Teacher Training

The Heart of Wisdom Yoga 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a Yoga Alliance-registered 200 hour teacher training that introduces students to the history and foundation of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga practices from an anatomical lens, combined with modern considerations for practicing yoga.

This training is rooted in the wisdom of Hatha yoga with the addition of Vinyasa sequences and theory and philosophy from Hatha, Vinyasa, and Katonah traditions. We emphasize teaching in a trauma-informed way and share methods for teaching a wide range of students safely.

Anatomy is the foundation of this training: it is the why behind all the poses, it is what weaves together the components of the subtle body, and it is the vessel through which we practice and experience yoga.

This training is open to students with at least six months of a consistent yoga practice. You do not have to plan to teach after training: this is a chance to learn more about yoga and dive deeper into the eight limbs of yoga. And if you do hope (or plan) to teach, this will set you up with a solid foundation to teach group or private sessions.

Students who complete this training and its program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate enables you to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance.

Fall/Winter Training led by Kim Struglinski, E-RYT 500 along with guest teachers.

Dive deeper with us.

Our next training:
200 Hour Training
from August to December 2025

  • The history of yoga and how it arrived in the West (and how it’s changed since it arrived here)

  • Anatomy and physiology: from bones and muscles to fascia and our organs and glands

  • Biomechanics: how our bodies move and how everything works together

  • Specific breakdown of a library of asana (poses)

  • Pranayama and meditation techniques

  • Modifications, contraindications, creative prop use, and assisting methods

  • Class sequencing and classroom management

  • The business of yoga and how you can continue your education

What you’ll learn:

Already a yoga teacher and ready to keep learning? We’ve got a mentorship for you.

YTT Schedule Fall 2025

Kickoff - Sunday, August 17

Weekend 1: August 22-24

Weekend 2: September 5-6

Weekend 3: September 19-21

Weekend 4: October 3-5

Weekend 5: October 17-19

Weekend 6: Wednesday, October 29 and November 1-2

Weekend 7: November 14-16

Weekend 8: December 5-7

Graduation - Saturday, December 13

Training sessions take place Friday evening (and one Wednesday evening) and all day Saturday and Sunday. Exact hours to be announced.

What past students say about this training…

  • I believe Heart of Wisdom Yoga School lead by Kim Struglinski to be the most carefully constructed and mindfully curated 200 hour training in the Nashville area. I will never be able to say enough good things about my experience and how well I was prepared to begin to teach. Kim is so thoughtful in her approach and so well prepared and generous with her knowledge. I am grateful that a yoga school like this exists.

    Mary

  • The HOW Yoga Teacher Training is the perfect marriage of the science of the body, the deep heritage of yoga, and the exploration of the self.

    Maddie

  • My 200 hour at HOW Yoga School was an amazing, holistic experience. Kim is a great leader and teacher, and her focus on anatomy and providing space for your students was core to my learning and in turn, teaching.

    Leslie

Tuition: $3500

$3250 when paid in full by August 1

$3000 when paid in full by July 1

Tuition + Commitment

Tuition rate includes $500 nonrefundable deposit due upon registration to reserve your spot.

Payment plans available upon request.

Tuition includes a membership to cover your classes at HOW Yoga for the duration of the training, required books, and your training manual.

Attendance at all scheduled training sessions is required in order to receive certification. Make up hours are handled on a case-by-case basis.  

Completion of the program and all requirements will earn you a 200 hour certificate. This program is Yoga Alliance accredited, and graduates will be eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance upon graduation. You will also be eligible for future advanced Heart of Wisdom Yoga training programs and mentorships.