Yoga Teacher Training

Lotus Yoga Studio Yoga Teacher Training programs

Empowerment | Individuality | Transformation | Community | Education

Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School

New 200hr and 300hr Cohorts Begin September 2026: 1 Weekend a Month Sept-June

Plus additional workshops and livestream courses to enhance your curriculum!

Please complete the application below to join our 2026 cohort. Spaces are filling up quickly!

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.

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: 1 weekend per month + workshops and livestream content to enhance your curriculum.

2026 Dates: September 9-6 / October 2-4/ November 6-8 / December 4-6 / January 8-10 / February 5-7 / March 5-7 / April 2-4 / May 7-9 / June 4-6

PLUS Monthly Livestream Meditation Class and Yoga Sutra Study Class.

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!

300 hour Yoga Teacher Training

300hr YTT begins September 2026

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: 1 weekend per month + workshops and livestream content to enhance your curriculum.

2026 -2027 Dates: September 18-20 / October 16-18 / November 20-22 / December 18-20 / January 22-24 / February 19-21 / March 19-21 / April 16-18 / May 21-23 / June 18-20 / July 16-18

Plus: Monthly Livstream Meditation and Sutra Study Classes

Optional Supplemental Workshops (included in YTT Payment): Ayurveda Workshop November 6th / Intermediate December 4th / Sequencing Workshop March 7th 2027/ Chair Yoga Training TBD

Prerequesites: 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!