Become a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher! (RYT®500)
Flexible 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Tucson, AZ
Hybrid Format with Rolling Enrollment | 50 Online Hours + 250 In-Person
Looking to elevate your yoga teaching technique and broaden your class offerings with an RYT 500 certification program?
You’re in the right place! Ready to take the next step in your teaching journey?
Reach out with questions or enroll now to begin your 300-hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Pod Tucson
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Earn your 500 HR Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (RYT®500) with Yoga Pod Tucson’s flexible 300-hour yoga teacher training
Two Paths. One Certification.
Our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re looking for the structure and connection of a cohort-based experience or the flexibility of a self-paced journey.
Both pathways lead to the same 300-hour certification.
Path 1: Cohort-Based Hybrid Training
Begins October 2027
This path is ideal for students who thrive in a structured, community-based learning environment.
You’ll move through the program alongside a dedicated group, progressing through both in-person and virtual components at a steady, guided pace.
What this includes:
50-hour self-paced online foundation
180 hours of in-person modular training (choose what works for your schedule, see sample schedule below)
40 hours of studio classes with lead instructors (12 month unlimited studio membership included!)
25 hours of Wednesday In-person Integration Labs (first Wednesday of each month)
5-hour final teaching practicum in our studio
Flexible payment plans and scholarships
Ongoing mentorship, discussion, and shared learning experience
This format offers consistency, accountability, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with fellow teachers as you grow.
Path 2: Rolling, Self-Paced Training
Begin Anytime
This path is designed for students who need flexibility and prefer to move through training on their own schedule.
You’ll have the freedom to progress through virtual content and in-person requirements in a way that aligns with your life, while still receiving guidance and support along the way.
What this includes:
50-hour self-paced online foundation
180 hours of in-person modular training (choose what works for your schedule)
50 in-studio classes with Yoga Pod lead teachers (12 month unlimited studio membership included!)
15 hours of in-studio workshops from our training and workshop calendar
5-hour final teaching practicum in our studio and mentorship feedback
Flexible payment plans and scholarships
While this path does not include a cohort group, it offers a highly personalized experience with the ability to learn through both observation and practice within the studio environment.
Graduation Requirements:
Complete ‘Foundational Curriculum for 300 Hour Yoga Teachers’ Online Curriculum - Self paced video content (50 hours)
Attend 180 hours of the offered 200+ hours of modules offered annually (choose the ones that work with your schedule)
Attend 40 hours (Path 1) or 50 hours (Path 2) of in studio classes at Yoga Pod Tucson with lead instructors (a 12 month unlimited studio membership is included in the training price)
Path 1 = Attend at least 10 first Wednesday of the month Practice & Integrations sessions (25 hours) or, Path 2 = 15 hours of in-studio workshops from our training and workshop calendar
Test out with five hours of community classes led at Yoga Pod Tucson (guidelines below) - Must be scheduled within two months of completing the 295 required course hours (5 hours)
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Module Calendar for 2026 - 2027:
Sample Timeline
Please note: This sample modular calendar is intended to give a general sense of how the training may flow throughout the year. Specific dates and offerings may vary. For the most up-to-date schedule, please visit our current training calendar here.
Foundational Curriculum for 300 Hour Yoga Teachers Online Curriculum | 50 Hours (REQUIRED)
Dates: Self paced (receive access when you enroll)
Online Instructors: Shaelyn Delgado, Kumari Sky, Hari Rai Khalsa and Ashton August
Topics: Review & Expand upon 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Key Curriculum
General Yoga Philosophy/History (Hari Rai)
Foundations of Yoga Anatomy (Shae)
Pranayama & Meditation (Kumari)
Meditation (Ashton)
Energetic Body (Kumari)
Sequencing for Vinyasa (Shae)
Cueing, Communication, Vocal Energy (Shae & Hari Rai)
You Belong: Foundations for Equity and Inclusive Leadership (Jennifer Hutton)
*Optional Add On: Teaching Corporate Yoga (Shawn Bradford)
OCT. : Restorative + Multi Week Intensive | 40 Hours
Multi weekend intensive
Led by Kumari Sky
NOV. : Pose Clinic Weekend | 15 Hours
Single weekend
Led by Erica Chen
DEC. : Sanskrit and Chanting Weekend with Cheryl | 15 Hours
Single weekend
Led by Cheryl Oliver
JAN. : Prenatal/Postpartum Weekend | 15 Hours
Single weekend
Led by Minija Edgar
FEB. : 26/2 Immersion Training | 50 Hours
Multi weekend intensive
Led by Gianna Purcell
MAR. : Kundalini Immersion Extended Weekend | 20 Hours
Single weekend (Fri. - Sun.)
