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Become Who You Were Meant to Be this Summer.

Immersive summer yoga teacher training goes beyond poses and sequences to help you discover your authentic teaching voice and authentic self.

Program Overview

july 2025 yoga teacher training intensive

Dates: July 1-30, 2025

Format: Immersive, In Person 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Training

Location: Historic Victorian Studio in Western NY

Investment: From $380/month (10 payment plan)

Class Size: Limited to 12 students for personalized attention

Bonus 1: Recordings of key tools for post-graduation, including 45 posture clinics and lectures on philosophy, energetics, and anatomy.

Bonus 2: Tried and true sequence planning template along with 300 page printed manual.

Bonus 3: Alumni Community, Opportunity to Intern, and access to Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Mentorship Program.

Why Alchemy Yoga Teacher Training Stands Out?

Reason 1: Proven Track Record

Western New York's highest-ranked Program

Running successfully since 2019 with nearly 100 graduates, with 90% of graduates going on to teach, and graduates who open their own studios or yoga businesses in every graduating class.

Reason 2: Multi-Style Certification

Learn 5 Different Yoga Styles

Graduate ready to teach Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Alignment-Based, and Somatic Yoga, making you highly marketable in today's diverse yoga market.

Reason 3: Expert Instruction

Led by E-RYT 500+ Specialist

Learn from our founder, a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 (plus over 1000 hours of additional training from world-class teachers) and Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist with experience in collegiate teaching, healthcare program development, and studio ownership.

Reason 4: Welcoming to All Levels

No Extensive Experience Required

Our program focuses on curiosity, dedication, and willingness to learn rather than advanced physical practice.

Reason 5: Personalized Attention

Limited to Just 12 Participants

Our small class size ensures individualized feedback, mentorship, and community connection throughout your training journey.

Reason 6: Ongoing Mentorship and Community

Support post-graduation

Our in-person, local program gives you direct support post-graduation.


Are you an educator, student, or person in transition?

LEARN HOW our yoga teacher training has helped people like you and why it’s especially beneficial for you.

What You’ll Graduate with

✓ A solid, nurturing home yoga practice

✓ Experience teaching a complete one hour yoga class

✓ Experience teaching yoga to people with different bodies and experience levels

✓ A local community of lifelong yoga friends and colleagues

✓ The ability to craft unique yoga experiences physically and emotionally

✓ The ability to incorporate pranayama, meditation, and myofascial release into yoga classes

✓ The ability to teach any style of yoga with confidence

✓ Your authentic voice as a yoga teacher and as a person.

✓ A notebook full of yoga class ideas and sequences

✓ Post-graduation online yoga content—including posture clinics, classes, and home practice prompts—for life

  • Jackie H. 2024 Graduate, teaching at studio

    "Not only did I feel confident and prepared enough to start teaching right after graduation, but I truly feel changed as a person for the better after immersing myself in Shine Yoga's YTT. The community Sara builds throughout the training also assures that you are supported by the entire group in your endeavors, and becomes a family by graduation!" - Jackie H.


  • Morgan P, class of 2020

    The program was the perfect balance of building a solid foundation in the history and anatomy of yoga and yoga postures/sequences, and bringing heart into your teaching so that your students can take their experiences off of the mat and into their lives."

  • Courtney, class of 2023

    "I wasn't sure if I wanted to teach yoga when I enrolled. The training gave me the structure, community, and skills I needed during a major life transition. Now yoga is my job and I have a whole new perspective on what's possible."

Comprehensive Curriculum

yoga foundations

  • Yoga History and Philosophy

  • 48 key yoga posture clinics

  • How to read bodies for effective instruction

  • Yoga anatomy, biomechanics, and alignment

  • Polyvagal theory and nervous system biology

  • Yoga’s Energetic Maps

  • Sequencing

  • Teaching from the Heart

teaching methodology

  • Yoga class sequencing principles

  • Pranayama, meditation, and myofascial release techniques

  • Trauma-informed teaching approaches

  • Cuing for different levels and abilities

  • Teaching for student embodiment

  • Public speaking and voice development

professional development

  • The business of teaching yoga professionally

  • Digital and in-person teaching skills

  • Marketing yourself as a yoga teacher

  • Creating workshop and series content

  • Post-graduation career pathways

  • Maintaining yoga’s ethics in practice

About Your Lead Teacher

Sarah opened Shine Yoga in 2015 after yoga helped her recover from stage 3 breast cancer. As a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, experienced Yoga Alliance Registered 500 Teacher, certified through Kripalu, Yoga Medicine, and Jason Crandell, she brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and healing wisdom to her teacher training program.

