Advanced Yoga Studies
300-Hour Teacher Training + Continuing Education
Go deeper. Teach with confidence. Never stop learning.
Your yoga education doesn't end with your first teacher training. Whether you're ready to work toward your 500-Hour RYT designation, expand your teaching skills, or simply explore a subject you love, YO BK offers a flexible approach to advanced yoga education.
Our 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Studies program brings together experienced educators for immersive, in-person weekend intensives in Brooklyn. Explore anatomy, philosophy, sequencing, advanced asana, meditation, hands-on assists, and more through movement, discussion, practice teaching, and real-world application.
Take one weekend or pursue the full 300-hour training. Learn at your own pace, alongside a community of curious and committed practitioners.
Choose your path
The Full 300-Hour Certification
$4,800 | Complete within 2 years
Ready to take the next step in your teaching journey?
Build your own educational path through a combination of core curriculum, specialized electives, and a final project. Designed for teachers who have completed a 200-hour training and want to deepen their knowledge, refine their voice, and advance toward the 500-Hour RYT designation.
Complete 300 hours of advanced education
Learn at your own pace and choose from a diverse range of weekend intensives
Learn from experienced teachers and specialists
Develop your skills through hands-on practice and feedback
Enrollment Options:
Pay $4,800 in full
Pay a $1,000 deposit and arrange installments for the remaining balance
25-Hour Weekend Intensives
$500 per weekend
Not ready for the full commitment? No problem!
Each weekend is a standalone opportunity to deepen your practice, explore a new specialty, and connect with fellow yoga enthusiasts.
Open to yoga teachers and dedicated students, with individual prerequisites where applicable.
Choose the topics that interest you
Gain practical tools you can use immediately
Earn eligible continuing education hours
Study alongside an engaged community
We award one 50% scholarship for LGBTQ+/BIPOC applicants in the complete 300 hour training and one 50% scholarship per individual training module.
For individual 25-hour programs, click on the program of your choice (below) to learn more and sign up!
The Details
Location: YO BK Greenpoint, 607 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Typical Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 5–9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM
Individual weekend schedules may vary.
Scholarships: We offer one 50% scholarship for LGBTQ+ or BIPOC applicants pursuing the complete 300-hour training, plus one 50% scholarship for each individual module.
Questions? Email programs@yo-bk.com. We'd love to help you find the right path.
Upcoming Dates and Programs
Hot Yoga: Philosophy and Self-Care
November 13-15 with Sheri Celentano, Riji Suh and Kate Durand
What really happens to the body when we practice yoga in the heat? Learn to care for your students and yourself in this dynamic weekend exploring the science and art of teaching in a heated environment. Dive into the cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, and muscular systems to better understand how the body responds to heat, movement, and stress. Explore practical strategies for student safety, recognizing signs of distress, intelligent sequencing, and teacher self-care through movement, discussion, and hands-on exercises. An optional CPR certification (additional $65) offers an opportunity to gain essential lifesaving skills. While geared toward heated Vinyasa, teachers from all yoga backgrounds are welcome!
Sequencing through the Seasons: Yoga & Ayurveda
December 11-13 with Ali Cramer and Sheri Celentano
Move with the seasons. Sequence with intention. Transform your practice.
Discover how the wisdom of Ayurveda can inspire smarter, more intuitive yoga sequencing. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of holistic wellness, emphasizes living in harmony with nature's rhythms to cultivate balance in body and mind.
In this weekend intensive, explore how seasonal shifts, daily rhythms, and the body's changing needs can shape the way we move, breathe, and rest.
Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners, this immersive weekend blends Ayurvedic philosophy with the creative art of sequencing. Learn to build thoughtful, balanced practices, refine transitions, integrate breathwork, and recognize when to energize and when to slow down, both on and off the mat.
Move beyond one-size-fits-all sequencing and develop the tools to create practices that feel purposeful, adaptable, and deeply connected to the rhythms of life.
Designed for Yoga Teachers.
Advanced Asana & the Art of Alignment
February 5-7 with Riji Suh and Sheri Celentano
Discover the intelligence behind the postures.
What transforms a yoga pose from something we perform into something we truly understand? This immersive weekend explores the mechanics, alignment, and teaching methodology behind advanced asana, giving you the tools to approach complex postures with greater skill and confidence.
We’ll break down challenging poses, explore intelligent progressions, and discover how strength, mobility, stability, and awareness work together. You'll refine your ability to observe bodies, communicate precise and effective cues, offer creative variations, and demonstrate postures with purpose. Whether you're looking to expand your own physical practice or elevate the way you guide others, this intensive will help you see familiar poses through an entirely new lens.
Open to teachers and dedicated practitioners.
Anatomy of Yin Yoga
March 5-7 with Camille Sallette and Vikram Hirani
Slow down, go inwards and discover the power of stillness.
