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.
Teacher Training Programs
Click on the 200 or 300 hour symbol to view our programs
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 Hours | Hot Holds Teacher Training
- Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 26 & 27, 2021
- Hours: 12pm-5pm each day
- Location: In Person at Hot Asana Yoga Studio Southern Pines
- Teacher: Lisa Youngclaus
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 in 8 weekends In Person
- Dates: June 4-6, July 9-11, Aug 13-15, Sept 17-19, Oct 8-10, Nov 5-7, Dec 3-5, 2021 and Jan 7-9, 2022
- Location: Southern Pines, NC
- Teachers: Virginia Gallagher & Brady Gallagher
25 Hours | Partner Yoga One
- Dates: September 24-26, 2021
- Hours: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm
- Location: In Person at Hot Asana Yoga Studio Southern Pines
- Teacher: 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 Hours | Kids Yoga Training
- Dates: Oct 15-17, 2021
- Hours: (all in Eastern) Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-12pm & 1-5pm, Sunday 8am-12pm & 1-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana Yoga Studio (10 Camelia Way in downtown Southern 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
- Dates: July 23-25, 2021
- Hours: Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-5pm
- Location: Hot Asana Southern Pines
- Teacher: Virginia Gallagher
- Cost: $400 per person
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
- Dates: Nov 20-22, 2020
- Location: Hot Asana In The Pines
- Teacher: Brady Gallagher & Tali Sessions
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 Hours | Reiki Level One
- Dates: August 27-29, 2021
- Hours: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm
- Location: In Person at Hot Asana Yoga Studio Southern Pines
- Teacher: Mercedes Ani
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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