300-hour advanced yoga teacher training

A Comprehensive,
Trauma-Informed,
Neuro-Biologically Grounded Teacher Training

This training is open to both yoga teachers and allied health professionals who are eager to broaden their scope of practice. We integrate ancient yoga psychology, philosophy, and Ayurveda with contemporary, research-based understandings from neuroscience, mindfulness, psychology, physiology, and contemplative practices.

This 300-hr training is registered with the Yoga Alliance and qualifies you for a 500hr RYT Certification with the Yoga Alliance. This is also the first 300 hours of our 800-hr Yoga Therapy Training with the IAYT, International Association of Yoga Therapists.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Are you a yoga teacher looking to incorporate therapeutic tools into your classes?
Are you wanting to bring trauma-informed yoga into your current work?
Would you like to widen your view, expand your toolkit, and feel more confident with a more diverse student population?
Are you a mental health professional who would like to weave yogic principles into your practice with clients?
Are you curious about how yoga promotes psychological, physical and spiritual vitality?

Our training methodology develops each individual practitioner and creates a sense of community in the process. This is both a professional and personal journey. Who we become as Yoga Professionals relies both on what we bring to our training and development and the teachers, communities, and environments in which we study. As well, the depth of support, encouragement, compassion, and discerning input provided to each trainee is intentionally designed to nourish every participant to become the strongest, most clear, and most compassionate provider they can be. Graduates go on to develop their private practice, providing individual sessions for their students; as well as offering small group yoga series for therapeutic benefit to their students.

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Student Testimonials

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Sarahjoy’s 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training exceeded my expectations. I now have the skills and tools to teach advanced classes, workshops, and private sessions with confidence. I highly recommend this training for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the art and science of teaching yoga.

Abigail Hatfield,300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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The tremendous depth of Sarahjoy’s yoga practice shines through in her teaching, as does her dedication to inspiring others to deepen their own practices and cultivate their teaching skills in order to best be of service to their communities.

Alice Diffely,300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Excellent training in Yoga Therapy covering a wide range of subject matter. Sarahjoy is brilliant and invited in many experts who are working in varied capacities using yoga therapy. This offered a broadvision.

Carol Race,300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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The 300hr teacher training with Sarahjoy was the most profound and life-changing experience of my life. I will always treasure the community of therapist trainees and highly recommend this training to any yoga teacher seeking to expand his or her knowledge of yoga and develop strong skills in yoga therapy.

Coleen Watson, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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This training has been invaluable in my development as a yoga teacher. Sarahjoy grounds lessons in the ancient texts and applies them to modern needs, providing powerful tools for physical and mental health. I'm sure to refer to these course materials many times throughout my practice and continue to find wisdom that enriches my life and those of my students.

Diane Campbell, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Excellent instruction. Supportive learning environment. Would recommend to all that have curiosity and the willingness to be open to learning and exploring.

Diane Timmerman, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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I traveled from Alaska to Oregon to be part of this training. It was worth all my efforts (time, money, travel) to be part of it. Sarahjoy creates a community in her training programs and I am proud to be part of their community and to be able to continue to access the benefits of it years after my training was completed.

Diane Ziegner, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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The teacher training quite exceeded my expectations. I'm so grateful for the wise and skillful guidance of Sarahjoy Marsh. This training has transformed my experience of yoga, and my teaching.

Emily Light, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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I was drawn to this program because of the psychology education through the lens of both yoga and western philosophies. I found this program to provide a great deal of information on how to use yoga for mental emotional balancing of self as well and for use of language which has greatly enhanced my teaching.

Joy Clever, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Phenomenal program!! Most definitely exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend Sarahjoy and her teachings!! Feel as if I am a better person and teacher since day one of her training.

Kelly Carsley, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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This is an excellent training program. I particularly appreciate that not only did we learn many skills and copious information, but we also developed as human beings.

Kim Trimmer, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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The yogajoy teacher training was a profound experience. Sarahjoy is an exemplary teacher.

Kimberly Willson, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Sarahjoy is an incredible teacher who not only brings ancient tradition forward in a relevant way, she demonstrates yogic teachings in the way she facilitates class, listens, and guides students in class. I appreciate her wisdom in the training, it has impacted me in a way that has changed how I teach in such a profound and positive way. I cannot recommend this training enough. I hope to attend another training with her soon.

