Traditionally, yoga was meant to be a health and wellness practice that was accessible to all people, of all ages, with all kinds of bodies. In modern times, yoga has somehow become an exclusive industry for young, thin, athletic people. Let’s take yoga back to its roots! Join our 2025 Yoga Teacher Training Program to learn how to teach yoga that is inclusive and accessible for every body.
Round Rock Yoga’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is based on the Krishnamacharya tradition of yoga, as learned by studio founder Zelinda at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, TN, India.
Krishnamacharya is known as the father of modern yoga, and the Krishnamacharya tradition is the oldest of the modern styles of yoga that are available to us today. It is unique and special in many ways:
True mindfulness is intrinsic in the practice through the relationship between breath and movement.
It is a comprehensive tradition - the physical yoga practice, breathing, and meditation, are taught and practiced as described in the ancient yoga philosophy texts.
All of the yoga instruction (postures, breathing, etc.) is offered in a way that is comfortable, accessible, and beneficial for each and every student.
This program is designed for sincere yoga students who are interested in deepening their understanding of yoga and who may or may not be interested in teaching. Yoga Teacher Training inevitably brings about deep personal reflection and growth - your purpose and goals may change throughout the program, and that is perfectly ok. You will learn:
How to deepen your personal practice
Anatomy & Physiology
Classical āsana sequences in the Krishnamacharya tradition
Āsana simplifications, intensifications, and contraindications
How to make yoga inclusive and accessible
How to design a yoga practice
Introduction to prenatal and postnatal yoga
Classical prāṇāyāma (breathing) techniques
Yoga history and philosophy
Introduction to Ayurveda
Best practices for teaching yoga in person and online
Business and ethics for yoga teachers
And much more
The Krishnamacharya tradition emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the student and the teacher. As such, we maintain a small student teacher ratio so that we can provide personalized support for each student. If you are ready to deepen your study of yoga, we recommend applying early to secure your spot.
We are a Registered Yoga School (RYS-200) with Yoga Alliance.
Please feel welcome to contact us with any questions.
Lead Faculty
Zelinda Yañez is the founder of The Yoga Room and also the creator of the YouTube channel Yoga with Zelinda. She has taught over 5,000 hours of yoga instruction since 2007, when she completed her initial 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. In 2018 she completed the 500 Hour International Yoga Teacher Training Programme at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India, and in 2023 she completed the 500 hour International Yoga Therapist Training Programme, also at KYM. Zelinda specializes in teaching yoga that is accessible and beneficial for people with all kinds of bodies. She teaches group yoga classes and offers private yoga therapy for students around the world. Her YouTube channel has received numerous awards.
schedule
Our 2025 Yoga Teacher Training Program begins Sunday, January 26, 2025. Graduation will be held Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Weekly Classes
Classes are held Tuesdays (online) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sundays (in studio) from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The Sunday sessions are accessible via Zoom as needed.
Practicum Intensives
Some topics are more effectively learned in person; these will be covered in the required in-studio Practicum Intensives. Topics include student observation, reading the body, posture variations and modifications, and classroom management and effective teaching.
Intensive 1: March 6-8, 2025 (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Intensive 2: June 19-21, 2025 (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Teacher Trainees are required to attend both Intensives and are responsible for their travel and accommodations. Hotels and rentals are available nearby. RRY community members may be willing to host visiting students.
Tuition
Tuition for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is US$3500, which includes Studio Membership (unlimited in person and online classes) from the time of registration through graduation on August , 2025. Upon acceptance in the program, a deposit of $500 secures your spot. The balance may be paid in full by the first day of class or with 8 monthly payments of $375 beginning on September 10, 2024.
Prerequisites
To be well prepared for the level of instruction offered in Teacher Training, we recommend that you have practiced yoga consistently for at least one year by the start of the program.
This teacher training program is based on yoga in the Krishnamacharya tradition. Please familiarize yourself with the Krishnamacharya style of yoga by attending some of Zelinda’s classes and/or by practicing along with videos on her YouTube channel.
Tuition
Tuition for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is US$3500, which includes Studio Membership (unlimited in person and online classes) from the time of registration through graduation (August 10, 2025). Upon acceptance in the program, a deposit of $500 secures your spot. The balance may be paid in full by the first day of class or with 8 monthly payments of $375.
Application
Please click on the Apply Now button to tell us about yourself and your interest in yoga and yoga teacher training. We’ll respond via email within 1-2 business days. Please feel welcome to contact us with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Teacher Training Program be offered again?
We typically offer Yoga Teacher Training every 1-2 years.