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The Fall of 2008
Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification Program
Registration Is Now Open!

The Fall Teacher Training Program Starts
September 14th & Runs Through November 29th, 2008!

The 200 hour certification program fee only is $1500
Until July 31st. After July 31st the fee is $2000.


To Apply For The Training Online Click Here

We Are The Only Registered Yoga Alliance
Power Vinyasa Yoga Teaching School In The Tri-State Area.


Are you looking for a new career or interested in supplementing your current career? Do you want to help others and yourself in a profound way? Maybe teaching power vinyasa yoga is for you. This training will give you the tools and hands-on experience to become certified teacher of this powerful and transformational power vinyasa yoga. The training is open to all students, aspiring teachers, and experienced teachers. The program can be customized to fit your schedule.

Power Yoga Works is an accredited Yoga Alliance Teacher Training School. To meet the Yoga Alliance registry criteria, Yoga Alliance requires that you complete at least 180 contact hours and 20 non-contact hours with ERYT registered teacher/staff at the specific school. If you do not complete all the Yoga Alliance contact hours to pursue eligibility into the Yoga Alliance registry, you can accumulate those YA hours at any upcoming teacher training at no cost to you at any PYW studio.

The training will be held on weekends in September/October/November of 2008. If you are unable to do all weekends you will be able to make up the hours during the course of the training or at future trainings at no cost to you. The training will be held at the Philadelphia studio. You will also be able to do some of the training at our Malvern studio.

We have a very high success rate of you teaching yoga after you complete our nationally recognized 200 Hour Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification Program. Also placement after graduation is available at our studio locations and other local health facilities.

Here are some testimonials:

"The teacher training program at PYW was one of the most positive experiences in my life. I have a better understanding of every aspect of what it means to be a "Yoga Teacher". Bill Raup provided a comfortable, structured environment for learning that allowed me to take my teaching to a whole new level. And the support did not end when the classes ended, Bill as well as the rest of the staff at Power Yoga Works have been there to answer my questions and support my continued growth as a Yoga Teacher."
- Janice T.

"I came to Power Yoga Work’s teacher training with only one month of yoga practice. During the months that followed, Bill and his team empowered me with the knowledge, technical skills and passion necessary to start teaching. Immediately upon graduating from Bill’s training, I was offered a teaching opportunity at a top Manhattan yoga studio. I am now a registered yoga teacher, teaching power yoga 3x’s per week. Bill’s teacher training helped me jump start an awakened dream. His humor, technical skills, professionalism and compassion made my training a transformational experience. If you want to become an awakened, energized and inspiring teacher, then Power Yoga Work’s teacher training is a must."
- Isauro F. JD, RYT. New York, New York

"Being a yoga teacher is a huge responsibility so I looked for a program that offered the skills and resources needed to become a knowledgeable and compassionate teacher. The teacher's training program at Power Yoga works provided me with a solid foundation that I can build on after teacher training classes ended. By participating in this program, I experienced growth in terms of confidence, patience, and trust. Thanks so much for such a transforming experience." - Lori B.

"The teacher training program at Power Yoga Works has opened up endless number of doors for me. I have experienced a personal growth that I knew was possible, but didn't know how to access it. I have found more comfort in myself as a student and as a teacher. I found in my practice that my fears are only in my head and with time and patience I can overcome them. More importantly the teacher training program has given me the ability to help others. I have always wanted find a way to make the world we live in a better place. By teaching yoga I am able to bring happiness, peace, and faith in oneself to my students. I was able to complete my training knowing that I received the best possible teaching in the area. I have confidence in myself and my teaching. These results are not a requirement for completing the training, they are the benefits of the training. Power Yoga Works is a second home to me. I will always feel welcomed and among loved ones when I walk thru the door."
- Tina S.

"The teacher training has opened my world up to so many wonderful people and to myself as a yoga practioner, teacher, and human being. Yoga and teaching has given me so much more meaning to my life and has allowed me to love and touch life more deeply."
- Lisa Y.

