200-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Two 12-Day Sessions
- Presenter: Rolf Gates
- Presenter: Michelle Dalbec
- Presenter: Christopher Holmes
BECOME A KRIPALU YOGA TEACHER
Our Yoga Alliance-approved 200-Hour Kripalu Yoga certification program trains you to teach safe, fun, and empowering yoga classes—and shows you how to incorporate the wisdom of yoga into your own life.
Through two in-person, 12-day sessions, you learn
- Introductory anatomy and physiology applied to asana
- Fundamentals of yoga’s rich philosophical traditions
- The principles and practices of Kripalu Yoga’s 21 foundational asanas
- Skills for designing well-rounded classes, including assists, warm-ups, asanas, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation techniques.
Return home with the techniques to guide your students in developing nonjudgmental self-awareness and self-compassion, on and off the mat.
Program at a Glance
Presenter(s)
April 6–June 20, 2025
November 30, 2025–February 6, 2026
Rolf Gates, author of Daily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well; Meditations from the Mat; and Meditations on Intention and Being, is the Director of the Kripalu School of Yoga and a leading voice in contemporary yoga.
Full Bio and ProgramsApril 6–June 20, 2025
November 30, 2025–February 6, 2026
Michelle Dalbec, E-RYT 1000, YACEP, is a lead faculty member for Kripalu, lead teacher trainer for the Kripalu School of Yoga, a Kripalu R&R Retreat presenter, and a Kripalu RISE™ facilitator.
Full Bio and ProgramsChristopher Holmes, a Kripalu Yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist, has expertise in anatomy and physiology for yoga and bodywork, and the healing of chronic pain patterns.
Full Bio and Programs