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. After several years of running and teaching at our own studios, we know what it takes to teach, and we know what business owners are looking for in new teachers.
Our program captures everything that makes Sellwood Yoga so outstanding. We strive to cultivate a warm, welcoming, and non-dogmatic atmosphere; we believe that yoga is a spacious and flexible practice with room for a tremendous diversity of approaches. Our emphasis is on the benefits of yoga, mindfulness, and healthy living for the whole person.


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, deepen your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enjoy what you are learning and teaching.
You lead instructors are Sellwood Yoga studio owners and siblings, Bill and Savonn Wyland:

Other Sellwood Yoga instructors are an integral part of the teacher training program and will be leading modules on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, yoga anatomy, philosophy and spirituality, pranayama and breathwork, special considerations for pregnancy, and much 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 is often what first brings people to the yoga mat. In this module, we will use discussion, practice, lecture, and active demonstration to cover the foundations of:
- Skillful, alignment-based teaching principles and practice
- Adjustments, modifications, and variations
- Sequencing safe and level-appropriate classes
Pranayama: B. K.S. Iyengar said, “As a fire blazes brightly when the covering of ash over it is scattered by the wind, the divine fire within the body shines in all its majesty when the ashes of desire are scattered by the practice of pranayama.” Pranyama 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.
Mindfulness and Meditation: We are proud of our emphasis on mindfulness and meditation at Sellwood Yoga, and we’re lucky to have a robust Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program. In this unit, students will study directly with Denise Gour. Denise was trained by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of MBSR. Over 30 years of research demonstrate this system’s proven effectiveness for reducing the physical and emotional symptoms of stress, and it will be an invaluable tool for you as a teacher and a practitioner.
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 talk about the business of teaching yoga. We understand that the nitty-gritty business side of things can feel overwhelming, and in this unit, we’ll demystify the nuts and bolts of creating and maintaining a yoga-based business (both for- and non-profit).
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, students will receive an in-depth exploration of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to yoga.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Instructors
Yoga Philosophies, Traditions, and Texts: In this unit, we will dive into the ancient foundations of yoga, including close readings of the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and Bhagavad Gita.
Ethics for Yoga Instructors: We will explore what it means to be an effective yoga instructor, including the relationships and boundaries between students and teachers.
Seva and Service: Yoga is an inherently service-oriented path; we practice in order to more fully engage in the world, with all of its joys and suffering. In this module, we will work to understand the ways that yoga can serve others, along with other ways to be of service as a yogi.
Teaching Practicum
It’s time to put everything into practice! In this final module, we’ll put all the pieces together.
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 TBD, but if you’d like more information about the program or would like to be notified when we add it to the schedule, drop us a note!
Timeline, Tuition, and Payment
Please send an email to info@sellwoodyoga.com to inquire about application timeline.
The total cost for the teacher training program is $3200. This price also includes 6 consecutive months of unlimited regular yoga classes at Sellwood Yoga that you can use before, during, or after the program. It does not include additional required textbooks.
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 $1600. 1st payment is due within 14 days of acceptance. 2nd payment of $1600 is due 1 month after 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 $800. 1st payment is due within 14 days of acceptance. The remaining payments will be billed monthly 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 June 15th, you will receive a refund minus a $300 deposit.
If made between June 15th and September 1st, you will receive a refund, if we can find someone to fill your spot, minus a $300 deposit.
No refunds or cancellations after September 1st.
Please note: If you cancel and used any or all of your 6 consecutive months of unlimited regular yoga classes at Sellwood Yoga, the months of yoga that you used will be deducted from your refund. If you cancel and received studio credit (for paying by check or cash), the credit will be deducted from your refund.
Partial scholarships and work study options are available. Please arrange a time to talk with us about your need/situation.