200-HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Our Yoga Alliance–registered 200-hour certification program offers a comprehensive foundation in yoga practice, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology. Graduates receive a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200.
What makes this training unique is the depth of experience of our Lead Trainers and faculty, and the lineage of our school.
Our team brings expertise in anatomy, bodywork, occupational therapy, fitness, and philosophy to create a learning environment that is inclusive, empowering, and deeply informed. Graduates will receive a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification and be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200, ready to teach safe, effective, and meaningful yoga.
MEET YOUR TRAINERS
KRISTALYN SHEFVELAND
LEAD TRAINER
Ph.D., E-RYT 500
Kristalyn offers a unique integration of academic rigor and lived yoga practice. With training rooted in the Barkan Method of Hot Yoga (Ghosh lineage with vinyasa sequencing), Kristalyn combines over two decades of personal practice with advanced study of yoga philosophy, history, and culture. She is committed to sharing yoga in ways that are culturally respectful, accessible, and transformative.
SARAH TEVAULT
LEAD TRAINER
E-RYT 500, RCYT, LMT, M.S.
Sarah brings a holistic and integrative approach to yoga education. Trained under Jimmy Barkan in the Ghosh lineage and enriched by continuing studies with teachers such as Noah Mazé, Sarah blends anatomical knowledge, therapeutic insight from her massage therapy practice, and compassionate presence to create a supportive and empowering environment for teacher trainees.
JULIE ANTEY
ASSISTANT TRAINER
E-RYT 200, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer
Julie draws on more than twenty years of teaching experience, blending fitness science with mindful yoga instruction. Trained under Jimmy Barkan in the Ghosh lineage, her student-centered approach emphasizes functional movement, anatomical awareness, and sustainable practice.
GAYLE GOLIKE ASSISTANT TRAINER
E-RYT 500, RCYT, Forrest Yoga Certified, OTR/L
Gayle has over two decades of experience making yoga accessible to all ages and abilities. With expertise in anatomy, dance, and occupational therapy, Gayle specializes in therapeutic and functional applications of yoga, helping students cultivate presence, strength, and independence.
Lineage
Our training is grounded in the Ghosh tradition through the Barkan Method of Hot Yoga, enriched by Forrest Yoga and contemporary vinyasa practices. This lineage honors yoga’s roots while adapting its teachings for modern practitioners. Combined with our faculty’s diverse backgrounds in anatomy, massage therapy, occupational therapy, philosophy, and fitness, our school offers students a deeply informed and well-rounded foundation in both the art and science of yoga.
The Sankalpa Method Yoga Teacher Training Program is a comprehensive 200-hour certification course registered with Yoga Alliance. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a Yoga Alliance–recognized 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification (RYT 200 eligibility), qualifying them to teach yoga in studios, wellness centers, schools, and community settings.
The program is designed to provide both depth and breadth of training across the essential areas of yoga study and practice, including:
Techniques, Training, and Practice – Asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and sequencing.
Anatomy & Physiology – Functional movement, biomechanics, energy systems, and safe practice alignment.
Yoga Humanities – History, philosophy, ethics, and classical texts such as the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita.
Professional Essentials – Teaching methodology, classroom management, theming, practice teaching, and the business of yoga.
Graduates of the program will be fully prepared to teach safe, effective, and inclusive yoga classes and to carry forward the deeper traditions of yoga into their personal practice and teaching career.
YTT PROGRAM INFORMATION
Recruitment Opens/Applications Available: September 16th 2025
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025 Apply Here
Extended Deadline: December 15, 2025
Orientation / Welcome Session: First week of January 2026 (online or in person)
Training Sessions:
Jan 9–11
Feb 13–15
Mar 13–15
Apr 10–12
May 8–10
Jun 12–14
Jul 10–12
Aug 14–16
Sep 11–13
Oct 9–11
Weekly Schedule:
Fridays 5:30–6:15 PM (Asana)
Saturdays 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sundays 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
TUITION: $1500
($150 non-refundable deposit and goes towards tuition)
Includes: Comprehensive 200-hour training, Master class with Jimmy Barkan, Expert training team, Mentorship and support, Program materials, Practice teaching opportunities, Community and connection, Orientation and welcome session, 200-hour certification and RYT 200 eligibility.
MASTER CLASSES WITH
JIMMY BARKAN
MARCH 13,14, & 15 2026
We are honored to welcome Jimmy Barkan, creator of the Barkan Method of Hot Yoga and senior disciple of Bikram Choudhury, for a special master class series. This rare opportunity connects our teacher trainees and community directly to the roots of the Ghosh lineage, deepening practice through tradition, technique, and wisdom.
Jimmy Barkan is a Master Yoga Teacher certified by Ghosh’s College of India, Calcutta, India in 1981. One of the pioneers of Hot Yoga in the United States, Jimmy practiced three to four times daily under the guidance of Bikram Choudhury. In the late 1980’s Jimmy earned the title as Bikram Yoga’s Most Senior Teacher, an accomplishment very few have since obtained.
Jimmy received his Kriya Yoga initiation on March 30th, 1983 by Paramahansa Yogananda’s organization, Self Realization Fellowship!
