Awaken 300-hour Fall 2026 Yoga Teacher Training

The Awaken 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a Yoga Alliance certified advanced training program. This program is designed to build upon and deepen your understanding of the fundamental concepts of yoga practice and teaching that were introduced in your 200-hour training. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to register as an RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, combining your 200-hour and 300-hour certifications.

This program is designed for yoga teachers who hold a 200-hour RYT certification (or equivalent) and are ready to take their teaching and personal practice to the next level. Whether you have been teaching for years or are just beginning your teaching journey, this training will provide the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience you need to teach with greater confidence, creativity, and skill.


Fall 2026 Training Investment

Early Bird Enrollment - $4000 until August 2, 2026. Must be paid in full.
Full Tuition after 8/2/2026 - $4500.


Payment plans available. You must submit a $1000 non-refundable deposit plus your completed application to hold your spot. Payment can be made via Cash, Check or Venmo @Michelle-Baldino or @Nicole-Rowinski.

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Have questions or want more information?
Please email Michelle Baldino at michelle.a.baldino@gmail.com and/or Nikki Rowinski at nikkirowinskiyoga@gmail.com. 


Program Requirements

All requirements below must be completed in order to graduate from this program. Certificates of completion will be delivered once all requirements have been reviewed and verified by Michelle and Nikki.

  1. Attend all scheduled program dates. Missing any dates will result in make-up hours and/or homework assignments that the trainee is responsible for collecting from lead teachers. A minimum of 90% attendance of all contact hours is required for graduation.

  2. Submit a reflection paper (one page minimum) after each scheduled weekend intensive. Reflection papers are to be sent to your lead trainers within one week of each weekend.

  3. Complete all assigned readings and submit any related assignments by the deadlines provided.

  4. Complete a minimum of 5 contact hours of practice teaching as the lead instructor. These hours must be documented and verified.

  5. Observe and provide written feedback on a minimum of 5 yoga classes taught by experienced teachers outside of the training.

  6. Pass a comprehensive written exam covering anatomy, philosophy, methodology, and ethics. 

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READING REQUIREMENTS (to be purchased by trainees)

  1. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by Sri Swami Satchidananda

  2. The Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran

  3. The Key Muscles of Yoga by Ray Long, MD

  4. Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens


RECOMMENDED READING (to be purchased by trainees)

  1. Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar

  2. Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar

  3. Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith

  4. The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

  5. Yoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope

  6. Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman

  7. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika translated by Swami Muktibodhananda

  8. Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

Teaching Faculty

  • Michelle Baldino, Lead Trainer - E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

  • Nikki Rowinski, Lead Trainer  - E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Fall 2026 Training Dates

September

  • 9/11/26Friday
  • 9/12/26Saturday
  • 9/13/26Sunday
  • 9/17/26Thursday

October

  • 10/1/26Thursday
  • 10/3/26Saturday
  • 10/4/26Sunday

November

  • 11/5/26Thursday
  • 11/7/26Saturday
  • 11/8/26Sunday

December

  • 12/3/26Thursday
  • 12/5/26Saturday
  • 12/6/26Sunday
  • 12/10/26Thursday

January

  • 1/7/27Thursday
  • 1/9/27Saturday
  • 1/10/27Sunday

February

  • 2/4/27Thursday
  • 2/6/27Saturday
  • 2/7/27Sunday

March

  • 3/4/27Thursday
  • 3/6/27Saturday
  • 3/7/27Sunday

April

  • 4/2/27Friday
  • 4/3/27Saturday

Prerequisites and More

Completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200).


Curriculum Includes

Techniques, Training and Practice — Advanced asana, pranayama, meditation,
subtle body, kriyas, Yin, Restorative, Prenatal, and Adaptive YogaTeaching Methodology — Advanced sequencing, cueing, trauma-informed
teaching, and professional developmentAnatomy and Physiology — Functional anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics,
and applied anatomy for teachingYoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics — Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, applied ethics, inclusivity, and sevaPracticum — Practice teaching, observation, mentorship, and feedbackElectives — Myofascial release, creative vinyasa sequencing, and the business of yoga.

Dates

The program will run from September 11, 2026 through April 3, 2027. The schedule is mindfully staggered to fit your lifestyle. We will meet in-person and virtually via Zoom. Full calendar is listed below. 

Meeting Days & Times

Thursday & Friday 5:00pm-9:30pm (VIRTUAL)
Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm & Sunday 9:00am-4:30pm (IN-PERSON)

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Location

In-person sessions will be held at Bulldog Yoga Villanova, PA 775 Lancaster Ave #130, Villanova, PA 19085. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom. Links to be provided after registration. 

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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

  • Michelle joined her mother for her first yoga class when she was a junior in college. It was love at first deep breath. She was amazed at how much stronger she felt in her body and calmer in her mind after just a few classes. Yoga quickly became part of her weekly routine and she hasn’t looked back since!

    Michelle is a well respected yoga teacher in the greater Philadelphia area with over 12 years of teaching experience. She currently teaches yoga full time at bulldog yoga Villanova, PA where she also manages the studio. Michelle brings knowledge from over 800 hours of yoga teacher training plus certifications in Pilates to her classes to ensure her students are safe throughout every part of their practice. She also likes to remind students that while it’s great to take the practice of yoga seriously, it’s not so great to take ourselves too seriously while practicing. You can definitely expect to work hard but have fun when taking her classes.

  • Nikki Rowinski started practicing yoga 20 years ago as an extra fitness element to add to her regular gym routine. She immediately fell in love with the mindful movement aspect of yoga. It became her moving meditation. When she started practicing Power Yoga, especially, it really changed her body. She noticed quick results and got so much stronger. She was using muscles she never worked before and her body was leaner and more toned. Her balance also improved, and she pushed herself past her normal limitations and did things she never thought she could do like inversions and arm balances. And most importantly, she had a ton of fun!

    After discovering her passion to inspire others to find their true self on the mat, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program in 2014. Nikki loves to be challenged both on and off the yoga mat. A challenge on the mat might mean learning a new, advanced pose and transition or it could simply be focusing on breath and centering yourself. Inspiring other people's fitness journeys is her passion.

    With over 9 years of experience teaching yoga, she puts her heart and soul into every class. Nikki is Yoga Alliance RYT 500 hour certified.

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