200-hour yga study

This could change your life. really.

Shanti's 200-hour program is more than a certification. It's a seven-month immersion into yoga as a roadmap for living — exploring body, breath, mind, heart, and spirit with some of the most experienced teachers in the region.

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What You’ll Learn

165 contact hours + 35 independent study

Shanti's curriculum goes far beyond poses. You'll leave with a deep, integrated understanding of yoga as a complete system — and the knowledge to apply it in your body, your life, and your teaching.

You don’t have to want to teach yoga

Who this is for

Most people who enroll in a 200-hour training are not planning to become yoga teachers. They come because they sense there is something more to yoga than the poses — and they're right. This training is for anyone ready to go deeper.

You’re interested in personal development & want tools that actually work.

You sense there is something "more" to yoga than the poses.

You want to deepen your personal practice and understand the philosophy behind it

You're already a yoga teacher and want an in-depth, in-person experience to grow your skills

You want to be surrounded by people who take their inner life seriously

You aspire to teach yoga confidently and competently — with a well-rounded foundation

Body + Breath

  • Anatomy — bones, muscles, joints, fascia

  • Yogic anatomy — koshas, chakras, nadis, prana vayus

  • Physiology — nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory systems

  • Biomechanics — safe movement patterns, joint stabilization

  • Breathwork and Pranayama — techniques, effects, history

  • Asana — Yin, Hatha, Ashtanga, Somatics, Restorative, Chair, Aerial

Mind + Heart

  • Meditation and mindfulness practices

  • Yogic philosophy of the mind

  • The causes of suffering (kleshas)

  • Nervous system resilience and vagal theory

  • Mind-heart connection and coherence

  • Mantra, mudra, and the Bhagavad Gita / Yoga Sutras

Living

  • Yoga's Eight-Limbed Path

  • Yamas and Niyamas — principles for living

  • Yogic philosophy (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali)

  • Ayurveda — nutritional philosophy and self-care

  • Creating a personal practice and yogic lifestyle

  • Aspects of daily living — living fully and purposefully

Leading

  • Intelligent sequencing and class theming

  • Trauma-informed yoga principles and practice

  • Cueing, alignment, manual adjustments, consent

  • Teaching labs with real-time feedback

  • Cultural appreciation and authentic voice

  • The business of yoga — marketing, ethics, scope of practice

Monthly immersives

One weekend per month at Shanti — Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Small group conversation, yoga and meditation practice, teaching labs, peer-to-peer feedback, and quiet self-reflection. This is where the cohort becomes a community.

Weekly online sessions

Tuesday evenings, 6–8pm online. Guest teachers, peer-to-peer discussion, and deep dives into non-asana content — philosophy, meditation, Ayurveda, and more. Keeps the learning alive between in-person weekends.

Independent Study

35 non-contact hours of observing classes, practice teaching, personal reflection, and integration. This is where the learning moves from your head into your life — the most personal and often most transformative part of the program.

How you’ll Learn

The learning experience

What you learn matters — but how you learn it matters just as much. Shanti values a dynamic, engaged process that meets you in your body and your life, not just on the page.

Program at a glance

Duration — 7 months

Total hours — 200 hours (165 contact + 35 independent)

Format — Monthly in-person & weekly online

Cohort Size — Max 15 students

Certification — 200-hour RYT (Yoga Alliance eligible)

Next Cohort — 2026 dates coming soon!

“I DID NOT KNOW WHAT i WANTED OUT OFTHIS EXPERIENCE — BUT i GOT EXACTLY WHAT i NEEDED BY THE END.”

—YTT200 GRADUATE

LEAD FACULTY — E-RYT 500 — SOMAYOGA — TRAUMA-INFORMED — AERIAL — YIN

Jessie Sandoval

Founder of Shanti Yoga Center and lead faculty for the YTT200 program, Jessie has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 25 years. She has led 200-hour trainings for Green Lotus Yoga and holds advanced certifications in SomaYoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Aerial Yoga. Her teaching centers on intentional sequencing, the breath, and helping students step outside their comfort zone with a sense of adventure and care.

“Sharing my love for yoga fills my heart. I can't picture my life without it — and I truly believe it has made me a better person.”

Supporting faculty & Guest teachers

Every faculty member holds at least 500 hours of training and a decade of teaching experience. Most have been studying, teaching, and living yoga for more than 20 years. The depth and breadth of this team is what makes Shanti's program genuinely exceptional.

Your faculty

Learn from the best

Ande Adcock

Guest Instructor, Yin Yoga

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Diane Calabria

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LEAD FACULTY & PROGRAM DEVELOPER — E-RYT 500 — YACEP — AYURVEDIC YOGA SPECIALIST — TRAUMA & RESILIENCE

Mollee Sheehan

Mollee develops, leads, and teaches 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training programs across the Midwest. She holds extensive certifications in trauma and resilience, Ayurveda, Soma Yoga, Myofascial Release, Yin Yoga, Mantra, and more — including a four-year trauma-focused yoga apprenticeship. Her teaching brings a rare depth of clinical and contemplative knowledge together in an experience that is both rigorous and profoundly personal.

“Yoga philosophy is like a flashing neon arrow pointing at our true identity. I feel a moral responsibility to share these life-changing practices with others.”

