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Yoga Training , Mentoring

& Continuing Education

Yoga teacher training is about personal growth, finding your true passion and learning how to share that with others. This training is unique, emphasizing a trauma informed teaching approach, individuality and mind-body healing while giving students a well rounded yoga education through exposure to a variety of yoga styles. Led by Lead Trainer Ren Farenga-Kosmidis, E-RYT500, MSW and joined by our faculty of wonderful and experienced instructors, you will embark on a journey of self exploration and discovery. You will learn how to be a great yoga practitioner, an inspiring teacher and a powerful force of good.

Empowerment | Individuality | Transformation | Community | Education

New 300hr Cohort Begins January 2027

New 200hr Cohort begins September 2026

Please complete the application below to join our next cohort. Space is limited to 10 students per cohort and they are filling up quickly!

Certified by the Yoga Alliance and American Yoga Council


About the Trainer: Lauren “Ren” Farenga-Kosmidis is the owner of Lotus Yoga Studio and the Lead Trainer in the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Lauren is a 500hr E-RYT, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15+ years of experience teaching yoga, mindfulness and meditation. Ren is passionate about sharing yoga with others and helping the next generation of teachers see the true heart of yoga. Read her full bio here!

Throughout the training Lotus Faculty members will share their expertise, offering a well rounded perspective of yoga, the mind/body connection and more! Learn more about our Teaching Team here!


 

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

 
 

Lotus Yoga 200hour Yoga Teacher Training will enhance your existing yoga practice physically, spiritually and mentally as you gain an in-depth understanding of:

  • yoga history & philosophy

  • yoga poses and alignment

  • sequencing and teaching your flow

  • trauma informed teaching approach

  • meditation and breathing techniques

  • chakra system

  • anatomy & physiology

  • yoga entrepreneurship

  • how to find your own voice

    and much, much more!

Schedule: Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday the first weekend of each month beginning in September.

PLUS Monthly Livestream Meditation Class and workshops and livestream content to enhance your curriculum.

Prerequisites: At least 1 year of yoga practice, at least 1 All Levels Flow class with lead trainer.

Investment: $3000 for the 200hr Training, and includes an Unlimited All Access Membership for the duration of training. Monthly Payment Plan available. Make the $400 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. (Deposit is not included in the tuition. Total investment $3400)

One (1) Seva Scholarship is awarded each year to a student who shows promise in the practice but needs financial assistance to complete this training. Current Seva scholarship is 50% tuition.

Email lauren@lotus-yoga-studios.com with any questions or to apply for the Seva Scholarship.

APPLY USING THE FORM BELOW!


 
 

 YTT Application

Are you ready to take this step and invest in your future self? Apply Now!

300 hour Yoga Teacher Training

 

300hr YTT begins January 2027

This cohort will be ASL Interpreted!

Lotus Yoga 300hour Yoga Teacher Training will take your teaching to the next level as you learn more about:

  • yoga poses, sequencing and classroom management

  • trauma informed teaching best practices

  • advanced meditation and breathing techniques

  • 7 chakra system and energetics

  • yoga history, philosophy & the ancient texts

  • anatomy, bio-mechanics, physiology and the science of yoga

  • yoga business, marketing and content creation

  • leading workshops, retreats and courses

  • developing your own style

  • honoring the roots and heart of yoga

  • restorative yoga, yoga nidra, intermediate yoga, all levels yoga

    and much, much more!

Schedule: Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday the 3rd weekend of each month beginning in January. Plus, workshops, and livestream content to enhance your curriculum.

See schedule and register here!

Includes Certification in:

  • Chair Yoga

  • Trauma Informed Assisting & Adjusting

  • Pre/Post-Natal Yoga

  • Restorative Yoga

  • Breath Work & Meditation

  • Chakra Yoga

  • Private Yoga classes, Workshops, Retreats and more!

Pre-requisites: 200hr YTT certification, at least 2 years of yoga practice, and at least 1 All Levels Flow class with lead trainer.

Investment: $5000 for the 300hr Training, includes an Unlimited All Access Membership for the duration of training. Monthly Payment Plan available. Make the $400 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. (Deposit is not included in the tuition. Total investment $5400, excluding cost of books)

Email lauren@lotus-yoga-studios.com with any questions. APPLY USING THE FORM BELOW!

 
 

 YTT Application

Are you ready to take this step and invest in your future self? Apply Now!

Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers

 
 

The art of sequencing - March 7th 2027

Register here

trauma informed yoga teaching, assisting and adjusting- APril 3rd 2027

Register here

CHAIR YOGA TRAINING - May 15 2027

Register here

 

 Yoga Teacher Mentoring

Yoga teachers rarely get the support and coaching they need to improve their teaching, learn how to advance their career and reach their target students. In this ongoing container Ren Farenga-Kosmidis will support you 1:1 and in groups to help you find your niche, improve your teaching technique, run your yoga business and reach the right students. This support is tailored to your goals and what you want to work on and where you want to go.

The Basics Mentoring Package: 3 sessions to define the area you want to work on, receive feedback, support and resources and develop an implementation strategy to help you reach your goals. $350/3 sessions over 8 weeks.

Premium Mentoring Package: Weekly sessions to define the areas you want to work on and develop a comprehensive strategy to reach your goals. From class to leadership and into entrepreneurship this package will provide the ongoing support you need to thrive in your yoga business. $2500/6 months

Golden Mentoring Package: Everything the Premium Package these weekly sessions take your teaching and your yoga business to the next level, plus offers you web design, logo design, marketing strategies, internal systems and back end support so you are ready to focus on your yoga business and watch it grow. This is for the yogi-preneur who is committed to the dream. $7000/6 months

Group support sessions happen once a month when there is a cohort and are included in the price of the regular 1:1 sessions.

Email lauren@lotus-yoga-studios.com to start your mentoring journey today!