Enrichment and Support for Yoga Teachers

After seeing the need for teachers to learn how to teach yoga for real people, our Founder Lori Gaspar, created the 5-star comprehensive curriculum that has trained over 700 yoga teachers in the Midwest. Graduates have opened their own studios, teach private lessons, group classes and specialized workshop presenters. We embrace an inclusive approach to learning yoga; focusing on the underlying concepts common to all traditional yoga styles, with a strong emphasis on anatomy, alignment and biomechanics. Now, we are excited to provide support for yoga teachers online.

Lori's Yoga Sequence Membership

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Testimonials

Prairie sets the standard

Tina VanderKlok

Prairie Yoga's standard of excellence is bar none. Their knowledge, experience, passion, integrity, and breadth of coursework covered in both the 200 hour as well as 300 hour programs exceed any other program I am aware of. Prairie really should set the standard for what is required of training schools. I'm so grateful to be a part of such an amazing group!

Life- changing!

Rita Dianati

One of the best decisions I ever made was to do my teacher training with Prairie Yoga! Prairie Yoga provides an in-depth curriculum taught by highly knowledgeable, professional, and passionate teachers. Not only did I receive excellent training on how to teach yoga safely with correct alignment to a variety of clients, I also embarked on a journey of self-discovery with my fellow trainees that continues to today! If you are ready to share your love of yoga with others, or you want to take your personal practice to the next level, Prairie Yoga is definitely THE place to go!

Beyond my expectations

Laurie Sackett-Maniacci

The training that I received at Prairie went well beyond my expectations. The teachers and staff were incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate and encouraging. I learned a great deal about many facets of yoga and am incredibly grateful that I was instructed in how to make yoga accessible for everyone. The learning the process created at Prairie not only helped me grow personally, but really prepared me to bring yoga to others in a safe manner. It was one of the best training experiences I have had and I highly recommend them for others who want to learn about how to teach yoga!

Challenging with plenty of support

Don Bae

Prairie Yoga’s Training was a perfect fit for me. I wanted to be able to start teaching ASAP. My classmates were like-minded Yogis who were equally dedicated and focused on the process. During the training, we bonded and become close friends. Since the training ended, we’ve stay in touch as a resource for each other. The training is challenging, but I had plenty of support from my teachers Tricia and Chris. Tricia is patient and extremely knowledgeable in both teaching experience and Yoga philosophy. Her energy keeps the class moving and interesting. Chris was always available to answer questions.

Prairie is clearly the best

Mona Wis

Prairie Yoga Teacher Training was thorough, balanced, student-centered, and professional from start to finish. I grew in ways I had not anticipated and am extremely grateful for all I learned and experienced and for everyone with whom I worked. As a context note: I have been a teacher in another field for nearly 40 years and much of that time, I have trained teachers in my academic area of expertise, so my background in teacher training and mentoring is extensive, and my expectations for excellence are high. That said, I believe without a doubt that Prairie is clearly the best in the region!

Committed to developing diverse leaders

Misha Williams

My experience as a Prairie Yoga student is something I wouldn’t trade for anything. My instructors provided a grounded, robust, and well rounded training experience that not only prepared me to share yoga, it also created a deep thirst for continued learning. Prairie is committed to developing diverse leaders to expand the reach and impact of yoga. It continues to make a positive impact on my personal and professional life.

Taught me to look forward to every day and every moment

Vitri Rachmadiyanto

The standard of teaching for teacher training program at Prairie was so polished and the course was brilliantly put together. Teacher training taught me to look forward to every yoga pose, every breath, every person, every day and every moment. It changed me physically, mentally even spiritually for the better & also helped me to overcome my fear of speaking in front of a group. I am very grateful to all the teachers and staff for everything they’ve done for me during my training there. I would highly recommend Prairie Yoga to anyone considering teaching or just improving their own yoga practice.

A strong, practical grounding in how to teach

Jonathan Pearson

Prairie's thorough and in-depth approach to yoga teaching provided an excellent grounding in yoga history, psychology & science. The high dedication and experience of the staff enabled knowledge to be transmitted in an effective and timely manner. As well as the more classical aspects of the 8 limbs of yoga, a strong practical grounding in how to teach was also covered leaving me feeling confident to lead a class. I can wholeheartedly recommend this school to anyone who wants a jump ahead into yoga.