Deepen Your Practice
Study yoga beyond the postures and build your understanding of its history, philosophy, anatomy, breath, and movement. Teaching is optional.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Deepen your practice. Explore teaching. Find your own voice.
Led by Heather Nelson, E-RYT 500, and the Red Skies teaching team. In-person and online/self-study options are available.
There’s a place here for you.
You don’t need to know yet where the training will lead. Come to deepen your practice, explore teaching, or both.
Explore Teaching
Learn to sequence, cue, and guide a class while developing a teaching voice that feels like your own.
Still Deciding?
Curiosity is a good place to begin. Bring your questions—we’d be happy to talk about what you hope to learn.
Why train at Red Skies?
Guided by Heather and the Teaching Team
Heather leads the training, with specialty workshops and guest teachers offering additional perspectives along the way.
A Small Cohort
With room for up to 16 trainees, there’s space to ask questions, practice, and receive personal support throughout the program.
Learn by Teaching
Practice sequencing, assisting, and teaching real people, with guidance and feedback as you grow.
Meet Heather Nelson, E-RYT 500
Heather has practiced yoga for 30 years and founded Red Skies Yoga in 2017. She continues to teach on the studio schedule and leads trainees alongside Red Skies’ experienced teaching community. Her approach begins with breath, mindful movement, and creative sequencing—and encourages each trainee to find a teaching voice that feels like their own.
Movement changes the body. Presence changes the experience.
What You’ll Study
- Yoga history and philosophy
- Asana and alignment principles
- Anatomy and physiology
- Teaching methodology and cueing
- Creative sequencing and class planning
- Music and playlist creation
- Group teaching practice and feedback
- Self-inquiry and journaling
- Chakras and breathing techniques
- Meditation practices
- Hands-on assists and adjustments
A Graduate’s Perspective
“I did my 200-hour teacher training at Red Skies, and I’m so grateful I did. I walked in a little intimidated and not sure what I had to offer. Heather built a room where trying mattered as much as getting it right, and the training gave me permission to be myself, to fall out of a pose and try again. The teachers and this community are the real thing. Whether you come for a class or for training, you’ll feel welcome here.”
“This studio has such a sense of community, and it carries through to their yoga teacher training program.”
“I felt more than prepared to begin my journey as a yoga instructor.”
Tuition and Training Format
In-Person 2027 Cohort
January 22–May 16, 2027 (proposed)
Eight weekends from January through May. Some weekends include a Friday evening session; others meet Saturday and Sunday.
- Friday: 6:45–8:00 p.m. on select weekends
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Some Friday sessions are reserved for home study or studio workshops. The cohort is limited to 16 trainees.
Online Training
An online/self-study option is also available. Contact us to learn more about the format and opportunities to join select in-person sessions.
Tuition
- $3,700 for the 200-hour training
- $3,300 when paid in full at least 60 days before the first scheduled training date
- Payment plan: $500 deposit, followed by four monthly payments
After Graduation
Graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT-200. They’re also welcome to assist in classes and meet with Heather during the year after graduation.