200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga for Us. By Us.

Sweet Water proudly offers the only RYS Yoga Teacher Training in Uptown and the Bronx! Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification immerses you in the rich history and deep roots of Yogic philosophy and practice, empowering you to grow as both a teacher and student.

Our comprehensive, inclusive, and body-positive curriculum is designed to support healing, build community, and offer continuous support before, during, and after the training. You’ll explore Yogic history, Asana, intelligent sequencing, alignment-focused anatomy, Pranayama, Meditation, Mantras, Mudras, energy bodies, the business of Yoga, and more.

What sets us apart? Your tuition includes a Reiki Level 1 Attunement and an inspiring Yoga Retreat, both exclusive to Sweet Water. Plus, we provide wellness resources like acupuncture, massage, and Reiki during the training to support your holistic journey.

Upon graduation, you’ll be certified to teach Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga across the US, with opportunities to lead classes in-studio and through Sweet Water community partnerships.

Our training is hybrid allowing you to learn from anywhere with the flexibility of online and in-person classes. We also provide flexible payment plans to make this life-changing journey even more accessible.

We believe in the power of Yoga to embrace the unique stories our bodies hold and give us tools to navigate life’s journey with grace. Join our YTT and begin your transformation!

YTT Calendar 2025

Fall Term 2025

Hybrid: Participate in-person or virtually

October 3, 2025 - December 21, 2025

Fridays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Virtual)

Saturdays: 2:00 - 8:00 pm (In-Studio, Virtual available)

Sundays: 12:00 - 6:00 pm (In-Studio, Virtual available)

Graduation: December 21, 2025 - Winter Solstice

A Powerful Curriculum

Our Yoga Alliance-approved 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification trains and empowers a new generation of yoga instructors to lead classes that are healing, inclusive, trauma-informed, and inspiring. Our curriculum and calendar meet and exceed the Yoga Alliance’s Elevated RSY-200 Standards.

We ground our curriculum in Four Pillars:

Foundations of Yoga

History of Yoga

Yogic Philosophy & Real-Life Applications

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The Bhagavad Gita

Anatomy & Asana

Intensive Asana Education & Asana Labs

Anatomy & Energetic Body 101

Meditation, Mantra, and Pranayama Study

Integration

Teaching Drills, and Structured Practicums

Principals of Cuing & Peak Pose Sequencing

Modifications, Props, Assists, Adjusting 101

Business for Yoga Instructors 101

Expansion*

Reiki Level 1 Attunement

Yoga Retreat

*Unique to Sweet Water

Post-Training Support

After graduating, graduates will have comprehensive support including but not limited to:

Post-Grad Workshops

Alumni Yogic Asana Clinics, Yoga-specific events, and Wellness Workshops.

Teaching at Sweet Water

Invitation to teach In-Studio Community Classes and teach through Sweet Water partnerships.

Reunions

Alumni reunions to help build and sustain community, support, and networking.

Reiki Attunement

In addition to the 200 Hour YTT Certification, Trainees also graduate having received their Reiki Level 1 attunement to further enhance graduates offerings and marketability.

Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is an ancient Japanese tradition that uses a series of hand symbols and movements to guide "Ki”, life force energy”, to cleanse and heal. This powerful healing art can be a great Guide to our spiritual wisdom and collective healing.

  • Reiki (pronounced "ray-key") is an ancient Japanese tradition that that channels universal life force energy, "ki". It is a balancing, intelligent, harmonzing energy medicine that heals on all levels: the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

  • Reiki Level 1 is designed for personal healing. You use it to balance energy for your loved ones, pets, food, and special objects such as healing crystals.

  • Reiki Level 1 is a powerful tool for anyone interested in, or already doing healing work on themselves or others. It's a fantastic healing tool that complements Yoga. It will deepen your unerstanding of energy and help you develop and understand your intuition.

  • You'll receive the Reiki Level 1 Attainments. These stay with you for life. You'll also receive a Level training manual, hands-on practice and learn how to give and receive Reiki healing energy.

