Main Street Yoga
Teacher Trainings

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SomaYoga in Wisconsin

From the innovative curriculum coined by Yoga North International SomaYoga Institute, there’s now SomaYoga Teacher Trainings in Wisconsin! This nationally-recognized Registered Yoga School is bringing an upcoming training program for certified teachers to earn their 500-Hour Advanced Certification AND complete Level 1 Yoga Therapy training. Applicants must be certified yoga teachers through a 200-Hour program at Yoga North ISYI or another qualified yoga school and have maintained at least one year of yoga teaching.

  • 500-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training / Level 1 Yoga Therapy Training

    *The yoga therapy components of this certification is based on an accreditation through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), not derived from our status as a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance Registry.

  • Hybrid consisting of intensive weekends, one per month and some online, with additional home study, plus practicum work and a mentorship program on-site.

  • Some requirements (like 1:1 practicum work and select intensive weekends) take place in Oregon, Wisconsin. Students worldwide are welcome to apply.

  • Attend a free, 30-min online Q&A and/or reach out directly here.

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21st Century on the Mat

The 21st Century Yoga on the Mat has the Top-Rated Yoga Teacher Trainings in Dane County as determined by the Regulatory Organization: Yoga Alliance. Their programs will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a certified yoga instructor in a supportive and immersive environment. Whether you’re dreaming of leading classes or simply seeking personal growth, their trainings will guide you toward your highest potential.

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The Spiritual Life Society

Chairman of SLS and co-founder of Main Street Yoga, Matt Lerner is a direct disciple of Swami Rama and has studied in ashrams in the USA and India. Larry Terkel is the founder and president of the SLS. He studied with BKS Iyengar for over 20 years and spent a month with Swami Satchidananda in Sri Lanka. Together, they lead their very own accredited Yoga School, offering programs that deepen the mind, body and spirit connection.

  • 200-Hour YTT

    *graduates will be eligible to register with YA and receive the RYT credential (Registered Yoga Teacher)

  • Modular weekends totaling 160 hours + 40 additional hours at workshops/classes and/or independent study. Start whenever and can take as long as you need to finish!

  • This program requires in-person study for 10 weekends in Akron, Ohio.

  • If you have questions on the Traditional Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) or Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Programs (YACEP), email info@AUM.org.

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Continuing Education

For Registered Yoga Teachers through Yoga Alliance, Main Street Yoga Center in Madison and SomaYoga Wisconsin both offer Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits. Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) are required to complete 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits every 3 years. We have Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers (YACEP) that regularly offer programming for credit. Ask about our current offerings. Click here for more information about Yoga Alliance.

YACEP from SomaYoga Wisconsin
YACEP from SomaYoga Wisconsin
YACEP with MSYC in Madison
YACEP with MSYC in Madison