Kristi Lyons, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Excellent grounding in the principles of yoga, with the yoga sutras and bhagavad gita as a foundation, enhanced by contemporary brain science. The training deeply enhanced my ability to be helpful to clients on their journeys of self discovery and transformation.

Lal Kerr, DC, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Program, staff and Sarahjoy are all AMAZING! I highly recommend this program.

Lisa Namyet, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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It was a dream come true to complete my 300hr training with Sarahjoy. Her compassion and wisdom in her teaching was apparent throughout the journey. I will carry it with and through my teaching and my life.

Maureen Oar, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Sarajoy has a great knowledge of yoga, anatomy, psychology and teaching. She creates an inviting and supportive learning environment which allows not only learning about yoga but extensive personal growth as well.

Michelle Collins, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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The training experience was very positive and exceeded my expectations.

Nancy McFarlane, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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Sarahjoy inspires her students to a life of service through using the tools of yoga. Her teaching offers students opportunities for introspection and personal growth as well as valuable teaching skills and insights for working with people from all walks of life.

Zohra Campbell, 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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PROGRAM SEQUENCE BETWEEN 300HR AND 800HR TRAININGS:

This course prepares you to enter our IAYT 800-hr Yoga Therapy Training Program. Upon completion of the 300hr YA Training, students can begin the 150-hours of Mentored Practicum that are required as part of the 800-hr IAYT Yoga Therapy Training. Students can begin their 800-hr IAYT training after completing the modules from the 300hr YA Professional Yoga Training.

Please note: Graduates of our 300hr YA training are qualified to enter the 800hr IAYT program. Graduates of other 300hr training programs will need to apply and submit the curriculum training records (ie. transcripts) from their 300hr training program. Learn more...

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS:

You want to become a Yoga Professional, including teaching private lessons, specialty series + workshops.
You have completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher training or an equivalent professional training in your field (please inquire with us specifically).
You want to deepen your study and become certified at the 500-hour Yoga Alliance level.
You may be interested in continuing to 800-hour certification as a yoga therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
If you are transferring into our training school from a different 200hr Yoga Teacher Training school (or equivalent for a licensed healthcare provider), you will need to do our Bridge Programs: The Trauma-Informed, Brain-Sensitive (TIBS) Yoga Training and the trauma-informed Yamas & Niyamas Course that we created for as a Dharma Library for Oregon's prisons.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:
The full program includes Parts 1 + 2

Therapeutic Yoga	Yoga Psychology	Trauma-Informed	Inner Development
Mindfulness-Based Yoga	Yoga Sutras	The Impact of Trauma	Yogic Self-Inquiry
Adaptive Yoga	PanchaMaya Model	Neuroscience of Yoga	Personal Sadhana
Yoga Rehab + Conditioning	Gunas Model	Window of Tolerance	Dinacharya: Self-Care
Ayurvedic Restorative Yoga	6 Stations of the Mind	Triune + Hemispheric Brain	Mindful Listening
Pranayama + Meditation	5 Kleshas	Polyvagal Theory	Ventral Vagal Presence
Yoga based on Koshas, Vayus + Doshas	Bhagavad Gita + The Paths to Awakening	Interpersonal Neurobiology	Compassionate Attention + Inquiry for Clients
Yoga Mechanics	Psychology of the Chakras	Attachment Theory	Somatic Well-Being
Myofacial Release Techniques	26 Qualities of the Sattvic Heart	The Essential Self + Inner Parts	Ecological Well-Being + Climate Awareness
Physiology + Endocrinology	Somatic + Sensory Tools	Empathetic Resonance	Equanimity + Resilience

PART 1: Tools for Promoting Vibrant Health
(Physical, Neurological, & Subtle Body)

Three Synchronous Modules (Monday-Thursday)
Plus Asynchronous Learning in our Online Learning Management System

PART 1 SPRING 2025 - WINTER 2026	PART 1 FALL 2025 - SUMMER 2026
May 5 - 8, 2025	October 13 - 16, 2025
June 2 - 5, 2025	November 10 - 13, 2025
July 7 - 10, 2025	January 19 - 22, 2026
Jul 28 - 31, 2025	February 9 - 12, 2026

Module Schedule	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
🙏	10 am - 1 pm Theory, Methodology, & Practicum	7 - 8:15 am Morning Sadhana	8:30 - 9:30 am Mentoring	7 - 8:15 am Morning Sadhana
🔴	6:30 - 7:30 pm Mentoring	10:30 am - 1 pm Theory, Methodology, & Practicum	10 am - 1 pm Theory, Methodology, & Practicum	10 am - 1 pm Theory, Methodology, & Practicum

🟤 Yoga Teacher Training Mentorship 🟤

Your curriculum includes bi-weekly mentoring in our 300hr and 800hr Training Programs.
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm PST | Wednesday 830 - 930 am PST
This is included in your training program and extends beyond your formal curriculum modules.
Enrolled students and alumni are welcome to attend.

