Hatha, Kripalu-style
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- Yoga for Special Populations, including opportunities to work with youth when available
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- Special in-depth course on pranayama (breathing) techniques
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- Teaching with simple, concise language
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- Safe, effective adjustments of asanas
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- Introduction to the Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga
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- Optional specialized training in trauma-informed yoga and yoga therapy for mental health, subject to enrollment
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- “In the field” hands-on training opportunities
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- Complex sequences designed for moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
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- Business of Yoga unit
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- Course materials and an electronic AUM hOMe Shala Teacher’s Manual.
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- Continued support after you graduate: Mentoring and teaching opportunities at the Shala and in our outreach programs
Total hours: 200 (150 contact hours, 50 non-contact hours)
Program Format & Scheduling
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training combines personalized instruction with flexible scheduling. Most classes are conducted live online via Zoom, with times arranged by mutual agreement between students and faculty.
Early Start Option: Although enrollment is open for Winter 2027, students may begin orientation sessions as early as December 2026, with scheduling arranged individually.
Required Scheduled Courses: Advanced Pranayama Techniques and Yoga’s Therapeutic Benefits for the Respiratory System are offered on designated dates and times. Attendance is required, as these instructional hours cannot be made up. Some scheduling flexibility may be available for protocol reviews. Students should confirm their availability before enrolling.
Optional Specialized Training: Depending on cohort enrollment, students may have the opportunity to participate in our two-day Trauma-Informed Yoga: Yoga Therapy for Mental Health course.
Scheduling Flexibility: Individually scheduled sessions may be rescheduled by mutual agreement with at least 48 hours’ advance notice to accommodate faculty schedules.
Students progress at an individualized pace and must complete all program requirements within nine months.
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.
Continue Your Yoga Education
Your journey doesn’t have to end at 200 hours! AUM hOMe Shala offers advanced yoga teacher training and IAYT-accredited clinical yoga therapy education for those interested in deepening their knowledge and expanding their professional opportunities. Additional training, admission requirements, and tuition apply.
Tuition Information
Application Fee: A separate, nonrefundable $100 application fee must accompany the initial application. This fee is not included in tuition.
Tuition: $3,950
Two-Payment Plan: $4,150 total, payable in two installments of $2,075. Includes a $200 service fee. The first payment is due upon registration; the second is due after completion of 60 contact hours.
Additional Costs Outside of Tuition
Students are responsible for purchasing three required textbooks (approximately $47 total) and AUM hOMe Shala apparel for clinical or field training: shirt ($35) and yoga pants or shorts ($45).
Cancellation Fees: A separate $100 administrative/processing fee applies to eligible cancellations, as outlined in the Cancellation, Withdrawal & Refund Policy below. This fee is distinct from the nonrefundable application fee.
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.
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, Cancer Exercise Specialist, and adjunct faculty member at AUM hOMe Shala. With over a decade of experience in yoga and mind-body practices, she specializes in therapeutic yoga for cancer care, stress management, and special populations. Beatriz has worked in clinical settings, including Baptist Health’s Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute and the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, supporting individuals undergoing cancer treatment and recovery. Her experience also includes teaching children and youth in adaptive and educational settings, as well as working with individuals of varying abilities. With a background in Industrial Engineering, Beatriz brings an organized, practical approach to developing and adapting yoga therapy programs. As a bilingual educator (English/Spanish), she is committed to making yoga therapy accessible to diverse populations and supporting individuals in improving their overall well-being.