YOGA POD TUCSON
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
January 2 – April 21, 2027
Deepen your practice, build the knowledge and skills to teach with confidence, and experience yoga in a way that changes how you understand it on and off the mat.
A 200-hour teacher training gives you the time and space to understand Yoga beyond the experience of taking a class. You’ll explore the movement, anatomy, breath, philosophy and teaching principles behind the practice, then put what you learn into action.
You may come ready to teach. You may come because you want to understand your own practice more deeply. Either way, you’ll leave with knowledge, experience and a new way of seeing what happens on the mat and why it matters beyond it.
More Than Learning to Teach.
What Makes Our Teacher Training Program Different?
We designed our 200-hour training to go well beyond learning how to safely practice and teach Vinyasa Yoga. You'll build those essential skills while exploring a much broader view of Yoga and the ways it can support how you move, teach and live.
Learn From Specialists.
Our training brings highly regarded subject-matter experts into the room, giving you the opportunity to learn from people with deep knowledge in their fields.
Anatomy · Movement principles · Pose variations · Thoughtful Sequencing · Sound Meditation · Sanskrit & Chanting · Prenatal Yoga · Equity & Inclusive Leadership · Myofascial Release · Yin Yoga · Restorative Yoga · Chair Yoga
And Your Training Includes More.
Four months of unlimited classes.
Your learning continues on your mat in our studio throughout your training.
One-on-one mentorship.
Personal support from a 500-hour-trained Yoga teacher throughout the program.
Everything you need to learn.
A full-color training manual, notebook, writing materials, required book, healthy snacks and a few surprises along the way.
Our 2027 Training Schedule.
Our 16-week program meets every Wednesday evening and every other weekend from January 2 through April 21, 2027.
Wednesday Evenings.
Every Wednesday
5:00-9:00 PM
Yoga Pod Tucson
Training Weekends.
Every other weekend
Saturday + Sunday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tucson Independent Yoga
Weekend Training Dates.
January 2, 3, 16, 17, 30 & 31
February 13, 14, 27 & 28
March 13 & 14
April 3, 4, 17 & 18
Meet Our Program Master Instructor.
Executive Director, Shaelyn Delgado.
Shaelyn Delgado (E-RYT® 500, YACEP) has been teaching yoga and movement for more than 16 years, with a particular love for anatomy, creative sequencing, and helping teachers better understand the bodies in front of them.
Her advanced studies through Yoga Medicine include anatomy of the spine, hips and shoulders, myofascial release, Chinese medicine, yoga for athletes, and women’s health. Her teaching blends anatomy and movement science with an embodied, experiential approach, encouraging teachers to move beyond memorized alignment rules and instead understand how and why bodies move differently.
Shaelyn is also the creator of a Yoga Anatomy Teacher Training Manual used by yoga schools across the country and co-creator of Mindful Movement Academy, where she helps develop continuing education for yoga teachers and thoughtful movers.
Executive Director
She/Her/Hers
Yoga · Barre · Strength · Recovery
E-RYT®500, YACEP®
See What Our Students Are Saying About Our 200-Hour Training.
YPT 200hr training was incredible! I learned so much about yoga as a practice and learned so much about myself. There is a heavy emphasis on anatomy and how to make yoga for everyBODY. The training left me feeling confident in being able to lead a yoga class. Truly a life changing experience.
— Kelly P.
Yoga Alliance Review
It is an amazing studio and the YTT was an extremely rewarding experience. The teachers and the content were world class. I highly recommend them.
— Ronnie P.
Yoga Alliance Review
I have nothing but amazing things to say about my teacher training at Yoga Pod Tucson. Going through teacher training with Yoga Pod Tucson was one of the best decisions of my life. Not only do I feel that the material was taught very thoroughly, but the environment that Yoga Pod Tucson strives to create is one of the most warm and welcoming environments ever. I also really appreciate that we are taught with their philosophy of inclusivity and longevity.
— Gabriela G.
Yoga Alliance Review
Investment.
Tuition.
$3,950
When your deposit is paid by November 1, 2026.
$4,250
When your deposit is paid after November 1, 2026.
$750 Non-refundable deposit
reserves your spot.
Interest-free payment plans available, with monthly payments as low as $500.
Making Teacher Training More Accessible.
We want teacher training to be accessible to more people who are ready to deepen their practice and become part of the next generation of yoga teachers.
Three Scholarships Available.
We offer three scholarships for our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program.
Military Spouse Tuition Reimbursement.
Yoga Pod Tucson is MyCAA approved. Eligible military spouses may qualify for tuition reimbursement for our 200-hour teacher training program.
Good Things to Know Before Teacher Training.
