New Jersey 
Yoga teacher training at Indigo Yoga Studios

In order to participate in the 300-hour certification program, you must be 200-hour certified with a Yoga Alliance accredited program.

• Teaching techniques and alignment points for advanced asana as well as how to progress into challenging poses.
• How to identify misalignments and how to cue.
• Advanced sequencing and preparing a creative and effective class.
• In-depth anatomy immersion into the joints, muscles, bones, nervous system, and organs.
• The history of yoga: Sanskrit and Bhagavad Gita.
• Yoga philosophy and lifestyle.
• Pranayama, meditation, sadhana.
• Ayurveda.
• Teaching methodology.
• Diving deeper into the business of yoga: opening, managing and marketing your yoga business; organizing yoga retreats, class series, and workshops.

YES! Yoga Alliance is an international organization that was started in 1999 to create a standard for yoga teachers and teacher training schools to ensure that necessary topics are being thoroughly covered in certification programs, thereby ensuring yoga students receive thorough preparation for teaching. NJ Yoga Teacher Training’s 200 and 300-hour programs are accredited with Yoga Alliance.

No, you do not need to be advanced in order to participate in the NJ Yoga Teacher Training 200-hour program. This training program is appropriate for anyone trying to deepen their own personal practice, even if they have no intention to teach. However, while not required, we do recommend that you have at least three months of consistent yoga practice under your belt before the start of the training program. This way, you'll start off with a basic foundation of how to do beginner-level yoga poses before learning how to teach.

In order to participate in the 300-hour program, you must be a 200-hour certified instructor.

In order to graduate from the program, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Tuition must be paid in full.
• Attendance of teacher training sessions (or completed make-up sessions).
• Completion of required class hours, practice teaching hours, and study hours with record log of completed hours.
• Completion and submission of all assignments.
• Successful participation in final teaching practical and written test displaying safety and retained knowledge.

That’s not a problem! NJYTT’s 200-hour training is ideal for those who want to learn more about yoga in order to enhance their own practice and immerse themselves in the yoga community, culture, and lifestyle. Learning to become comfortable leading a class will be a bonus for you.

YES! Yoga Alliance is an international organization that was started in 1999 to create a standard for yoga teachers and teacher training schools. It was designed to ensure certification programs cover necessary topics thoroughly and properly prepare students for teaching yoga. NJ Yoga Teacher Training’s 200 and 300-hour training programs are accredited with Yoga Alliance.

What is included in the tuition price?

Tuition price for the 200-hour training includes a 200-hour YTT manual, access to unlimited virtual and in-person yoga classes with Indigo Yoga during training, and group lessons.

Tuition price for the 300-hour training includes a 300-hour YTT manual, access to unlimited virtual and in-person yoga classes with Indigo Yoga during training, group lessons, group practice teaching sessions, and up to 30 hours of specialized modules (*select modules are an additional fee).

There are many different styles of yoga, but each is based on breath and posture. Vinyasa consists of moving one breath with one movement as you flow through a series of postures to get your blood flowing and body moving. We offer a variety of yoga styles to suit a variety of needs and explorations including relaxation, deep stretching, strengthening, alignment, and balance. To learn more about the various styles of yoga we offer, take a look through our class descriptions.

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Fun Fact: Did you know that yoga is more than just the poses we do on our mats? It’s a question we hear a lot — 'what kind of yoga do you teach?' “Hatha” yoga is a pretty common response. “Hatha” is a generic term, which encompasses all styles of physical yoga.

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Meditation is considered "raja yoga." Living the yogi life of selfless service is "karma yoga." "Jnana yoga" is about learning and being open to new ideas and trying new experiences. As yogis, we practice living the yogic lifestyle by following a series of commitments called the Yamas & Niyamas. Through this practice, we commit to living in truth and moderation, respectfully and generously, and without greed, desire, harm, or stealing. We commit to living in self-discipline and exploring knowledge, self reflection and contemplation, to pursuing positive and pure thinking, practicing proper hygiene, and fueling our bodies and minds with healthy food and drink.

NJYTT introduces and helps students gain a basic understanding of various styles of yoga. We put primary emphasis on Vinyasa Hatha yoga with a strong focus on proper alignment and safety in form while flowing freely and comfortably from pose to pose. Vinyasa can be done at a slow or quick pace, depending on the level of the class. It incorporates breathwork by encouraging transitioning at the pace of your breath. Trainees will be introduced to various other styles during training including, but not limited, to restorative yoga, prenatal yoga, hot yoga, yin yoga, power yoga, and more.

