Teacher Training
Welcome to Hot Asana Yoga University!
Hot Asana Yoga University hosts a comprehensive curriculum for both 200 and 300 hour trainings. This school was designed to provide world-class teacher training courses, workshops, and certification support. A five-star Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School as well as a MYCAA approved school, our courses are offered in a variety of formats and locations year-round to suit your needs and convenience. Scroll through below to learn more about upcoming offerings.
Upcoming Trainings
25 Hours | Yoga Nidra -Advanced Studies
- Dates: June 11-13, 2021
- Hours: Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana Southern Pines
- Teachers: Annie Okerlin
25 Hours | Myofascial Release (MFR) II: Lower Trunk, Hip/Pelvis & Lower Extremity - Online Advanced Studies
- Dates: May 21-23, 2021
- Hours: Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-5pm Eastern
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Teachers: Casey Backus. Physical Therapist & E-RYT 500
25 Hours | Myofascial Release (MFR) I: Head/Neck, Shoulders, Upper Trunk - Online Advanced Studies
- Dates:April 9-11, 2021
- Hours:Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-5pm Eastern
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Teachers: Casey Backus. Physical Therapist & E-RYT 500
10 Hours | Prenatal Modifications for the Drop-In Class-Online Advanced Studies
- Dates:Saturday, February 27, 2021
- Hours: 8am-6pm Eastern
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Teachers: Casey Backus. Physical Therapist & E-RYT 500
5 Hours | Neuroscience of Yoga - Online Advanced Studies
- Dates: Sunday, January 24, 2021
- Hours: 12-5pm Eastern
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Teachers: Casey Backus. Physical Therapist & E-RYT 500
5 Hours | Evidence Based Yoga - Online Advanced Studies
- Dates: Saturday, January 23, 2021
- Hours: 12-5pm Eastern
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Teachers: Casey Backus. Physical Therapist & E-RYT 500
25 Hour Advanced Sequencing - Standing & Seated Hip Postures
- Dates: Dec 4-6, 2020.
- Hours: Fri 4-9, Sat 9-9, Sun 9-7 all EST
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli
Thai & Fly Yoga Teacher Training- 25 Hours In Person
- Date: Jan 29-31, 2021.
- Hours: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana Southern Pines
- Teachers: Mercedes Ani
25 hour Partner Yoga Level 2 Teacher Training
- Date: Sept 25-27, 2020.
- Hours: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana Southern Pines
- Teachers: Mercedes Ani
10 hour Hot Holds Teacher Training
- Date: July 11 & 12, 2020.
- Hours: 12pm - 5pm each day
- Location: Virtual Training on Zoom Platform
- Teachers: Lisa Youngclaus & Christina Pawlikowski
10 hour Advanced Functional Shoulder Module
- Date: June 14, 2020.
- Hours: 8am - 6pm
- Location: Virtual Training on Zoom Platform
- Teachers: Casey Backus
200 hour Yoga Teacher Training 8 Weekends Online
- Dates: Jan 1-3 and 29-31, Feb 19-21 and 26-28, March 26-28, April 9-11 and 23-25 and May 21-23, 2021
- Times: Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-4pm
- Location: Hot Asana Yoga University Zoom Channel
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher, Lisa Rischitelli & HAYU faculty
25 Hour Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga (SUP) Teacher Training Retreat in Ocracoke
- Dates: Aug 27-30, 2020.
- Hours: arrive August 27, Train 8am-7pm on August 28, 8am-6pm on August 29th & 8am-12pm on August 30th
- Location: Ocracoke Island, NC
- Teachers: Darcy Denney
25 hour Find Your Voice- The Art of Theming in The Pines
- Dates: April 24-26, 2020.
- Hours: Fri 4-9, Sat 8-8, Sun 8-5
- Location: In The Pines
- Teachers: Casey Backus
25 hour Virtual Yoga for Athletes In The Pines July 17-19
- Dates: July 17-19, 2020.
