200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Spring: March 6 - June 27, 2027
Summer intensive: July 12 - Aug 22, 2027
Two Ways to Begin Your Yoga Teacher Training Journey in 2027
For 2027, we’re excited to introduce two 200HR Yoga Teacher Training cohorts: our extended Spring Training and a new Intensive Summer Training.
Our curriculum bridges ancient teachings with modern life - exploring the relevance of the Yoga Sutras in navigating stress and distraction, and how the yogic principles can be applied to daily routines for greater balance and well-being. This integration of tradition and practicality prepares trainees to teach with authenticity, guiding others with integrity while addressing the realities of contemporary living.
Whether you feel called to become a yoga teacher or are simply curious about yoga and ready to deepen your understanding, this program offers a carefully crafted path of study, practice, and self-discovery.
Spring Training
March 6 – June 27, 2027
Designed for those who prefer to learn gradually, our spring program combines weekly online study with immersive weekends at our Queensbridge and Waterfront studios. Integration weeks are built into the schedule, giving you time to absorb the teachings, maintain your personal practice, and reflect on your growth.
Intensive Summer Training
July 12 – August 22, 2027
Our new summer format offers the same comprehensive 200-hour curriculum within a shorter, more immersive period. The training includes two weeks of study, one full integration week, two additional weeks of training, and a final weekend devoted to teaching practicums, assessments, reflection, and celebration.
Whichever path you choose, this training is about far more than earning a teaching certificate. It is an invitation to deepen your relationship with yoga, discover your authentic voice, and begin a new chapter—both as a teacher and as a student of life.
Lead Instructor - Victoria Greene
Life has always been about movement for Victoria, she is intrigued and inspired by the capacity of the body to maintain a vibrantstate of well-being and to be a home for the emotional mind in deep contemplation and conscious relaxation.
Her class styles stem from Hatha Yoga principles of pranic flow & breath awareness and can be vinyasa or slow-flow in feel. Sequencing is playful and Victoria's approach is lighthearted and accessible.
Teaching has been a significant part of her life for nearly 20 years, first as a modern dance lecturer in London and in the last 15 years as a yoga instructor. She considers teaching to be an art form that by necessity must evolve to meet the needs of the modern-day seeker. Her greatest influence to date is her study of the Himalayan Tradition of yoga, through the Himalayan Institute in the US.
Victoria enjoys leading visualization practices and is highly committed to leading people in meditation to help them uncover a simple joyful state of being. Keen to share yoga Nidra and conscious relaxation practices she has voiced several guided meditations for The Smithsonian Institute online and for the ‘Yoga Wake-Up’ app.
Victoria is a dedicated yoga teacher trainer, and mentor for graduate students as well as meditation teacher for schools and corporations.
-
Teacher
Donna has been part of the Form + Flow community since 2021. A Chemistry Professor and a 200-hour RYT, teaching has always been her true passion. She has been practicing Vinyasa yoga since 2000, blending years of experience with a deep love for guiding others.
Her classes are hatha-inspired vinyasa flows, designed to cultivate a fluid connection between breath (prana) and movement (asana). Donna’s intention is to create a supportive space where students can explore their practice, discover inner peace, and embrace their unique expression on the mat.
-
Program Director / Founder of Form + Flow
A creator at heart, Shelly loves to give back to her community, takes joy in nurturing the souls that surround her. Having traversed diverse corners of the globe, she's gathered inspiration from every culture and landscape, fueling her passion for elevating consciousness and fostering deep connections among communities.
Under her leadership, Form + Flow has served thousands of students since 2019, and expanded multi-location yoga studio based in Long Island City, New York. She has pursued extensive training in vinyasa, hatha, Ashtanga, sound, Ayurveda, and comprehensive teaching methodology. She is a E-RYT® 500 teacher.
Through her international education and years of teaching and leadership, Shelly has developed expertise in yoga philosophy, asana, meditation, Ayurveda, anatomy, alignment, and sound practices. Her experience spans both the practical skills of leading a studio and the education required to train new teachers.
Shelly is deeply committed to maintaining high professional standards, honoring yoga’s traditions, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
HEART
We are guided by our heart’s wisdom and devotion
PLAY
Embracing the fun nature of exploration and growth
AUTHENTICITY
Creating a safe space to share and learn
A traditional Indian story inspires our training program. It is a story about a deity in the Hindi pantheon named Hanuman. Gifted at birth with unlimited strength, but also cursed with forgetfulness, Hanuman was rarely aware of his incredible potential. Only by surrounding himself with loving friends, and devoting himself to a cause, was Hanuman able to discover that he could lift mountains! This story of Hanuman is one we can relate to in our program. An opportunity to surround yourself with a supportive community with like-minded people who embark on the yoga journey, and to realize your strengths and qualities just as Hanuman did. To uncover your potential for incorporating yoga into your lifestyle and sharing your experience with the world. Led by Victoria Greene, and a team of guest teachers - the Form + Flow training will prepare you to teach yoga with clarity, compassion, and confidence. This training lays a strong foundation in yoga, covering physical postures, breathing practices, meditation, teaching methodology, anatomy, and the philosophical roots of the tradition. From March to July 2026, we will meet both in person and online, weaving together immersive weekend sessions with Tuesday evening online check-ins to reflect on what we’re learning and how we’re growing.Your training package also includes unlimited access to Form + Flow asana classes, and we encourage you to commit to at least two classes per week to deepen your practice.Embarking on this journey requires dedication and support. Please take a moment to ensure you’re ready to invest your time and energy, and that your friends and family are aligned with and supportive of your yoga path.
