Awake Minds
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Awaken Your Potential
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.
REGISTRATION & MORE INFO BELOW
“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.”
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 2025 - June 2026; Eight Months
Location: Online on Google Meet for private sessions; In-Person in Newburyport, MA for monthly group sessions (Zooming in is also an option); In-person long weekend locations in Southern New England
Tuition: $4,299 paid in full or two installments of $2,249.50 (total $4,499).
Reserve your space by making a $500 deposit below. Your final payment will be due by October 1, 2025. Venmo, Zelle, or check payments accepted.
Time Commitment:
Monthly in-person in Newburyport, MA: Group sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 8:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Vitality Family Medicine, Newburyport, MA. Zooming in is an option.
Program kick-off will be in-person on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Weekly Online: One-on-one with Meg for one hour every week. We pick a time that works best together to address your unique goals, whether you're aiming to teach in hospitals, studios, schools, or other settings. Your aspirations drive our sessions, ensuring a tailored approach to your personal practice and teaching journey.
Long Weekends in-person in Newburyport, MA:
4 days (October 10-13, 2025)
4 days (November 8-11, 2025)
2 days (April 11 & 12, 2026)
2 days (May 9 & 10, 2026)
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 Speakers: 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), 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, 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 200-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 Eight Month Program
April 2025 - December 2025
There are two payment options:
$4,299 Payment in Full; $4,499 Payment Plan in Two Installments
Payment in Full after $500 Deposit
$3,799
due by October 1, 2025 - Venmo, Zelle, and check payments accepted
Payment Plan after $500 Deposit
$3,999
$1,999.50 payment due October 1, 2025 and another $1,999.50 payment due February 1, 2026 - Venmo, Zelle, and check payments accepted
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. Along with working one-on-one with individuals over the past six 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 10 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
