200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
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Awake Minds 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is a registered Yoga Alliance program personalized and designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a certified vinyasa yoga and meditation instructor. Whether you aspire to teach yoga professionally or simply deepen your understanding of this ancient practice, our comprehensive training will guide you on a transformative journey.
Program Locations
Online, Massachusetts, and one Costa Rica Week-Long Immersion
Uniqueness of this program:
Seasoned instructors and experienced doctors as facilitators
Two guest authors, Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Deborah Adele, present and Zoom in
Meg, lead teacher, has her Masters in Education, has been teaching yoga for ten years, and working along side a master yoga teacher and spiritual counselor for ten years
Payment plans and tiered plans available
Option to stay connected to an online yoga teacher community after graduation
This program has been running for years and incorporates continued feedback from participants and fine tuning
“This is a beautiful, welcoming, comprehensive course that blends virtual and in-person, 1-1 and group learning. The core curriculum is balanced with space and time to meet the individual needs of each student. This program left me feeling prepared and confident to begin teaching, as well as excited to continue deepening my personal practice and further education. This program was a lovely experience.”
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Awake Minds School of Yoga & Meditation
“Wonderful to be together for this learning experience. Especially liked practice teaching in small group settings, loved the chanting, the lightning rounds, beach walk!”
Invest in Yourself
Yoga is not just a physical practice; it's a way of life. Join our Yoga Teacher Training program and embark on a life-changing journey that will empower you to share the gift of yoga with others while enhancing your own well-being.
Who Can Join
Our program is open to individuals of all experience levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Whether you're looking to become a certified yoga instructor or simply want to deepen your practice, our training is tailored to accommodate your goals and aspirations.
Program Details
Dates: October 2026 - March 2027; Five Months
Location: Costa Rica for seven days; Online on Google Meet for private sessions; In-Person at Vitality Family Medicine or online for once-a-month in-person weekend sessions
Three-Tiered Pricing Scale:
$5,099 - Community Rate (discounted)
$5,499 - Sustainer Rate (pays for you)
$5,899 - Supporter Rate (supports others/as well as yourself)
Reserve your space by making a $750 deposit below. Venmo, Zelle, or check payments accepted. Payment plans accepted.
Time Commitment:
Seven-Day Training at Blue Spirit Retreat Center in Costa Rica Fall 2026
October 31 - November 7, 2026
Included in Cost: Meals for seven days, accommodations, and all teachings.
Not Included: Flights to Costa Rica, transportation to and from the retreat center, tips, meals not mentioned in program, personal expenses.
Monthly in-person or online weekends in Newburyport, MA: Group sessions on the following weekends from 8:30am - 5:00pm at Vitality Family Medicine, Newburyport, MA:
Dec 5 & 6, 2026
Jan 24 & 25, 2027
Feb 28 & March 1, 2027
March 28 & 29, 2027
Weekly Online: One-on-one with Meg or Valerie Griffiths for one hour every week, October 2026 - March 2027. We pick a time that works best together to address your unique goals. Your aspirations drive our sessions, ensuring a tailored approach to your personal practice and teaching journey.
What We Offer
Personalized Guidance: You'll receive one-on-one sessions with Meg Leighton, an experienced educator and yoga and meditation teacher. These sessions are tailored to your specific goals, challenges, and interests, ensuring that you get the support you need to thrive.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Our training program covers a wide range of topics, including yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation, neuroscience, Raja Yoga, Ayurveda, EQ (Emotional Intelligence), mindfulness & meditation techniques, and the art of teaching. You'll gain a deep understanding of both the physical and spiritual aspects of yoga.
Guest Doctors: Dr. Pratibha Shah, Ayurvedic Doctor (My Ayurved) and Robert Arnold, Master Teacher & Metaphysician (Under the Sun Meditation).
Guest Teachers: Valerie Griffiths (Breathing Barn Yoga), Jessica Gumkowski (YogiTriathlete), Michelle Cassandra Johnson (Skill in Action) and Amanda Strojny (Goddess Financials).
Practical Teaching Experience: We provide ample opportunities for you to practice-teach. You'll lead classes under the supervision of our instructors, gain valuable hands-on experience in instructing vinyasa yoga, breath work, and meditation.
In-Depth Topics: Yoga Philosophy, Teaching Methodologies, Anatomy & Physiology, Business of Yoga, Neuroscience, Yoga & Social Justice, Yoga History & Humanities; Ayurveda; Breathwork & Meditation; Asana Sequence; Ethics; Professional Essentials, and more.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a Yoga Alliance-recognized 300-Hour certification, which qualifies you to teach yoga anywhere in the world.
“Another amazing weekend that leaves me feeling so grateful. You have such a great way of being open to wherever the group conversations lead and giving thought/advice/help on all topics that arise. Thank you!”
Tuition for Five Month 200-Hour Program
October 2026 - March 2027
Payment in Full after $750 Deposit
$4,349 - Community Rate (discounted)
$4,749 - Sustainer Rate (pays for you)
$5,149 - Supporter Rate (supports others/as well as yourself)
Venmo, Zelle, and check payments accepted
Limited space available.
Message Meg for more info on payment plans.
Reserve Your Spot
Guest Facilitators
Unique Background & Offerings
Meg Leighton, Lead Facilitator, has a master's degree in education and has taught yoga and mediation in various capacities for the past ten years. Along with working one-on-one with individuals over the past seven years, she has offered 30-hour yoga teacher trainings, taught yoga and meditation in schools, hospitals, studios, and retreat centers.
Meg has worked alongside a master yoga teacher under the lineage of Swami Satchidananda and is honored to be offering the same teachings in this training.
The content and offerings in this training are unlike others in that they include experiential learning, group discussions, immediate feedback, and in-depth experiences over the course of 8 months.
Testimonial
“Meg instructed an 8 Week Breath Work and Meditation course this past Fall for Yoga Instructors or anyone who was interested in learning or enhancing their personal practice. As a yoga instructor, (and someone who could never genuinely meditate consistently nor did I want to..) my goal was to learn how to implement short meditations at the end of my classes. Because of Meg's warmth, insight, expertise and guidance, what I thought was simply learning a new manner of winding down my yoga classes, turned into a personal evolution of the soul. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity that provided enlightenment where I didn't know possible. Her support and encouragement finally enabled me to truly incorporate a dedicated daily personal meditation practice and I am forever grateful for the new found wellness and stillness that has entered into my life. I continue to work with her one on one. She is knowledgable and truly gifted. The teaching techniques I learned in the course were an added bonus!” -PK
