200 HR Teacher Training

Fulfill your God calling

October 20th-24th | St. Petersburg, FL

The 200 hour certification is the gold standard for yoga teachers in the industry. When you attend an in-person or virtual YogaFaith training (we call immersion) + complete 5 online modules, you will become a Registered YogaFaith Trainer (R-YFT).

200 Hour Miracle Immersion St. Petersburg, FL

What’s Included?

  • In depth and comprehensive Christ-centered training, all things Jesus and all things yoga.
  • Yoga immersion, includes all sessions.
  • Accountability partners to journey with.
  • Registered YogaFaith 200 certification, R-YFT.
  • Learn many styles of Yoga, Hatha, Yin, Prenatal.
  • Upon completion about to register with the Christian Yoga Association and/or use any of the hours as Continued Education Credits (CEC’s).

Become Part Of Our Global Community

  • Meet like -minded people.
  • Engage with a community of believers committed to your success.
  • Find support through accountability partners to journey with.
  • Coaching and Mentorship program available through Yoga Faith University.
  • Become a Registered 200 Hour Yoga Faith Trainer (R-YFT).

Meet Your Lead Trainers

Phil Vestal, St. Petersburg Florida | R-YFT 200, YF-A

Phil is a Pastor, YogaFaith Lead Trainer and Ambassador, he is also the Co-founder of Ruah Space, a ministry that helps people connect deeper with God, themselves, and others. He has a BA in Religion from Calvin College and an M.Div from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He has lived in Israel, Malawi, and now resides in St. Petersburg, FL with his wife Erin and his two boys.

Michelle Thielen, R-YFT, R-CYAMT

Michelle began studying and practicing yoga in the late 80’s while professionally dancing in Portland, Oregon where she was born and raised. Eventually the love of yoga and it’s numerous benefits led her into instructing and sharing the wonderful gift of yoga with others, but it was her passion for Christ that led her to YogaFaith.

She has been registered with the American Council of Exercise since 2009, a Master Trainer with the Christian Yoga Association and has been teaching somatic movement through dance and yoga for over 20 years. As an international speaker and author of the widely popular Christian Yoga book, Stretching Your Faith, Michelle has trained over 2000 students in becoming highly skilled yoga trainers, living a life on purpose and in confidence.

Explore St. Petersburg

200 Hour Miracle Immersion
October 20-24th | St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg Florida is the location for this 200 hour miracle immersion. This gem of a city has a small-town feel. Just minutes from the beach this training is held out YF Lead Trainer and Pastor Phil Vestal’s church.

General Schedule

Mandatory Group Call 

Thursday, October 5th, 2023 | 4pm PST, 6pm CST, 7pm EST

Immersion registration check is on 10/20/23 at 12:30 pm with the first session starting at 1:00 pm and concludes at 3 pm on 10/24/23.

Please schedule return flights after 6pm on 10/24 or you are welcome to fly out the next morning.

Additional Information

  • In depth and comprehensive Christ-centered training
  • Yoga Immersion includes all sessions
  • Registered YogaFaith Certification, R-YFT
  • Learn many styles of yoga. Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Power, Chair, Children’s, Sculpt, Prenatal and Postpartum, and so much more
  • Become trauma informed trainer
  • Eligible to Register with the Christian Yoga Association, CYA as a R-CYAT
  • Listed on YogaFaith’s Registry, Map and Locator
  • A lifetime support system and family
  • Required Textbooks [see below]
  • Transportation to and from airport
  • Lodging
  • Registration with the Christian Yoga Association as R-CYAT
  • Online Modules. Purchase HERE the online modules that are required for 200 Hour certification

Street Address: Oakhurst United Methodist Church
Street Address Line 2: 13400 Park Blvd
City: Seminole
State/Province: FL
Postal/Zip Code: 33776

Mandatory Group Call

Thursday, October 5th, 2023 | 4pm PST, 6pm CST, 7pm EST

Immersion registration check is on 10/20/23 at 12:30 pm with the first session starting at 1:00 pm and concludes at 3 pm on 10/24/23.

Please schedule return flights after 6pm on 10/24 or you are welcome to fly out the next morning.

Notes:

Students may also begin Modules after Miracle Immersion. Completion before immersion is not required.
Immersion days are a combination of lecture and asana.
Asana is not required, being present is.
Asana is never scheduled after mealtimes.
Days begin 7/8 am and conclude around 9/10 pm.

Airport options are:

The Best Airport to fly is Tampa International and Uber/Lyft is the best transportation option to your hotel, which should be 30 minutes or so.

There is also the St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport which is closer but probably more expensive to fly into.

Next Step

Step 1

Complete your application

Step 2

Chose your payment option

Step 3

Bring a Friend

Know a friend who would like to join you at immersion? Refer a friend and you both save $200 off immersion. Send us an email to find out or refer your friend.

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  • The virtual Immersion is $2499
  • The Learning modules are $1,325 $975

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  • Yoga Immersion includes all sessions.
  • In depth Christ-centered training.
  • Receive your YogaFaith Trainer 
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  • Learn many styles of yoga. Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Power, Chair, Children’s, Sculpt, Prenatal and Postpartum, and so much more.
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  • In depth Christ-centered training.
  • Receive your YogaFaith Trainer 
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  • Learn many styles of yoga. Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Power, Chair, Children’s, Sculpt, Prenatal and Postpartum, and so much more.
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  • Yoga Immersion includes all sessions.
  • In depth Christ-centered training.
  • Receive your YogaFaith Trainer 
Certification R-YFT 200.
  • Learn many styles of yoga. Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Power, Chair, Children’s, Sculpt, Prenatal and Postpartum, and so much more.

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