Collective Care: 200-Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training
About the program
Collective Care: 200-Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training is a Yoga Alliance-certified program that approaches yoga as both a personal and collective practice. Rooted in embodied Vinyasa, this training invites participants to deepen their relationship with movement, breath, philosophy, and self-inquiry while developing the skills and confidence to teach.
Grounded in the values of equity, diversity, accessibility, and community-rooted practice, the program explores how yoga can be offered in ways that are inclusive, community-centered, and responsive to the diverse experiences of practitioners. Through practice, discussion, mentorship, and experiential learning, trainees will examine not only how to teach yoga, but also how to cultivate spaces of belonging, connection, and care.
This training honors the transformative potential of yoga while encouraging critical reflection, curiosity, and accountability. Whether you aspire to teach or wish to deepen your personal practice, you will be supported within a learning community that values collaboration, compassion, and shared growth.
What you’ll learn
Through a combination of practice, study, discussion, and experiential learning, trainees will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to teach yoga with integrity, inclusivity, and care. The curriculum includes:
- Embodied Vinyasa Practice & Teaching Methodology
- Yoga Philosophy, Ethics & Humanities
- Functional Anatomy & Physiology
- Professional Essentials for Yoga Teachers
- Ayurveda for Teachers
- Hindu Mythology & Storytelling
- Program Integration & Final Assessment
What’s Included
In addition to a comprehensive 200-hour yoga education, trainees will receive:
- Certification & Yoga Alliance Eligibility: Graduates will receive a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate and be eligible to register as an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.
- Comprehensive Training Manual: A detailed course manual to support your learning during the training and beyond.
- Online & In-Person Mentorship: Ongoing guidance and support from experienced teachers throughout the program.
- Community Connection: Learn alongside a dedicated cohort while building meaningful relationships and lasting community.
- Practice Teaching & Feedback: Build confidence through regular practice teaching, constructive feedback, and immersion in a supportive studio and local yoga community.
- 50% Off The Aura House Memberships: Enjoy 50% off any membership at The Aura House for the duration of the training.
Meet the Faculty
Tere Lopez
Tere is a Cuban-born yoga educator, E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, and founder of Collective Care’s Yoga Alliance-certified 200-Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and teaching since 2008, she brings a unique blend of movement, mindfulness, and human understanding to her work. Tere is passionate about building community and supporting personal and collective transformation through yoga.
Tharshiga
Tharshiga, MA, RP, RYT-200 is a Registered Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and Founder of MindfulWe. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in mental health and a long-standing yoga practice, she integrates psychotherapy with traditional yogic wisdom. Her teaching emphasizes embodiment, self-awareness, breathwork, meditation, and yoga as a path to connection and inner transformation.
Hasina
Hasina is a Yoga Alliance 200-hour certified teacher, Registered Massage Therapist, Holistic Nutritionist, and wellness educator with over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness field. Inspired by her personal journey with sickle cell anemia, she supports students in teaching with confidence, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the body. Her mission is to empower future teachers with the knowledge and skills to create meaningful transformation in themselves and those they serve.
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Accessibility & Scholarship Support
A limited number of $200 scholarships are available for this training.
We recognize that financial barriers are often shaped by systemic inequities. If you are experiencing financial constraints that may prevent you from accessing this training, we invite you to reach out.
To be considered, please complete the Scholarship Application form below. All requests will be reviewed with care and confidentiality.