Kristin Olson

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Mary Swank

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Paula Keck

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The program runs seven months — one immersive weekend per month at Shanti, plus weekly Tuesday evening sessions online. Designed to fit into a full life, not replace it.

Immersive weekends

Fridays: 5:00pm — 9:00pm

Saturdays: 9:30am — 5:00pm

Sundays: 9:30am — 5:00pm

2026 IMMERSIVE DATES

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Program Schedule

When we meet

FINANCIAL ACCESS

Scholarship & Work-Trade

$500 off

Shanti is committed to making this training accessible regardless of financial situation. One $500 scholarship and one $500 work-trade position available per cohort.

  • Scholarship: for students who need financial support to participate

  • Work-trad: 4hrs/month for 7 months in exchange for $500 off tuition

Student perk: 50% off unlimited membership — Every YTT200 student receives 50% off the Unlimited Membership at Shanti for the duration of the program (October — April). Come to class as often as you want while you learn to teach.

The 2025–2026 cohort is now in progress. 2026 program dates and tuition will be announced soon. The information below reflects the current cohort — expect similar structure for the next program.

PAY IN FULL

Full Payment

$3,100

$500 deposit holds your spot. Remaining balance due by the first day of the program.

  • Save $295 vs. payment plan

  • Additional savings when paying by check of ACH (no credit card fees)

wEEKLY ONLINE SESSIONS

Tuesdays: 6:00pm — 8:00pm (online)

Weekly Tuesday evenings keep the learning alive between in-person weekends. Expect guest teachers, peer discussion, and deep dives into philosophy, meditation, Ayurveda, and non-asana content.

Info Session + Q&A

Not sure if YTT200 is right for you? Attend a free info session with Jessie to ask every question you have before you commit. Jessie will walk through the program, answer questions, and help you decide if this is your next step.

2026 INFO SESSION DATES COMING SOON

Want to be notified? Email helloshantiyoga.center@gmail.com and we'll reach out as soon as dates are set.

PAYMENT PLAN

Monthly Payments

$3,395

$500 deposit holds your spot. Remaining balance paid in monthly installments — Jessie will work with you on a plan.

  • Flexible monthly installments

  • Balance due before January 1st of program year

  • Jessie works with you personally on scheduling

Tuition & Options

Investment in yourself

The best way to understand what this training does is to hear from the people who've been through it. These are their words, unedited.

What graduates Say

In their own words

  • "I got so much more than a deeper understanding of yoga. I've connected my mind, body, and breath in new ways — and I've made life-long friendships along the way. Everyone can benefit from this training."

  • "This experience has been a GIFT, made even more meaningful by the incredible people I was lucky enough to share it with. With the happiest tears I've ever shed."

  • "The depth of learning provided by the teachers is knowledge I will draw upon the rest of my life. I completed the training feeling well prepared to be a yoga teacher."

  • "This program was a life-changing endeavor that opened up new channels of understanding myself and helped me evaluate how I want to proceed forward in a richer and more meaningful way."

  • "It was a beautiful experience learning from so many skilled and compassionate teachers. The eclectic array of curriculum and teachers made this experience very rich."

  • "Well worth the investment in yourself — no matter if you have a clear vision of how you may use it in the future or not. Highly recommend."

Questions about The Program

Common Questions

  • Not at all — and most of our graduates don't. This training is for anyone who wants to understand yoga more deeply, whether or not they ever stand at the front of a class. Many students come for personal transformation, to deepen their practice, or simply because they know there's more to yoga than poses and they want to find it.

  • Your amount of experience won't limit your ability to participate or benefit. In fact, this training is an excellent way to build a solid foundation from the ground up. You are welcome exactly as you are — that's not just a nice thing to say, it's how the program is designed.

  • You won't be doing yoga the whole time. Each weekend is a mix of learning concepts, conversation with teachers and peers, practicing yoga, and building teaching skills. All physical practices are designed to meet each individual exactly where they are — modifications are always available.

  • We cap the cohort at 15 students. This is intentional — the training is a community, and that community only works when everyone can participate fully and receive sufficient attention and support from the lead faculty. Small cohorts are a Shanti commitment, not a logistical detail.

  • Students who complete their coursework, training hours, and demonstrate learning objectives receive a 200-hour yoga teacher certificate from Shanti Yoga School, which is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. The certification is eligible for RYT-200 registration with Yoga Alliance.

  • Students must complete 100% of coursework and attend at least 80% of training (missing no more than 30 hours). If you need to miss a session, you must meet with the content teacher to make up missed content. Make-up instruction is charged at $50/hour. Life happens — we work with you when it does.

  • Yes. Shanti is committed to making this training accessible regardless of financial background. We offer one $500 scholarship and one $500 work-trade position per cohort. The work-trade role involves 4 hours per month of setup and cleanup assistance during the 7-month program. Reach out to Jessie at hello@shantiyoga.center to learn more.

Ready to Go deeper?

2026 prgoram dates coming soon.

The next cohort is being planned now. Get on the interest list and you'll be the first to know when applications open — plus you'll have access to the next info session with Jessie to ask every question before you commit.

Join the interest list

Or call (320) 291-6285 — Email helloshantiyoga.center@gmail.com