Yin Yoga invites us to explore a different relationship with effort, sensation, and time. Unlike more dynamic practices, Yin uses long-held, primarily floor-based postures to gently stress connective tissues, cultivate mobility, and create space for quiet observation.
In this foundational intensive, explore the anatomy and philosophy of Yin Yoga, with special attention to fascia, joints, skeletal variation, and the body's response to sustained holds. Learn the essential Yin postures, the purpose behind each shape, and how to use props, variations, and mindful transitions to support a wide range of bodies. Discover how stillness can become a powerful tool for self-inquiry, nervous system regulation, and a more balanced yoga practice.
Open to teachers and dedicated practitioners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher to participate?
No! Many weekend intensives are open to dedicated yoga practitioners as well as teachers. The full 300-hour teacher training is designed for graduates of a 200-hour yoga teacher training program.
Can I take just one weekend?
Absolutely. Each module can be taken independently, allowing you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Do I have to complete the full training in one year?
No. Full-program participants have up to two years to complete their training requirements.
Can I choose which modules I take?
Yes! The program combines required core curriculum with electives, giving you the freedom to pursue your interests while completing the necessary training requirements.
Will I receive a 500-Hour RYT certification?
Graduates who complete the 300-hour training and meet Yoga Alliance's additional eligibility requirements can apply for the RYT 500 designation.
Can I earn continuing education credits?
Eligible modules can count toward continuing education requirements. Please confirm the credits available for your selected weekend.
Ready to Go Deeper? Whether you're pursuing your next certification or simply following your curiosity, we'd love to practice, learn, and grow with you.
A Transformational Experience
"The program is thoughtful, intentional, and beautifully curated. Sheri and her incredible network of knowledgeable teachers shared their experience, insight, and heart so generously, creating weekends that felt both challenging and approachable. Each module seamlessly blended asana, lecture, dialogue, integration, and practice teaching. I deepened my understanding of anatomy and yoga philosophy, expanded my sequencing toolkit, and learned new ways to integrate all of this into my classes. One of the most impactful aspects of the program was the ability to curate my own path toward the 300-hour certification.” - Kelly, 500 hour RYT
Sheri Celentano
Director of Education
Brooklyn born and raised in Brooklyn, Sheri began teaching movement in 1989 and never looked back. From public schools to yoga centers, creating curriculum to mentorship, Sheri puts her heart and soul into sharing the practices that can serve to uplift, strengthen and connect us to ourselves and each other. Sheri has taught Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2009, creating trainings and guiding teachers at all levels and places in their studies and careers. She has taught basic to advanced, restorative to fly as well as prenatal yoga and love all of it! She believes the practice is available to all people at all stages of life.
Ali Cramer
Advanced Sequencing, Ayurveda, Restorative Training
Ali Cramer is a Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Author who has been working in her fields since 2003. Ali feels blessed to continue to share her passion for these Practices of transformation with her students, clients and readers throughout the world with retreats, teacher trainings, workshops and classes. Her first book, “Modern Ayurveda: Rituals, Recipes, and Remedies for Balance”, was released by Althea Press in September, 2019. She created four seasons of “The Ayurveda Show” and writes blogs for Yogaanytime.com.
Dorian Shorts
Fly: Inversions and Arm Balances
Dorian Shorts (E-RYT 500 YACEP) has been serving communities in the NYC area since 2015. His love of vinyasa and restorative styles stems from a lifelong pursuit of mental and physical balance and his goal as a teacher has been to expand the limits of possibility within his students, creating a deeper awareness of agency over ones personal health.
Kate Durand
Teacher’s Practice Weekend, Business of Yoga
Kate is the founder of YO BK and is certified in just about everything we offer: Bikram Yoga, Power Vinyasa, Yin and even Inferno Pilates! She loves bringing people together in a space that feels like home and her favorite work is in education. Kate is honored to co-lead our 200 Hour Power Vinyasa Teacher Training and has trained and mentored hundreds of teachers over the years.
Kate loves the freedom of sequencing a Vinyasa class, from intentionality to peak poses to story telling. In university, she majored in Classical Studies and wrote her thesis on the similarities between Greek and Hindu Mythology. She is excited to share space with you!
Nikki Costello
Align + Flow: Iyengar Principles
Nikki Costello is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). For 30 years, her teaching has been influenced by annual trips to India including eight visits to RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune), the study of philosophical and scriptural texts and a daily practice of meditation. In 2013, Nikki was a contributing editor at Yoga Journal, writing the magazine’s “Basics Column'' and in 2016 she was named one of the 100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers in America. Nikki is recognized as a thought leader in the global Yoga community and shares her wisdom and expertise in Yoga and meditation retreats around the world.
Amanda Gloria Valdes
Amanda is a global yoga educator, full-spectrum doula, and Founder of AV STUDIOS LLC – Gratitude Village, where she leads Yoga Alliance–aligned teacher trainings, retreats, and perinatal wellness education.
