Become a Certified Yoga Teacher in Edgewater, NJ
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Why Atmananda?
When you train at Atmananda, you’re not learning a generic yoga curriculum — you’re learning a method built specifically to keep you and your future students safe, effective, and confident. Founder Jhon Tamayo created the Atmananda Yoga Sequence in 1994 after seeing how many yoga practices led to preventable injury, and built his entire approach around alignment first. That means as a trainee, you won’t just memorize poses — you’ll learn to read your own body, understand the mechanics behind every movement, and know exactly how to adjust and protect both yourself and your future students from injury. This is the difference between reciting a sequence and truly owning your practice.
You’ll be trained in a method that blends Iyengar, Hatha, and Ashtanga traditions into one dynamic Vinyasa flow — giving you a versatile, well-rounded foundation you can teach anywhere, to any level of student. It’s a method that’s proven itself far beyond one studio: taught across seven countries and to more than 2,000 students worldwide, so you’re stepping into a lineage with real depth, not a one-off certification. You’ll even train with insights from the Atmananda Yoga Mat™, Jhon’s own mathematically designed alignment tool, giving you a concrete, teachable framework for helping future students find proper form fast.
Beyond the physical practice, Atmananda means “self” (Atma) plus “bliss” (Ananda) — the path to self-realization that only you can walk, and that we’re here to guide you through. You’ll leave this training not just certified, but transformed: more connected to your own body, your own teaching voice, and a community that will treat you like family long after graduation.
Programs Offered
200 Hour Program
The 200Hr Program is where the journey begins – our 200Hr intensive program is good for anyone looking to begin their yoga career or deepen their knowledge and practice.
300 HOUR Program
The 300 HR program is for individuals who have completed their 200 HR program under a registered yoga alliance school and is ready to deepen their own practice and yoga teaching abilities.
500 Hour Program
The 500 HR program is for individuals who want to take the 200Hr and 300Hr program combined. The student will receive a 500 HR certification under the Yoga Alliance.
What You Get With Our Programs
YTT Books
You will receive our customized Yoga Teacher Training book that breaks down each pose and explains its benefits… plus so much more!
free atmananda yoga mat
All of our YTT students will receive a free Atmananda Yoga Alignment Mat!
Unlimited Free Classes
Depending on which program you choose, you will have unlimited classes during and even after your training!
access to our virtual platform
Where you’ll find a wealth of resources including informative articles, instructional videos, and more to support your learning and growth.
A Supportive Community
We are first and foremost a loving community, and we are so excited to have you join us!
what you will learn
ASANA
For the Asana portion of the teacher training, you will learn the poses that are based on the Atmananda Yoga Sequence. This sequence includes a variety of backbends, forward bends, twists, inversions, balancing poses, hip openers, and seated postures. The sequence is designed as a well rounded and balanced vinyasa flow to develop flexibility, strength, and balance.
Anatomy & Physiology Alignment
Our teacher training program places high emphasis on the safety of our students when it comes to alignment. You will learn proper alignment when practicing and teaching the poses of the Atmananda sequence as well as extensive anatomy for the different systems of the body as it relates to yoga.
MEDITATION
The meditation portion of the teacher training has an emphasis on developing your own practice in order to better understand the power and teachings of meditation. You will learn to develop your own daily meditation practice and understand key concepts of meditation including meditative terms and techniques.
PRANAYAMA
For the pranayama and subtle body portion of the teacher training you, you will learn about the different aspects of the subtle body, such as the koshas, major nadis, and chakras. With this knowledge, you will learn how our subtle body connects to breath and why pranayama is a powerful practice on your subtle and physical bodies. You will learn how to practice and lead basic pranayama practices.
yoga humanities
Our yoga humanities portion of the teacher training emphasises basic yogic philosophy concepts and ethics for yoga teachers; emphasis is on the importance of having an ethical approach to holding space as a yoga instructor
Teaching Methodology
The teaching methodology portion of the teacher training is woven into every sequence training class you will be taking in our program. Our lead teachers are trained to provide you with feedback that will help to polish your teaching and communication skills from day 1. You will learn how to pace yourself, the importance of setting up a safe and calming environment, how to cue, and class management.
PLANS
200 Hours Intensive
3 MONTHS
$3300
- 4 installments of $850/month = $3400
- 7 installments of $500/month = $3500
- Minimum $500 deposit due before start date.
300 Hours Intensive
6 MONTHS
$4200
- 4 installments of $1075/month = $4300
- 6 installments of $900/month = $4400
- Minimum $500 deposit due before start date.
Combined 200+300 HourS
12 Months
$7500
- Pay in full & Save = $7000
- 12 installments of $625/month = $7500
- Minimum $500 deposit due before start date.
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