Led by Hari Rai and Himat Khalsa
APR. : Sequencing Weekend | 15 Hours
Single weekend
Led by Erica Chen
MAY : Yin and Myofascial Release Multi Week Intensive | 50 hours
Multi weekend intensive
Dates TBD
Led by Kumari Sky
AUG. : Functional Anatomy, Joint Longevity & Myofascial Release Weekend | 15 Hours
Single Weekend
Led by Shaelyn Delgado
SEPT. : Yoga Nidra | 30 Hours
Multi weekend intensive
Led by Kumari Sky
Final Test out with Led Community Classes | 5 Hours (REQUIRED)
Dates:Must be scheduled within three months of completing the 295 required course hours
Class Feedback Led by: Shaelyn Delgado, Kumari Sky & Hari Rai Khalsa
All students will lead a total of 5 class hours
1 Hour Anatomy Inspired Vinyasa Class
1 Yin/Restore Class
2 Hour Workshop
30 min Guided Meditation
30 min Yoga Nidra
Additional benefits included in our program:
12 months of unlimited classes at Yoga Pod Tucson! (Valued at $2,028)
Full virtual training portal with additional videos and learning resources!
Self-paced yoga teacher training with in-person support and feedback from E-RYT 500 lead instructors
Email Shae@tucsonyogapod.com for more information.
Great news! Yoga Pod Tucson is now an approved MyCAA school, which means eligible military spouses may receive up to $4,000 in tuition assistance for our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. MyCAA supports spouses of active-duty service members (typically in the E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2, or O-1 to O-2 pay grades) who are pursuing portable, career-ready certifications and licenses. If you’re a military spouse interested in deepening your practice and stepping into teaching, this is your chance! Please reach out so we can guide you through the MyCAA process and confirm your eligibility. To learn more or begin your application, visit the official MyCAA website HERE.
“ I am incredibly pleased with the Yoga Pod Tucson 300 hour teaching training program.!
I am very glad I made the decision to join. Shae is a true yoga scholar with a well-rounded background and training skillset. In particular she has a working knowledge of functional anatomy, both as it relates to yoga as well as movement in general. Her yoga flows are creative and dynamic, I learned so much about becoming a deeper teacher with a solid anatomy background. Her myofascial training woven into vinyasa is such a skillset and unique offering to be able to teach! Our other lead Kumari is a gifted yin, restorative, pranayama and subtle body teacher. Her teachings are accessible and tangible, preparing me to confidently teach each format. Shae brought in expert teachers from around the country to deepen our understanding of every area of yoga. It was truly an in-depth study of yoga to really ground me as I continue on my teaching journey. I had hoped to deepen my study of yoga, but what I feel at the end of training is like a completely transformed teacher, vibrating with confidence and a solid backing of skillsets. I highly recommend this training!”
—PROGRAM GRADUATE (2023)
Program Director & Lead Teacher, Shaelyn Delgado
Shaelyn is an E-RYT 500 with 16+ years of yoga teaching experience and an impressive array of yoga certifications from the Internationally recognized Yoga Medicine Program that include certifications in Anatomy of the Spine, Hips, Shoulders, Myofascia Release/Chinese Medicine, Yoga for Athletes and Yoga for Women's Health. Shaelyn specializes in creative sequencing, teaching experiential yoga anatomy and even has a Yoga Anatomy Teacher Training Manual that she licenses to yoga schools across the United States.
Lead Teacher, Kumari Sky
Kumari is an E-RYT 500 with 20+ years of yoga teaching experience and an impressive array of certifications, including Yin Teacher Training with master teacher, Bernie Clark. Kumari specializes in teaching yin yoga, yoga nidra, sound and meditation.