With over 14 years of experience teaching yoga, meditation, and Pilates in New York City and internationally, Amanda’s work integrates Vinyasa yoga, functional anatomy, subtle body practices, and trauma-informed methodologies, while honoring the roots and traditions of yoga.
Amanda’s teaching is informed by her studies in Jivamukti Yoga, Laughing Lotus, and Katonah Yoga, and she is Mat Pilates–trained by Johanna Ricouz (Jungle Johanna). Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to social equity in yoga and wellness spaces, creating inclusive and accessible environments for diverse communities.
In the perinatal space, Amanda has been supporting communities since 2014 and practicing as a Full-Spectrum Doula since 2020, with training under Sumiyah Franklin and Naolí Vinaver. She partners with Mama Glow on community-based maternal health initiatives, including the Doula Expo, and developed a perinatal education program for the Caribbean Women’s Health Association in 2026.
Her classes are known for being intentional, dynamic, and deeply rooted—inviting students into a practice that is both grounded and expansive.
Vikram Hirani
History, texts and lineages of yoga
Vikram is a yoga and meditation teacher specializing in evidence-based practices and modern yoga history education. His teaching blends accessible movement, mindfulness training, and practical philosophy to help students cultivate focus and resilience in body and mind. Vikram teaches privately, online, and as visiting faculty for teacher-training programs. His approach is known for being grounded and thoughtful, informed by contemporary scholarship in yoga studies and shaped by a steady, heart-centered teaching presence.
Nick Potenzieri
Align + Flow: Iyengar Principles, FLY: Inversions and Arm Balances
Nick began the study of yoga in 2001 and has been fascinated by the practice and its teachings ever since. Nick began teaching Hatha and Vinyasa in 2005 and in 2019 completed the Teacher Education program at the Iyengar Institute of New York. Being an avid practitioner of Iyengar Yoga, Nick’s teaching has shifted to explore the commonalities between the richness of Iyengar method and the greater yoga community.
Nick's positive energy, creativity and attention to form has helped him work with people of all capabilities, capacities, and walks of life. He continues to work with the goal of inspiring others to develop a deeper understanding of how these practices can lead to more fulfillment in their lives and peace in their hearts.
Manorama
Bhagavad Gita & Standing Poses
As a Sanskrit, Meditation and Yoga Philosophy teacher for over 30 years, my mission is grounded in making this Tradition accessible, approachable, and fun, while honoring the richness of its vast wisdom.
My formative studies began as an immersive study with my Guru, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, in Sanskrit, Meditation and Yoga philosophy. Later, I continued my work in Sanskrit at Columbia University with the esteemed Dr. Ram Karan Sharma. The combination of these uniquely vibrant experiences honed my understanding of the Sanskrit language and gave me the confidence to delve deeper into how Sanskrit relates with the primary principles of Yoga, as well as to explore its connection with modern life.
Website: sanskritstudies.org
Dirk Bennewitz
Yin & Nidra
Dirk has led and participates in Teacher Trainings, Conferences & Workshops in Europe, Canada and the US. He is the Owner & Director of Power Yoga Institute with three locations in Hamburg, Germany. Dirk is a member of the Fascia Research Team at ULM University, a Technical Fitness Consultant for GAIAM, a Registered E-RYT 500h with Yoga Alliance Teacher and the father of twins!
Dirk is the author of the books & DVDs:
Meditation for your Life, Yoga for your Life, Fascia Yoga, Fascia Training with Yin Yoga, Yoga for Men. He is a contributing editor for Yoga Journal and Yoga Aktuell.
Camille Sallette
Yin & Nidra
Camille is one of our extraordinary studio managers and is certified in just about everything we offer at the studios. Her Sunday Yin class in Greenpoint is an institution and the #1 class that students drag their partners to — you’re welcome.
Camille began practicing yoga in 2010 and has been teaching for 10 years in Southern Virginia and Brooklyn. She teaches Power Vinyasa, Traditional Hot Yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates Levels 1 & 2. While co-leading a retreat in 2017, Camille taught Yin in a yurt on a farm in Upstate NY. Soon after, she began teaching Yin at YO BK and is responsible for birthing this program.
Camille is Yang and Yin incarnate; a constant dance of spicy and sweet. She loves holding supportive space for students to rest and unwind from the city chaos.
Kenny Frisby
FLY: Inversions and Arm Balances, Sequencing and Mythology
I'm Kenny and I've been teaching Yoga for the last 10 years. Over the years, I've had the great opportunity to share these practices and my passion for the FLY life in multiple advanced trainings, workshops and classes. For me, it's only "advanced" when we contemplate the deeper meaning or mythology of the poses we practice. Within the FLY practice, specifically arm balances, we're invited into the mystical world of wise sages, majestic birds, and more. Beyond the physical benefits, the poses offer up beautiful (and practical!) spiritual wisdom to inspire, expand, and elevate our lives.