Rising Lotus Yoga

200 hour Teacher Training

January 30, 2026

Excellence in Yoga Training Since 2008

January 30, 2026| Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA

Application and registration opens October 2025

How to apply

We are really excited you're considering joining us on this extraordinary journey.

Space is limited to ensure a personalized experience so please apply and register ASAP.


1. Applications open October 15, 2025. Apply Now to secure your spot!

2. Look out for our acceptance email! You do not need an advanced yoga practice to participate in the training. It is fit for all levels and is addresses how to deal with many common pain, joint and mobility issues. If you have questions book a zoom call consultation with Claire at the link below.

3. You will also get a free membership at the studio during the length of the training.

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2 Modules, 200 Hours


MODULE 1: DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE

A 7-weekend intensive that meets Friday

evenings, Saturday & Sunday afternoons.


Fridays: 6-8:30pm

Saturdays: 12:00-5:00pm

Sundays: 12:00-5:00pm

Module 1 

Deepen your Practice 

7 weekends

Jan 30 to March 15.

Daniel extra day March 22

MODULE 2: THE SEAT OF THE TEACHER

A 4-week intensive that goes beyond the practice

and prepares you to teach.

Fridays: 6-8:30pm

Saturdays: 12:00-5:00pm

Sundays: 12:00-5:00pm

Module 2

The Seat of the Teacher

4 weekends

April 3 to April 26.

$3,600


* Unlimited yoga membership is included

during module 1 and 2.

*Additional hours required to complete the full

200 hour program which include submitting

practice teaching sessions.

Deepen your practice, share the gift of yoga.

Testimonials

Where Our Graduates Teach?

  • Rising Lotus Yoga

  • Equinox

  • Treatment Facilities

  • 24 Hour Fitness

  • Thermal Horizons Wellness

  • Artha

  • Prema Yoga

  • Still Yoga

  • The Yoga Center

  • The Prison Yoga Project

  • Corporations, online and many more..

200 hours in 2 modules


01

Deepen your practice

A 7 week intensive that meets Friday evenings,

Saturday & Sunday afternoons.

During this time you will study: Asana For All Levels~ Yogic

Philosophy~ The Art of Sequencing-Anatomy~ Mantra~ Breathing

For Health and Stability-Meditation ~ Hands-on Adjustments ~ Practice Teaching

Non-contact hours will include reading assignments and homework.

Those wishing to complete our 200 hour certification will continue on

to Module 2

02

The seat of the teacher



The second part is for all those wishing to continue on and

receive the Rising Lotus Yoga 200 Hour Teaching Certification.

The second module includes:

An optional mentor program where trainees will be assigned to a senior teacher to assist once a week for ten sessions in the classroom. Teaching others outside of the program will be required to complete your hours.

Practice Teaching - Finding your authentic teaching voice.

You will begin to refine your teaching skills consistently throughout this module - Voice Projection and Presence- Preparing Dharma Lessons for your classes Sequencing - Further refining and creating safe sequences for all levels-Therapeutic Yoga.

Faculty

Claire Hartley


Director of teacher training and owner of

Rising Lotus Yoga


British born and raised, Claire Hartley has

been teaching for over two decades.

She has trained many teachers in LA and

continues to discover and refine the practice

for herself and her students.

Claire has a thriving private practice in

movement rehab using the modality of

Neurokinetic Therapy.

Claire owns RLY and co-founded it in 2006

Daniel Stewart

Director of philosophy


Daniel has a Masters in Counseling Psychology

with an emphasis in Jungian and Depth

studies.

He currently works as a mind body

psychotherapist in private practice.

He co-founded Rising Lotus Yoga in 2006.

Nina Siemaszko

Faculty

Nina Siemaszko, completed her 200 hour

training from Rising Lotus Yoga and is also a

certified Iyengar yoga teacher.

Her wit, skill and compassion guides the

students into a deeper understanding of their

potential not only on the mat but into the

world.

Micki Duran

Faculty


Micki Duran is a 500 hour certified Yoga

teacher. She completed her 200 hour with

Rising Lotus Yoga and a 300 hour with Noah

Maze. 

She is Rising Lotus's handstand queen! And

brings joy and understanding to even the most

difficult of poses.

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Contact Us


Rising Lotus Yoga: 14148 Magnolia Blvd,

2nd Floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Phone: 818-990-0282

Email: info@risinglotusyoga.com


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