200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

a positive path for anyone regardless of experience or desire to teach…

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MYND CONSERVATORY OFFERS AN IN-PERSON 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Our 200-hour yoga teacher training program seeks to study yoga in a holistic manner blending traditional textual study, philosophy, contemplation, meditation, postural, and movement practices. These practices draw from ancient and modern sources, but also give space for the student to develop innovative approaches that work for them. Our program is a great way to take a step toward becoming a yoga teacher, but is designed to be accessible to anyone who wishes to deepen their yoga practice. It is a powerful continuing education investment for current yoga and movement teachers.

Upon completion of this training, you will have a deeper connection to and understanding of yourself—body, mind, and soul.

NEXT TRAINING: FEBRUARY 27TH-MAY 31ST

Space is limited.

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TRAINING SPOTLIGHTS

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    EXPERTISE

    - Our curriculum is taught by instructors with comprehensive backgrounds in yoga, dance, acrobatics, somatics, improv, and more.

    - Three of our instructors: Blake Roeder, Marge Allen, and Scott Putman: all have taught on a college level.

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    ACCESSIBILITY

    - We provide complimentary equipment including mats and other props.

    - Our location is easily accessible to most of Richmond.

    - We offer a complimentary curated yogic library for required and optional reading.

    - We offer student discounts and scholarships.

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    INTENTION

    - Blake has 23 years of teaching experience in dance and yoga that are informing this training. In addition to reading traditional texts, we will be focusing heavily on experiential anatomy with multiple creative modules expanding outside the scope of a typical yoga training.

    - Our instructors are observant and conscious of students on various paths. We want this to be a program you can truly connect to.

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    VALUE

    - You will leave with abundant knowledge and resources to immediately integrate into your practice.

    - We offer the ability to teach in our studio post graduation through a weekly rotating class. These weekly rotating classes will be donation based and offer new teachers 50% of donations.

    - We provide comprehensive discounts on membership with us post graduation.

 

WHAT SETS US APART

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Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way we work. These aren't just words—they’re the foundation of everything we build. We believe in doing great work, building real relationships, and making it easy for you to get the results you’re looking for.

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  • “I’ve taken a lot of yoga classes around Richmond this year and the MYND Flow class with Blake stands out to me. Blake offers an inviting presence as soon as you walk in the door and the studio space itself is gorgeous, but the class itself is really what shines. Blake is knowledgeable and the class structure feels well thought out. Blake seamlessly blends theming, meditation, and postures into the class in a notable way. You might find yourself trying postures you haven’t tried in other classes or moving into them differently. Blake offers great cues that support growth in your practice, but also still prioritizes moving safely. This is a class I’d love to get to more often because I can see how it supports my yoga practice as a whole. I can feel myself working muscles in ways that I don’t in other classes. Great for those who want to deepen their practice, but not inaccessible for someone newer to yoga either.”

    —Former Customer

  • "I love this yoga studio. The ambiance (lighting, music, scent, views, decor, etc.) is unreal. I really appreciate how the instructors acknowledge the history and culture behind yoga. I also appreciate how balanced the classes feel here - challenging poses are always followed by something restorative. I wasn’t in the mood to go to class today, but I’m really glad that I did! Life gets so busy around the holidays and it’s easy get caught up in our routines. It’s nice to press pause and be reminded of how amazing our bodies are and how lucky we are to be here."

    —Former Customer

  • “My experience as a beginner at Mynd was wonderful. I attended the Yin evening class led by Melanie, and it was slow-paced, deeply introspective, and grounding. I felt welcomed and safe throughout the session. I highly encourage all beginners to take a class here. The ambience is absolutely beautiful, and the yoga props — especially the blocks and bolsters — were a big plus!”

    —Former Customer

TRAINING

INSTRUCTORS

A man practicing yoga or meditation on a black yoga mat in a bright room with a large window and white brick walls. He is sitting cross-legged and smiling.

BLAKE RÖDER

A woman with long, wavy hair stretching and posing in a room with sunlight streaming through a window.

MELANIE GRACE

A woman practicing yoga indoors, standing on one leg while holding the other foot behind her head with her hand, smiling at the camera.

MARGE ALLEN

A woman with long, wavy hair sitting cross-legged on a cushion, holding an object in her hand, in a room with white brick walls, a window overhead, and various decorative items in the background.

ARI KHAN

A man practicing yoga or stretching on a wooden floor in a room with white brick walls, a window, and a gong in the background.

SCOTT PUTMAN