2023 Yoga Teacher Training

Are you ready to take your practice to the next level? Our Yoga Alliance registered 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program will thoroughly prepare you for the role of Yoga Instructor and facilitate a deepening of your knowledge and personal practice.

The general scope of the curriculum as well as the spring schedule and pricing are below. For more information, see our FAQ page.

Deepen your practice and share the teachings of yoga

Your studies will include:
  • History and Philosophy of Yoga
  • The Practice of Meditation – types and practices
  • Pranayama – Breathing methodology
  • Teaching the Poses
  • Relaxation and Yoga Nidra
  • Anatomy of Yoga
  • Class Creation – sequencing, progressions, transitions, themes, levels, Sun and Moon Salutations, constructing postures
  • Being a Great Yoga Teacher – The qualities and practices of becoming your best at teaching
  • Ethics and Inclusivity in teaching
  • Wellness
  • Introduction to Ayurveda - the sister science to yoga
  • Introduction to subtle energy body, including the chakras
  • Introduction to Reiki and Reiki Level 1 certification
  • The Business of Yoga
  • Practice Teaching and Volunteer Teaching Opportunities
Acceptance to this program will be contingent upon Mandala Moon Yoga, LLC receiving the application and the $50 application deposit. Once accepted, you will receive an enrollment package with further instructions.

Your Leaders for this Journey

Dena Beratta, E-RYT-500
​Lead Trainer

Our yoga teacher training program is led by Dena Beratta, the Owner/Director of Mandala Moon Yoga. She has over a decade of studio teaching experience, as well as almost 10 years experience as an Adjunct Professor, teaching yoga in the Physical Education & Health Department at Onondaga Community College. 

​Dena loves to expand her knowledge of all healing and wellness modalities, but yoga is her number one passion. She has trained and certified in the following:

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
​500-hour Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, 500 hours (E-RYT 500)
iRest® Level 2  Teacher
Groove Facilitator
​Certified Hoopnotica Instructor
Certified MARI Practitioner
Certified Reiki Master Teacher

Read Dena's complete bio here.

2022 Schedule

We will meet in person from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 16 weekends as follows:

March 5 & 6
(Spring Break)
March 19 & 20
March 26 & 27
April 2 & 3
April 9 & 10
(Easter Break)
April 23 & 24
April 30 & May 1
May 7 & 8
May 14 & 15
May 21 & 22
(Memorial Day Break)
June 4 & 5
June 11 & 12
June 18 & 19
June 25 & 26
(Independence Day Break)
July  9 & 10
​July 16 & 17

2023 Schedule

We will meet in person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 16 weekends from January - May. Dates TBA.

Floradell Clarke, DPT
Anatomy Instructor

Dr. Floradell Clarke will be assisting as the Anatomy Instructor for this program. 

Floradell has been working as a Physical Therapist for 22 years and has been an Adjunct Professor teaching Anatomy and Physiology in the Biology Department at Onondaga Community College since 2012.  

Floradell loves helping others to move their bodies more comfortably.  

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY
Master of Professional Studies Health Professions, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 



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Pricing

Early Bird Price: $2,700.00
Paid in full by December 7, 2022

Regular Price: $3,000.00
Paid in full by December 31, 2022

Payment Plan: $3,250
​Five monthly payments of $650

To Apply

  1. Fill out the application form here.*
  2. Pay the $50 application fee on MindBody here. If you don't already have an account with us, you will need to create one. 

*If you would prefer to write out your application and pay with a check, please  email me at 
Dena@MandalaMoonYoga.com

Or call with any questions or concerns.
(315) 673-7535