Yoga Teacher Training
An Invitation into Yoga Teacher Training
Welcome! If you’ve found your way here, something in you already knows that yoga is more than the shapes we make on our mats. It lives in the pause between breaths. In the moment your shoulders soften. In the clarity that arrives when you slow down enough to listen.
This training is an invitation to deepen the practice you already love and explore what supports it beneath the surface.
You’ll build a stronger foundation in your own practice while also opening to the wider landscape of yoga: philosophy, the subtle body, and the everyday practice of awareness. You’ll work with breath and attention in practical ways, learning how presence shapes choice and builds resilience, so what you discover here supports not just your own practice, but your life and the way you share yoga with others. Along the way, you’ll develop skill in alignment, sequencing, and embodied teaching, while cultivating the inner steadiness that allows you to meet yourself and others with clarity, confidence, and care.
Take your time exploring this page. And if something sparks a question, reach out - I’d love to hear from you. Spots tend to fill quickly, so don’t wait too long to connect.
Warmly,
Debra Mishalove, Director of Teacher Training
Flow’s 200-Hour Yoga Alliance–Accredited Teacher Training is grounded in intelligent movement, skilled teaching, and nearly two decades of experience.
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This training is designed to fit into busy schedules. We’ll meet across 8 weekends between March and May, with a steady rhythm that accommodates spring holidays so you can enjoy some downtime.
Saturday & Sunday sessions are held in person at Flow Yoga Center in Logan Circle. These are also offered via zoom/recordings if you can’t make it. We’ll also meet some Tuesday evenings via Zoom sessions and a few Friday in-person intensives.
Week 1
Friday, March 20 · 2:30–6:30 PM
Saturday, March 21 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, March 22 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Week 2
Saturday, March 28 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, March 29 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Week 3
Tuesday, April 7 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Saturday, April 11 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, April 12 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 4
Saturday, April 18 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, April 19 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 5
Tuesday, April 21 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Saturday, April 25 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, April 26 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 6
Tuesday, May 5 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Friday, May 8 · 4:30–7:30 PM
Saturday, May 9 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Week 7
Saturday, May 16 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, May 17 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 8
Friday, May 29 · 12:30–5:30 PM
Saturday, May 30 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, May 31 · 11:30 AM–7:00 PM
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We’ve created several payment options to make it as accessible as possible.
If you are a Flow Member:
Pay in Full – $3,150
4-Month Plan – $787.50/monthNon-Member Pricing
Pay in Full – $3,490
4-Month Plan – $872.50/monthNeed more flexibility? Extended plans are available - just indicate this on your form and we’ll follow up personally to create a plan that works for you.
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Spaces are limited, and cohorts typically fill. If this training feels like the right fit, we encourage you to submit your application.
If you’ve never practiced with us before, you’re very welcome to try a class, free!
After you apply, we’ll reach out to set up time to connect to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
Teacher Training Overview
Flow has been training yoga teachers for nearly 20 years. Over that time, this program has been refined through experience what prepares people well, what lasts, and what supports responsible & inspiring teaching.
At Flow, each training group becomes a community. We come together for meaningful conversation, shared practice, and collective growth. Often the people you learn alongside become part of your wider support system, both on and off the mat.
While many other teacher training programs rely teaching preset sequences, producing teachers who teach from memorization, at Flow we take a different approach. We focus on understanding rathe than scripts so you learn to guide smart & fun classes with confidence, develop and trust your own teaching voice, and design yoga experiences across levels and styles, from restorative to powerful vinyasa, guided by intention and creativity. You’ll graduate ready to create classes that respond to real people in real rooms and truly serve the communities you care about.
Training Content & Credential
This 200-hour training follows & exceeds the Yoga Alliance RYS-200 framework, the most widely recognized global standard for yoga teacher training.
You’ll study:
intelligent sequencing and clear class structure
functional anatomy and biomechanics, taught in practical, accessible terms
breath, pacing, and nervous system awareness to support resilience
yoga philosophy, history, ethics, and psychology, taught through a culturally responsive lens
subtle body energetics, thoughtfully integrated with physical practice
cueing, assisting, and cultivating confident classroom presence
trauma-aware, inclusive teaching principles
developing your own embodied practice, so you feel confident and at ease in poses
specialty modules for teaching mindfulness meditation, beginners, prenatal, restorative, and yin
Schedule & Pricing Options
Designed to fit into busy lives and meets across 8 weekends between March and May, with a steady rhythm that supports work, family, and spring holidays. Saturdays: 2:00–8:00 PM, Sundays: 11:30 AM–6:00 PM, Select Tuesday evening Zoom sessions and a few Friday in-person intensives
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Saturday & Sunday sessions are held in person at Flow Yoga Center in Logan Circle. These are also offered via zoom/recordings if you can’t make it. We’ll also meet some Tuesday evenings via Zoom sessions and a few Friday in-person intensives.
