Invest in Your Practice

We are The Center For Yoga Studies, a highly-regarded 200-hour and 500-hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification program. During your training, you’ll study with Directors that Yoga Journal proclaims “raise the bar for yoga innovation!” Our Vinyasa program is a variety of expert teachers, handpicked for their knowledge, compassion and ability to inspire budding teachers. Plus, one-one-one instruction to equip yourself for an inspiring career. From multimedia anatomy presentations to ancient healing mudras, take this giant step towards your success and happiness. Plus, you’ll have FUN & connect with a wonderful, lighthearted community!

About our Programs

Our programs are very affordable with flexible schedules to fit anyone’s lifestyle. Located in New York’s buzzing Hell’s Kitchen, we create a super-friendly, non-intimidating community where anyone could learn yoga and “fit-in.” Our students come from widely varying backgrounds, from inner-city social workers to lifelong practicing yogis. We’ve even had a number of pregnant women and students with  physical challenges complete the program. No doubt, you’ll work very hard, but you’ll also be surrounded by an energetic community which often leads to lifelong friendships.

200-hour yoga Certification

Make teaching yoga a reality! This comprehensive Vinyasa Yoga instructor program is designed in accordance with the 200-hour requirements for  Yoga Alliance registration and will empower you with a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and confidence to begin teaching safely and mindfully. Apply now »
200-Hour Yoga Certification.

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500-hour Sonic Yoga*

Coming in January 2012! This unique program offers in-depth, dynamic and experiential studies of yoga and encourages yogis to live the yogic lifestyle beyond the training. Teachers will graduate with a broader knowledge of theory, asana and meditation. This is an add-on to reach the RYT 500- hour certification.
500-hour Yoga Certification

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500-hour Prana Flow®*

Designed Shiva Rea, this course is for serious yoga students wanting to evolve their practice with an an in-depth offering of Prana Flow. Take courses with expert Prana Flow teachers such as Twee Merrigan, Coral Brown, Maria Garre, and Simon Park. This is an add-on to reach the RYT 500-hour certification. Apply now »
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Mentorship*

This course is for approved graduates of Sonic Yoga’s 200-hour course. This program gives you the hands-on experience, skills and individual guidance needed to take your teaching to a new level. Plus, get a lot of great studio benefits for joining! Apply now »
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*Enrollment requires a 200-hour certification.


The Demand is Large and Growing!

The need for great class teachers and private instructors is quickly expanding worldwide. People of all generations are enhancing their life by reaping the benefits of this healing and stress-reliever. Benefit from the experience of a reputable and established school. We’ve graduated hundreds of teachers over the past 10 years. Choose a program above!