Strongheart Yoga Advanced Programs

We are a small locally-owned yoga studio in Warren, Michigan with a vibrant, dedicated community.

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essentials of asana: a deepen your practice preview workshop
August 30th /11am- 1pm

If you’ve ever wondered what a yoga teacher training would be like, this is an opportunity to sample without commitment. This two hour workshop is a preview of some of our study—some essential asana, their function & how they work; & what yoga is beyond a stretching regimen.

If you sign on for the workshop and decide to pursue further training, 50HR or 200HR, the hours and the fee will be applied to the tuition. If you’re a yoga teacher who just wants to join us for a couple hours of refresher study, the class will offer CEU credit.
REGISTER HERE

Teacher Training Open House / August 30th / 1-2pm:
If you want to know more about our upcoming trainings but can’t make it to the workshop stop in afterward for to pick up a catalog, talk to the teacher, and chat over a cup of tea. We’d love to answer any questions you have.

The next session of both our
50HR Deepen Your Practice and our
200hr yoga teacher training will begin on October 16, 2026

Our goal is to help make realizing your yoga goal possible with
kindness, personal attention,& encouragement. we pride ourselves on creating a safe & non-judgmental space for learning!

“My training at Strongheart was one of most positive, growth-oriented experiences of my life. I have a solid foundation of yoga knowledge to continue to build upon because of this program.” Carla Sandles RYT2020

DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE

A 50 HOUR TRAINING IF YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT YOGA, BUT TEACHING ISN’T YOUR GOAL!

This course is designed for those who want to understand the deeper layers of yoga, but may not feel a pull to teaching; or for those who want to refresh what they studied in a previous 200HR training. This 4 week training is also the Foundational First 50 hours of the complete teacher training program.

The curriculum includes:
-The History, Philosophy, & Ideas of Yoga: The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & The Hatha Yogis, & The Bhagavad Gita
-Elements of Asana: Function, technique, anatomy, & modifications of over 75 common asana
-Pranayama: Breathing practices to increase or quiet energy; warm or cool the body; release tension, & aid sleep
-The Subtle (Energy) Body: The koshas, nadis, chakras & how they work in our practice
-Meditation: Techniques for effective meditation, including chant & mantra
-Yoga Lifestyle: Principles of yoga’s science of health, Ayurveda & living in balance with nature

Classes will meet on October 16 & 17 / Oct 23 & 24 / November 6 & 7 / November 13 & 14
With Friday evening classes from 6-8pm (some live-stream), Saturday afternoon classes from 1-5pm all in studio

This 50HR program can stand alone and students will receive a certificate of completion. It will also qualify for 50 hours of CEU credits for Yoga Alliance Registered Teachers.

Download our Winter/Spring Catalog here to find out more.
If you’re ready to take your practice to the next level, register here.

“The training at Strongheart brought a lightness into my life. Transformational, invigorating, enlivened, engaged, and grounded!! A profound difference for my inner self to shine brighter.” ~Karen Messineo RYT

200HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

our goal is to train qualified,caring teachers WHO ARE ABLE TO TEACH A RANGE OF STUDENTS WITH CONFIDENCE, UNDERSTANDING, & compassion.

The mission of Strongheart Yoga has always been to bring the beauty & benefits of yoga to everyone, in “every body”. From our beginning in 2011, we’ve emphasized making yoga accessible to all and not an intimidating practice for the few. With that guiding principle in mind, we’ve designed our Teacher Training Program to train teachers who can walk into any situation and teach with confidence—-whether the student is the freshest yoga beginner or an experienced practitioner seeking a challenge. And we want every future teacher to find their own voice & know better where they want their own yoga journey to go.

Following the Foundational 50 hours of training, which delve into the philosophy & ideas of yoga as we learn the basics of the poses, Part Two of the training will concentrate on Learning to Teach:
● Vinyasa Krama: Learning the principles of designing & sequencing effective classes
● Teaching Methods & Practice Teaching: How to cue and lead posture and meditation practices
● Finding Your Own Voice & Confidence As A Teacher
● Teaching Ethics: Understanding the ethics of teaching yoga and how we show respect to traditional practices while still
connecting them to the modern evolution of the practice
● Special Practices: Brief introductions to teaching Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga, Prenatal, and Restorative Yoga.

Our Anatomy Study will be an independent online study combined with classroom study & in person support, to meet the current YA requirement of 30 hours of anatomy learning.

The combination of studio classes, online classes, and supplemental recorded video content has been planned to make learning both effective & convenient. Together the elements of the program provide flexibility, rigor, and support in a program small enough to offer every student personal attention and encouragement.

Our part two classes will meet on 8 weekends from December to February:
Dec 14, 15 / Dec 11, 12 / Jan 8,9 / Jan 15, 16 / Jan 22, 23 / Feb 5, 6 / Feb 12, 13 / Feb 19, 20

Our curriculum includes all of the 200-hour certification components for Yoga Alliance. Upon completion of requirements, students are qualified to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200 level teacher.

Learn more about our curriculum and tuition. Download the Winter-Spring 2026 Catalog.
If you’re ready to apply, you can register here.

”I really enjoyed the teachings and the structure. I read a lot of reviews for different teacher trainings before hand
and a lot of people said they wouldn't feel comfortable teaching afterwards. I still have more to learn of course but
I do think that the way it's laid out gives enough information to start planning and teaching classes.”
~Jenna Sassin RYT

do i need yoga experience?

Having some experience and familiarity is helpful, but a long-standing practice isn’t a requirement for advanced training.

We encourage your practice by offering an Unlimited Yoga pass access to all of our regular yoga classes from the day of your registration. You can join us at our warm and welcoming studio in Warren, Michigan right away!

The Unlimited Yoga pass is included in both our 50HR & 200 HR training program tuitions!

scholarships

We understand that the desire for further study is often hampered by life circumstances. We don't want a lack of funds to stand in the way of anyone pursuing a call of the heart to deeper learning about the ancient practice of yoga and we will work with you to make training possible.
Fill out a Scholarship Application for our 200HR programs here and we’ll be in touch.

…And more reviews from our wonderful students

“Thank you for sharing your passion for yoga with me over the last few months. I could not have chosen a better time in my life to dive deeper into my practice and it has truly transformed my life. I’m forever grateful for your guidance.”

“My teacher training experience at Strongheart Yoga was amazing. Pattie, the owner and instructor of the studio, made a positive difference in my life and practice. Her knowledge, warmth and passion about yoga inspired me not only to learn, but to find my voice as a person and as a yoga teacher. Thank you Pattie for seeing me as a unique individual and helping achieve my goal.”

“With just a desire to know more about this practice that came to be so important to me, I registered for teacher training at Strongheart. And with a push from teachers, who trusted me more than I sometimes trusted myself, I realized I might be meant to share yoga with others.”

learn more!

We are very proud of our advanced training programs at Strongheart Yoga,
and we hope you will join our community of committed students.

Feel free to ask us any questions you may have by emailing: strongheartyoga.pattie@gmail.com .

If you’re ready to take the next step, please use the links below.

Advanced TRaining catalog

See our Advanced Training Catalog here.