200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

All you need to know about 200HR Teacher Training

  • The next Citizen Yoga 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training will run January 9, 2027 through May 2, 2027.

  • Our 200-Hour Yoga Training is a Yoga Alliance-certified program designed around the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual principles of the yoga practice.

    Trainees will be guided by a team of experienced teachers on a journey of self-transformation. Students will begin to internalize, live, and teach Citizen alignment yoga. Based on a manual developed by Citizen Yoga founder Kacee Must, Citizen’s 200-Hour program is a hybrid format that combines the convenience of virtual learning with valuable in-person teaching. The end result is a highly engaging and educational experience.

    Citizen Yoga’s training team combines decades of yoga teaching and training experience to offer a comprehensive, foundational yoga education. Upon graduation, trainees will make great improvements to their personal practice and be able to teach multiple types of yoga classes. Graduates from our program are eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher-200 with the Yoga Alliance.

  • Citizen Yoga teaches alignment-based yoga as a tool for physical and mental transformation. Rooted in tradition, our 200-Hour training blends concepts from a variety of schools of yoga + philosophy to empower trainees to teach a safe and sustainable practice that is authentic, non-dogmatic, and honors all traditions.

    • Introduction to pranayama, drishti, and bandhas

    • Pose breakdown for over 80 asanas, including Sanskrit and English names, standard and advanced alignment cues, prop usage, modifications, and contraindications

    • Yogic philosophy, including the 8 limbs, koshas, chakras, and Vedanta

    • Anatomy and physiology

    • Sequencing and timing for various class types

    • Hands-on assists + adjustments

    • Introduction to Prenatal, Yin, and Restorative yoga

    • Exploration of communities of care, inclusive yoga spaces, and what it means to be a spiritual activist

    • Developing your authentic voice

    • Theming and messaging for a variety of class types based on yoga philosophy

    • Responsibly approaching the career of yoga teacher

    In addition to attending sessions, the following are requirements to complete the 200HR program:

    • 3 classes per week at Citizen Yoga

    • 30-minute weekly online mentor groups beginning after week 4

    • 25 hours of peer meetings + practice teaching

    • 5 class observations

    • Reading + writing assignments

    • Karma project

  • Citizen Yoga’s teacher training offers a unique hybrid approach, with 70% of instruction taking place in-person at the Citizen Yoga Royal Oak studio and 30% online (live through Zoom). Full online participation is possible for students who do not live locally and feel confident in their ability to engage and connect virtually.

    Immersion Weekend:

    • Opening: January 9-10, 8:30am-3:30pm

    • Closing: May 1-2, 12:30pm-3:45pm

    Regular Schedule:

    • Saturdays 8:30-11am ONLINE, 12:30-3:45pm IN-PERSON

  • Yes, Citizen Yoga is proud to offer Inclusion scholarships for our 200-Hour Yoga Training to 3 individuals who strive to share the practice and learnings of yoga through teaching.

    Every action and decision that we make at Citizen Yoga is guided by our 5 core values: Alignment, Integrity, Community, Support, and Inclusion. As part of our ongoing effort to diversify the demographics of students who practice, train, and teach at Citizen, the Inclusion scholarships were introduced in 2020. We continue to seek creative ways to challenge our blindspots and make physical and mental health more accessible and approachable to everyone.

    “In order to effect social change, we have to approach the task of educating ourselves and of healing our internal wounds with courage, dedication, and devotion.” – Dr. Gail Parker

    Apply for our Winter 2027 Inclusion Scholarship by filling out the application at the bottom of this page. Deadline for application is November 1, 2026.

  • EARLY BIRD $2800

    Can be paid-in-full or payment plan of $500 deposit + four monthly installments of $575.

    This is an autopay commitment and must be set-up with a valid credit or debit card. Each payment will run 30 days after deposit and each consecutive month.

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    MEMBERS $3200

    Can be paid-in-full or payment plan of $500 deposit + four monthly installments of $675. 

    New Members: can begin this membership anytime before training starts and it will resume on the day after the last day of training. Your membership will be put on hold for the duration of training. Email teacher@citizenyogastudio.com to sign up at this discounted rate.

    Existing Members: commit to another 6 months of membership after training ends. Your membership will be put on hold for the duration of training and will resume after training at a discounted rate of $110/month.

