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Top rated School in the DMV. 800+ graduates since 2009.

200 Hour Training

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Curriculum

  • ❁ Asana: Learn the physical and energetic qualities of postures and how to apply them in teaching students of all different physical abilities and experiences. Expand your practice by deepening your understanding of the structure of the asana as it “lands” in your body via lecture, practice and a 500+ page Thrive Yoga Manual (a lifetime reference manual). Learn hundreds of new ways to practice yoga and paths to get into just about any posture.

    ❁ Pranayama: Experience and practice pranayama techniques. The secret sauce to bliss. Learn how to weave pranayama through an asana class and how you can affect your energetic body through conscious breathing techniques.  Learn to master the pranic field.

    ❁ Meditation: Bye-bye stress!  Experience Introduction to several styles of meditation. Learn how a meditation practice is the key to joy. Leave loving to meditate.

  • Train in tested formats of teaching yoga.

    ​Instruction and practice in teaching the following formats:

    ❁ Vinyasa Yoga

    ❁ Hatha Yoga

    ❁ Restorative Yoga

    ❁ Beginners Yoga

    ❁ Prenatal Yoga

    ❁ Pranayama & Meditation

    ❁ Yoga Nidra​ (Introduction)

    ❁ Yoga as a lifestyle for longevity

    ​Instruction and practice teaching in methods for greater living:

    ❁ The Science of Breathing and assessing unhealthy breathing patterns

    ❁ The drishti, the mindful focus that integrates mind/body

    ❁ Understanding the teachings of karma and kleishas, the causes of suffering

    ❁Learning the methods to discover the chakras, energetic body

  • Practice Teaching Course Study Includes:

    • Teaching, Sequencing and Voice

    • Cueing and Demonstration

    • Practice teaching with mentor feedback

    • Keeping a class fresh

    • Teaching to Beginners

    • Introduction to Hands-On-Adjustments

    • Mentor feedback and written assessments

    • Train in the anatomy and physiology of the human body and movement

    • Recognize biomechanics, structure and fluid movement in yourself and your students

    • Teach individualized students based upon their anatomical structure and range of motion

    • Anatomy-based sequencing

    • The History of Yoga and Lineages

    • Sanskrit

    • Yoga Sutra Studies

    • The Brain on Yoga: Learn the latest research on consciousness and the brain

    • The Subtle Body: prana, nadis, koshas, chakras, prana vayus, and energy balancing

Fall 2026

Weekends: Sat & Sun
11:30 am – 6:00 pm
September 19 – March 21
(days/times subject to change)

September 19
October 3, 4, 17, 18
November 8
December 12, 13
January 16, 17, 30, 31
Feb 20, 21
Mar 13, 14, 20, 21

Makeups for missed lectures are available

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  • Since 2009 Thrive Yoga’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rockville, Maryland has helped more than 800 graduates become thoughtful teachers, studio owners, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and lifelong practitioners.

    That experience shapes every lecture, every practice, every conversation, and every student we mentor.

  • You have experienced the benefits of yoga. Now you are ready to go deeper.

    At Thrive Yoga, you will learn from experienced yoga teacher trainers who have spent decades studying, practicing, teaching, and living yoga. Led by Susan Mondi Bowen and the Thrive Training Team, our 200-hour yoga certification program is built from nearly 100 years of combined yoga study, practice, and personal transformation.

    This training weaves together timeless yogic philosophy, anatomy, alignment, sequencing, meditation, breathwork, and creative teaching methodology to help you become more fully yourself—and a confident, impactful yoga teacher.

  • At Thrive, you are not just enrolled in a yoga teacher training program. You are personally supported.

    We meet you where you are, help you clarify your purpose, and mentor you in the areas of yoga, fitness, wellness, and teaching that align with your goals. With more than 80 hours devoted to career development and real-world application, you will gain hands-on experience through guided teaching projects, independent study, practice teaching, and specialty workshop development.

    Our experienced teachers mentor you as a student, educator, and professional with genuine care, honest feedback, and ongoing support. Graduates also benefit from Thrive’s strong alumni network, continuing education opportunities, and real teaching pathways beyond graduation.

  • Thrive’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training blends live in-person training, livestream classes, and video-on-demand learning so you can stay committed without putting your life on pause.

    You will train in a real yoga studio environment alongside a supportive community while developing the confidence to teach live classes. If you miss a session, make-ups are simple through the Thrive Online Training Portal.

    Graduates consistently rave about the depth of our practices, lectures, mentorship, and the rare opportunity to truly study the full scope of yoga in a format that supports real life.

  • You'll graduate with a deeper personal practice, the confidence to teach with clarity and authenticity, and an understanding of yoga that extends well beyond the poses. Along the way, you'll discover your unique teaching voice, build meaningful relationships within a supportive community, and gain the knowledge, practical experience, and mentorship to continue growing long after graduation. This is the beginning of a lifelong journey as a teacher, a student, and a member of the Thrive community. 

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“Do not worry about being perfect. Just guide your student with love and passion.”

— Swami Sivananda

Find your path

Ready to deepen your practice?

Are you called to teach?

Or maybe you’re still searching for what feels true.

Wherever you are, Thrive will meet you there.

Request a personal conversation with the 200 Hour Training Director by completing the Interest Form below. Register for an upcoming 200 Hour Sneak Peak or enroll now to reserve your spot.

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Yoga Teacher Training

Fall 2026 Fees

Yoga Teacher Training

Early Bird

By August 1, 2026

$2,500

All fees are non-refundable.

Regular Pricing

By September 1, 2026

$2,900

All fees are non-refundable.

Payment Plan

Four Payments

$725/payment

Four non-refundable payments.