- Hours: Fri 4-9, Sat 8-8, Sun 8-5
- Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
- Teachers: Casey Backus
25 hour Yoga for Athletes Module in The Pines Feb 28-March 1- SOLD OUT
- Dates: Feb 28-March1, 2020.
- Hours: Fri 4-9, Sat 8-8, Sun 8-5
- Location: In The Pines
- Teachers: Casey Backus
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training for College Students (25 and under) in Durham
- Dates/Times: Jan 3-6 - Opening Sessions 8am-8pm, Jan 17-20- Fri 5:30-9:30pm Sat-Mon 8am-8pm, Feb 7-9 - Fri 5:30–9:30pm Sat 8-8, Sun 8-4, Feb 28-March1-Fri 5:30–9:30pm Sat 8-8, Sun 8-4, March 20-22 - Fri 5:30–9:30pm Sat 8-8, Sun 8-4, April 3-5 - Fri 5:30–9:30pm Sat 8-8, Sun 8-4, April 6 - Exam & Graduation 5:30-9:30pm
- Location: Hot Asana Durham
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher & Brady Gallagher
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Nook in Middlesboro, KY
- Dates: Jan 31-Feb2, March 20-22, April 3-5, May 15-17 and 29-31, June 12-14 and 26-28, July 10-12, 2020.
- Location: The Yoga Nook, Middlesboro, KY
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher
25 Hour Partner Yoga Module in the Pines
- Dates: Jan 24-26, 2020.
- Hours: Fri 4-9, Sat 8-8, Sun 8-5
- Location: In The Pines
- Teachers: Mercedes Ani
25 Hour Advanced Sequencing: Hips & Arm Balances Module
- Dates: Nov 15-17, 2019.
- Hours: Fri 4-9, Sat 8-8, Sun 8-5
- Location: In The Pines
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli
20 hour Kid's Yoga Training
- Dates: Oct 25-27, 2019
- Hours: Friday 5pm-9pm, Sat8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm, Sun 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana In The Pines
- Teacher: Jen Davis, E-RYT 500 and Jen Fisher E-RYT 500, RCYT
25 hour Reiki Level 2 Certification in COS
- Dates: Dec 6-8, 2019
- Hours: Fri 4-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm
- Location: Hot Asana COS
- Teacher: Erica Monroe
25 hour Reiki level 2 module & certification in The Pines
- Dates: Sept 13-15, 2019
- Hours: Fri 4-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm
- Location: Hot Asana In The Pines
- Teacher: Erica Monroe
25 hour Reiki Level One module & Certification in COS
- Dates: Dec 7-9, 2019
- Hours: Fri 4-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm
- Location: Hot Asana COS
- Teacher: Erica Monroe
25 hour Functional Anatomy for Advanced Cueing
- Dates: August 23-25, 2019
- Times: Fri 4-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm & Sunday 8am-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana In The Pines
- Teacher: Casey Backus
- Cost: $400
25 Hour Advanced Sequencing-Structure & Patterning Module
- Dates: Aug 7-9, 2020.
- Hours: Fri 5-9, Sat 9-8, Sun 9-7
- Location: Zoom
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli
25 hour Advanced Lower Body Anatomy and Yin Yoga Certification & Retreat in Ocracoke
- Dates: May12-14, 2020
- Hours: arrive May 11th, train 9am-5pm May12, 13 & 14th.
- Location: Ocracoke Island, NC
- Teacher: Virginia Gallagher
- Cost: Pricing includes training as well as accommodations
King bed shared with Private bath $999 * Private King bed with private bath $1800 * Shared room with twin beds and shared bath: $799
25 hour PreNatal/Postpartum Teacher Training in The Pines
- Dates: May 4-6, 2018 - FRI 4-9PM • SAT 8AM-8PM • SUN 8AM-6PM
- Location: Hot Asana In The Pines
- Teacher: Casey Backus
25 hour Hands on Assisting Module in The Pines
- Dates: Nov 20-22, 2020
- Location: Hot Asana In The Pines
- Teacher: Brady Gallagher
5 hour Patterning and Pacing for Hot Holds Classes
- Dates: Dec 9th, 2018
- Times: 12-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana Southern Pines
- Teacher: Lisa Rischitelli
200 hr Yoga Teacher Training in Danville, VA
- Dates: March 9-11, March 30-April1, May 4-6, June 1-3, June 15-17, July 27-29, August 10-12, August 24-26.
