Teacher Training

Empower Your Passion. Become a Confident Yoga Teacher

February 2026 – April 2026

This program will be hybrid and pre-recorded videos will be required to watch during your training on a schedule that fits your needs on teachable.com

Whether you’re dreaming of teaching yoga or simply want to deepen your personal practice, Pure’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a supportive, welcoming space to learn, grow, and reconnect with yourself—both on and off the mat.

A Flexible Hybrid Program That Fits Your Life
We’ve designed this training to honor your busy schedule while still giving you meaningful, hands-on learning. You’ll experience a blend of in-person weekends and self-paced online coursework so you can move through the material in a way that feels manageable and supportive.

Online Course Access:
Your online modules will open two weeks before our opening weekend, giving you a gentle head start without adding stress to January. Many students appreciate beginning at the end of February, since it allows time to settle into the new year, move past the holiday rush, and begin this journey feeling grounded and ready.

Saturday In-Studio Dates: 11 – 7 PM
Sunday In-Studio Dates: 12 -7 PM
Includes a Break to Eat

February 21 & 22
March 7 & 8
March 21 & 22
April 11 & 12
April 25 & 26

Virtual Zoom Training Dates Wednesdays 6-9 PM

March 4
March 18
April 1
April 22

We’ll share a recommended timeline for completing your online modules, but everything is truly self-paced—so you can learn in a way that fits your life.

A Curriculum That Supports Your Growth
Our program blends yoga’s roots with practical, real-world tools to help you feel confident in your practice and your teaching. You’ll explore history, philosophy, anatomy, asana, sequencing, chakras, subtle body work, pranayama, and more. Along the way, you’ll develop your authentic voice and gain hands-on practice teaching in a safe, encouraging environment.

Support, Community & Special Perks
Every trainee receives a complete digital manual and complimentary access to all Pure classes from February 1- April 30, 2026. You’ll also have opportunities to attend and observe classes to help integrate everything you’re learning.

Accessible Pricing for All
We want this program to feel inclusive and approachable for anyone called to join. In previous years, we offered an early bird special, but this year we’ve simplified everything by offering the early bird rate of $2,800 for everyone. (Previously $3200) Our hope is to make this training feel accessible, supportive, and easy to step into with confidence

We’d be honored to guide you through this transformative experience.

Program Curriculum Highlights:

Our comprehensive curriculum blends ancient yoga traditions with modern teaching methods to ensure you graduate confident and fully prepared. Below is an overview of the key components:

• Developing your skills in Vinyasa classes while exploring introduction to other styles of yoga classes
• Learning over 100 Yoga Poses and Asana Alignment
• Modifications: Understanding your body and your students body
• Teach Specialized Yoga Classes: Learn how to tailor yoga for seniors, children, prenatal students, and more.
• Applied Anatomy & Physiology: Gain practical knowledge of how the body moves, the muscles used in each pose, and injury prevention techniques
• Real Teaching Practice In Person and Online: Refine your teaching skills in a supportive, hands-on learning environment
• Teaching Methods: Develop your Voice & Cueing, Sequencing, and Hands-on Assists
• Explore Pranayama & Meditation: Teach breathing exercises, explore the art of meditation, and cultivate mindfulness practices
• Energetic Anatomy and Subtle Body: Explore the chakra system, Koshas, Kleshas, and the energetic body
• History, Yoga Philosophy, and Lifestyle: Dive deep into the philosophy, history, and great literature that have shaped modern yoga.
• Sanskrit 
• Business & Professional Development: Develop skills to thrive as a yoga professional, including business strategies for success, ethics, branding & marketing

Requirements for Graduation:

To earn your 200-hour certification, the following requirements must be met:

Attendance:

• Attend a minimum of 200 hours through in-person, virtual, and class participation.
• Missed hours require make-up instruction at $80/hour, to be completed by Sept 1, 2026.

Class Participation:

• Attend 25 yoga classes at Pure Toms River Yoga or another studio

Class Observation:

• Observe12 additional classes at Pure Toms River Yoga or another studio

Reading and Assignments:

• Complete all required readings and assignments.

