TEACHER TRAINING
RYT-200 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Why teacher training at Body Language? One of the things that we understand at Body Language is that our lives are very busy, for this reason Body Language offers Yoga Teacher Training in two segments, Fall Teacher Training and Winter Teacher Training. Allowing more time to take the required steps towards earning your Certification as a Yoga Teacher. Yoga Alliance 200 RYT certification is awarded upon completion of both the Spring Session and the Fall Session.
PANEL OF EXPERTS
Body Language’s 200 hour RYT teacher training program is set apart from other local training programs due to its panel of experts. Each expert shares valuable information from their varying degrees and areas of expertise to deepen the student's understanding and to enhance the value of the training.
Andrea von Behren, RD, RYT
Registered Dietitian, Body Language’s RYT creator and coordinator.
Ronda Diegel, PhD, LP, RYT
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified Enneagram teacher.
Margie Schuldinger, PT, RYT
Physical Therapist and Yoga Medics certified.
LED BY ANDREA VON BEHREN
Owner of Body Language since 1997
A.C.E. Certified Fitness Instructor
Registered Dietitian
Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher
Andrea's decision to bring yoga to Body Language was driven by her personal experience with the power of yoga. After seeking medical attention from 12 doctors to treat her fibromyalgia, Andrea discovered yoga in 1997. With continuity of practice, all her symptoms of this debilitating muscular disease were alleviated, helping her to see that yoga was able to provide the balance she needed to offset her busy life and active fitness regimen. Motivated by this transformation, she decided to bring yoga to Body Language. She’s passionate in helping students to manage their stress and bring balance to their lives through the practice of yoga.
FALL SESSION 2025
SCHEDULE & REQUIRED READING
In person and virtual options available.
SATURDAY, SEP 27
1:00-4:00pm | Yoga Teacher Training
SUNDAY, SEP 28
1:00-4:00pm | Yoga Teacher Training
SATURDAY, OCT 4
1:00-3:00pm | Intro to Sun Salutations
SUNDAY, OCT 5
1:00-3:00pm | Short Form Ashtanga
SATURDAY, OCT 11
1:00-3:00pm | Sutras
SATURDAY, OCT 11
3:15-5:15pm | Balance & Binds
SUNDAY, OCT 12
1:00-4:00pm | Enneagram
SATURDAY, OCT 18
1:00- 3:00pm | Inversions
SATURDAY, OCT 18
3:30-5:30pm | Yoga for Happiness
SUNDAY, OCT 19
1:00-4:00pm | Psychology & Purpose
SATURDAY, OCT 25
1:00-4:00pm | Upper & Lower Anatomy
SUNDAY, OCT 26
1:00-4:00pm | Applied Anatomy
SATURDAY, NOV 1
1:00-4:00pm | Theming
SUNDAY, NOV 2
1:00-4:00pm | Theming
SATURDAY, NOV 8
1:00-4:00pm | TBD
SUNDAY, NOV 9
1:00-3:30pm | Yoga for Anxiety & Depression
SATURDAY, NOV 15
1:00-4:00pm | Sequencing
SUNDAY, NOV 16
1:00-4:00PM |Playing with Props
SATURDAY, NOV 22
1:00-4:00pm | Peer Practicum
SUNDAY, NOV 23
1:00-3:00pm | Teacher Training Wrap
3:30-4:00pm | Experiencing Savasana
4:00-5:00pm | Teacher Training Social Hour
REQUIRED READING
Power Yoga
by Beryl Bender Birch
The Path to Holistic Health
by BKS Iyengar
Anatomy Coloring book
by Kelly Sollowa
Ashtanga Yoga the practice manual
by David Swenson
The How of Happiness
by Sonja Lyubomirsky
OPTIONAL READING:
Yoga for your Spiritual Muscles
by R. Schaeffer
Living Your Yoga
by Judith Lasater
Jiva Mutki
by Shron Gannon/David Life
PRICING
$1795.00
Early Bird - $1595.00*
*Pay in full by September 15th and SAVE $200
WINTER SESSION 2026
INTENDED SCHEDULE
In person and virtual options available.
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2026
A detailed schedule will be posted by December 2025
PRICING
$1795.00
Early Bird - $1595.00*
*Pay in full by January 15th AND SAVE $200
REQUIRED READING
Healing Back Pain (available at BL)
by John Sarno
Mind Body Prescription (available at BL)
by John Sarno
Back Care Basics by Mary Pulig Schatz
Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka
Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar
Spirit & Practice of Moving into Stillness
by Erich Schiffmann
OPTIONAL READING
Yoga for your Spiritual Muscles
by R. Schaeffer
Living Your Yoga (available at BL)
by Judith Lasater
Jiva Mutki by Sharon Gannon/David Life
TESTIMONIALS
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"I was very particular about where I wanted to do my Yoga Teacher Training. I knew I picked the best studio, going through Body Language Fitness and Yoga. No place feels more like home to me after going through the training. I made the best of friends, opened up more than I ever could have imagined, and changed my life. I am so proud to have gone through YTT here."
- Kali Casab -
"Body Language is a top notch school. They utilize their knowledge and invite outside instructors who have even more expertise in their field to educate the new yogi. This makes for a well rounded education. Additionally, their required reading and class involvement is excellent. They are very community minded and I love the way they split their training so as to make it more convenient for their students time and costs. I would and have highly recommended them for yoga training."
- Kathy Yatooma
AREAS OF STUDY
The areas of study will include (but are not limited to) the following:
Teaching Methodology
- Principles of Adjustments: observing, verbal and hands-on
- Posture breakdowns and flow sequencing
- Setting the class tone and building of class themes
Techniques, Training and Practice
- Primary Series: asana, vinyasa, and half vinyasa
- Short Form Ashtanga
- Diaphragmatic, complete breathing
- Class observation, adjustments and feedback classes
Anatomy and Physiology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Alignment and contraindications
- Energy Anatomy and physiology (Chakras and Nidras)
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
- Study and application of yoga philosophies
- Yoga for depression and anxiety
- Mind body awareness and fulfillment
CONTACT US
If you are interested in any of our yoga training programs please contact us at 248-360-5350 or complete the form below.