PART 2: Yoga for Vitality & Wholeness
(Mental, Psychological, & Spiritual)

Six Synchronous Modules (Saturday - Sunday)
Plus Asynchronous Learning in our Online Learning Management System

PART 2 SPRING 2025 - WINTER 2026	PART 2 FALL 2025 - SUMMER 2026
September 20 - 21, 2025	February 28 - Mar 1, 2026
October 18 - 19, 2025	March 28 - 29, 2026
November 15 - 16, 2025	April 25 - 26, 2026
December 6 - 7, 2025	May 16 - 17, 2026
January 10 - 11, 2026	June 20 -21, 2026
February 14 - 15, 2026	July 18 - 19, 2026

Weekend Schedule	Saturday	Sunday
🙏	7 - 8 am Pranayama + Meditation	7 - 8 am Pranayama + Meditation
🔴	10 - 11:30 am Active Practice	10 - 11:30 am Active Practice
🟠	11:30 am - 1 pm Theory, Methodology, & Practicum	11:30 am - 1 pm Theory, Methodology, & Practicum
🟡	2:30 - 4:30 pm* Practicum & Mentoring	3 - 4:30 pm* Practicum & Mentoring
🟣	*In Person & Online Options	4:30 - 6 pm* Climate Awareness Group

Application + Registration

SPRING 2025 - WINTER 2026: May 5, 2025 - February 15, 2026	FALL 2025 - SUMMER 2026: October 13, 2025 - July 19, 2026
$3700 with registration by February 15, 2025	$3700 with registration by July 13, 2025
$4600 with registration by March 15, 2025	$4600 with registration by August 13, 2025
$5100 with registration by April 5, 2025	$5100 with registration by September 13, 2025
$5500 with registration after April 5, 2025	$5500 with registration after September 13, 2025

You can pay for the program in full, or via payment plans.
$500 of your initial payment will be held as a non-refundable deposit.

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Scholarships
Yogajoy strives to make teacher trainings accessible for all. Therefore, we provide selective scholarship assistance. To determine your eligibility for financial assistance, please FIRST complete the training application above, then complete the scholarship request below.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity Statement + Scholarships

We are dedicated to celebrating diversity across cultures, race, ethnicities, belief systems, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and body types. There has been a lack of diverse representation in yoga in the West due to commercialism, colonialism, and appropriation. We are committed to doing our part. In addition to teaching yoga in prisons and other settings for people marginalized by the inequities in our society, we also provide scholarships for our training programs. We have been dedicated to extending the healing potential of yoga in communities of need and throughout marginalized populations since 1998. As a training institution, the best way we can commit to increasing diversity in yoga is to grow a community of students and teachers that is represented by people of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.

In support of diversifying yoga leadership, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color registering for our trainings are invited to apply for scholarships with our school.

We don’t assume that all who identify as BIPOC require or want financial support to access yoga. For those who do, we see this as step we can take towards offering reparations within a healthcare system that has predominantly failed communities of color.

Scholarship Request Form

Our Guiding Teachers

Teachers whose teachings and books we integrate into our 200hr amrita yoga teacher training:
A More Ardent Fire by Eknath Easwaran, The Sacred Tradition of Yoga by Dr. Shankaranarayana Jois,
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron, The Way to Love by Anthony DeMello

Eknath Easwaran

Dr. Shankaranarayana Jois

Pema Chodron

Anthony De Mello

Pandit Deobrat Mishra

Sharmila Ragnath

Shantala Sriramaiah

In our 300hr Yoga Teacher Training, we integrate the teachings Western therapeutic modalities of Gabor Mate, Compassionate Inquiry Approach, Bonnie Badenoch: Being A Brain-Wise Therapist, Dick Schwartz: Internal Family Systems, Diane Poole Heller: Healing Shame + Attachment Wounds, Janina Fisher: Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, Dan Siegel: Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Thich Nhat Hanh: The 4 Abodes, all of whom Sarahjoy has studied with directly. We have an extensive book list for your home library.