200-hour Yoga Training
at Blue Heart Studio

About the Training Content

Explore the realm of yoga study and journey on the path towards becoming a certified yoga instructor with this holistic and insightful course. Whether you aspire to guide others or want to focus on enhancing your own practice, our meticulously crafted program offers a comfortable and inspiring setting for those seeking an inclusive, nurturing training filled with opportunities for personal and professional transformation.​

 

Our curriculum fuses ancient wisdom with contemporary insights, equipping future teachers to adeptly guide students from all walks of life across diverse settings. Throughout this comprehensive training, you will delve into the realms of functional anatomy, kinesiology, yogic philosophy, and the rich tapestry of yoga's historical evolution. You’ll also learn and practice essential teaching skills, including sequencing and class planning.​

 

We have designed this curriculum based on the standards of Yoga Alliance, inspired by multiple styles of yoga and wellness practices, and draw the most inspiration from the Krishnamacharya yoga lineages, specifically Viniyoga. Throughout this training, you’ll be invited to experience practices on and off the mat that can enhance your personal practice and support you as you transform from student to teacher. We are fervent advocates of accessibility and adaptability, firmly believing that yoga's transformative potential is universal and open to all. By joining our training, you'll find empowerment within your own practice, uncovering yoga tools and techniques tailored to your unique journey, while mastering the art of imparting these potent practices to others.

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Guided by the wisdom bestowed upon us by generations of honored teachers, we embark on a journey of both self-discovery and interpersonal growth. Prepare to be both challenged and uplifted as you engage in interactions and dialogues with fellow practitioners. Our holistic approach not only includes the physical postures, but encompasses the entirety of the yogic practice, including breathing, meditation, mantra, and mudra.

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About the Training Location

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Blue Heart Studio is a yoga and pilates studio located in the heart of San Antonio. Founded by Nicole Coppi and Ashley Ludwick, two teachers who have been in San Antonio for over a decade teaching different styles of yoga. They offer classes that cater to all levels of experience and invite all students to come and join us for a unique and fulfilling experience. Their mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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Training in person at a space filled with such supportive people and energy, you'll be able to unwind and recharge just by being present. Having the opportunity to escape day-to-day life and learn in such an environment ensures that your training will not only offer you a wonderful learning experience, but also allow you to feel nourished and supported in your personal journey.

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About Our School Values and Trainers

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We approach the profession of yoga earnestly and respectfully, understanding it demands exceptional training, a perpetual dedication to personal growth, and an earnest aspiration to foster well-being for oneself and the community. Upholding the belief that quality teaching deserves appropriate compensation and a balanced life, we are committed to cultivating a professional community that is supportive and highly valued and believe a training like this one is an essential first step for any professional teacher.

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We hire the most excellent yoga teacher trainers available locally, each with a particular area of expertise that they will share with you. The lead trainer for this course will be Ashley Ludwick, a highly experienced local teacher who brings a unique joy and dedication to the practice of yoga. Virtual content for the course is taught by yoga therapist and school founder Lauren Mason, a teacher and trainer with years of experience managing and teaching yoga trainings and yoga therapist Harini Srinivasan, lifelong yoga practitioner and student of yoga philosophy. Joining us for guest training segments will be Nicole Coppi and Caprice Taylor, who each bring their own unique insights to their areas of expertise in yoga practice and business. These skilled trainers will guide and support you every step of the way, teaching with openness and authenticity as they share the vast wisdom of yoga with you.

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Learn More About Our Instructors

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Schedule and Requirements

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This training begins with a weekly education series: Foundations of Yoga Practice. The series meets on Monday evenings, 6-8:30 pm. This series may be taken February 3-March 24, 2025 or June 2-July 21, 2025. 

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The main training begins June 2, 2025. The training will meet on weekends, 9:00 am-5:30 pm each day. Weekends will alternate, with 2 weekends each month to allow for time in between training sessions to process what you've learned and to allow for a schedule that is more manageable overall.

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The training concludes with a second weekly education series: The Business of Yoga, which meets on Monday evenings, 6-8:30 pm, August 4-September 22, 2025. 

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In addition to attending weekend training sessions, you will also attend 20 yoga classes and have some virtual content and assignments to complete at home.

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Completing this program satisfactorily will qualify you to be a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.

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Next Steps

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Should these values resonate with your aspirations, then this journey is for you. Even if teaching yoga isn't your plan in the immediate future, this course offers an enriching pathway for your exploration and personal growth. Join us as we embark on this transformative expedition of self and service.

 

If you're ready to learn more and start the process to enroll in teacher training, click the button below to go to our online application for this training.