We have been a locally owned and family-run yoga and wellness business since 2002. What sets our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program apart is our experience both teaching yoga as well as running successful yoga and wellness businesses. Besides Sellwood Yoga, we owned and operated Bernal Yoga (in San Francisco). After nearly two decades of operating and teaching at our studios, we know what it takes to teach, and we know what business owners are looking for in new teachers.
Our next 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program runs from October 2023 – March 2024, enrollment opens in January 2023.
- Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00-5:00pm: We try to spread these out so they are two times per month, every other weekend.
- Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm: Weekday evening classes meet once per week during certain months (about 1/3) of the training.


Our teacher training program will meet you where you are and take you where your inherent strengths lead. We will help you build on those strengths and align them with your vision and goals.
We have an extremely high placement rate for those who want to teach after graduating from our program. Many of our past graduates have gone on to teach at Sellwood Yoga and other studios, while others have decided to continue as students with a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of the role yoga plays in health, healing, and well-being.
If you’re interested in finding out more, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at info@sellwoodyoga.com, so we can answer any questions and help you decide if our program is a good fit for you.
Program Details
Faculty
Our lead instructors, faculty, and guest teachers are committed to helping you hone in on your strengths, expand your skill set and deepen your knowledge. Our supportive guidance will help build your confidence so that you not only feel the positive effects of your growth but also enjoy what you are learning and teaching.
You lead instructors are Sellwood Yoga studio owners and siblings, Bill and Savonn Wyland:

The other Sellwood Yoga instructors are an integral part of the teacher training program and will be leading modules on mindfulness, yoga anatomy, philosophy and spirituality, pranayama and breath work, social justice, trauma informed yoga and more!
Learn more about other faculty members by following the links below:
Techniques, Training, and Practice: Asana, Pranayama and Mindfulness
Asana: The physical practice of asana (yoga poses) is often what first brings people to the yoga mat. In this module we cover yoga poses in two distinct and different styles of yoga; Vinyasa Yoga and Gentle and Restorative Yoga. This broad approach helps students personally learn how to teach yoga to both new and experienced students as well as people who benefit from a gentle, restorative, or therapeutic practice:
- Skillful, alignment-based teaching principles and practice
- Adjustments, modifications, and variations
- Sequencing safe and level-appropriate classes
Pranayama & Breath Work: Pranayama is the formal practice of controlling the breath and is one of the key elements of yoga. In this module, we will cover simple and effective breathing techniques to incorporate into your own practice and use in your teaching. You will also get to experience relaxing and rejuvenating breath work sessions with local breath teacher Margaret Townsend that are always a favorite of each teacher training.
Mindfulness and Meditation: We are proud of our emphasis on mindfulness and meditation at Sellwood Yoga, In this unit, students will learn how how to help reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of stress through mindful practices and meditation. This module helps keep a calm and balanced approach in learning how to become a yoga teacher.
Teaching Methodology and Instructor Skills
In this unit, we will cover the basics of skillful, effective teaching, including:
- Communication and observation skills
- Teaching and demonstrating styles and skills
- The role of assisting and recommending variations/corrections
- Time management and setting priorities
- Coaching skills
- Injury prevention/rehabilitation
- Special considerations for pre/post-natal, kids/tweens/teens, and seniors
We will also cover the important business-side of teaching yoga. Our 20 years of industry experience means we can show you the best practices for getting started in a new yoga teaching career or bringing the skills you learned into your current profession. Each student is given a custom plan of action based on their interests in applying the training to the real world. You will feel comfortable and confident that you have the knowledge and skills to set you apart.
Yoga-Related Anatomy and Physiology
One of the beautiful things about yoga is that it forces us to acknowledge our embodiment. The practice is grounded in the fact that we have bodies, and it’s essential that yogis have a solid understanding of the basic workings of our physical forms. In this module, Christine Morita McVey will give students an in-depth exploration of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to yoga poses. Students will be able to apply this knowledge into a greater understanding and depth of both a personal yoga practice as well as applying it to teaching yoga.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Instructors
Trauma Informed Yoga: NEW for 2023
Teaching Livestream Classes: NEW for 2023
Teaching Practicum
It’s time to put everything into practice! In this final module, we’ll put all the pieces together. We build up to this point in the training by giving you experience little by little so that you’re prepared to teach on your own.
Students will:
- Participate in practice classes to give and receive feedback
- Observe, journal, and discuss classes taught by other instructors
- Assist students while other instructors teach
- Practice teaching as the lead instructor
Interested in applying?
The dates for our next 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program are October, 2023 through March, 2024. If you’d like more information about the program, drop us a note!
Timeline, Tuition, and Payment
Please send an email to info@sellwoodyoga.com to inquire about application timeline and exact dates of the training.
The total cost for the teacher training program is $3500. This tuition includes unlimited regular yoga classes (in studio and/or live stream) at Sellwood Yoga from the start of the program until the end. It does not include additional required textbooks (you can usually pick up used copies of these books or borrow them from previous graduates).
Payments: Once accepted into the program, you will be asked to select a payment method and plan (we will go over the options with you). We accept cash, checks, and most credit cards. You will receive $80 in studio credit if you pay by cash or check.
- Option 1: 2 payments of $1750. 1st payment is due within 14 days of acceptance. 2nd payment of $1750 is due within 2 months of your first payment. You can make arrangements with us to have your card charged for the 2nd payment on a date you select.
- Option 2: 4 payments of $875. 1st payment is due within 14 days of acceptance. The remaining payments will be billed on an agreed upon schedule to a credit card on file. Includes a $100 processing fee.
If you decide not to complete the teacher training program, you are still responsible for any remaining payments.
Cancellations and program withdrawals need to be in writing and sent to info@sellwoodyoga.com.
- If made before August 31, 2023 you will receive a refund less a $875 deposit.
- No refunds given after August 31, 2023.
Partial scholarships and work study options may be available. Please arrange a time to talk with us about your need/situation.