Our Approach: Get better at being you. Then, help others.

Begins January 15, 2027.

This is more than a certification.

It’s an immersion into the life-changing practice of yoga – and a place to find your people.

Deepen your practice.
Sharpen your self-awareness.
Build strength: physically and personally.
Learn to lead from your own internal wisdom.

And along the way?

You’ll form real friendships, the kind built through shared growth, vulnerability, laughter, and showing up consistently. Many say the community they found here was just as transformative as the program itself.

If you feel called to teach, you’ll graduate qualified to register with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level – with the skills and confidence to guide others.

Intentionally limited to 16 trainees.

Enrollment status: 16 spots remain.

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What you’ll gain

• A stronger, more embodied personal practice

• Lifelong friendships and a supportive yoga community

• Expert mentorship from seasoned trainers

• Training that meets 2026 Yoga Alliance standards

• An intimate cohort experience (max 16 students)

Why Twist Yoga School?

• Established in 2009

• Hundreds of teachers trained

• Two Trainers only, both with master’s degrees in education and decades of combined experience, who’ll get to know you.

• Small-group learning that prioritizes depth, connection, and real mentorship

• Professional, rigorous… and genuinely enjoyable

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Jen, ERYT, M.Ed.

Lead Trainer.

Teaching something or another since 1986, I nudge students toward uncovering the wisdom they already have. As education director, I draw on 25+ years as an educator and thousands of hours being a student myself, but more importantly, decades of mistakes & foibles which have enabled me to take myself less seriously and see things clearer,. Click here for a complete bio.

Gina S, ERYT 500

I train students who are attracted to fierce strength and awareness practices. You’ll learn from me how to create intelligent, challenging sequences, combined with yoga philosophy that set the stage for healthy bodies and new thought patterns.

I’ve taught yoga in the Seattle area for nearly two decades and have a ton of experience practicing and teaching styles ranging from Ashtanga to Therapeutic Yoga. I am endlessly fascinated by the brilliance of the human mind and body and love sharing spaces to explore their potential for growth. Click here for a full bio.

Coursework

Yoga philosophy
- Yoga sutras
- History of yoga
Yogic lifestyle
- Meditation
- Pranayama
- Asana
- Ayurveda
Anatomy for Yogis
- Applied anatomy
- Asana alignment
- Energy/subtle body
Methodology
- Finding your voice.
- Awareness & learning
- Cueing
- Business of yoga
- Your authentic brand

Included in the coursework: The 200 hour course is comprised of 100 hours of teacher/student classroom hours, 40 hours of self paced online content and 60 hours of independent study (6 hours self-selected workshops/trainings with RYT teacher of choice + 54 hours of self-study including but not limited to assigned readings, personal asana practice and assigned homework), to be completed over a 4 month period.

Class of 2027: Training dates, times & location**:

January 15, 16, 17 (Friday 4:30-8:30pm, Saturday 9:30-6pm, Sunday 10-4:45pm)
February 2 (online, Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00pm)
February 19, 20, 21 (Friday 5:30-8:30pm, Saturday 9:30-6pm, Sunday 10-4:45pm)
March 2 (online, Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00pm)
March 19, 20, 21 (Friday 5:30-8:30pm, Saturday 9:30-6pm, Sunday 10-4:45pm)
April 6 (online, Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00pm)
April 16, 17, 18 (Friday 5:30-8:30pm, Saturday 9:30-6pm, Sunday 10-4:45pm)

* Online coursework: Please plan on completing 10 hours of self-paced online coursework prior to each weekend training.

** In-person training locations: Friday (Edmonds), Saturday (Edmonds), Sunday (Richmond Beach). In the event of weather-related or mandated shut downs, all meeting times will be moved to Zoom.

Requirements

All students of yoga with a desire and dedication to learn about the practice encouraged to apply.

Make up hours

The 200-hour certification is based on classroom hours. Hours missed must be made up with our instructors at $85 per hour. To save on make up rates, is possible to miss up to an entire weekend with advance notice – or in cases of emergency – and attend one of our weekend CEU’s + meet with trainer for 3 hours + pay 3-hour studio rental.

Investment: Tuition options

Earliest bird (10/15 application deadline): $2995* + tax
Early bird: (11/15 application deadline): $3195* + tax
General enrollment (apply after 11/15): $3395* + tax
Absolute deadline to apply: January 10.

Need a payment plan or would rather use a credit card? No problem, just add $200 to each tuition category.

* Price if paid in full by check by January 5. Tuition does not include books & supplemental materials for training (aside from included manual), or 6 hours of independent study of student’s choice

Scholarship:

Twist Yoga School accepts scholarship applications in an effort to create more inclusivity in yoga. Currently, we offer one 25% & one 50% tuition relief to curious and committed students whom:

Identify as marginalized and face systemic economic, political, social and cultural barriers, many of them embedded in local laws and social norms. Marginalized communities often include, but are not limited to: rural populations, person with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, BIPOC, indigenous populations, ethnic minorities, members of LGBTQ+ community.

For scholarship information, please email our education director: jen@twistyogaedmonds.com