Learn how to lead students through the classic 26 & 2 series with compassion, knowledge, and confidence.

Our monthly training sessions are held at Rhode Island Hot Yoga, a full service yoga studio and wellness center in Providence RI, with additional work completed at home and virtually. This course is based around a series of 8 three-day weekend intensives, making the training accessible to working professionals and giving students plenty of time to absorb the course content.
This is a vocational program that includes a LOT of active practice so that you will be confident teaching right away. We are very proud that every one of our 2022 graduates was on the podium teaching within 1 week of graduation! This year we will be awarding two Diversity & Equity Scholarships for BIPOC (black, indigenous, or people of color) students who are currently under-represented in the yoga profession.

• Study, practice, & develop as an industry recognized and certified Hot Yoga Teacher.
• Learn to instruct an effective 26 & 2 Hot Yoga Class.
• Understand the practical application of the functional movement of this yoga lineage as well as the therapeutic and physiological benefits of this system.
• Become an Expert in Asana, Pranayama, Yoga Anatomy, Teaching Methodology, & Professional Development.
• Limited enrollment. 10 spaces only.
• 285+ Hr. Yoga Certification.
• Attendance and Participation is required.
• Level 3 Teacher Original Hot Yoga Association 2023.

The Michigan Original Hot Yoga Training is an all-encompassing, interdisciplinary, rigorous training program. It prepares the aspiring teacher to understand the Original Hot Yoga method from multiple perspectives (yoga philosophies, education, physiology, psychology, leadership, etc.) AND to embark upon the lifelong practice and discipline of leading and teaching the method.

• Part A: Theory, Context, Research, & Human Systems (Two 3-day weekends)
• Part B: Instructional Methodology, Teaching Practicum, & Energy Leadership (Four 4-day weekends, plus one 5-day completion week).

Successful completion of all portions of Part A AND Part B are required for OHYA-approved teacher training completion. Part A weekends can also be used as stand-alone programs for 1) yoga students who are interested in taking their practice to the next level, and for 2) current teachers who would like a continuing education immersion (60 hours total available in Part A). We are very excited to help create the next generation of Original Hot Yoga teachers in a way that respects the profoundness of this yoga method and lineage, and which also bridges the yoga with a number of relevant academic disciplines. Trainees and participants in the full program will not only cultivate the skills needed to lead therapeutic, focused, energized yoga classes; they will be able to connect the yoga to lifelong areas of interest and/or potential research, careers, and projects.

Continue your yoga journey, explore your limitless self, obtain the tools and knowledge you need to be the best 26+2 hot yoga teacher and yogi you can be.

26+2 HOT YOGA TEACHER TRAINING – SPRING 2024
MAY 1-30 | D’ALIJO RETREAT CENTER IN PORTUGAL
TUITION RATES START AT $7,489 USD*
*includes tuition, accommodations, all meals, training materials, Original Hot Yoga Association application and initial annual registration fees.

In 300 hours, you will learn to teach the classic 26+2 hot yoga series. Our team of asana and anatomy experts, including Gianna Purcell, Kathy Durham, Erin Frank, and Kiley Enmark will provide you with the tools you need to effectively deliver a precise, informative, and therapeutic class. Alignment, benefits, and language for safely presenting the postures will be covered as well as teaching techniques and methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy and ethics, and the business of yoga with practical application.

Join us for a 7-week intensive training designed to give you the best foundation to become an excellent beginner hot yoga (26&2, Original Hot Yoga) teacher. Space is limited. See our website for the most up-to-date information.

Teri Almquist has been a teacher since 2005 and quickly became one of the most respected mentors within our community. She has spent the last 18 years of her life dedicated to helping teachers become better teachers and now she is thrilled to be able to train teachers from the beginning. Teri believes every student deserves a good teacher and every teacher deserves the opportunity to be a great teacher. Teri is the founder of Teach From Love and the owner of Wellness Hot Yoga in Haverhill, MA, USA.