Indigenous Yoga Teacher Training
January 28- April 29, 2026 -Online
Just over an hour from Washington DC
This training will be led by Kate Herrera Jenkins, E-RYT 500 (Pueblo of Cochiti) and a great faculty of diverse trainers. This training was created for those who share the vision to teach yoga to Indigenous communities in rural and in urban settings. This Yoga Alliance accredited program certifies you to teach Vinyasa Flow. Upon successful completion of the program, testing, demonstration, and practicum, you will receive your 200 HR RYT certificate to be eligible for YA 200 RYT designation.
Training will take place on Zoom for 3 months and in person at:
Casa Om Potomac- Martinsburg, West Virginia
Whether you are interested in deepening your own practice or you feel the call to teach, Native Strength Revolution Teacher Training program is committed to the personal success of each individual. NSR Teacher Training has been leading 200 hour yoga teacher training certifications since 2014. These programs are specifically designed to provide a rich environment for learning. Within this training you will discover a strong foundation of acquiring knowledge, utilizing teaching methods, experiencing asana (poses), and consistently applying the principles of the eight-limb path.
Training modules Include:
Sample day during the intensive:
7:00am-8:30am
Yoga class & Pranayama
10:00am-12:00pm
Posture clinic
12:00pm-1:30pm
Lunch Break
1:30pm-4:30pm
Teaching methodologies and posture clinic
4:30pm-6pm
Dinner Break
6:00pm-7pm
Satsang
We do recommend a minimum of 1 year of Yoga Practice before attending our Yoga Teacher Training Program.
Deadline to apply for training: 1/15/26
INVESTMENT
We invite anyone from urban Indigenous communities or remote, under served communities that would like to bring yoga to their community members to apply for a scholarship.
Deadline to apply for scholarships: 11/30/25
Our scholarships are meant to make the training accessible to people who would otherwise not be able to attend. We offer 10%-70% scholarships to applicants to subsidize the tuition. The amount is based on two things; how many people apply, and if applicants are currently working with under served remote communities.
We require that scholarship recipients teach 10 online public NSR classes within 1 year of graduation.
Our Very first 300 hour will be underway starting this summer. We are limiting the group to 12. It will be a beautiful, small cohort.
Why do a 300 hour?
* Build on your current education & experience
* Dive deeper into specialized subject areas to hone new knowledge & skills
* Rekindle your inner flame & love for yoga
* Gather with other Indigenous leaders in a grounded space to continue on your healing journey to elevate others in THEIR healing journey
* Become a 500 hour RYT (200+300=500)!
Here are the details:
Dates:
Immersion- I -June 30- July 6, 2024
In-person Sedona, AZ -80 hours -led by Kate Herrera Jenkins (Pueblo of Cochiti), Susanne Conrad and Akasha Ellis
Immersion II- July 27- August 2, 2025
In-person Puerto Morelos, Mexico - led by Kate and Mayan healer, Avelino May Xul
6:00-8am Pranayama/ Meditation
8:00-9am Breakfast
9-10am Visioning
10:30-12 Asana Practice
12-2 Lunch
2:00pm-6:00pm Teaching and Discussion
6-7:30 Dinner
Nine Saturdays – 72 hours We will cover different topics- Asana, Breath work, Sacred Scriptures, Anatomy, Sanskrit, History, etc. You can participate live OR watch the recording and report on them.
August 17, 2024 9am-5pm -8 hours
September 14, 2024 9am-5pm -8 hours
October 26, 2024 9am-5pm -8 hours
December 7, 2024 9am-5pm -8 hours
February 15, 2025 9am-5pm -8 hours
March 22, 2025 9am-5pm -8 hours
April 19, 2025 9am-5pm -8 hours
May 10, 2025 9am-5pm -8 hours
June 7, 2025 9am- 5pm – 8 hours
Specialized individual training modules with lead trainers- dates flexible – 50 hoursThis portion is choose your own adventure. Choose 50 hours of training. This can be 1 specialty or a combination of specialty trainings with an outside accredited training program. i.e. trauma-informed yoga, kids’ yoga, chair yoga, bhakti yoga, prenatal, asana alignment, mind gems, bodywork, yin, ayurveda, recovery, etc. We are compiling a list of recommended sources for this portion of your training. We are also working on scholarship opportunities with those sources. Without scholarship from the outside training program, be prepared to spend $300-$1000 for these 50 hours.
· Individual and small group study with/ without lead trainers (1-1 with Kate, small group study for those pursuing similar specialties, preparing for final project to be presented at – dates flexible – 18hours
· Final Intensive July 27- August 2, 2025
Location- Puerto Morelos, MX - Present final project -80 hours · Total hours= 300
Pricing- $6000 Scholarships and payment plans available
This includes:
250 training hours with NSR
Lodging (1 week intensive during the first week, 1 week intensive during the last week for a total of 2 weeks lodging in a beautiful location)
This does not include:
Airfare
50 hours of specialty training
Requirements
1. 200 hour RYT for 1 year by 6/30/24
2. Minimum of 50 hours of teaching displayed on your YogaAlliance account. You need to have your teaching hours accounted for under "My Teaching Hours"
Here is the application. Applications will be approved with the help of our board. Spots will be filled on a rolling basis starting 2/19/24.
https://form.jotform.com/240335906172150
We'll also have an informational meeting Sunday, February 18 at 4pm. Sign up on the app. Please bring all your questions!