January 2026 Teacher Training
Intention:
Are you ready to level up your practice and begin a new career? Hot Yoga Philadelphia is now accepting applications from dedicated students for our 300-Hour Teacher Training Program.
Our 5 month long journey will be led by Byron Franklin, with the support of our staff here at HYP along with many esteemed and life committed 26 + 2 teachers. This Training is designed to empower each individual participant with the tools to teach, lead, and be in mindful community on and off their mat while simultaneously deepening their own practice.
During this training you will learn what it takes to lead classes and become a powerful and knowledgeable teacher as well as developing the skills to help guide your students to a place of healing and meditation.
Has Hot Yoga Philly helped change your life? Are you ready to share what you’ve learned and help build more understanding of the 26 + 2 practice? This is your chance!
Teaching Training Curriculum Outline:
Teaching techniques and Practice
Asanas - In depth study of our 26 poses including alignment, depth modifications, benifits, challenges and dialogue
Pranayama - True skill of yogic breathing techniques to cultivate mental clarity, vitality and balance
Mediation - Guide your students into mindfulness and relaxation
Anatomy and Physiology
Study of the Human Body - learning about the skeletal, muscular and respiratory systems and how yoga impacts these systems
Alignment and Application of Anatomy - Understanding how anatomical knowledge can give you the knowledge to teach and prevent injuries
History, Philosophy and Ethics
Yoga Philosophy- Learn about philosophy and ethical principles and how to apply them to teaching
Our Lineage - Who has helped us get to where we are today
Practicum
Practice Teaching - gaining hands on experience teaching yoga and get constructive criticism on teaching skills
Observation - Observing experienced teachers to learn from thier methods
Practice and commitment
Develop a strong practice with more commitment and clarity to make this a lifelong journey of healing and peace
Committing to your practice and teacher training schedule
Investment:
Register before August 31, 2025 - 4,200.00 = 1,000.00 non refundable deposit due before August 31, 1,600.00 due by October 15, final payment of 1,600 due by December 1
Register before October 15, 2025 - 4,600.00 = 2,000.00 non refundable deposit due before October 15, final payment of 2,600.00 due by December 1
Final Registration by December 31, 2025 - 4,800.00 due on acceptance
Training Schedule Commitment:
During the 18 weeks of training we will require keeping a maintaining a yoga practice of 5 yoga classes per week on non teacher training intensive weekends and 3 times per week during intensive weekends ahead, minimum from January 10th till May 17th 2025.
Two weekends a month (only one weekend in April), on Saturdays and Sundays will begin at 9am till 7pm. Some Days can run a little longer, or a bit shorter, depending on material covered.
9 Training Intensive Weekends:
January 10th and 11th
January 24th and 25th
February 7th and 8th
February 21st and 22nd
March 7th and 8th
March 21st and 22nd
April 4th and 5th
May 2nd and 3rd
May 16th and 17th will be Graduation
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday Intensive Schedule will look like:
9am - 10:30am - 90 minute 26 + 2 class
10:30am - 12pm - Lunch Break
12pm - 3:30pm - Posture Clinic/Lecture
4pm - 5:30pm - 90 minute 26 + 2 class
5:30pm - 6:15pm - Snack break
6:15pm - 8pm - Posture Clinic/Lecture
Training Team:
Byron Franklin
More Names To Come!
Commitment and non refundable policy:
One of the most important elements of this teacher training is commitment. You will need to be fully committed to attending all scheduled Intensive weekends, and the financial component is important. The deposits are non refundable. Please make sure you’ll have the time to fully commit to the training schedule and be able to meet the financial commitments before applying.
Showing up, on time, is essential to training. If you show up on time, you’re late, if you’re early, you’re on time. You must have your mat down, towel and water down, fully dressed for class, promptly at 9am. Remember traffic is horrible around Center City, please keep that in mind.
Location:
We will meet in-person at our studio located at 1520 Sansom Street 3rd Floor (above the shoe store) Philadelphia, PA (215) 977-9642