Topics to cover:
Yoga History & Philosophy
Ethics
Asana
Meditation
Pranayama & Subtle Body
Anatomy
Physiology
Biomechanics
Teaching Methodology
Professional Development
2027 SCHEDULE
Spring Program: March 6 - June 27
Tuesdays are on-line @ 6pm - 8pm
Fridays at Queensbridge studio @ 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Saturdays at Waterfront studio @ 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Sundays at Waterfront studio @ 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Off weeks: March 8, April 12, May 3, May 24 & June 14
Summer Intensive Program: July 12 - Aug 22
Monday - Thursday @ 9:15am - 5:00pm
Fridays: Off
Saturday–Sunday @ 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Off week: July 26
You are expect to take classes and be active during the off-weeks of the program, actively completing homework and at-home practices. You will be required to attend a special sound healing experience, two observations of classes and two one-on-one mentorship sessions with your lead trainers.
Given the intensity of the program and the amount of material covered in each session, you must be able to commit to all training dates.
Full Tuition: $3400 (for either program)
Spring Program Early Bird: $250 off until Nov 1st, 2026
Summer Program Early Bird: $250 off until March 1st, 2027
We look forward to supporting you on this meaningful journey and walking alongside you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the program focus on any particular style of yoga?
Yes, it focuses on Hatha / Vinyasa yoga, some emphasis on flow techniques.
What level of experience does a trainee need to have to be accepted into the program?
This varies. Some people come from arts or sports backgrounds; others with meditation practices and some with very little yoga experience who want to do the training as a bridge towards deeper inquiry.
Does the program meet Yoga Alliance specifications?
Yes, this program is Yoga Alliance certified. This accredited program immerses you in 200hr plus of yoga study and practice. Upon graduating this program, you will be presented with a Yoga Alliance certificate from Form + Flow.
Are books and materials included in the tuition?
A copy of the training manual is included for you - but required books are not.
How many alumni normally receive an offer to teach at Form + Flow studios after graduation?
No studio will ever guarantee a placement of work. If you show aptitude there is always a chance that you will be asked to teach, but usually, grads need to teach for a little while elsewhere to get some real-time experience. We do have a program in place for you as a graduate class to teach community classes at Form + Flow after your training and all of your teachers will be available to offer a further one-on-one mentorship to aid and assist you in finding opportunities.
What level of class will I be qualified to teach after the program?
Open level Vinyasa Yoga and Hatha Yoga - You will also have an understanding of how to work with pregnant students and those with special requirements (although you will need to seek additional training for prenatal yoga to be qualified to teach it). You will have a deepened understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of yoga and be a well-rounded teacher of yoga.
Will I teach during the training and how often?
Yes, practice teaching exercises will be explored every weekend that we meet, including one-on-one and small group work. You will teach in front of the full group from time to time too.
Are there any tests required to graduate?
Yes - there will be a formal mid-term and end-of-program knowledge assessments. You will be expected to complete homework assignments and quite a lot of assigned reading. You must also meet the required number of asana hours outside of the training.
2 - 3 regular studio classes per week are recommended.
How many teachers will be on the program faculty?
Victoria Greene is the lead trainer, and you will spend much of the program with her. You will be free to take classes with any of the teachers currently at Form + Flow, and guest teachers will be brought in to work with you.
What's the average hourly pay for yoga instructors in NY?
This varies from studio to studio and things have changed in the industry ‘post-Covid’.
Ultimately the 200hr program is a foundation for you. Once you have a sense of the scope of yoga and all of its richness, you can embark on a path that you feel pulled towards. The journey can be endless and full of great joy.
What is the cancellation policy?
If applicant cancels thirty (30) days or more before the start of the program, the applicant will forfeit the deposit and the remaining balance will be refunded.
If applicant cancels 14-30 days before the start of the program, the applicant will forfeit 100% of the deposit and any tuition paid.
Remaining tuition will be due 14 days before the start of the program. The program tuition fees are non-refundable.
If a student must withdraw from the program for special circumstances, the program may give a partial refund to the student in the exercise of its discretion. The program will not give any refunds or credits after the training starts. The program reserves the right to cancel any training before it begins. In that case any payments applicants have made will be refunded in full.