    About Citizen Membership: Citizen Membership is regularly $125/month and includes unlimited yoga at all Citizen Yoga Studio locations (in-studio + online), 2 guest passes per month, discounts on workshops and retreats, and 15% off retail.

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    FULL TUITION $3600

    Can be paid-in-full or payment plan of $500 deposit + four monthly installments of $775. This is an autopay commitment and must be set-up with a valid credit or debit card.

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    A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your space and produce your Citizen Yoga Training Manual. A binder will not be produced until a deposit is received. If a payment plan is selected, the first installment payment is due by the first day of training and is non-refundable.

    If you choose not to finish the program before January 9, 2027, the remaining tuition balance excluding deposit will be waived or refunded, as appropriate for your chosen payment plan. As of January 9, 2027, you are responsible for the full cost of tuition even if personal circumstances do not allow you to complete the program. A portion of payments, except the non-refundable deposit, made toward an unfinished training program can be held as credit for a future training program. In these cases, your Citizen Yoga Training Manual must be returned to Citizen until you intend to finish the program.

  • Included in Yoga Teacher Training:

    • 200 hour Yoga Training

    • Citizen Yoga Training Manual

    • 2 Feedback Sessions on group presentations

    • Unlimited classes at Citizen Yoga studios for the duration of the program

    • Free access to Citizen Yoga On Demand for the duration of the program

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  • "Making the decision to participate in Citizen Yoga's 200HR teacher training was easily one of the best choices I have ever made. Through curiosity, community, and connection, I fell in love all over again with a practice that is deeply personal and transformative. The experience left me filled with awe and admiration for all that yoga has to offer. The learning never ends but the path is lined in great friendships, important revelations, deep inquiry, and. so much growth."

    Erin Budisak

  • "I've been practicing yoga for a few years, I knew there was something special about the practice but couldn't quite put it into words. Yoga Teacher Training with Citizen allowed me the freedom to explore that feeling with the guidance of incredible teachers and peers. I have greatly deepened my practice and better yet, I now can share that feeling with others."

    Zach Root

  • "It sounds cliche, but its absolutely true; the Citizen Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training was absolutely life changing for me. The training itself gives students an in-depth education on the power of a philosophy-based and alignment-focused practice. The teachers are well-trained, your peers become your greatest resources, and the manual your greatest treasure. I have never felt more connected to myself."

    Hailey Zureich

  • "Citizen Yoga's 200-Hour Teacher Training encompasses all aspects of what yoga means. We learned so much more than proper pose alignment and how to create good messaging for a class. We explored the philosophical underpinnings that make yoga more than just a workout, enriching movement with meaning. It was truly a journey of personal transformation that anchors my teaching and my practice."

    Sarah Weinstein

  • "Teacher Training was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! Kacee and her curriculum prepare you to become a teacher, and play the lead role in your life. The foundations that you learn through her training will help you become more grounded in both alignment and philosophy. Teacher Training was a powerful experience everyone should have to deepen their practice."

    Coby Shecter

  • "The flexibility of Citizen's Online Teacher Training allowed me to commit to deepening my expertise of yoga in a way that worked for my schedule. The transformative nature of teacher training isn't lost because of the online format. I can actually say I graduated Citizen's program surrounded by a community of curious new teachers, and I felt completely prepared to teach multiple types of yoga classes in a safe, creative way."

    Anna Tretter

  • "Kacee, and everyone who teaches at Citizen, has the utmost respect for the practice. With the team's expertise in alignment, and background in philosophy, the CY 200-Hour Teacher Training is truly unmatched. It's the best way to deepen your practice in both mind and body. I am a different and better person because of it."

    Ari Anusbigian

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200HR Teacher Training Inclusion Scholarship Application

Every action and decision that we make at Citizen Yoga is guided by our 5 core values: Alignment, Integrity, Community, Support, and Inclusion. As part of our ongoing effort to diversify the demographics of students who practice, train, and teach at Citizen, each year we award three Inclusion Scholarships. These scholarships are earmarked for students identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) or members of the LGBTQ+ community who intend to teach and have a goal of teaching for Citizen Yoga.

Scholarship Awards include:

  • One Full Tuition ($3600 value)
    Does not include binder 200HR training binder or yoga membership

  • Two Partial Tuition ($2600 value)
    Student is responsible for $1000 of tuition and purchase of 200HR training binder. Payment plans available. Unlimited yoga is included during training.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 1, 2026