Week 1
Friday, March 20 · 2:30–6:30 PM
Saturday, March 21 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, March 22 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Week 2
Saturday, March 28 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, March 29 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Week 3
Tuesday, April 7 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Saturday, April 11 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, April 12 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 4
Saturday, April 18 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, April 19 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 5
Tuesday, April 21 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Saturday, April 25 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, April 26 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 6
Tuesday, May 5 · 6:00–9:00 PM (Zoom)
Friday, May 8 · 4:30–7:30 PM
Saturday, May 9 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Week 7
Saturday, May 16 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, May 17 · 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
Week 8
Friday, May 29 · 12:30–5:30 PM
Saturday, May 30 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, May 31 · 11:30 AM–7:00 PM
We know your life is full. This Yoga Teacher Training is designed to fit into your real schedule:
✔ All weekend sessions are streamed live via Zoom and recorded (in-person encouraged)
✔ Independent modules can be completed before or after live sessions
✔ 3 extra months post-training to complete coursework
✔ Lifetime access to core modules for refreshers
✔ Need to miss a weekend? You can drop into a future cohort at no extra cost -
We’ve created several payment options to make it as accessible as possible.
If you are a Flow Member:
Pay in Full – $3,150
4-Month Plan – $787.50/monthNon-Member Pricing
Pay in Full – $3,490
4-Month Plan – $872.50/monthNeed more flexibility? Extended plans are available - just indicate this on your form and we’ll follow up personally to create a plan that works for you.
Hear From Our Graduates
We love this training—and we think you will, too. While we could talk about it all day, one of the best ways to get a real sense of the experience is to hear directly from the people who’ve lived it.
“I didn’t want it to end. Choosing this training was one of the best decisions I’ve made.” - Maddie, 2022
Ready To Apply?
If this training feels like a good fit, we invite you to submit your application below. Once you do, we’ll reach out to answer your questions, invite you to a class if you haven’t practiced with us yet, and connect. We’d love to meet you!
Our trainings typically sell out and cohorts often fill weeks or even months before training begins. Applying early gives you time to begin at-home modules, start required classes, and ease into the rhythm of the training.
Training Application
Meet Your Teachers
As respected leaders in the local yoga community, our senior teachers bring depth, continuity, and steady mentorship to the training. Rather than rotating outside guest teachers you’ll experience in most teacher trainings, you’ll learn with the same experienced team from start to finish, building meaningful relationships along the way.
Debra Mishalove
Rashida A. Edmondson
Janelle Mirabeau
Chris Reber
Kate Rivard
Frequently Asked Questions
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All sessions are recorded, and you’ll have 3 months after the final weekend to catch up. You can also make up missed content by joining future training weekends at no extra cost.
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Many participants join simply to deepen their practice. You can also start with our Yoga Studies Track (fewer hours and no teaching practicums, offered at 30% off) and decide later if you’d like to complete certification.
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Not in a “boot camp” way. We offer a mix of strong, gentle, and restorative practices—and you’ll learn how to adapt for your body and others’.
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You can pause and resume with a future cohort or make up missed sessions along the way. You have options, and we’ll work with you.
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I’m nervous about teaching in front of a room even though I want to. Any tips?
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Expect about 1–3 hours per week of reading and study modules. You’ll also complete 20 yoga classes (at Flow or virtually) during the program. Our curriculum exceeds Yoga Alliance requirements because we’ve added modules we believe truly prepare you.
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Yes. Nearby parking garages and street parking are available (we recommend the ParkMobile app). We’re also metro-accessible via the Red and Green Lines, and many trainees carpool
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While each session varies based on the weekend’s focus, you can expect a balanced mix of movement, lecture, discussion, small-group work, and practice teaching. Each session includes breaks, and we provide tea and light treats. You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks so you can stay nourished throughout the day.
Is This Training Right for You?
This training is designed to meet you where you are - whether you dream of teaching and sharing the yoga you love or simply ready to deepen your practice and live with more intention, supported by a thoughtful, engaged community.
You may find this training is a good fit if:
You know yoga helps you feel and live better, and you’re ready to build a more steady, committed practice.
Yoga has supported you through challenging moments, and you want to understand why it works—and how to share it with others.
In your work or life, you care about helping people feel more grounded, resilient, and connected.
Some of your most meaningful insights have happened on the mat, in classes that felt personal and deeply resonant.
You’re not necessarily looking to change careers - but teaching yoga feels like a meaningful way to bring more creativity and purpose into your life.
You’re craving an immersive, supportive group experience and a chance to grow alongside others.
You’ve been thinking about teacher training for a while and find yourself asking, If not now, when?
If any of this sounds familiar, we’d love to connect. Reach out with your questions and get a feel for what this training truly looks and feels like.
