Are you ready to make money living your passion?​

​Is it finally time to deepen your practice?

​Are you ready to change the face of yoga?

OPEN DOOR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

We offer yoga lovers like you an opportunity to:

• deepen your practice,
• learn the history and philosophy of yoga, and
• become qualified to teach with confidence

through our 200-hour school.

In this interview with Education Director Jehan Izhar, she discusses Open Door's commitment to diversity and how the online Yoga Teacher Training will be conducted. (Our mascot makes a guest appearance at the end!)

Our mission is to promote diversity within the yoga community. We take pride in teaching people of all races, religions, and gender identities. AND, we teach our teachers how to reach out to all kinds of people. Because yoga is for everyone!

Our program involves community outreach projects to give you the experience of effective teaching strategies for reaching out to a diverse group of students. You will practice intelligent class design, compassionate communication methods, and becoming a teacher who supports and empowers others. 

The small class size assures you will receive individual attention and instruction. Our program is geared toward students of all backgrounds and experience levels. 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE SAYING

Respects History and Culture

Jehan Izhar is an amazing master teacher trainer who respects and incorporates the history, cultures, and modern presentations of yoga into her coursework. She has a passion for the subject that is contagious and captivating. When I asked what I should look for in places to take different kinds of yoga classes during the training, she said, "Everywhere! Go everywhere, and come back and tell me about it." This is possibly the best practice advice I've ever received. The Open Door facility is a beautiful studio on a tree lined street in a historically rich section of my hometown. 
- Victoria May - now teaching at Open Door!

Excellent Instruction From Guest Teachers

I completed my 200 hour yoga training at Open Door Yoga this past year, and am so happy I chose Open Door. The instruction was excellent and the curriculum was comprehensive. I especially enjoyed the fact that visiting instructors with various specialties and interests were guest instructors, as this gave us a wider understanding of the options available and the similarities and differences between the types of practices and approaches. I highly recommend Open Door if you want to teach, or if you simply want to deepen your personal practice." ​
​- Mary Perera

I've Put It Into Daily Practice

I had the privilege of attending Teacher Training at Open Door. It was an awesome experience and I have put into daily practice many many of the things I learned. The teachers are all above any standards that I ever imagined and the classes are fantastic. I always felt in a comfortable space and nurtured while attending. I am grateful for the experience." 
​​- Sol Zaragoza

Amazing Teachers

Everything was exactly the way it should have been. Amazing, encouraging teachers. Wise and knowledgeable with plenty of experience."
- Scarlett Duarte

Becoming Well-Rounded

What was more useful/interesting about this training was the fact that trainees receive both meditation and asana training, so we become more well-rounded teachers. I will use the knowledge I received from this training to improve my personal life, to incorporate it in my non-profit environmental work, and to become a yoga/meditation teacher.
- Tatiana Torres

WHAT TO EXPECT

The course will be held on-line. Class are pre-recorded. You have the option of participating in a weekly, live Q & A session, depending on the program option you choose.

The next class begins January 22, 2021.

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Master Teachers Andra and Jehan

Master Teachers
Jehan Izhar 
Andra Istrate

Contributing Teachers
Angela Saucedo
​Aminah Teachout 
Dr. Christie Smirl
Ven. Dr. Sandy Myodo Gougis

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MORE GRADUATE TESTIMONIALS

I Gained a Family

Not only did I learn priceless information about our bodies and soul, I gained a yoga family. This program will change your life.
- Dominique

Compassionate, Professional Teachers

The teachers here were very compassionate but yet professional. It was a great spiritual journey at this school and I am grateful for all I have been taught.
- Jeena Nagpal

Awesome Job

The teacher training program did an awesome job on providing the proper tools and guidance to help me on this journey. I continue to grow in the community they have built and for that I am grateful. I highly recommend the teacher training program. - Mar Zavala - currently teaching yoga!

Finding Ease & Steadiness

After years of practicing yoga I finally understood what it means to find ease and steadiness in a particular pose. I also finally accepted that it's not about perfection but about finding my edge without judgment. I really learned how to use my breath and my core strength in every pose and in life. I can use what I've learned in every aspect of my life. Again it's about finding ease and steadiness whether I'm sitting at my work, walking on my two feet, or lying in bed. Every twist and turn in life can be managed better by going to my breath and using my core strength and focusing on my highest self. 
- Arezoo Rahmin

Reaching a Different Level

The meditation component is really what set this program apart from other programs. It wasn't just a physical training it was a mental one. It also allowed my practice to reach a different level.​ -Anne Ku

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YOUR INVESTMENT

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OPEN DOOR ADVANTAGES

• Suitable for All Experience Levels
• Small Class Size
• Individual Attention
• ​Diversity Focus
• Community Outreach
• Learn anatomy and physiology from a Master of Kinesiology
• Learn meditation from a Zen Master

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2019 Graduation!