500-Hour Yoga Teacher/
Level 1 Yoga Therapy Training
*This program is for certified Yoga Teachers with teaching experience.
Next program starts October 2026!
Next program starts October 2026!
Become an Advanced Yoga Instructor (500-hr) & begin your training to become a Yoga Therapist
all in one program.
Our innovative curriculum and unique therapeutic approach brings profound results in advancing even the seasoned Yogi’s practice. Our goal as faculty is to provide:
+ thorough knowledge and resources to bring a sense of comfort while teaching and assisting postures in others
+ comprehensive understanding of Yogic philosophy and the ability to relate these teachings to daily life
+ ample opportunities for each student to walk away with with a much deeper connection to themselves
Our Therapeutic-Focused
Curriculum Includes:
Therapeutic Yoga • Props Modifications and Adjustments • Restorative Yoga
SomaYoga • SomaYoga approach to Hatha Postures • Hatha Leveling: Beginner, Level I and Level II
Advanced Sequencing of Postures • Structuring a Class • Student Variance
The Teacher-Student Relationship • Teacher Resources • Supporting a Home Practice
Introduction to Inversions • Anatomy & Physiology • Core Health • Exploring the Edge of Sensation
Ashtanga: The 8-fold Path • Yamas & Niyamas: Life’s Guidelines • The Himalayan Tradition
Breath & Bandhas • Prana-Vayus • Meditation • Karma/Dharma • Chanting
The Chakra System & Nadis • Koshas: Veils of Illusion • Kleshas: Veils of Ignorance • Sadhana
Foundations of Ayurveda and Samkhya • Dinacharya—Nourishing and Cleansing
This program consists of weekend immersions most of which take place in-person at Main Street Yoga - Oregon (121 N Main Street, Oregon, WI 53575), Monday evening group Zoom calls 5:30-7:30 PM (CST), Yoga Therapy Practicums, Monthly 1:1 Professional Mentorship and access to Yoga North’s online video content while enrolled.
Program Dates
October 2026 - July 2027
Weekend immersion schedule:
Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm (1.5hr lunch)
Saturday: 8:00am – 6:00pm (30min am break, 1.5hr lunch)
Sunday – 8:00am-4:30pm (30min am break, 1hr lunch)
October 9-11, 2026:: Foundations of SomaYoga Therapy
November 13-15, 2026: Accessible Classic Asana
December 11-13, 2026: Yoga Philosophy
January 15-17, 2027: online Practical Ayurveda
February 12-14 , 2027: online Clinical Techniques (Spine)
March 12-14, 2027: online Yoga for Reducing Stress, Anxiety & Depression
April 9-11 , 2027: Pelvic Floor Health
May 14-16, 2027: Clinical Techniques (Lower Body)
June 11-13, 2027: Clinical Techniques (Upper Body)
July 9-11, 2027: Graduation
The Teacher Trainers
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Ann Maxwell
Lead Trainer, Yoga North ISYI Co-Owner, MAed, Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), ERYT-500, Somatic Educator
Ann holds a masters degree as well as certification in Hatha Yoga, yoga therapy and is one of the founders of SomaYoga Methodology. Some of Ann’s favorite work is “shadow work” and peeling back the layers of fear and immobilization that keep us all from the joy and freedom that is possible in our lives.
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Molly McManus
Lead Trainer, Yoga North ISYI Co-Owner, Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), ERYT-500, AHC, Somatic Educator
Molly is sought out for her special areas of interest with chronic pain and stress in her classes like SomaYoga for Chronic Pain, Yoga for Stress, Anxiety, Depressions, and PTSD, and more. She creates a relaxed, inviting and fun atmosphere to teach the wildly beneficial life skills of yoga.
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Diana Hagge
Lead Trainer, Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Yoga North ISYI Business Manager
Diana specializes in helping students reduce pain, restore functional movement, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate resilience. Her approach combines anatomy, neuroscience, ancient yogic wisdom, and compassionate self-inquiry, empowering students to become active participants in their own healing.
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Ali Zuba
Trainer, Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), ERYT-500 YACEP
After working in business education and earning two business degrees, Ali completed her three-year yoga therapist certification specializing in SomaYoga. Blending her Hatha/Vinyasa background with Somatics, she creates classes and dynamic spaces for embodiment, empowerment, and self-realization. -
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Suzanne Larsen
Trainer, Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), EYT-500
Suzanne has practiced and taught yoga for over 25 years. As a trainer of Yoga North’s SomaYoga therapy, she is known for her ability to translate complex concepts—nervous system function, pain mechanisms, somatic learning—into language that is both accessible and empowering, without diminishing their depth. -
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Chris Schlapper
Trainer, Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), RYT-500 YACEP
Chris specializes in understanding and supporting the anatomy and physiology of movement, as well as its connection to the nervous system, the breath, and the mind. He offers a deeper exploration of the Yoga asana postures through the lens of functional movement and biomechanics to enhance physical sustainability in practice and daily life.
Prerequisites
This 300+hr/500-hour certification/Level 1 Yoga Therapy training program begins after completing a 200 hour program at Yoga North ISYI or another qualified yoga studioand maintaining at least one year of yoga practice and yoga teaching. We encourage and will support transfers from other TT 200 programs. Once you have gained “the essentials” from your 200-Hour training, you are invited to deepen your study with advancing the areas of study in body, breath, mind, and philosophy.
A Bridge Program is required for 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teachers from other programs, outside of Yoga North ISYI. For applicants with no formal training in SomaYoga, we ask that you complete a Bridge Program - our Beginning SomaYoga Series (~10+ hours) - to establish the theory, skills and methodological understanding necessary to enter the 500-HR YTT/Yoga Therapist Training.
The next Bridge Program is…
HAPPENING NOW!
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Early Enrollment Price Reduced until June 30th!
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Early Enrollment Price Reduced until June 30th!
Cost of Investment:
Application Fee $50
Now until June 30: Early Enrollment Price $4,600
Beginning July 1: Regular Enrollment Price $4,900
Personal Program Mentor Fee All students have a personal mentor for the length of the program*to be paid with tuition. $500
Required Resources All students will need to purchase select required readings. Cost TBD.
Payment plans available ($1000 deposit, then monthly payments on balance.) Partial Scholarships are also available.
Have questions before applying?
Please fill out the form below and we will respond in a timely manner.
The Yoga Therapy components of our certification programs are based on our accreditation through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), not derived from our status as an Registered Yoga School (RYS®) with the Yoga Alliance Registry.
Yoga Alliance registers teachers at the 200-hour and the 500-hour level. This advanced program takes 200-hour Certified Teachers to the 500-hour level (CYT-500). After graduating, students can then register for RYT-500 Certification with Yoga Alliance.