A 200-hour teacher training is a big commitment, and it’s natural to have questions before you decide if it’s right for you. Here are answers to some of the things prospective students ask us most often.
About Our Training.
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We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all yoga or cookie-cutter teachers.
Our 200 Hour Teacher Training is designed to build thoughtful, open-minded, well-rounded teachers. From this foundation, our program teaches students to engage critically with key concepts (rather than memorizing rules), stay curious, and learn from a variety of expert teachers and yoga modalities. Because we only have 200 hours together, the teaching curriculum focuses on how to effectively create and lead a vinyasa yoga class. That said, we believe in the strength of many yoga traditions and aim to cultivate an awareness and curiosity beyond the vinyasa tradition. Our program also emphasizes the practice of integration and the power of community. To highlight these concepts within our training, we include a four month unlimited membership in the tuition fee so students can experience the concepts we talk about beyond the training room; we cater all lunches to provide more time to connect; and we offer three BIPOC scholarships so that we can continue to bring a broader spectrum of voices to all conversations and the yoga community as a whole.
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Absolutely! There is no prerequisite for signing up, other than a love for yoga and an open and curious desire to learn. We do ask that you first apply with a scheduled phone conversation with lead teacher, Shaelyn. This ensures our program aligns with your goals and is truly the right fit for your journey.
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As you explore different teacher training programs, you'll notice that many (including ours) highlight that they are approved by Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. It is also the largest worldwide governing body that approves schools whose curriculum meet their 'standards'. These standards include which topics are taught and how many hours teachers spend teaching them. When choosing a yoga training program, looking for the Yoga Alliance stamp of approval can be helpful in that it means the program is more likely to be credible compared to programs where the school has not had their training program reviewed in depth and approved.
Yoga Pod Tucson's 200 Hour Teacher Training Program is approved by Yoga Alliance's 'elevated' criteria which means we reapplied and were approved under Yoga Alliance’s more stringent criteria.
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This training is ideal for anyone with a desire to dive deeper into the exploration of yoga anatomy, philosophy and various yoga modalities (including yin, restorative yoga, chanting, breathwork and meditation). More specifically, it equips students to be able to effectively sequence and lead a well-rounded vinyasa yoga class. To graduate the program, all students lead their own 50-minute vinyasa class with the support of a 500-hour trained mentor. Many students go on to teach yoga at boutique yoga studios, group fitness centers, schools, retreat centers, healthcare settings and corporate office environments.
Program Logistics.
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We meet every Wednesday night at Yoga Pod Tucson from 5pm - 9pm and every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) at Tucson Independent Yoga from 8am - 5pm. Our first meeting is January 3rd and our last session together is April 22nd. For a full syllabus with all training dates, email Shaelyn at Shae@tucsonyogapod.com.
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To graduate our 200 hour program and receive your certification to submit to Yoga Alliance you’ll need to:
Attend at least 90% of the program
Submit approved assignments for all missed sessions
Take an additional 30 yoga classes at Yoga Pod Tucson
Observe 5 live classes and submit observation forms
Teach a 50-minute vinyasa practicum class to your training group
Pay tuition in full
Students have up to one year after program start date to complete requirements, though many prefer to receive their certificates on the graduation date.
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We understand that amidst our 200 hours together, students are still living busy lives outside of the program. That's why we've built an extra eight hours into our program to allow students to have one full weekend day or two Wednesday evenings that they can miss without the requirement to make up any work. In addition to the extra eight hours, students can miss up to 20 additional training hours (10% of the total program time) and still receive their certificate as long as they make up the hours with pre-approved work. Included in the training fee, we offer two hours of make-up work led by a 500-Hour Trained Teacher every weekend that the group is not in session. We also have videos and experiences that can be used to make up any remaining hours.
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Yoga Pod Tucson requires all instructors to have at least 50 hours of logged teaching experience with Yoga Alliance before applying for a teaching position. If you are interested in teaching at Yoga Pod Tucson after completion of the training and you go on to fulfill your 50 hours of teaching experience, you will have the opportunity to demo your class to receive more mentorship and community class experience at Yoga Pod Tucson. If your community classes go well, you will receive an invitation to be on the studio substitute instructor list and eventually have a regular class, assuming your substitute role is a good fit for both you and the studio and a regular class opens up that aligns with your schedule.
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Yes! We offer interest-free payment plans. A $750 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot, and we’ll work with you to create a payment timeline that fits your budget.
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We have a list of recommended hotels and restaurants (it’s a foodie city!) Reach out to Shaelyn and she’ll send you a list!
Ready to See if Teacher Training is Right for You?
You don’t have to have everything figured out before taking the next step. Schedule an application call with Shaelyn to talk about the program, ask your questions, and see if Yoga Pod Tucson’s 200-hour training is the right fit for you.