Master the Art of Teaching Yoga

Our next session starts in January 2025.
Limited space, reserve your spot by applying below.

Experience the most comprehensive Ashtanga yoga teacher training available in the Kansas City region.


Designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of yoga, improve teaching skills, and advance personal practice of the ashtanga yoga method, the Maya Yoga 200 RYT teacher training program offers a profound educational experience. Regardless of whether your goal is to pursue a career in teaching or not, this program equips you with essential skills for both teaching and spiritual growth. Our training is meticulously crafted with a strong academic foundation and draws from traditional practices.

What Exactly is Ashtanga Yoga?

The fundamental basis of all other forms of physical postural vinyasa yoga lies in Ashtanga yoga. This particular form of yoga is designed to cultivate profound internal awareness and depth within your personal practice, thereby enhancing its transformative power in our everyday lives.

Our program equips you with the necessary understanding to deliver precise and impactful teaching methods through the study of Ashtanga yoga. Learn more about the richness of the lineage of Ashtanga Yoga below.

  • The Ashtanga Yoga system follows a memorized structured sequence of postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) that serve to cleanse both body and mind.

    This practice demands physical rigor and discipline, with its primary objective being the harmonization of breath and movement, resulting in a seamless flow of poses. Since the practice becomes memorized, the practitioner is no longer externally distracted by seeing what posture is next etc. and has accessibility to a deep meditative state of self awareness. Beyond its physical aspects, Ashtanga Yoga places equal emphasis on ethical principles (yamas and niyamas), control over breath (pranayama), withdrawal from sensory distractions (pratyahara), concentration techniques (dharana), as well as meditation practices (dhyana). The ultimate aim inherent in practicing Ashtanga Yoga lies in achieving self-realization alongside attaining a tranquil state of mind through unifying body, breath, and consciousness.

Ty Landrum demonstrates the Ashtanga Primary Series with traditional Sanskrit count.

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Where you Choose to Train Matters

You’re ready to commit to dedicating a significant amount of time, money, energy, and heart to yoga teacher training. As you start to look for a program it can be overwhelming the amount of studios offer some kind of teacher training. We have provided a few key factors to consider that can help you navigate what to look for in a quality program.

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Maya Yoga Program Offerings

  • Full year of unlimited membership and 50% off another year after you graduate

  • No hidden costs: your tuition includes all books and learning materials

  • Small Class Sizes with recognized master instructors

  • Comprehensive curriculum

  • Graduate and be recognized. Maya is known for the quality of our program and our reputable history for over two decades of operation.

  • One-on-one hands on mentorship

Master the Art of Teaching Yoga

Our next session starts January, 2024. Limited space, reserve your spot by applying below.

Why Choose Maya Yoga?

Our yoga teacher training program is widely recognized as the best in the field, offering a unique blend of accredited curriculum, experienced instructors, and a nurturing learning environment. We prioritize comprehensive academic yoga education and cover a broad range of topics while staying focused within our lineage including yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and ethics. This well-rounded curriculum ensures that you are fully prepared for your journey as a yoga instructor.

Our program is led by a team of highly skilled instructors who bring their wealth of knowledge and teaching expertise to the table. They not only impart essential skills but also foster a deep understanding of the principles and practices of yoga. With our low student-to-instructor ratio, you can expect personalized attention throughout your training journey. Our instructors provide individualized feedback and support to help you thrive.

Through hands-on opportunities to teach real classes under the guidance of experienced practitioners, you will gain confidence and develop the necessary skills to lead engaging and effective yoga sessions. We believe that this hands-on approach sets us apart from other programs. Join us for an enriching experience where you will receive top-notch education in an environment that supports your growth as both an individual and future yoga instructor.

See more about our teaching methodology below.

Our Program’s Educational Pedagogy

Yoga pedagogy refers to the methods and principles used to teach yoga effectively. It involves the art and science of imparting yoga knowledge to students, fostering a safe and transformative learning experience. At Maya we provide the following framework to engage, demonstrate, and facilitate feedback to ensure our student’s success within our program.

  • Academic Approach

    Within our teacher training program yoga is not taught as religion, a form of entertainment, or even an exercise class (though it does benefit the body and our program does spend significant time understanding the necessary knowledge to teach physical asana). There are wildly diverse traditions of yoga throughout Indian history with distinct differences as well as similarities. Maya yoga takes this seriously. What we teach is based on scholars, master teachers, and accurate sources. While our program focuses on the lineage and physical postures of Ashtanga yoga, we provide a wide frame academic viewpoint to students showing this diversity within the creative and spiritual traditions of India.

  • Organized Information and Awesome Additional Learning Materials

    Our program curriculum systematically structures yoga studies in a coherent and highly organized manner. We utilize presentations, lectures, homework, reading materials, and hands on workshops: We employ presentations enriched with captivating visuals along with engaging lectures supplemented by interactive discussions and practices within each technique taught. By incorporating these strategies in our program curriculum we ensure that our graduates are equipped with comprehensive knowledge about yoga as a whole while maintaining their interest throughout their learning journey.

  • Feedback and Evaluation

    This is perhaps one of the most crucial elements for progress within any learning program. Our teacher training instructors provide regular feedback and evaluation to students. Constructive feedback helps students identify areas for improvement and build on their strengths as teachers. We encourage students to embrace their unique teaching styles while staying true to the principles and ethics of yoga

  • Aligned Curriculum to Yoga Alliance Enhanced Standards

    Yoga Alliance had introduced the Elevated RYS (Registered Yoga School) 200 Standards, also known as E-RYS 200, to enhance the quality and depth of yoga teacher training programs. These standards were designed to address some of the critiques of the previous RYS 200 standards and to ensure that yoga teacher training programs provide a comprehensive and transformative learning experience for aspiring yoga teachers. Our curriculum follows the recommended framework of elevated yoga alliance standards.

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Pricing, Schedule, & Scholarships

  • Total 200 RYT program cost: $4,000
    Total 500 RYT program cost: $5,000
    No hidden costs.

    • Includes all learning materials, books, additional learning aid platforms, and a one year full access membership.

    • Non-Refundable Application Fee: $100

    • Initial deposit once accepted is $400

    Application fee and deposit are applied to the total program price listed above.

    Payment Plans are available as well as a total full payment up front discount.

  • We provide one 50% discounted tuition scholarship each session for aspiring yoga teachers in need of financial assistance.

    Apply here

  • JANUARY 5-7

    FEBRUARY 2-4

    MARCH 8-10

    APRIL 5-7

    MAY 3-5

    MAY/JUNE 31-2

    JUNE 28-30

    JULY 26-28

    JULY 26-28

    Example Weekend Schedule:

    Friday: 6-8p

    Saturday: 8a-4p (break for lunch)

    Sunday: 8a-2p (break for lunch)

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