Approved Teacher Training

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.

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.

PURE Yoga Institute’s curriculum consists of 300+ hours of practice and study and will prepare you to be an effective teacher at your home/mentoring studio. Our goal is that each trainee is equipped to reach the Original Hot Yoga Association standards for a Level 1 Original Hot Yoga Teacher.

Training Topics: Posture clinics and workshops with Mardy, Jeff, and Erin Frank
• Anatomy and Physiology with Christopher Totaro
• Yoga Philosophy and History of Yoga with Scott Lamps and Ida Jo Pajunen (ghoshyoga.org)
• Yoga Therapy with Mardy Chen
• Scientific research review with Jeff Chen
• Personal and professional development

Tuition: $5000 Tuition, only (does not include lodging or meals)
$4000 Discounted Rate if Fully Paid by March 31, 2023

• 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.

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.