The Foundations certificate is a 200-hour teacher training program designed as a flexible program that can be completed in as little as 8 months or as long as two years.
The Foundations certificate is a 200 hour teacher training program. We dive deep into the 8-limbed path of practice.
The program is an amazing way to deepen your practice, or to build a foundation for teaching yoga that emanates from your own commitment to living yoga.
For our 2025 October cohort, we will offer 3 different training format options:
Options include
The 200-hour program is registered with Yoga Alliance. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive a 200-hour certificate.
Enrollment will open on August 27 for our fall cohort that begins on October 1.
Enrollment fees will depend on the program format. For all options, we offer options for full tuition, sliding scale rates and partial scholarships.
Is this program eligible for Yoga Alliance certification?
Students who complete the 200-hour program will receive a teacher training certificate from the Stone Yoga School, which is registered Yoga Alliance.
What are the prerequisites?
The prerequisites for the 200-hour are at least one year of yoga practice with a keen interest in exploring the philosophical and devotional aspects of practice alongside asana.
What are the requirements to complete the program?
The specific requirements will depend on the program format. Generally, 195 hours of curriculum are required, with at least 30 hours of synchronous learning (this can be in-person or virtual). All formats require Living the 8 Limbs (a 50 hour virtual course) and In Parts the Whole (a 35 hour virtual course).
Graduation requirement: ~7 hours for integration and reflection.
How long will it take until I’m certified?
It will take a minimum of eight months to complete your 200 hour certification, and you have up to two years to finish.
Who do I contact with questions?
Please email connie@janetstoneyoga.com with all other questions.
Janet is an extremely wise and knowledgeable teacher who really lives the teachings. Her many years of experience shine through the course materials as well as how she responds to questions. I learned so much over the course of the training and I can say it has been personally transformational for me.
