NEW 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2027

Welcome to this Shakti Yoga Teacher Training. We wholeheartedly invite you participate in this teacher training program, whether you are seeking a certification to teach and serve future yoga students, or if your intention is to grow in your own learning and self-enrichment.

This training is designed to propel you forward on your path and journey as a dedicated yoga practitioner and with all the essential practices and skills needed. Content for the training includes asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, biomechanics, yoga philosophy, ethics, methodology, practicum and more.

   Please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are studio directors, owners and instructors dedicated to, first and foremost, living our yoga. In the decades we have been practicing and teaching yoga, we have been committed to making our own studentship be our primary impulse for teaching. We continue to weave a yogic lifestyle into our every day. We continue to teach for the love of it and we look forward to learning from you, our students, as well. 

   We envision a sacred circle of heart-oriented and wisdom-filled individuals who will be learning and sharing together in an environment and spirit of inclusiveness and equity. We are so excited you will be here with us!

Yoga Teacher Training Faculty

Heather Acomb, E-RYT 500, lead trainer Jamie Roche, RYT 500, trainer with RYS directors: Angela Caplan, E-RYT 500 and Jacki McCausland, E-RYT 500 and special guest teachers

SHAKTI YOGA 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING 2027

Dates and Times January 8,9,10 Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm January 22,23,24 Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm February 5,6,7 Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm February 19,20,21 Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm March 12 Fri. 5-8 pm March 19,20,21 Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm April 3 Fri. 5-8 pm April 16,17,18 Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm May 1 Fri. 5-8 pm May 21,22,23 Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm June 4 Fri. 5-8 pm June 11,12,13 Fri. 10-6 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 10-6 pm

Application Policy The prerequisite for this training is an active and committed engagement with an ongoing yoga practice.

An application for the Shakti Yoga Teacher Training must be submitted.   A non-refundable fee of $100 (check or cash) / *$110 (PayPal) is required when you send in your application. Email to: shaktiyogageneseo@gmail.com or mail to: Shakti Yoga PO Box 515, Geneseo, NY 14454.  This fee will be applied to your tuition upon acceptance into the training. Click here for application

A confirmation will be sent following acceptance into the training program, and an online Orientation will be scheduled prior to the start of the training.

Attendance Policy Graduation from our program requires the trainee’s attendance at all training sessions.  *Any absence must be approved in advance by our program directors.   *Any missed training hours must be made up, arranged and approved by the program directors.                                      Withdrawal Policy If a student wishes to withdraw from our program for any reason, they must first contact the program directors to discuss the reasons for withdrawal.  Refunds will be given in accordance with the program’s refund policy.

Refund Policy Refunds will be determined on an individual basis by the directors.

Tuition
The tuition fee is based on the 200-hours of teacher training, which includes all in-person studio weekends, virtual contact hours, and non-contact hours. 
The tuition fee includes the Shakti Yoga Teacher Training Manual and a weekly yoga class at Shakti Yoga from January-June 2027.  
Tuition fee does not include any required or recommended texts and materials.  A reading list will be sent to training registrants upon approval of their application prior to the start of the training.

Tuition Fees                                                                                                                                Early Bird fee, no later than September 1, 2026:                                                                $3300 paid in full by check or cash. *$3400 by PayPal (via website).  
After September 1, 2026:                                                                                                      $3500 paid in full by check or cash.   *$3620 by PayPal (via website). 

Monthly Installment Plan                                                                                                      $600 by cash or check.  *660 by PayPal (via website).                                            Installment due dates: December 1, 2026, and January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1, 2027.                              Other installment plans may be arranged with Shakti Yoga RYS directors. Email us.

*Payments:  Use PayPal “Pay Now” button on our website page:  https://www.shaktiyogageneseo.com/teacher-training          Cash payments can be made in person or checks mailed to: Shakti Yoga PO Box 515, Geneseo, NY 14454

Scholarships                                                                                                                                    A limited amount of scholarships will be available for college students, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. Please contact the Shakti Yoga RYS directors. Email us.

