Expand your knowledge. Elevate your practice. Enrich your life.
Welcome to
the Collective
We are an innovative 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training & Certification Program.
YTT Collective teams up with numerous yoga studios across North Atlanta, pooling expertise and resources to craft a unified 200-hour certified Yoga Teacher Training program. Together, we empower aspiring instructors to delve deep into yoga practice and teaching methods, fostering a supportive community for growth and certification.
Spring
2025
Application
Now
Open!
our next training
Begins in January 2025
Our Yoga Alliance-certified program includes the foundations of teaching yogic techniques and practice, which include asanas (poses), pranayama (breath work), chanting/mantra, and meditation. Special focus is given to anatomy, yogic philosophy, teaching methodologies and styles, hands-on assists, and the business aspects of teaching yoga.
what makes our program
one-of-a-kind
Our Lead Trainer, a Licensed Professional Counselor, fosters growth for everyone.
Lead Trainer
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Unique Model
We unite multiple studios ("partner studios") around North ATL into one large program.
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We meet at various partner studios, offering students diverse yoga environments.
Locations Change
Unlimited Yoga
While in our program, students have access to unlimited yoga classes at partner studios.
Our Faculty
The most experienced yoga teachers, studio owners, and yoga experts in Atlanta.
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our partner studios
meet our team
The YTT Collective Faculty
Atlanta's most knowledgeable yoga instructors, yoga specialists, and studio owners contribute their expertise to our program. Each faculty member leads a module(s) tailored to their specialized knowledge during YTT.
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“Kim created such a unique, comprehensive training program and I truly feel blessed to have studied under her. Based on conversations I’ve had with yoga teachers who have completed their YTT elsewhere, I know that Kim’s YTT 200hr is something very unique and special. My fire to serve others through the voice of yoga is confident and strong thanks to all I’ve learned with Kim.”
our graduates say
Amanda C.
YTT Collective Graduate
“I learned so much about yoga but the best part was how much I grew as a person. The connections with my other participants and the relationships that were fostered and grew through our leader will never be replaced. Learning from Kim is a gift I treasure.”
our graduates say
Andrea B.
YTT Collective Graduate
“Expanding my knowledge with the YTT collective was one of the best decisions I've made. The collective mindfully selects the best of the best teachers who truly want to see you grow and succeed and will help support you along the way. We got a well-rounded education to get a taste of of several various styles of yoga. The community that was built will be treasured for the rest of my life.”
our graduates say
Emily
YTT Collective Graduate
“Kim and teachers work so hard to put together this amazing 200 hr course. It covers all bases and styles and really deepened my knowledge. I truly feel that I am ready to go out and teach now and also know that I have an amazing network of teachers and fellow yogis that I can call upon for help and advice.”
our graduates say
Tina E.
YTT Collective Graduate
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faqs
YTT Collective stands out from traditional programs, which are generally run by one studio. We collaborate with multiple yoga studios across North Atlanta, combining expertise to offer a unified 200-hour certified Yoga Teacher Training program. This unique approach empowers aspiring instructors to delve deep into yoga and learn effective teaching methods in a supportive community. Our experienced Lead Teacher Trainer, Kim Saunders, brings her background as a Licensed Professional Counselor to the program. Our training provides a nurturing environment for yoga and personal growth. Join us for transformative growth!
YTT Collective is accredited through Yoga Alliance. Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) is a distinction given to yoga teachers whose training and teaching experience meet Yoga Alliance requirements. Upon completion of our program, you will have the necessary requirements to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT. Click here to view our profile on the Yoga Alliance website.
To start teaching yoga, 200 hours of training is the basic requirement. While it's not legally necessary to have RYT 200 certification, many yoga studios require instructors to be certified through Yoga Alliance, having completed training at a Yoga Alliance-certified school. Yoga Alliance certification involves meeting certain standards for graduation, making Yoga Alliance certified teachers preferred by most studios. At YTT Collective, we currently only offer a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program.
A 200-hour certification allows you to teach yoga classes. The YTT Collective trains students on multiple yoga styles, including vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, power yoga, and restorative yoga. 200-hour certified teachers are also able to offer retreats, events, private lessons, workshops, online classes, and more. The sky is the limit!
Absolutely! Many people feel this way and want to go through the training to deepen their personal yoga practice. Everyone is welcome, no matter what they plan to do with the information we provide.
Our 200 hour program requires 180 hours of training in the classroom and 20 hours outside of the classroom. You'll likely find that our structure is agreeable to your lifestyle: We meet on Friday evenings and weekends for around 10 weeks. The content covered each session varies: It could be focused on yoga poses, or a guest teacher may come and teach on their expertise (like power yoga, sequencing, etc.). Trainings also have required readings to do outside of class, but you'll find that they are something you'll look forward to!
YTT Collective offers our program twice a year: Once in the spring, beginning in February, and once in the fall, beginning in September. Spring programs graduate around early May, while fall programs graduate around the end of the year.