Become a Transformational Teacher

Let Your Yoga Dance^® Teacher Training is a powerful, unique, and joyous experiential inquiry into the art of becoming a transformational teacher.  

Join Let Your Yoga Dance founding director, Megha Nancy Buttenheim—who has been leading this training since 1997—and rediscover your body and its energy centers, or chakras, in a brand new way. In this training, you will learn to: 

• Become an excellent instructor in the dance of yoga.
• Build confidence, expertise, and authenticity.
• Transform your relationship with music.
• Embody the chakras.

Together, we create safe, brave, and sacred space in a loving, professional environment. 

NOTES: No prior experience is necessary to take this module. You may take Module 1 as a standalone program. Tuition includes the Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training Manual which you will receive on opening night. To become a certified Let Your Yoga Dance instructor, you must take Module 1 first, followed by Module 2. You may also attend Module 1 simply to experience this vibrant program without pursuing certification, but please note that all sessions are mandatory. Both modules are necessary to complete the Let Your Yoga Dance® Teacher Training. After graduation, you will be invited to join the Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher’s Association. Module 2 dates: September 27–October 1, 2026. Module 1 must be taken to enroll in Module 2.

Required reading, listening, and viewing: Megha Nancy Buttenheim, Expanding Joy, Let Your Yoga Dance Embodying Positive Psychology; Let Your Yoga Dance with Megha (MP4 or DVD), available for purchase, and Introduction & Welcome (YouTube).

Preview the Module

Module 1 teaches trainees the science and method of Let Your Yoga Dance^® and its applications. Through movement, lecture, and experience, you will:

• Learn all about the chakra system and how it relates to a Let Your Yoga Dance® classes.
• Let your yoga dance daily through the chakras.
• Receive a tremendous music library for your future classes.
• Explore the the yamas and niyamas, the 10 ancient codes of yogic conduct.
• Examine the VIA Inventory of Strengths, 24 positive psychology strengths.

This rich learning environment lives under the umbrella of compassion for self and for others. Kindness is key. 

Schedule

The training consists of two modules at Kripalu. In the interim time, there will be two Zoom sessions offered for extra support and review. After graduation, there will be one more Zoom session for a post-training check-in. These will be recorded if you cannot make the Zoom session.

Pre-Training Requirements

Please complete these To Do's before the training begins so that by opening night, you will be way ahead of the game.

1. Read: Expanding Joy: Let Your Yoga Dance, Embodying Positive Psychology
2. Watch: Experience either the MP4 or DVD Let Your Yoga Dance with Megha: When you practice with the MP4/DVD, you will learn a great deal before the training begins.
3. Watch: Material required for Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training on YouTube, which will bring you to a playlist with four videos for you to study (more information below).

Required YouTube Videos

1. Introduction and Welcome
2. Journey through the Chakras: A lecture on the chakras relating to Let Your Yoga Dance. Please watch and take in before the training begins. The chakras are the methodology for each Let Your Yoga Dance class. When you take this training, you will soon see the world through a chakra lens.

Gift

Enjoy two FREE MP3 audio yoga and moving meditation classes: Moontides and Power and Grace. As you practice with them, you'll receive another look at the yoga component within a Let Your Yoga Dance class.