  • You can support the other students with their practice.

Yoga Teacher Retreat

Unique to Sweet Water, trainees will take a weekend trip to the outdoors. In community, we’ll practice Yoga outdoors in a comfortable cabin in the mountain. Classes will resume as scheduled but will include outdoor yoga, meditation walks, and more. We’ll build in time for chores, relaxation, and activities to strengthen community and integrate yours learnings.

The RYT-200 Certification.

Participants receive Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification to teach Hatha & Vinyasa yoga at any institution in the United States.

Graduates will have received more than 200 hours worth of training which qualifies them for Yoga Alliance Registration.

Certification is granted through a series of comprehensive written and oral examinations.

Certification Requirements

Tuition paid in full or in agreed to installment plan.

Passing all written and oral examinations.

Attending all classes and make-up sessions, as needed.

Regularly taking Yoga classes at SW or another yoga studio.

Creating a personal yoga practice that fits your needs.

Admissions.

No prior yoga experience is required to enroll. Once you submit your deposit or pay begin your payment plan through Affirm, you receive Unlimited yoga classes at Sweet Water. Fitness and Dance classes are not included.

You’re not required to teach Yoga after graduating.

As you consider enrolling, please note that in addition to the weekend training hours, we ask that you make time for 1-2 hours of homework per week, and attend at least 1 yoga class at SW or another studio.

Much material is covered and we ask students to commit seriously to home study, regular personal practice, and regular attendance.

Tuition.

Full Cost: $2750

Payment Plan: Available through Affirm. Details below.

Tuition includes*:

  • SW Training Manuals that break down each pose, benefits, Yogic Philosophy, Mudras, Mantas, set peak pose sequences, and more.

  • Level 1 Reiki attunement and Reiki Level 1 manuals.

  • Unlimited Free Yoga classes at SW with deposit.

  • Participation in Yoga Retreat

  • A supportive community that will support you through during and after your journey.

Payment Plan - Affirm.

Enroll Now. Pay Over Time.

Transparent. Flexible. Fair.

We know YTT’s are a big time and financial resource so Sweet Water is offering flexible, affordable payment plans through Affirm.

Use Affirm to access flexible payment plans that can range from 6 to 36 monthly payments at 0% - 36% APR depending on your credit eligibility. Monthly can be as low as $95.00.

Click on the link below and select “Affirm” to review your options.

FAQ

  • Absolutely! There's no penalty for paying early.

  • Payments are scheduled at the time of payment. You can also make or schedule payments at affirm.com or in the Affirm app for iOS or Andriod.

  • Yes, you can receive a refund, if it falls within the refund policy. Please refund section below. If approved, your refund will be returned through Affirm, not Sweet Water.

  • Nope, your credit score won't be affected when you create an Affirm account or check your eligibility. If you decide to buy with Affirm, it may impact your credit score. You can find more information in Affirm's Help Center.

  • Yes, you'll need a mobile phone number from the U.S. or U.S. territories. This helps Affirm verify it's really you who is creating your account and signing in.

  • You can visit their website at affirm.com.

Rates from 0% - 36% APR. Payment options through Affirm are subject to eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. CA residents: Loans by Affirm Loan Services, LLC are made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license. For licenses and disclosures, see affirm.com/licenses.

Refund Policy.

Refunds are subject to studio approval. Registration Fee is Non-Refundable. No Exceptions.

An applicant who withdraws from the program 30 Days before the Start Date is entitled to a refund of all monies except for their non-refundable deposit. 

A trainee who withdraws from the course within the first 20 classroom hours may be refunded up to 75% of the program price. The non-refundable deposit remains 100% non-refundable. 

After the first 20 classroom hours, there will be no refunds. If the applicant withdraws from the program for any reason, the applicant will be responsible for paying the full tuition via Affirm, regardless of any partial payments that have been made to date.

30 Day Deadline

  • Spring 2025 Term: January 28, 2025

No monies will be refunded to any students who are dismissed. Monies will not be refunded if you do not complete your training.