200-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training: Two 12-Day Sessions

Imagine stepping away from ordinary life for 24 days of immersion—a transformative journey where you move from student to teacher, from practitioner to guide. This 200-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training, held across two consecutive 12-day residential sessions at the renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA, is designed for yoga practitioners ready to formalize their understanding, deepen their personal practice, and step into the sacred role of teaching others.

Whether you've been practicing yoga for years or are seeking to revitalize a dormant passion, this training offers a comprehensive foundation in Kripalu methodology. You'll master 21 foundational postures and four foundational breathing practices—the heart of Kripalu yoga—while developing the anatomical knowledge, philosophical grounding, and teaching skills required to lead safe, attentive, and transformative classes. This is not a quick certification; it's an embodied education that asks you to show up fully, to study deeply, and to cultivate genuine presence both on and off the mat.

The Kripalu Center's serene mountain setting becomes your sanctuary for this work. Nestled in the Berkshires, Stockbridge provides an ideal environment for the daily practice, study, and contemplation woven throughout the curriculum. Led by experienced faculty, you'll learn not just the mechanics of teaching yoga, but how to embody its wisdom—how to guide students with nonjudgmental awareness, craft meaningful classes, and offer verbal cues that inspire rather than instruct. Upon completion, you'll receive a Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour certification, recognized nationally and internationally.

What to Expect

Two 12-day immersive sessions structured around a rhythm of asana practice, pranayama, anatomy study, philosophy exploration, and applied teaching methodology. Each day begins with practice and continues through classroom instruction, hands-on partner work, and self-inquiry. You'll learn verbal cueing techniques, the art of class design, and how to cultivate the nonjudgmental awareness that is central to Kripalu's approach. Small group settings allow for personalized feedback and mentorship. By the end, you'll have developed a tangible teaching toolkit—lesson plans, cueing language, sequencing skills—alongside a renewed understanding of yoga as a path of self-discovery. Residential accommodations mean you're living in conscious community with fellow seekers, deepening friendships and shared purpose.

Venue & Logistics

Held at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, this training takes place across two 12-day residential sessions beginning Sunday, November 29, 2026. Full room and board are included; bring comfortable practice clothes, a notebook, and an open heart. The Kripalu Center is fully accessible and welcomes practitioners of all backgrounds.