Train with us at St. Mark’s Yoga
200 Hr
Yoga Teacher Training
at St. Mark’s Yoga
Winter 2026
Join in Community. Deepen Your Practice. Find Your Voice.
Choose the path that’s right for you.
Applications Are Open!
Meet your Lead Teachers
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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.
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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
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is accessibly scheduled—Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, with a few hours each week on Zoom—so you can integrate it into your life with ease.
This program is designed for two kinds of students:
Those who want to deepen their personal practice and immerse themselves in the philosophy and tradition of yoga.
Those who feel called to teach and share this practice with others. We believe teaching is a great tool for learning.
Whether your goal is personal transformation or professional development, this training will help you build a strong foundation, expand your understanding, and grow into a powerful, embodied practitioner—and, if it’s your path, a confident and skillful teacher.
*This training is not certified through Yoga Alliance, more info on this in our application.
WHERE
This training takes place primarily in-person on the weekends at St. Mark’s Yoga in 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, may 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. Although most hours are spent together in person, this hybrid format helps you become fluent in both in-person and virtual spaces.
You will also receive an unlimited class pass for the duration of your program to take open-level classes at St. Mark’s Yoga!
WHEN
Schedule Overview
Dates:
Sat, January 10 – Sat, March 21, 2026
Format:
10 weekends (Fri–Sun) + weekly Zoom sessions
In-Person Days (12 St. Mark’s Place, East Village)
Friday: 5:00–9:00 PM
Saturday: 2:30–7:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Zoom Sessions (recorded for playback if you can’t attend live; all times ET)
Thursday: 7:00–9:00 PM
Anatomy/Labs (first half)
Katonah Maps & Theory (second half)
Monday: 7:00 AM (~30 min)
Seated Breathwork & Meditation with Cassie
Special Event
3-hour Closing Ceremony on Saturday, March 21st
(Friday, March 20th is a rest day)
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
You Will recieie 15 hours toward your 200 hour Katonah Yoga® Certification by participating in our training! We will lay the foundations of Katonah Yoga, working with maps, metaphor, and archetypes to expand your perspective of yoga as a whole.
Breathwork, Mantra & Ceremony
Practice classical pranayama and holotropic-inspired breathwork with Cassie. Explore vocal tone, sound, meditation, and mantra with Matt. Experience cacao ceremony with Audrey.
Teaching Labs & Mentorship
Refine your cueing, sequencing, and language. 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.
Unlimited Classes at St. Mark’s
Enjoy full access to the studio’s schedule from January 10th through March 21st! We are thrilled you get to learn from some of NYC’s best teachers throughout your training.
INVESTMENT
Super Early Enrollment
Deposit due by Oct 15, 2025: $3,200
Early Enrollment
Deposit due by Nov 15, 2025: $3,350
Regular Tuition
After Dec 1, 2025: $3,500 (subject to availability)
Deposits are $500 and *non-refundable.
Payment Plans Are Available!
*We understand circumstances arise that could cause you to withdraw from our training. We want you to understand that each deposit is used to buy materials for you for this training, and we will handle any necessary refunds or partial refunds of this deposit with care, on a case by case basis.
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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!
