Thank you for considering the Namaste Yoga 200 hour teacher training program!
We have a strong lineage, which is important when choosing a yoga teacher training program because our style and philosophy have been developed through decades of instruction and learning. We believe in inclusivity at all levels, which allows teachers and students to be successful in developing a yoga practice that fits their life, abilities, and needs. We also provide support to our graduates, who often teach in our studio following graduation from our program.
As of January 2024, we are a Level I magnet school for the International Institute of Yoga Therapy (IIYT). Graduates of our RYT 200 program receive a magnet school graduate discount on the RYT-300 and Yoga Therapy programs through IIYT. Our program is delivered in coordination with the IIYT yoga therapy training program and should you choose to pursue this higher level of yoga instruction credential, this program will prepare you well for that path.
Graduates of our yoga teacher training program emerge with the comprehensive tools and knowledge needed to teach yoga safely and effectively. With a deep foundation in anatomy, sequencing, modifications, and the use of props, our graduates can adapt their teaching to meet the needs of a variety of different students. Our weekend sessions focus on asana training, but incorporate teaching skills, variations, energy systems, and yoga philosophy as integral parts of the teaching experience. Upon completion, you will be eligible for direct admission to the International Institute of Yoga Teaching (IIYT) Clinical Yoga Therapist training program.
Instructor Credentials
Our instructors bring years of experience developing their own practice and guiding others in classes at Namaste and around the country.
Lead instructor and studio owner Ken Aubuchon C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 earned his yoga therapy credentials with the International Institute of Yoga Therapy (IIYT), a 900 hour in-person clinical yoga therapy program located in the Detroit area. He specializes in working to make the benefits of yoga available to everyone, regardless of their physical limitations or abilities.
Lead Instructor Kyla Remus E-RYT 500 is a lifelong yoga practitioner and comes from a line of strong women who taught her a yogic lifestyle. She has taught with Namaste Yoga for over 20 years and is an integral part of our lineage. She specializes in effective teaching methods, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga.
Dr. Cassandra Barragan is an educator, social worker, and co-owner of Namaste Yoga. She provides instruction in ethical teaching, social justice, and the nervous system. She specializes in Restorative Yoga and the overarching benefits of yoga beyond an asana practice.