Shakti Yoga Graduates                                                                                                    If you graduated from a prior Yoga Teacher Training with us, you can receive a discount for participation in this upcoming YTT.  Email us.
About the Trainers…

Heather Acomb, MFA, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, is a Rochester-based dance and yoga teacher well known for her spiritually-oriented, heart-centered, alignment-based approach to hatha yoga rooted in the Anusara and Iyenger traditions. She has been studying and teaching yoga and somatic-based dance practices for more than two decades. Her classes invite all ages and levels of movers into the physical practice of asana with a focus on breath, body awareness and mind-body connectivity all while honoring the individual self and playfully enjoying being in the present moment. She is known for her smart sequencing and for cleverly weaving the teachings of yoga philosophy into her classes in order to guide students toward a deeper understanding of their own true nature.  Heather first met yoga in 2002 as an undergraduate while studying dance. She is a longtime student of Jacki McCausland and Angela Caplan, and a graduate of two Shakti Yoga teacher trainings.  Heather has had the honor of studying with internationally renowned teachers Ram Dass, Krishna Das, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Bill Mahony, Barrie Risman, Sonam Targee (Ayurveda) and Ellen Saltonstall. 
Heather is also a registered prenatal yoga instructor, and supports pregnant and postpartum bodies in private and small group settings. She leads a Yoga Alliance approved prenatal yoga teacher training with Spirit Organic in Rochester, NY.
Heather is also an Assistant Professor of Dance at SUNY Brockport, and works closely with internationally celebrated choreographer and dance educator Bill Evans. More about Heather at www.heatheracomb.com

Jamie Roche, MS CCC-SLP, RYT-500, is a yoga teacher based in Livingston County working to create accessible yoga for all bodies. Jamie leads hatha yoga classes that are alignment based, joy-filled, and welcoming for all ages and abilities. Building on knowledge from both 200 hour and 300 hour trainings at Shakti Yoga with beloved teachers Angela Caplan and Jacki McCausland, Jamie has continued to learn from renown teachers such as Barrie Risman, Bill Mahoney, and Ellen Saltonstall. Jamie also weaves the teachings of Joanna Macy and The Work That Reconnects into classes to support the creation of a more peaceful and sustainable community. During the school day as a speech-language pathologist, Jamie works with young people of all abilities, bringing foundational yoga skills such as breath work and movement practices to support communication needs. 

See bios for Jacki and Angela on our About / Directors page.

Shakti Yoga Teacher Training Testimonies

“Shakti Yoga in Geneseo, NY has such incredible teachers with incredible heart-centered, alignment-based training offerings. I am a stronger teacher and more dedicated yoga practitioner because of their guidance. I cannot speak highly enough about Shakti! “ H.A., Rochester, NY, a teacher training graduate

““Our teachers are inclusive and inspiring. They create a safe space for everyone to thrive, and are inspiring for their teaching methodology and presentations of asana, anatomy, history, and philosophy.” -J.L., Hemlock, NY, a teacher training graduate

“The content was varied, informative, excellent. The teachers were flexible with people’s needs and circumstances. Logistically, I love the studio, the timing, the pacing.”  -R.F., Rochester, NY, a teacher training graduate

“The teachers at Shakti Yoga offer an inclusive and loving program that is accepting of students of all ages and skill levels. They provide a nurturing learning environment with a rigorous course load that is spread out over multiple weekends during a ten month period. Each class weekend feels like a mini-retreat which leaves both the mind and body fulfilled. The weekends include asana, meditation and breath work, guest teachers, thoughtful discussion, reading and writing, teaching exercises, and more. Be prepared to create a community of lasting relationships. These teachers are experts in the field who will support you on your yoga journey! “ -J.M., Mt. Morris, a training graduate

Shakti Yoga Teacher Trainings over the years…

About our guest teachers...                     

Bill Mahony, PhD is a distinguished professor emeritus from Davidson College N.C. and internationally acclaimed yoga philosophy scholar and yogi. He is known for his informed and warm teaching on yoga philosophy and practice that is accessible to students at all levels.  Bill has published several books on the religions of India and has a deep appreciation for the yogic life grounded in five decades of his own spiritual practice. www.billmahony.com 

Ellen Saltonstall, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a certified yoga instructor based in New York City. She has extensive training in Iyengar and Anusara Yoga, a background in professional dance and massage therapy, and has been a practitioner of meditation and yoga for over 30 years. Ellen has published five books including The Bodymind Ballwork Method, plus the most recent one:  Empowered Aging: Everyday Yoga Practices for Bone Health, Strength and Balance. Ellen offers yoga therapy webinars through YogaOnlineU.com and she teaches nationally and internationally with a focus on anatomy and therapeutics.  Visit www.ellensaltonstall.com.

Barrie Risman, E-RYT 500, YACEP is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, public speaker, and author. Her book, Evolving Your Yoga: Ten Principles for Enlightened Practice, is a guide for yoga teachers and continuing students to deepen, expand, and integrate the benefits of yoga in their lives. Barrie teaches yoga around the globe through her ongoing classes, workshops, courses, and trainings, both online and in person. Her work has been featured in Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and on CBC Television. www.barrierisman.com