Lead Teacher, Hari Rai Khalsa
Hari Rai is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher trained in Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (Level 2), Vinyasa, and Ghosh/26&2. With two decades of teaching experience, Hari Rai is deeply passionate about yoga philosophy and history, and focusing her teaching on the sacred connection between breath, movement, and sound. Her intention is to create uplifting, heart-opening experiences that invite each individual to explore their own unique journey.
FAQ’s
(Straight from Lead Instructor, Shaelyn!)
+ WHAT PREREQUISITES ARE REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN THE 300 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM?
To enroll in the 300 Hour Teacher Training program, students must have already completed a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. They are not required to have led a specific number of hours, but we highly recommend that students spend at least one year teaching after their initial 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Students who meet this criteria can schedule an application call with Shaelyn (shae@tucsonyogapod.com) to ensure the program is a good fit for both the student and Yoga Pod Tucson.
+ HOW IS THIS TRAINING UNIQUE?
- Hybrid & Flexible: Self-paced start + rolling enrollment lets you begin when you’re ready.
- Customizable Path: Choose your in-person modules based on your interests and schedule.
- Expert-Led Curriculum: Learn from a curated team of subject matter specialists in anatomy, movement, yin, nidra, and vinyasa.
- Mentorship & Community: Ongoing support, practice labs, and a real-world teaching practicum
- Includes a 12-month unlimited studio membership
- Flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities
+ WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO WITH THIS TRAINING UPON COMPLETION
This program is ideal for all yoga teachers and 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training graduates who are ready to broaden their offerings and eager to explore more yoga modalities. More specifically, this program can be used to transition teachers from Registered 200 Hour Yoga Teachers to Registered 500 Hour Yoga Teachers under a Yoga Alliance–approved yoga teacher training. Teachers with the RYT500 designation can go on to lead Yoga Alliance accredited Training Courses and Teacher Trainings, as well as experience more opportunities with studios and institutions than those who have only completed a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.
+ What are the completion requirements to graduate?
To graduate the 300 Hour Program and receive a certificate to submit to Yoga Alliance, students must meet the following criteria: Complete the foundational online curricuum (50 hours); Attend 180 hours of the offered 220+ hour modules offered annually; Attend at least 10 of the 13 first Wednesday of the month Practice & Integrations sessions (25 hours); Attend 40 in studio classes with lead instructors; Test out with 5 community led classes, complete with feedback from a lead instructor
+ WHAT IS YOGA ALLIANCE?
As you explore different teacher training programs, you'll notice that many (including ours) highlight that they are approved by Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. It is also the largest worldwide governing body that approves schools whose curriculum meet their 'standards'. These standards include which topics are taught and how many hours teachers spend teaching them. When choosing a yoga training program, looking for the Yoga Alliance stamp of approval can be helpful in that it means the program is more likely to be credible compared to programs where the school has not had their training program reviewed in depth and approved. Yoga Pod Tucson's 300 Hour Teacher Training Program is approved by Yoga Alliance's 300 Hour Program criteria and can be used to register as an RYT500 through Yoga Alliance.
+ WHAT IF I MISS A SESSION?
Because our program is in module format, there are many extra hours built into the training schedule. Students can simply accumulate their total hours by attending modules that fit into their routine and annual calendar. If classes are missed within a module that a student is already registered for, or during a required intensive week, we have vetted videos and experiences that can be used to make up any remaining hours.
+ Can I teach at Yoga Pod Tucson after training?
Yoga pod Tucson requires all instructors to have at least 50 hours of logged teaching experience with Yoga Alliance before applying for a teaching position. If you are interested in teaching at Yoga Pod Tucson after completion of the training and you go on to fulfill your 50 hours of teaching experience, you will have the opportunity to demo your class to receive more mentorship and community class experience at Yoga Pod Tucson. If your community classes go well, you will receive an invitation to be on the studio substitute instructor list and eventually have a regular class, assuming your substitute role is a good fit for both you and the studio and a regular class opens up that aligns with your scheudule.
+ DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes! We offer interest free payment plans that can be paid over the course of 14+ months. We still ask that you pay the $1,000 non-refundable deposit as soon as possible to reserve your spot, but we're happy to work with you to come up with a timeline that supports you.
Investment
Total Investment = $6,350 for Cohort Based Format (Path 1) or $5,950 for Rolling Format (Path 2)
$1,000 Non-refundable deposit to reserve spot
12 month payment plan is available for $412 per month