REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2026-27 YTT PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN!
If you’re interested in our 2026-27 program, please add your information by clicking the button below and we’ll reach out to set up a short meeting to answer any questions you may have. Tuition pricing can be found under the Registration Information tab.
Early-Bird pricing is available until June 1st, 2026.
This Yoga Alliance-approved Registered 200-hour yoga teacher training will provide you with the foundations you need to begin teaching yoga confidently and skillfully. You will develop a greater understanding of anatomy and alignment in yoga asana (postures), teaching methodology, sequencing and cueing, as well as mindfulness and meditation. You will learn how to integrate this knowledge to create intelligent, safe, anatomy-informed sequencing in your yoga classes to ensure accessibility and inclusion for all your students. This course is hybrid (in-person and Zoom option) to support students with the format that works best for them and to help increase accessibility of yoga teacher training.
Fall 2026-27 Program Dates:
This will be our 11th cohort of YTT trainees! This course runs 1 weekend per month plus 1-2 evenings per month from September 2026 until May 2027.
Our weekend format consists of: Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays 9am-5pm (in-person or HYBRID option!). Weeknight meetings are arranged as a group and are a combination of in-person and online meetings.
Weekend Trainings for our 2026-27 Yoga Teacher Training:
- September 12+13
- October 3+4
- Oct 31 + Nov 1
- Nov 28+29
- Jan 9+10
- Feb 6+7
- Mar 6+7
- Apr 3+4
- May 1+2
Curriculum:
YTT Prerequisites and Course Standards:
- Students must have at least 6 months of yoga practice experience prior to joining this program.
- Our YTT is also available to yoga practitioners who simply wish to deepen their understanding and experience of anatomy, yoga postures and yoga philosophy.
- The Yoga Loft Cambridge is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) of Yoga Alliance.
- This 200-hr program meets and exceeds the requirements set out by Yoga Alliance, particularly in the Practicum section (actual teaching experience hours) and anatomy/biomechanics training.
- Students who satisfy the requirements of this YTT and pass the practicum and final written exam will be certified by The Yoga Loft Cambridge and will qualify to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (200-RYT) if they wish to do so.
Time Commitment:
- There are a minimum of 200 hours of instruction, plus additional hours as described below.
- This course is offered primarily in-person (with some limited livestream or recorded options and a minimal amount online learning), or HYBRID option! Please inquire!
- In addition there will be some homework, including 15 hours of practical teaching experience beyond the 200 course hours, yoga practice, readings & studying of the material.
- Our course exceeds the minimum requirement set by Yoga Alliance of 200 hours.
Mentorship:
Unlike many of the large studio and online programs, enrolment is always highly limited in our course, as we strongly believe that yoga training is best facilitated in small groups so we can provide abundant practical teaching experience, as well as individual mentoring throughout our program. You will receive 1-on-1 mentoring, feedback, and assistance as needed to ensure you are confidant with the material.
Curriculum Outline:
This YTT will teach you the foundations of anatomy and biomechanics in yoga poses and how to break down poses to understand the techniques, variations and modifications of all major asana families of vinyasa/flow yoga. You will understand how to sequence intelligently for proper individual/unique alignment, safety and integrity in the joints, and how to work towards integration of the body, mind and breath.
An appreciation of the history of yoga and introductory yoga philosophy will also be covered in this course. In this module, a strong emphasis is placed on yoga humanities and ethics, code of conduct, scope of practice, accessibility, inclusion and diversity of yoga, and teaching with an awareness of trauma sensitivity.
This training is highly practical and interactive, with abundant actual teaching experience for trainees to help you develop into a very knowledgeable, effective and skillful yoga teacher. You start teaching from day one!
There are 4 Modules in this YTT:
- ANATOMY OF YOGA ~ where you will dive deep into how the body works, yoga asana and adding depth to your own personal practice and your teachings.
- THE FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING YOGA ~ develop your own unique teaching style, learn to communicate effectively and precisely with cueing, and create intelligently sequenced yoga classes using the alignment anatomy-focused techniques learned in the Anatomy of Yoga module.
- ETHICS OF YOGA – we believe this is the most important module in the course and requires its own module. Learn about power imbalances, consent in yoga, holding space for others. Learn about Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice, how to increase accessibility and inclusion in yoga, cultural appropriation, and discuss ways of decolonizing the practice of yoga.
- MINDFUL YOGA ~ integrating the lessons of mindfulness learned on the mat and applying this to everyday living. Yoga philosophy and history, including the 8-limbed Pathway of Yoga will be covered, along with meditation and mindfulness practices.
Registration Information:
An application form must be submitted to gain approval into this program. We require an in-person (or zoom) meeting before applying, to ensure the program is a good fit for all.
Application Form:
Once your application has been received and acceptance has been confirmed, a $1000+HST ($1130) non-refundable deposit is required to secure your admission, which will be deducted from your tuition total.
Tuition:
Standard Tuition: $4500+HST
Early Bird: $400 off Standard pricing – $4100+HST. Deadline is June 1st, 2026.
Deposit: $1000 + hst (non-refundable deposit is due via e-transfer upon acceptance to secure your spot in this course).
Payment Plan: We understand that YTT is a significant investment in time and money. To help make YTT payments a little more financially accessible, we have decided to make our payment plan our standard option, at no extra cost to you. After the deposit has been paid, the remaining amount is due in 8 equal payments from September 1st 2026 to April 1st 2027 via credit card auto-billing payments.
Tuition also INCLUDES:
- Yoga Loft Membership with unlimited yoga classes in-studio and/or online classes on our regular schedule (excludes TRX classes and specialty classes) and unlimited On-Demand classes from our Members Portal for the duration of the program – valued at over $850.
- 1-1 Mentoring throughout the YTT program included in tuition.
- YTT Manuals – complete Course Manual of all curriculum content and a comprehensive Poses manual (please note that the additional Textbooks are not included in tuition – please see Textbooks tab below).
Textbooks:
- The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I (Nov 1 2009) by Ray Long (not included in tuition)
- The Key Poses of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume II (Nov 1 2009) by Ray Long (not included in tuition)
- The Yoga Loft – Yoga Foundations Manual and Poses Manual (these are included in tuition)
- We will also provide a list of recommended books, as well as a comprehensive list of resources, for those who wish to explore the vast field of yoga further
Program Director/Lead Trainer:
Program Director and Lead Trainer: Sandi Grekoff-Hunt, MSc, RYT500, E-RYT200
About me:
My goal is to elevate the yoga teacher training experience to help develop teachers who have a solid understanding of how the body works, promote sustainable alignment for their students, and sequence classes intelligently and effectively. I’ve heard from many teachers over the years that say they feel overwhelmed and unprepared to teach after taking their first YTT. I am dedicated to providing you with the fundamentals of yoga so that when you complete this program, you are well equipped with the required knowledge, experience and understanding to teach yoga skillfully.
I have combined the knowledge and background gained from my academic science degrees, as well as many yoga trainings and experience to develop the most comprehensive, foundational YTT program possible from the following sources:
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees with a focus on anatomy, biology, physiology, human health, nutrition and exercise
- Nutritionist in the nutrition and exercise field since 1995
- Personal Training Specialist with a focus on functional strength and mobility since 2008
- A lifetime of my own personal movement and exercise exploration through various sports, strength training and functional movement
- Over 30 years of yoga practice
- Formal studies: hatha yoga, vinyasa yoga, trauma sensitive yoga training
- Designated Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500) with more than 7000 hours of teaching experience
- For more information and full bio, click here