- Location: Hot Asana Danville
- Teachers: Angela Hsu
200 Hour Teacher Training in Colorado Springs, CO
- Dates: September 21-30 & November 9-18, 2018
- Location: Hot Asana Yoga Studio Colorado Springs
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli & Virginia Gallagher
50 hour Beyond the Drop-In Class: Sequencing and Assisting Module in Colorado Springs
- Dates: April 11-15, 2018
- Location: Hot Asana Yoga Studio Colorado Springs
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli & Casey Backus
50 hour Restorative Yoga & Meditation Module in Tulum
- Dates: July 15-19, 2018 with optional 2 day add on Retreat July 20-21
- Location: Maya Tulum Resort, Tulum, Mexico
- Teachers: Lisa Tiffany & Angela Hsu
50 hour Inversion Module in Southern Pines, NC
- Dates: January 24-28, 2018
- Location: Cool Asana Southern Pines
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli & Casey Backus
200 Hour Intensive Teacher Training in The Pines
- Dates: January 15-24, 2021 & March 12-21, 2021
- Times: First Friday of each 10 day session is 4pm-9pm, Sat-Sat 8am-8pm, The final Sunday of each 10 day session is 8am-1pm
- Location: Hot Asana Yoga Studio
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher &. Hot Asana Yoga University
One Day Assist Training
- Date: Sunday June 25th
- Location: Cool Asana Southern Pines
- Teachers: Angela Hsu & Brady Gallagher
50 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training on Zoom
- Dates: May 8-10 & May 15-17, 2020
- Location: ZOOM
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher
25 hour Reiki Level One Training In The Pines
- Dates: Sept 27-29, 2019
- Hours: Fri 4-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm
- Location: Hot Asana West End
- Teacher: Erica Monroe
50 Hips/Arm Balance Module in Costa Rica
- Dates: May 12-19, 2018 for training
- Location: Blue Spirit Resort, Costa Rica
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli
50 hr Hip Module in Tulum, Mexico
- Dates: July 16-20, 2017 for training. OPTIONAL retreat add on July 21-22
- Location: Maya Tulum Resort, Tulum, Mexico
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher & Lisa Rischitelli
25 hr Advanced Sequencing: Twists & Backbends Module in COS, CO
- Dates: February 21-23, 2020
- Location: Hot Asana Yoga Studio Colorado Springs
- Teachers: Lisa Rischitelli
200 hr Teacher Training in Hampstead, NH
- Dates: September 20-29, 2019 & November 8-19, 2019
- Location: Hot Asana Yoga Studio Hampstead
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher & Lisa Rischitelli
200 hour Teacher Training in Greece
- Dates: September 15- October 6, 2017
- Location: Aegialis Hotel & Spa - Amorgos Island, Greece
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher & Lisa Rischitelli
200 Hour Weekends of Yoga Teacher Training in The Pines, NC
- Dates: Aug 7-9, Sept 4-6, Oct 9-11, Nov 6-8, Dec 4-6, 2020 & Jan 8-10, Feb 12-14, March 5-7, 2021
- Location: Hot Asana In The Pines
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher & Casey Backus, Brady Gallagher
200 Hour Teacher Training in Tulum, Mexico
- Dates: June 22 -July 13, 2019
- Location: Maya Tulum Resort, Tulum Mexico
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher
Scholarships
Hot Asana Yoga University welcomes scholarship students through MyCAA, The OM'erica scholarship through American Yogi, and The Compass Rising Scholarship.
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