YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Our curriculum is rooted in the style we've built over a decade of teaching this community: alignment-based power yoga grounded in functional movement, taught by people who actually know you and care about your growth.
Our training creates teachers who graduate feeling confident, connected, and equipped with skills that extend far beyond the mat. When you train with us, you're not just earning a certification. You're joining a community that will keep showing up for you, long after graduation.
Our next cohort begins in January 2027
Why train with Create Power Yoga?
You're not here to become a generic teacher. You're here to find your voice, your approach, and your people, and get the technical skills and knowledge to back it up.
In a small cohort capped at 10 students, you'll get the kind of personalized attention that's nearly impossible to find elsewhere. You'll practice teaching in real time classes, with real feedback, in a space that feels more like a mentorship than a program.
Unlike other programs, we won't just help you "deepen your practice." We will also give you the knowledge and tools to effectively communicate what you learn to your future students.
"The small class size allowed for an intimate, rich, connected experience. I left training feeling confidently equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to immediately begin my yoga teaching journey!"
- Jess M., 2025 Graduate
Our Curriculum
Our training method is unique to Create Power Yoga. It's shaped by over a decade of teaching in this community, by the questions our students ask, and by what we've learned about what actually prepares someone to teach with confidence.
Our 200-hour program prepares you to become the kind of teacher people trust - someone who can hold space, adapt to a variety of needs, and teach with confidence from day one. Most trainings don't ever place you in a classroom. At CPY, you'll be teaching from the very first weekend, developing key skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Our curriculum includes:
- Pose and posture clinics
- Anatomy and physiology
- Yoga philosophy and history
- Meditation and breathwork
- Mastering sequencing and the flow of a class
- Effective teaching methodology
- Communication skills
- Practice teaching with real-time feedback
- Teaching inclusively, for every body, every level
- Bringing yoga teachings beyond the studio
"Create Power Yoga’s teacher training program gave me the confidence to teach live classes from the start. The hands-on experience and supportive environment were unparalleled."
- Jackie N., 2023 Graduate
"This training changed my life. I left feeling fully prepared to teach with a strong understanding of yoga, anatomy, and how to adapt to different students’ needs."
- Eunice D., 2022 Graduate
Winter 2027 Training Schedule
Orientation: Tuesday, January 5, 6-8pm
Weekends:
January 8-10
January 22-24
February 5-7
February 19-21
March 5-7
March 19-21
April 2-4
April 16-18
April 30 - May 2
All training weekends are held
Fridays: 5pm - 10pm
Saturdays: 7am-6pm
Sundays: 7am - 4pm
with breaks for meals.
Training also includes optional "open office hours" with trainers to ask questions and practice skills. These office hours take place on weekday evenings. Dates are decided at the start of training.
Gain the Confidence to Show Up
Will you actually be ready to teach when you finish? We designed our training with that question in mind.
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You'll practice teaching from day one. Not just at the end for an assessment, but from the very first weekend. You'll lead portions of classes, get real-time feedback, and build the skills to hold space for a full room.
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You'll find your voice. We'll help you develop clear, authentic communication that feels natural to you, not like you're performing or pretending.
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You'll be seen and supported. Our training is capped at 10 students. You won't get lost in a crowd. You'll get personalized attention and guidance every step of the way.
- You'll become a lifelong learner. Our training emphasizes how to give and recieve feedback, the yogic requirement for continuous learning (discernment), and your commitment to growth as a teacher and human.
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You'll leave with real experience. By graduation, you'll have practiced sequencing, cueing, assisting, and holding space in a studio for real students.
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You'll join a community that lasts. Our graduates stay connected, sharing ideas, opportunities, and encouragement long after training ends.
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And if teaching isn't your path? You'll still carry the confidence, presence, and deepened understanding into every area of your life.
About your trainer
Petra Lehman-Brauer
Owner and Lead Teacher Trainer
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Teacher Training FAQs
What are the pre-requisites for training?
While we do not require a certain length of yoga practice prior to training, to ensure that our trainees receive the the best possible experience we do have a few requirements:
- Be comfortable with and physically able to practice heated power yoga
- Have a power yoga practice (this is a power yoga training)
- Had a yoga practice long enough to be familiar with basic poses (not expertise, but familiarity)
- Attend at least 5 hot power classes at Create Power Yoga so we know you understand the style you'll be trained in. If you haven't been before, take advantage of our Intro Offer (30 days unlimited for $59)
- Be able to commit to our weekend training schedule as well as home study between training weekends
Is this training for me?
We work with very new yogis as well as very experienced yoga teachers. All are welcome. If you have a passion for yoga and a desire to change lives (including yours!), you are ready to apply for yoga teacher training.
How do I get a spot?
To reserve your spot in training, apply and wait for your acceptant, then submit your deposit to hold your spot.
We highly recommend that you put in a deposit as soon as your application is accepted. We have very limited space and acceptance does not mean a spot. This program is considered sold out at 10 participants, so early registration is recommended to guarantee your spot.
What styles(s) of yoga will I be certified in?
The Create Power Yoga Teaching Methodology focuses on teaching power vinyasa classes, but we strive to give you the skills and understanding to comfortably teach movement to students in a variety of settings. Our teachers have gone on to teach flow, yin, restorative, gentle, and even chair and ashtanga yoga with the foundation in communication our training provided.
Do I have to attend every training session?
Trainees must be in attendance for all 9 weekends in order to graduate from the program.
We offer up to 12-hours of make up sessions for trainees as needed; however, these make-up hours are paid separately outside of training costs and billed at $20/hour. We do our best to utilize Zoom and/or recordings to minimize the need make up hours where appropriate. Although we do our best, we cannot guarantee that make-up hours will be completed by the end of training. Please assume that being present on training weekends is your top priority.
What's the investment?
Training is a $3,450 investment in yourself and changing your life. Save $500 if you register by October 1. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of acceptance to secure your spot. Spots are very limited and we encourage you to make the commitment to ensure your space!
Your Investment includes all instruction, a comprehensive training manual, and unlimited yoga classes for one-month prior to and through the end of training.
Do you have payment plans?
Yes, we offer payment plans! Payment amounts and dates are entirely flexible as long as you are paid in full prior to the start of training.
If you wish to get the early bird discount, you will need to be paid in full by October 1.
Do you have scholarships?
This program offers two partial (50%) scholarships for our 200hr teacher training. This is the first step in our goal to increase accessibility and diversity in yoga and we hope to continue to expand our scholarship program in the future. View full scholarship details & apply
What is the refund policy?
Your $500 deposit is non-refundable.
Additional payments are refundable until 1-week (7 days) prior to the start of training. After this time, training payments are non-refundable.
How should I prepare?
Prepare for training by purchasing & skimming the required books, attending classes at Create Power Yoga to understand the style you will learn to teach in and feel practice in your own body. Your teacher training registration includes unlimited yoga classes with us beginning a month before training - take advantage.
Upon registration, you will be sent all of the information you need to get started. Our training is chock-full of knowledge and self-study; please be prepared for 5-10 hours of homework outside of training weekends.
What materials do I need for training?
We provide a comprehensive handbook and applicable supplementary materials for training.
The following books are required for our Yoga Teacher Training. Each book is used throughout training for both primary and supplementary learning. Note: these are affiliate links.
Embodied Posture by Stacy Dockins (we ask that you have a physical copy of this book)
Embrace Yoga's Roots by Susanna Barkataki
The Path of the Yoga Sutras: A Practical Guide to the Core of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman
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