Month 1
Foundations of Asana
Deep anatomical study of the body in motion. Learn to see alignment, not just perform it.
Skeletal anatomyMuscular engagementBreath mechanicsSun salutation mastery
Yoga Alliance RYS · Portland, Oregon
Transform YourPractice.
200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training at Zenith Yoga Studio. Small cohorts. World-class faculty. Portland's most rigorous program.
YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIEDE-RYT 500 FACULTYPORTLAND'S #1 RATED
The world has enough yoga classes.
BecometheTeacherYouNeeded.
At Zenith, we train teachers who inhabit their practice — teachers who have done the work philosophically, anatomically, and personally. Every cohort is a small, deliberate community. Every curriculum module is designed to make you more yourself, not more like everyone else.
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Three distinct programs, each designed with the rigor of a serious education and the warmth of a community.
200-Hour Foundations
200 Hours · 4 Months · Open to All
The complete entry point into yoga teaching. Yoga Alliance certified. Transforms sincere practitioners into confident, embodied teachers.
- Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification
- Deep asana alignment knowledge
- Ability to teach vinyasa & hatha
- Pranayama & meditation facilitation
- Business fundamentals for new teachers
$3,200
$500 deposit · payment plans available
Starts
September 6, 2025
Max 18 students
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300-Hour Advanced
300 Hours · 6 Months · RYT-200 Required
For established teachers ready to deepen craft, specialize, and step into mastery. Complete your RYT-500 pathway.
- Yoga Alliance RYT-500 completion
- Advanced therapeutic applications
- Specialty tracks: hot yoga & yin
- Mentorship & peer teaching hours
- Advanced pranayama & yoga nidra
$4,800
$750 deposit · payment plans available
Starts
October 4, 2025
Max 12 students
Hot Yoga Specialist
50 Hours · 6 Weeks · RYT-200 Required
Master the science and art of heated practice. Studio management, safety protocols, and sequencing for the hot room.
- Bikram & hot vinyasa methodology
- Heat safety & contraindications
- Hydration & electrolyte science
- Hot room sequencing principles
- Zenith Studio teaching certification
$1,100
$250 deposit · payment plans available
Starts
August 18, 2025
Max 10 students
200-Hour Curriculum
What You Will Study
Month 2
Philosophy & Ethics
The Eight Limbs as a living practice. How ancient wisdom translates into modern teaching.
Patanjali's Yoga SutrasYamas & NiyamasTeaching ethicsLineage and tradition
Month 3
Sequencing & Design
Build classes that arc beautifully — from intention through integration.
Peak pose architectureCounter-posingEnergy managementTheme weaving
Month 4
Voice, Presence & Business
The unseen 50% of great teaching — how you inhabit the room and build a career.
Vocal projectionHands-on assistsStudio businessPersonal brand
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300-Hour Advanced
300 hours · Starts October 4, 2025 · 12 students max
$4,800
Payment plans available
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The Faculty
Teachers who still teach. Practitioners who still practice. Every faculty member is active in the studio and in their own learning.
Mara Weston
Lead Teacher Trainer, E-RYT 500
Mara has been practicing yoga for 22 years and teaching for 14. Her training methodology blends Iyengar precision with the warmth of Krishnamacharya's individualized approach. She holds advanced certifications in yin yoga and yoga nidra.
E-RYT 500YACEPTrauma-Informed Yoga
14 years teaching
Diego Reyes
Anatomy & Biomechanics Faculty
Diego brings a rare synthesis of physical therapy, strength science, and somatic yoga practice to his teaching. His anatomy modules are the backbone of our training — precise, practical, and deeply applicable.
E-RYT 200Licensed Physical TherapistCSCS
9 years teaching
Asha Nair
Philosophy & Meditation Faculty
Born in Kerala and trained in traditional Vedic schools before completing her Western studies, Asha bridges classical yoga philosophy and contemporary mindfulness science with rare authenticity and rigor.
E-RYT 500Vedic StudiesMBSR Facilitator
18 years teaching
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Applications for our September 2025 cohort are now open. Spots are limited to 18 students. The next cohort begins September 6, 2025.
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98% Program Completion
Portland's most rigorous yoga teacher training. Yoga Alliance certified. Small cohorts. Deep practice.
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