Prior to her yoga career, Sara worked as a stage actor, university professor, and health program developer, bringing a diverse range of skills and perspectives to her training approach. Her passion lies in creating comprehensive programs that meet the needs of diverse students while honoring yoga's transformative potential.

Since 2019, she has graduated nearly a hundred teachers, many of whom have gone on to open their own studios and develop successful teaching careers.

  • Connie L, class of 2020, teaching in schools, studios, and opening her own meditation studio

    Sara is an amazing teacher and mentor. She pays attention to every detail and leaves plenty of time for questions. She is extremely knowledgeable and easy to approach about anything.

    She is supportive and truly cares about every student’s needs, purpose and experience. I can’t say enough about the confidence she has instilled in me and the knowledge that will guide me though my years of teaching.

    I highly recommend this experience for future teachers, but also for those who want to further their own practice
    and discover things about themselves they never thought were there or possible.


  • Gemma , class of 2022, owner of Gem Yoga

    Sara was very thorough. She is a phenomenal teacher and
    compassionate instructor.

  • Eileen, class of 2023

    The studio is beyond beautiful and Sara pours her heart and soul into her teaching and her practice.

Here’s How to Apply

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Step one

Fill out this 3 minute application form to get you on our interest list and begin the process.

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Step two

After we recieve your application, we will reach out to schedule a no-pressure consultation call to discuss your yoga teacher training goals and determine if our training aligns with your vision.

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Step Three

Upon acceptance, secure your spot in our yoga certification program with a deposit and receive your welcome materials, including preparatory readings and practices to begin your yoga journey before formal training starts.

Are you an educator, student, or person in transition?

The summer intensive is perfect for you. Read why and see what additional things we offer you in the Summer Intensive.

Investment & What’s Included

Investment Options:

  • 10 Monthly Payments: $380/month

  • 3 Payments: $1,266 each

  • Single Payment: $3,600 ( $200 savings)

What's Included:

  • Daily Yoga Classes

  • 300-page manual and workbook

  • Recordings of 46 posture clinics (available for life)

  • 20 hours of recorded lectures on various topics

  • Access to Alumni Community

  • 15% off future classes, workshops, and series

  • Post-graduation teaching internship opportunities and mentorship

FAQs

How much yoga experience do I need before enrolling?

You don't need extensive experience at all. We recommend at least three months of consistent practice, but the most important qualities are curiosity, dedication, and willingness to learn. As a teacher you will be learning a very different approach to yoga, which means that what you'll be learning will be new to you, even if you have years of experience as a student. The intensive program moves quickly, so you need to be ready to fully engage, but prior experience is less important than your commitment to the process.

What styles of yoga will I be qualified to teach after graduation?

You will learn to teach Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Anatomy & Alignment-Based, and Somatic Yoga. This makes you much more marketable than programs that focus on a single style. Shine Yoga (the yoga studio that Alchemy stems from) was one of the first studios in the region to teach multiple styles under one roof, and this comprehensive approach is reflected in our training.

I'm not sure if I want to teach yoga. Is this training still valuable?

Absolutely. About 50% of our students don't plan to teach when they enroll. The training provides valuable life skills, personal growth, and clarity that benefit participants regardless of whether they choose to teach afterward. As student testimonials demonstrate, many students find that their perspective on teaching evolves during the program, and they discover possibilities they hadn't previously considered.

Sara chose the name Alchemy for our Yoga School because no matter what graduates decide to do with their certification, the common thread is life transformation.

What is the schedule like? Will I have time for other commitments?

The training runs July 1-30, 2025, with classes Monday-Friday (10:30am-6:30pm) and Saturdays (12:00pm-5:00pm). Sundays are free. The program is designed to be immersive, so we recommend minimizing other commitments during this time to fully engage with the experience.

How soon can I start teaching after completing the program?

You can start teaching immediately after graduation. Our 90% teaching success rate reflects our commitment to preparing you thoroughly for teaching from day one. We offer post-graduation mentorship and internship opportunities to support your transition to teaching, and many studios in the area specifically seek out our graduates.


FREE DOWNLOAD FROM SARA

Find Your Teaching Voice: 5-Day Exploration Guide

Discover your unique voice as a yoga teacher with this guided 5-day exploration. Whether you're considering teacher training or simply curious, these daily exercises will help you uncover your authentic teaching style and natural strengths.

In addition to an immediate download, receive 5 consecutive emails providing you with detailed actionable steps you can take to find your voice.

Ready to begin your journey to becoming the person you were meant to be?

 Limited to 12 participants. Secure your spot today.

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