"Thank you for a wonderful Teacher Training program. You created an environment were it felt comfortable to go through the process of learning to teach. I remember when I first spoke with you about the program you said that when the course was completed I’d be able to teach. I had never taught before and quite frankly I wasn’t sure I could really do it, but thanks to your program I am teaching! I draw from the suggestions and ideas that I received from you, your staff and my fellow students. What a wonderful way to learn. You have a wealth of knowledge and experience and I appreciate your sharing that with all of us in the class!"

"I am a single working mother of two and I appreciate the flexibility your program allowed. It wasn’t always easy finding the time to fulfill the requirements, but you never made me feel pressured to finish."

"I had a lot of fun and met some of the nicest people. In fact many of my teaching opportunities have come about because of the connections made through PYW. We all keep each other in mind when we hear of openings. I am amazed at the number of teaching opportunities available! I am so glad I enrolled in the PYW Teacher Training Program. I not only learned how to teach but I also deepened my own practice! I have the confidence to teach anywhere! Thank You!"
- Marianne C.

"Teacher training was a great experience. I learned so much about my own practice as well as how to share my love of yoga with others. I've been teaching part time since we finished training, and it's a great feeling to be able to see my students developing that same love. I'm very grateful for the experience!"
- Emily S.




The training includes and topics studied:
  • Intensive study of postures including Sanskrit names of postures
  • Art of assisting
  • Sequencing postures and designing your class
  • Becoming a inspiring teacher
  • Modifications for postures
  • Ujayi breathing and Pranayama
  • Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student's process of learning.
  • Includes practice teaching as well as observing and assisting in classes.
  • Study of Yoga Scriptures (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, etc.)
  • Lifestyles and ethics for yoga teachers
  • Journaling
  • Business of Yoga
  • Unlimited Yoga Classes Until Graduation
  • Continued Mentorship After Training
  • Free Attendance To Future PYW Teacher Trainings After Graduation

    The weekend dates for the Fall 2008 Teacher Training are below. Weekend dates are subject to change.

    Sunday September 14th
    Saturday September 20th & Sunday September 21st
    Saturday September 27th & Sunday September 28th
    Saturday October 11th & Sunday October 12th
    Saturday October 18th & Sunday October 19th
    Saturday October 25th
    Saturday November 1st
    Saturday November 8th & Sunday November 9th
    Saturday November 15th
    Saturday November 22nd
    Saturday November 29th


    The training time will be 12:30 – 4:30 PM on Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons during the training weekends. Remember if you can not make all of the sessions because of some conflicts in your schedule it can always be made up in the future.

    To meet the Yoga Alliance registry criteria and get the Power Yoga Works certification, you are required to complete at least 180 contact hours at our yoga school and 20 non-contact hours of which are home study assignments done outside our yoga school.

    The 200 hour Teacher Training Program consists of 64 contact hours of weekend teacher training. In addition, you can accumulate additional contact hours by attending weekly sessions held by our teacher training staff during day and night hours. These sessions are held at both studios and you can choose the sessions you want to attend.

    If you are unable to attend these sessions; you may can come to any future teacher training sessions to accumulate hours at our school at no cost until you accumulate your necessary contact hours needed for the certification. There is no time limit on completing the certification.

    The 200 hour certification program fee is $1500. All of our trainings have sold out! A $500 deposit is required to reserve your space.

    Feel free to call PYW for more information on the program call us at (215) 243-9642.


    To Apply For The Training Online Click Here

    Click Here To Print And Send By Regular Mail To
    Power Yoga Works, 81 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355.






    Teacher Training Refund Policy:
  • All payments must be paid when due.
  • Refunds for cancellations up to two weeks prior to date of teacher training, minus processing fee of $100.
  • Power Yoga Works credit only to a future teacher training is given for cancellations at least seven (7) days prior to the teacher training.
  • Only credit to a future teacher training is given less than seven (7) days of teacher training and a documented emergency occurred that resulted in the absence.
  • If Power Yoga Works cancels the teacher training, a full refund will be issued.
  • Power Yoga Works reserves the right to amend this policy at its sole discretion.


    The weekend dates for the current Summer 2008 Teacher Training are below.

    Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th
    Saturday June 14th and Sunday June 15th
    Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th
    Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 13th
    Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th
    Saturday August 2nd
    Saturday August 9th
    Saturday August 16th and Sunday August 17th
    Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 24th