Click the Teacher Training tab above, select an upcoming training, and click Enroll. Students have the option to reserve their spot by paying in full or setting up a payment plan. To receive the Early Bird discount, your first payment must be made prior to the deadline.

Yoga on a full stomach is no fun, but practicing when you’re starving isn’t a good idea either. We recommend eating a light snack one hour before class or a full meal 2-3 hours before class. This way, your body will be properly fueled without any digestive issues.

Wear comfortable clothing that is stretchy and/or loose fitting. Besides that, just bring a yoga mat and an open mind. Don’t have your own mat? You can borrow one from us ($1 mat rental at the hot studio)! Coming in for a hot class? Bring a towel and some water, baby.

Thinking you have to be flexible to do yoga is a myth. Yoga was actually created specifically to help you gain more flexibility, thereby loosening tight muscles and preventing future injury.

All of our classes are appropriate for yogis of all levels. Our instructors are well-trained and very knowledgeable on different variations of each pose. They will provide options with different modifications throughout your class. Ultimately, just listen to your body and do what feels good. Your class choice depends entirely on what you are looking for.

Try restorative yoga for a relaxing and stress-relieving yoga experience. Try power yoga, HIIT, or hot yoga for a more intense and challenging class. Just want to have fun and let loose? Join us for an upbeat flow in a Vinyasa Flow or Aerial Yoga class. If you just want to stretch our and pay some special attention to tight muscles, come in for our stretch + flow, wall yoga, or yin class options.

Explore class descriptions to find what suits your needs and goals.

There are many different styles of yoga, but each is based on breath and posture. Vinyasa consists of moving one breath with one movement as you flow through a series of postures to get your blood flowing and body moving. We offer a variety of yoga styles to suit a variety of needs and explorations including relaxation, deep stretching, strengthening, alignment, and balance. To learn more about the various styles of yoga we offer, take a look through our class descriptions.

Fun Fact: Did you know that yoga is more than just the poses we do on our mats? It’s a question we hear a lot — 'what kind of yoga do you teach?' “Hatha” yoga is a pretty common response. “Hatha” is a generic term, which encompasses all styles of physical yoga.

Meditation is considered "raja yoga." Living the yogi life of selfless service is "karma yoga." "Jnana yoga" is about learning and being open to new ideas and trying new experiences. As yogis, we practice living the yogic lifestyle by following a series of commitments called the Yamas & Niyamas. Through this practice, we commit to living in truth and moderation, respectfully and generously, and without greed, desire, harm, or stealing. We commit to living in self-discipline and exploring knowledge, self reflection and contemplation, to pursuing positive and pure thinking, practicing proper hygiene, and fueling our bodies and minds with healthy food and drink.

There are TONS of benefits of yoga, both mentally and physically.

For the body, yoga increases core strength, lowers blood pressure, helps with weight management, aids in digestion, detoxifies the body, relieves pain and tension, increases flexibility, improves posture, and boosts the immune system.

For the mind, yoga helps increase self-acceptance and mental awareness, improves concentration and the ability to focus on the present, neutralizes stress, improves memory, boosts confidence, and balances the brain hemispheres.

We also practice deep breathing in yoga. Breathing deeply keeps the mind focused, clears the lungs, and increases circulation, which oxygenates your entire system. Physical exertion of any kind is also a gamechanger for stress reduction.

Because of the concentration yoga requires, you'll also notice that daily troubles seem to melt away during your time on the mat.

These are just a few of the magical benefits you can look for while practicing the art of yoga.

Our classes at Indigo Yoga are geared towards those who are very new to yoga. We walk you through poses step by step and move at a nice and easy pace. This will keep you safe and help you learn the alignment of each posture while building strength and slowly opening up tight muscles. We also offer options for advanced yogis to spice things up.

Tips on class etiquette:

1. Arrive early. Entering class after it has begun can be distracting and stressful for other students and the instructor.  

2. Plan to stay for the whole class. If you know you’ll need to leave early, let the instructor know before class and leave before Savasana begins.

3. Leave your shoes at the door.

4. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the studio, avoid stepping on the mats of others, and do not use mats that are stored at the studio. These belong to other members.

5. Leave your cellphone outside the room and set on silent.

6. Avoid heavily scented perfumes, colognes, or lotions that could be irritating to others (and on the other side of the spectrum, please maintain proper hygiene!).

7. Let the instructor know about any physical issues before class.

8. Avoid talking during class. If you need an instructor’s assistance, it’s okay to wave them down. Otherwise, please keep conversation to a minimum).

9. Clean your mat and put away any props you used after class.