200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Join The Center for our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program, featuring 12 in-person weekends over 9 months with next cohort starting late Fall 2025. The class is certified for approval through the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services' Educational Approval Program. Upon completion, you'll be fully qualified to teach yoga and will receive your RYT-200 Certification through Yoga Alliance. Embrace this opportunity to deepen your practice and share your passion for yoga with others. Don't miss out on this transformative journey!
Program Overview
This program offers in-depth experience and discussion of:
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Asana practice and teaching methods
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Meditation practice and instruction
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Pranayama practice and instruction
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Relaxation techniques and instruction
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Class structure and sequencing
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Yoga philosophy and psychology
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Eight limbs of Raja Yoga
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​Anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
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Sanskrit language introduction
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Breath training
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Bhagavad Gita
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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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Introduction to Ayurveda
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Yoga’s healing potential​​
The program has three parts. Full completion of all parts is required for certification.
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Teacher training classes
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Home study and practice
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Projects and assessments
Dates & Location
Teacher training classes are on weekends at The Center or the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes’ Founders Hall (both located in Fond du Lac).
Saturday and Sunday classes are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with a 45-minute break for lunch.
The class schedule for the 2025 training is as follows:
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Orientation and Welcome Social
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​Thursday Class before star 5:00-7:30 pm
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Regular classes 8:00am - 5:00pm​​​
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12 Weeks over 9 months.
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Certification
Participants who successfully complete the program receive Yoga Teacher Certification from The Center and are eligible to apply for the 200-hour level of registration (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. This program is certified through the State ofPrograWisconsin Educational Approval B
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Certification requirements include: full attendance in the training and completion of required assignments.
How to Apply
To enroll in The Center’s 200-hour yoga teacher training please submit all of the following application materials:
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A non-refundable $108 deposit which will be applied to your participation and tuition costs.
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We also require that you have at least one year of personal yoga practice before applying.​
Tuition & Fees
All payments for the program are made to The Center as follows:
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Application deposit $108
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Tuition $2,891
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Total $2,999
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Tuition payment options:
1. In full
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Cash/check: $2,891
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Credit card: $2,993
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Due March 1, 2025
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2. In 2 installments
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Cash/check: $1,446
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Credit card: $1,497
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Due 1st class and 6th class
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3. In 6 installments
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Cash/check: $482
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Credit card: $499
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Due the first of the month of each class​
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Please note: any payments made past the designated due date will incur a 1.5% late fee.
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Books, props, and other materials are not included in the tuition. The required textbooks total approximately $100 and may be purchased online or at a local bookstore. Books can also be found at your local library or borrowed from staff as needed.
Program Benefits
During your 200-hour teacher training program you will benefit from a special participation in the life of The Center.
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Contact
Information
If you have additional questions or would like to set up a call to chat about the YTT program please contact:
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Angie Vis Leiterman
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(920) 539-9335
Meet the Team
This training is lead by a team of highly qualified instructors with over 50 years of combined yoga teaching experience.
Lead Trainer
Luke Ketterhagen
E-RYT 500
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Luke graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. After receiving his yoga teacher certification from the Himalayan Institute, Ketterhagen joined their permanent staff. He authored the Asana Basics column for Yoga International magazine from December 2003 to December 2004. Luke appeared as a model in numerous editions of the publication as well as in the best-selling book, Yoga: Mastering the Basics. Former owner and director of Uptown Yoga in Dallas, TX, Ketterhagen was Director of Programming and principal teacher at East West Yoga in Manhattan during its relaunch.
Lead Trainer
Kelsey Beine
E-RYT 200, RYT 500, RCYT
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Kelsey brings a vibrant and calming spirit to the practice of yoga. She holds a master's degree in organizational leadership from Marian University. She enjoys developing academic curriculum around authenticity and self-care based in yoga philosophy and practices. Kelsey loves sharing her knowledge and joy of yoga – in formats ranging from asana classes and workshops to trainings and retreats. She earned certification to teach hatha yoga and meditation in the Himalayan Tradition, as well as additional certifications to teach aerial, chair, restorative, vinyasa, yin, and children’s yoga.
Trainer
Angie Vis Leiterman
RYT 200
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Angie enjoys teaching Vinyasa Flow, Meditation, Myofascial Release, and Restorative classes. Her favorite style is Restorative as it provides a relaxing, meditative environment that allows one to nourish their nervous system and prioritize rest. Her goal during all classes is to help her students connect their minds to their bodies and appreciate all that their bodies allow them to do. She believes that yoga is for everybody and aims to provide poses and modifications that are accessible to all. When she is not practicing yoga she loves to read, cuddle her cats, and snowboard
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Jeff Steig
RYT 200
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As an enthusiastic proponent of whole health and personal growth, Jeff lives his passion for well and sustainable living professionally and personally. Jeff’s knowledge base is deeply rooted in personal practice, formal education and work experience. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and Health from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and earned yoga teacher certification from the Himalayan Institute. In addition, Jeff is a certified Reiki Master practicing in the Usui tradition. Currently, he works as a wellness specialist in a corporate setting. His teaching style is mindful and holistic and is set in a light, fun, and energetic atmosphere.