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Yoga Teacher Training – 200 Hour

Refined Flow 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Begin the epic journey of a lifetime

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If you are passionate about yoga and ready to amplify your practice, transform your life, and learn to guide others both in person and online, join Leslie Luft, Angela Loomis, and Absolute Yoga Studio for our Refined Flow 200-hour Teacher Training beginning September 2026.

This training combines dynamic vinyasa with precise alignment to offer a comprehensive and embodied experience. Whether you’re looking to deepen your personal yoga journey or become a certified teacher, this program will provide the tools to do both.

The Refined Flow approach emphasizes proper alignment of asanas (postures), meditation, and pranayama, along with in-depth studies in anatomy and physiology as they relate to yoga. Students will also explore yoga philosophy, teaching techniques, and the business of yoga.

Schedule

All sessions are in person. Training runs over a 9-month period and includes:

  • 9 weekends from September to May
  • Fridays: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Sundays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday practice teaching: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (before each weekend)

Registration is now open for our Fall 2026 Yoga Alliance–registered and approved teacher training held one weekend per month in Woodbury, NY, from September 2026 to May 2027.

 

Contact us for more information and to request an application. You can also visit our homepage to learn more about Absolute Yoga Studio.

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THIS TRAINING WILL EXPLORE:

  • Physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of asana, pranayama, and
    meditation
  • Over 108 asana fully explained, including Sanskrit names, and exploring alignment cues, benefits, modifications, adjustments, and verbal assists
  • Anatomy and physiology of the physical body and subtle energy body.
  • History and philosophy of yoga, the trajectory of the practice as it is today, including both Tantric and Classical paths
  • Basic information about the specialties of restorative yoga, pre-natal yoga and chair yoga 
  • Yoga as a business 
  • Precise techniques in guiding your students with compassionate leadership skills, through your words, gestures, and heart
  • Looking at bodies and seeing the good in your students
  • Teaching methodology including detailed alignment, the power of language and demonstration, and how to use your words to enhance your student’s postures
  • The art of sequencing and theming classes
  • Cultivating your own niche and teaching style.  
  • Embracing technology as a new norm – the mechanics of online and live streaming classes and how to teach creatively in a virtual environment.
  • Lots and lots of practice teaching sessions
  • Developing and refining your living practice off the mat
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Registration is now open for our Fall 2026 Refined Flow Yoga Alliance registered and approved teacher training that takes place in Woodbury NY one weekend per month from September 2026 to May 2027. Contact us for more information and to request an application. 

Free Information Session for our upcoming 200 Hour Teacher Training and Deepen Your Practice

May 14 Tuesday at 6:30pm

This program meets the highest standards set by Yoga Alliance and is designed for yoga practitioners with at least one year of practice who are committed to deepening their practice and their understanding of yoga. We believe that establishing a firm foundation in your own yoga practice is key to becoming an inspiring yoga teacher.

Be a part of Absolute Yoga’s next 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered Teacher Training. The tuition includes unlimited classes at Absolute Yoga Studio during the program for all participants and we offer discounts for early-bird registration. Come join us and get ready to be inspired doing what you love!

Testimonials

I’ve been attending yoga classes at Absolute Yoga for the past two and a half years and ABSOLUTELY love everything about this studio!!! Leslie, the owner of the studio, is so knowledgeable and always so welcoming to anyone that comes to take a class. My love for yoga grew so much that I enrolled in the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program taught by Leslie and Angela (one of the many wonderful yoga teachers at Absolute Yoga). I completed the nine- month program in May 2025 and have already taught as a substitute yoga teacher at Absolute Yoga! It has been such an amazing experience for me! If you are thinking about taking your first yoga class, like me two and a half years ago, or if you already have an established practice and would like to dive in a bit deeper, I highly recommend that you sign up for one of the many yoga classes at Absolute Yoga or the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and see for yourself! I think you will absolutely love it!
Marjorie M
I just completed the 200 hr. YTT with Leslie and Angela and it was a fantastic training program! Leslie and Angela have so much knowledge and are two of the best yoga instructors to learn from. I learned about yoga poses, sequencing, theming, the history of yoga, yoga philosophy and anatomy, but more than all of that, I learned a lot about myself. This was a journey that I will never forget and the bonds that I formed will last a lifetime! This was such an amazing experience, one of the best of my life! I went into this training thinking that I just wanted to deepen my practice, and I did, but now I am ready to teach because I feel so confident and prepared to teach. Even if you are remotely thinking of doing this, I say just do it! You will not regret it! I took many classes there throughout the training and I am still attending classes there. The studio has a very nice atmosphere and vibe and some of my favorite instructors teach there.
Lauren Z
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I am a recent graduate of Absolute Yoga's 200 hour Refined Flow Teacher Training Program with Leslie Luft and Elyce Neuhauser. Upon completing this journey, I can honestly say this was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I'm so thankful for our two inspirational leaders. The passion, dedication, and wealth of knowledge Leslie and Elyce share for this practice radiates from their character. Their unique backgrounds as teachers balance each other beautifully, illuminating the various pathways through which we experience yoga, neither lineage being more right or better than the other. I think this is metaphorical, in a sense, as we examine our human lives that are the same at the core while outwardly appearing different.

I have the utmost respect and gratitude for the 200-hour Teacher Training Program as designed by these two gurus; its efficacy is unquestionable and undeniably measurable in both physical and mental breakthroughs. This experience will continue to be a part of me for a lifetime, constantly evolving, and I look forward to being a part of the Absolute Yoga community for years to come.
Sadie S.
Elyce Neuhauser's and Leslie Luft's Yoga Teacher Training which I received at Absolute Yoga exceeded my expectations. The training went beyond learning how to teach the physical practice of yoga. This thorough and balanced training encompassed a detailed study of all eight limbs of yoga, addressing the mind, body and spirit. We studied the history and philosophy of yoga, read ancient texts, learned Sanskrit, experienced meditation techniques, and many other aspects of yoga. These topics were introduced and taught with great thought, effort and planning. Elyce and Leslie were caring and encouraging teachers. They created a very warm and supportive learning environment and actively promoted bonding among the trainees. I emerged from this training enriched, empowered and inspired, and eager to share my practice with others!
Kathleen B.
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YTT at Absolute Yoga was absolutely amazing! Leslie and Angela were wonderful teachers that made the process thoroughly enjoyable. We learned so much about yoga - its history, philosophy, poses, anatomy and more. Everything was presented in an engaging and fun way. And the best part was that they made us all feel welcome and part of the Absolute Yoga community.
Heidi W.
Absolute Yoga was a top notch yoga studio to do my training! Leslie & Angela were so professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I HIGHLY recommend anyone to do their training there. It's was just wonderful!
Laura P.
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