Awake Minds
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Continue to Awaken with Us
Awake Minds 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program is personalized and designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to continue your education as a certified yoga and meditation instructor. This program is for current 200-Hour YTT level graduates. 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.
“Wonderful to be together for this learning experience. Especially liked practice teaching in small group settings, loved the chanting, the lightning rounds, beach walk!”
Awake Minds School of Yoga & Meditation
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 200-Hour yoga teacher graduates and individuals of all experience levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Whether you're looking to continue deepen your knowledge base and teaching skills, or simply want to deepen your practice, our training is tailored to accommodate your goals and aspirations.
Program Details
Dates: October 2025 - October 2026; One Year
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 & one-week in Arizona
Tuition: $3,899 paid in two installments (total $7,799)
Reserve your space by making a $750 deposit below. Your final payment will be due by October 1, 2025. Venmo, Zelle, or check payments accepted. Payment plans accepted.
Time Commitment:
Monthly in-person in Newburyport, MA or on Zoom: Group sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 8:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Vitality Family Medicine, Newburyport, MA or on Zoom. In July we will meet on Sunday, July 11, 2026, rather than July 4, due to the Holiday.
Program kick-off will be in-person on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Weekly Online: One-on-one with Meg or Valerie Griffiths for one hour every week. 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.
In-person long weekend & week: 4 days in Newburyport, MA (October 10-13, 2025), & 7 days in October 2026 in Arizona (Dates & Location TBA soon).
E-mail Meg for accommodation options if you are visiting from afar on the October long weekend.
Seven-Day Training in Arizona in October 2026: Included in cost: meals for seven days, accommodations, all teachings, and a one-day transport into Sedona.
Not Included: Flights to Arizona, transportation to and from retreat center, tips, meals not mentioned in program, personal expenses.
What We Offer
Personalized Guidance: You'll receive one-on-one sessions with Meg Leighton or Valerie Griffiths, experienced educators and yoga and meditation teachers. 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, concentration & 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, The Bhagavad Gita & Upanishads teachings, Teaching Methodologies, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga History & Humanities; Ayurveda; Concentration Practice; Neuroscience; Breathwork & Meditation; Asana Sequence; Ethics; Professional Essentials, and more.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a 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!”
Space is limited. Reserve your spot below.
Tuition for One-Year Program
October 2025 - October 2026
Payment after $750 Deposit
$7,049 - Paid in Full by October 1, 2025
Two payments of $3,525 payment accepted before October 1, 2025 - Venmo, Zelle, and check payments available
Reserve Your Spot
Guest Facilitators
Unique Background & Offerings
Meg Leighton, Lead Facilitator, has a master's degree in education and has taught yoga and meditation in various capacities. Along with working one-on-one with individuals over the past seven years, she has offered 30-hour and 200-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