Train with us at St. Mark’s Yoga

75/125/200 Hr

Yoga Teacher Training

at St. Mark’s Yoga

Fall & Winter ‘25 & ‘26

Join in Community. Deepen Your Practice. Find Your Voice.

Choose the path that’s right for you.

Fall 75hr Module Schedule

Meet your Lead Teachers

  • Lead Teacher

    Matthew has been teaching yoga and meditation in NYC since 2003. He is an E-RYT 500 and an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, featured in The New York Times, Harpers, Haute Living, OMstars, the Prague Spirit Festival, and Bali Spirit Festival. A beloved presence at St. Mark’s Yoga, Matt tours Europe regularly and is known for his depth, precision, humor, and philosophical brilliance.

  • Cassie is a seasoned Katonah Yoga® teacher and teacher trainer, breathwork facilitator, and intuitive guide with over a decade of experience in the healing arts. Mentored by Katonah Yoga founder Nevine Michaan and trained in David Elliott’s breathwork method, Cassie’s work weaves breath, ritual, and storytelling into accessible structure. Her classes center nervous system healing, imagination, and embodied Joy. Cassie created the breathwork program and you can join her every New and Full Moon here at St. Mark’s Yoga!

WHO

This training is for students who are ready to dive into community and expand their yoga practice beyond the standard 1–2 hour class. It’s for those who feel the call to explore the deeper roots of yogic philosophy, study multiple styles of practice, and break down the foundations of asana (movement) and pranayama (breathwork).

Whether you're looking to understand hands-on assists, develop intelligent class structure, explore yoga as a tool for personal and collective transformation, or learn the fundamentals of the yoga business—this training is built to meet you there.

You’ll be learning from seasoned teachers in one of the most vibrant studios, neighborhoods, and cities in the world—an inspiring place to take your next step, whether it's toward teaching or simply deepening your own practice.

WHAT

We designed this training with two kinds of students in mind: those who want to deepen their personal practice, and those who feel called to teach. Whether your goal is personal transformation or professional development, we’re here to help you build a strong foundation and grow into a powerful, embodied practitioner—and, if it's your path, a confident teacher.

To support flexibility and accessibility, we’ve divided the training into two modules. You can complete just the first 75-hour training to enrich your practice and add to your movement resume, or continue on to complete both modules—75 hours + 125 hours—for full 200-hour certification.

We invite you to choose the path that honors where you are now and where you’re ready to go.

WHERE

This training takes place primarily in-person at the iconic 12 St. Mark’s building—home to St. Mark’s Yoga—right in the heart of the East Village, NYC.

Select weekly sessions, such as anatomy and morning pranayama/meditation, will be held virtually via Zoom and recorded for your convenience, allowing for flexible self-study throughout the training.

We believe it’s essential to work with yogic material both in real time and across distance—reflecting the way we live and teach today. This hybrid format helps you become fluent in both in-person and virtual spaces.

WHEN

MODULE 1

October 4 – November 10, 2025
A 6-week immersive training 75 hours

Weekly Schedule:

  • Saturdays: 2:30 – 8:30 PM (In-person)

  • Sundays: 9am-10:30 & 12:30-4:30 (In-person)

  • Morning Practice: 30-minute Monday VIRTUAL session at 7:30 AM (Recorded)

  • Special Sessions like Cacao, Mantra and Breathwork included

    • *Schedule subject to change

MODULE 2
This 125-hour Winter Training 2026
Our weekly schedule includes:

  • Saturday/Sunday (in person at 12 St. Mark’s)

  • One weekday evening virtual lecture (2 hours, recorded if missed)

  • One weekly morning drop-in (30 minutes, virtual and recorded)

All in-person sessions will take place at 12 St. Mark’s in the East Village. This intensive format is designed to be immersive yet spacious enough to integrate the practice into your life while you train.

TRAINING PILLARS

  • Classical & Contemporary Asana
    • Learn intelligent alignment, functional anatomy, and sequencing strategies
    • Explore traditional postures alongside modern movement principles

  • Yogic Philosophy
    • Study the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and other essential texts
    • Examine how ancient teachings apply to modern life and ethical practice

  • Katonah Yoga® Principles
    • Work with maps, metaphor, and archetype to expand your perspective
    • Apply geometric alignment and Taoist theory for a poetic and practical lens

  • Restorative Katonah and Breathwork

  • Breathwork, Mantra & Ceremony
    • Practice both classical pranayama and contemporary breathwork with Cassie
    • Explore vocal tone, sound and Mantra with Matt

  • Experience Cacao Ceremony with Audrey

  • Teaching Labs
    • Refine your cueing, sequencing, and language from day one
    • Practice hands-on assists, prop use, and class theming
    • Receive feedback and mentorship in a supportive environment

  • Meditation & Ritual
    • Build a daily breathwork/meditation practice
    • Learn how to create meaningful rituals and hold sacred space

*Please note this is based on attending the full 200hr training, each module emphasizes different aspects of our training and will still be a highly valuable experience.

INVESTMENT

Fall – Module 1 (75 hours): $1,550
Winter – Module 2 (125 hours): $2,150

Full 200-Hour Training (Modules 1 + 2): $3,200
Save $500 when you commit to the full training

APPLY HERE

A $500 deposit is due upon acceptance into the training.

Payment plans are available upon request. Otherwise full tuition is due upon start of program.

  • Training Apprentice

    Audrey Cibel is a yoga teacher and textile artist based in New York City. She was certified in a 200HR Hot Yoga training and now teaches Vinyasa and Restorative classes at St Marks Yoga and Yoga Agora.

    She recently completed a Cacao apprenticeship with Florencia Fridman and is now offering gatherings rooted in Mayan and Sápara traditions.

    She will be assisting the St Mark’s Teacher Training as an apprentice for Matthew and Cassie. She will also be facilitating Cacao circles for the group. We are so thrilled to have Audrey on our team!