Yoga Teacher Training

Dive deep into the world of yoga. Discover, evolve, and emerge as a certified Yoga Teacher in just 13 weeks with our Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour training program. Guided by the expert duo, John Jay & Abigail McHugh, this could be the transformative journey you’ve been waiting for.

About the Training

Have you ever felt the pull towards teaching and sharing the magic of yoga? This program is a unique blend of time-honored traditions and modern-day practices. Here, you won’t just learn; you’ll experience. From understanding the roots of yoga, mastering meditation and breathwork, to embracing the essentials of today’s yoga classroom, every module has been curated to ensure your evolution as both a practitioner and a teacher.

You'll Learn:

How to build a strong personal practice and how to share it with authenticity.
Delve into Yoga Philosophy and History, and discover how it’s more relevant today than ever.
Anatomy of Asana.
How to design and lead intelligently sequenced classes that not only teach but inspire.
Meditation and breathwork techniques.
The essentials of turning your passion for yoga into a rewarding career.

Your Guides

John Jay

John Jay discovered the benefits of a regular yoga practice while playing football at the University of San Diego. After completing trainings in both Hatha and Power Vinyasa styles, John Jay began instructing in 2010. Yoga’s vast array of traditions, schools and teachers allows each Yogi to blaze their own path organically; something that continues to excite him as both a student and teacher. As Lao Tzu said, “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." Currently, John Jay is helping both novice and experienced Yogis evolve their practice, as both Manager of Indie Yoga and co-leader of Indie's Teacher Training Program.

Abigail McHugh

Abigail is from New Jersey, where she grappled with anxiety and depression until yoga and meditation helped me gain control of my mind and overcome my battles. These practices empowered her to master her mind, prompting her athletic and leadership-driven spirit to share her revelations with others. Relocating to Ocean Beach (OB) in 2015, she deepened her commitment by undergoing transformative Yoga Teacher Training at Indie Yoga. Watching the transformation of the hearts, mind, and spirits while building a relationship with her students is what keeps bringing her back to teach.

What Our Students Say

“Teacher training at Indie Yoga is more than learning the proper ways to queue someone into a yoga posture. It’s all the space in between those postures; it’s the journey and dance your mind, body, and soul takes to get there.”

- John

Schedule

Duration: September - December 2024 (Official dates TBA)

Weekly In-Person Sessions on:
Wednesdays: 7:00-10:00 pm
Saturdays: 1:30-5:00 pm
Sundays: 1:30-5:00 pm

Tuition

$2,595

Commit with just a $500 deposit, securing your place on this journey.

Tier 1 pricing: $2,295 (for the first 10 participants)

Tier 2 pricing: $2,595

Need flexibility? Ask about our payment plans. Please note, full payment is expected by the end of training.

Location

Our teacher training is held in-person at the Indie Yoga studio, the first hot yoga studio in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Holding our training in person ensures a real connection, authentic experiences, and a community that grows together.