Exams:

• Anatomy Exam: Open-notes exam with a passing grade of 75% or higher. One retake permitted during training hours; subsequent retakes are $80/hour.
• Final Written Exam: Comprehensive, open-notes test with a required passing score of 75% or higher. Retake fees apply as outlined above.
• Practicum Exam: Teach a donation-based, one-hour yoga class, with all proceeds benefiting a local charity. This practicum must be completed by September 1, 2026.

Final Steps:

• Ensure full payment of tuition and any applicable fees by May 1, 2026 unless previously discussed

---

Required Readings:

You will need to purchase the following books on your own:

• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda.
• The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman.
• The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Vol. 1 by Ray Long.

Suggested Reading:

Additional recommendations will be provided throughout the training, including:

• The Key Poses of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Vol. 2 by Ray Long.
• Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele

---

There are many reasons for why you may be interested in doing a teacher training. You may be currently on a journey of self discovery, or rediscovery of the self. Maybe a training could benefit your current profession. Many take trainings to deepen their knowledge of yoga and personal practice. Then there’s the obvious, teaching yoga! For many instructors, teaching yoga is a secondary career, like a fun hobby that pays; Whether you want to be a full time teacher, or just teach a class or two on evenings or weekend, never teach our training has something for everyone.

Check out this article on Wanderlust about why you should take a teacher training

Meet Your Lead Facilitators

Ashley DeSaro, Owner of Pure has immersed herself in the journey of self-exploration through Yoga. When she first stepped onto a mat and noticed the immediate release of tension in her physical body. As she continued taking classes, she noticed how much more relaxed her mind was and how to manage stress better. This realization sparked her to continue to learn about the philosophy of yoga. Ashley has completed courses in chakra work, essential oils, and became LoveYourBrain Certified to teach those that live with a TBI .Through her passion of the practice she decided to commit to share what she has learned in hopes that her students learn to live their lives to the fullest. Ashley’s classes challenge students to step out of their comfort zone and to have breakthroughs for the mind, body, and soul.

Adrienne Stevens, RYT 500, Completed a 300 course at The American Yoga Academy in 2013 and went on to study meditation and authentically apprenticed to become a Reiki Master / Teacher. She loves learning and has continued to be a diligent student herself so she can share the new experiences in the practice of her students. To deepen her traditional yoga practice she is also certified in SUP and Aerial Yoga as well. She has completed courses in chakra work and crystals. She designs her classes to be a positive and encouraging environment and enjoys watching the transformation of her students both on and off of the mat. 

Testimonial

“Studying YTT at Pure Toms River Yoga under the instruction of Denise Tranchina, Adrienne Stevens and Ashley DeSaro was amazing. Their knowledge, encouragement and support during our yoga journey made this training an exceptional experience. Pure is a welcoming, non-judgmental community. The YTT curriculum created a solid foundation which I was able to build upon to find my voice and become a knowledgeable practitioner, and a safe and confident guide“

“I would like to say thank you for the amazing experience completely the YTT  at Pure. It was well organized, very informative extremely educational and well rounded. I feel like I was so prepared to teach from the moment I graduated because of the very thorough fully thought out planned program that I received . I felt immediately a part of a family and I continue to feel that way and I have built long-standing friendships and relationships with my peers that went through the program as well as the teachers. I am very grateful for my teachers and my teachers teachers it was the best experience.! I highly recommend if you are considering becoming a teacher to go through this amazing program! “

“I am proud to be one of the graduates of Pure’s 2020 YTT. It was a challenging training of studying during the Covid-19 restrictions along with a virtual switch to Zoom. Our Teachers adapted well to the environment that was giving to us and dedicating to give us the best training with their skills. The overwhelming support gave the students the foundations for a successful experience and I am so thankful Study with Pure”

 “I have been to many studios over the years, and there is something special about Pure. The teachers are all so warm and welcoming. You feel challenged, yet accepted at any stage of your journey. There is no competition among yogis, just encouragement in a safe space. The teacher training was a memorable and life-changing experience. Much gratitude to Ashley & Adrienne for their guidance and support”