200-Hour Certification
Yoga Teacher Training
Awaken the teacher within. A transformative program designed to deepen your practice and empower you to confidently lead others on their yoga journey.
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Ancient Wisdom,
Modern Approach
Immerse yourself in a transformative 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training designed to deepen your practice and empower you with the tools to confidently lead others on their yoga journey.
This comprehensive training weaves together the ancient wisdom of yoga with a functional, modern approach to movement, mindfulness, and teaching. Whether you aspire to teach or simply wish to enrich your own practice, this training offers a powerful journey of self-discovery, connection, and embodied wisdom.
What You'll Learn
Curriculum
Yoga History & Philosophy
Explore the roots of yoga through classical texts, including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita.
Sanskrit
Gain familiarity with key Sanskrit terms, chants, and posture names to honor the tradition.
Meditation & Pranayama
Develop a daily meditation and breathwork practice. Learn classical pranayama techniques that balance the nervous system.
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Study the Primary Series with a focus on breath, bandhas, and drishti for discipline, strength, and mindfulness.
Functional Anatomy & Physiology
Understand joint structure, muscle function, and energetic pathways to make your teaching safe, intelligent, and inclusive.
Asana, Alignment & Assists
Deepen your understanding of asana through a functional movement perspective. Learn hands-on assists safely.
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing
Access deeper connective tissues and emotional layers. Experience the healing power of singing bowls, gongs, and mantra.
Your Guides
About Your Teachers
Samantha Walker
E-RYT 500, RPYT
Samantha began practicing and teaching yoga at Stephen F. Austin State University in 2010. Her practice is deeply rooted in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Vipassana Meditation. She has taught yoga classes and trained yoga teachers all over Houston since 2012. "The more we can feel, the more we can heal."
Jerrilyn Parker
E-RYT 500, PRYT, YACEP
Hailing from Dallas, Jerrilyn developed a consistent yoga practice after the birth of her third child. Yoga helped her recover and transform. She has taught Jerrilyn that transformation can be experienced in the body and the mind through breathing.
Details
Dates, Schedule & Cost
Schedule
January â May 2026
2 weekends a month: Saturdays & Sundays, 9am â 5pm
+ 2 YTT faculty-led classes per week (in-person)
Pricing
- Non-member$3,400
- Member$3,100
- Early bird discountâ$100
- Paid in full discountâ$200
Includes unlimited yoga for the duration of training.
Required Reading
Cost of books is not included in tuition.
After completing the 200-Hour Arco Fit Yoga Teacher Training program, you will be eligible to obtain your Registered Yoga Teacher 200-Hour Certificate (RYT-200) from Yoga Alliance.
Begin Your Journey
Step onto the mat. Step into your calling. For questions, reach out at Samantha.Walker@arcofitgym.com