“Hi Deb! I just wanted to take a moment again to say thank you. I waited for years to finally take the leap and it feels so surreal that I’ve been through it and I’m done. I appreciate all of your support. You really have put together a great program. ”
Our Grads Say It Best
“I graduated from the Flow Yoga Center January 2026. It was an amazing experience! From the beginning, the curriculum was shared as well as clear expectations and deliverables to complete training. Over the course of several months we kept a steady pace working through all of the material, having discourse not just about the essentials of yoga and teaching but also about showing up authentically considering the environment and world around us. We had two amazing and very experienced teachers, Debra and Kate, leading us through the training. We also had the opportunity to experience training with some of the other yoga teachers affiliated with the studio, taking very interesting class series such as "flying series" and "restorative/trauma informed". In a seemingly short time we covered a wide range of yoga specialties- even exploring an Ashtanga series. Overall, this was a great experience and I would highly recommend to anyone seeking to take the best training available in DC. I am grateful for the experience.” - Mavia Hanson, Jan 2026
“The program was very well thought through and ecompasseed various aspects needed to become a yoga teacher, from technical, to spiritual, to teaching methods, to insurance and business. The teachers were excellent. Most importantly, we left with a certain vibe or style of teaching that we will carry with us throughout—be effective teacher goes beyond being technically good and requires staying simple and clear in our instructions, staying true to the origins of yoga but embracing its application to modern life, feeling empathy with whoever shows up to class and for whatever reason. The philosophy, structure, and style of the training were driven by the owner Debra who clearly thought through it very carefully. Bringing experts in various areas (technical workshops, neuroscience, trauma, etc) greatly enriched the training. The teaching style was open and inclusive throughout.” - Mona Hadid, Feb 2026
“Every detail was thought of throughout the experience. The program led by Deb and Kate was a wonderful journey and a welcoming environment. From the very beginning, I felt a strong sense of community and support that continued even after the training ended. The training itself was well-organized while still offering the flexibility needed to balance life outside the studio What really stood out to me was how supported I felt even after the training was over. Deb and Kate truly go above and beyond to make sure everyone feels connected and empowered after the final session. Flow Yoga Center is more than just a place to practice—it’s a community, and I’m so grateful to be a part of it.” Marsha Holt, 2025
Learning, Community, and Support Beyond Training
At Flow, the training doesn’t end when the program wraps up. We stay connected and continue to support you as you grow, both during the training and beyond.
Flow graduates teach in many settings from Flow and other DC studios to wellness spaces, corporate environments, and community organizations. Some go on to open studios, lead retreats, or create teaching paths that reflect their own values. Training cohorts often become close-knit communities, with friendships that carry on through shared classes, reunions, and staying in touch.
After graduation, you’re invited to:
assist public classes and lead community sessions at Flow
join practice-teach labs for ongoing feedback and encouragement
access continuing education opportunities and module refreshers
Graduates are also welcome to return to future teacher training sessions at no cost for refreshers or to make up missed content.
Training At A Glance
01 - A True Community
You won’t do this alone your training group becomes your supportive circle, and many connections grow into lasting friendships beyond the mat.
02 - Made for busy lives
Come in person (encouraged!) or join live on Zoom, with every weekend recorded so you can rewatch whenever you need.
03 - Mindful schedule
The schedule is designed with real life in mind, including holiday breaks, flexible modules, and extra time after training to complete coursework.
04 - We’ve got you!
Support continues after graduation through thoughtful mentorship, ongoing guidance, and meaningful connection.
05 - We’ve got you!
Learn from Flow’s senior teachers experienced, caring leaders with two decades of training experience and a 5-star Yoga Alliance rating.
A note from our Founder & Teacher Training Director
My yoga teaching journey began on a whim. New to DC, I signed up for a class at a local studio. A simple flyer advertising a Yoga Teacher Training caught my eye. Teaching yoga? Never crossed my mind. But something inside whispered "yes."
I'm forever grateful I listened. While I loved my existing marketing career in supporting social justice oriented clients, within months of the training I was leading my own classes from my tiny apartment, and within two years, Flow opened its doors.
For you, this decision might be more carefully considered. Maybe "yoga teacher training" sits on your bucket list, a lingering possibility you've been contemplating. Perhaps you're yearning for a side hustle or want to learn more about the profound impact this practice has. Or maybe you dream of opening your own studio one day!
Whatever your reason, we at Flow want you to know: we've poured our hearts into making this program exceptional.
For two decades, we've guided passionate individuals like you on transformative journeys. Graduates have gone on to open studios, become sought-after teachers, or find deep fulfillment leading smaller groups. Others use their newfound knowledge to enrich their own lives.
No matter your inspiration, we warmly invite you to explore Flow. Read testimonials, join a class, connect with graduates. We believe we've created something truly special – a space for you to blossom as a compassionate and confident yoga teacher, ready to share the gift of this practice with the world.
Have any questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out, I’d love to meet you!
warmly,
Debra Mishalove, Reiki, ERYT, Mindfulness Coach, Yoga Teacher
debra@flowyogacenter.com
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance 5-Star Rating
“I am a better yoga teacher and student because I graduated from Flow’s YTT course. Debra and the team, is not only knowledgeable about the discipline yoga but has a deep passion for developing creative, empathic, and connected teachers. The course taught me how to design thoughtful sequences, use trauma informed language, practice purposeful assists, and grow my voice and presence as a teacher. I feel extremely confident and prepared to enter any studio room, as Flow taught me how to teach from my own practice and embodied approach. I am incredibly thankful for Flow’s mentorship, advice, and offerings. I could not recommend their YTT more!”
