200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga is a powerful and beautiful practice with the potency of unveiling all the greatness and beauty you already hold within. Past students have enrolled in Joyful Pose Yoga Teacher Training either to deepen their individual practice or set off on a path in the teacher’s seat. Whatever your journey, Joyful Pose Yoga School comes with a community to support you.

This training is designed to provide graduates with 200 hours of training exceeding the stringent requirements of Yoga Alliance, giving you the necessary skills and grace to elevate your yoga journey. Upon completion you will have a deeper and more thorough knowledge of yoga in the areas of Philosophy, Alignment, Breath Work, Meditation, Anatomy and Physiology, Sequencing, Teaching Ethics, Yoga Business, and the History of Yoga. Complete summary of program attached.

Kristen Gustke has been practicing yoga and meditation since the age of 10, and teaching it since 2009. In 2019 she began leading multidisciplinary teacher training programs focused on heart centered self inquiry and biomechanical alignment. In addition to a Yoga Therapy certification, Kristen has a Bachelor of Science degree, extensive study in Exercise Science, and a career in the Physical Therapy field. She has developed a dynamic program of advanced studies aimed at providing a supportive and respectful environment for both novice and experienced teachers to expand their knowledge. If you're searching for a way to continue learning without strict doctrine, hard-line trademarking, or licensing standards, this program is an excellent fit for you.