Imagine stepping onto your mat, not just as a student but as a guide, ready to share the practice that has transformed your life. Imagine deepening your understanding of yoga—not just the poses, but the breath, the philosophy, the energy that moves through it all.

Sumit’s 200-Hour Teacher Training is more than a certification—it’s a journey of self-discovery, confidence, and connection. Whether you dream of teaching or simply want to elevate your practice, this training will give you the tools, the wisdom, and the community to support your growth

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Alliance Certified | In-Person | Scottsdale, Arizona

Rooted in Hot Yoga. Built on Discipline. Designed for Real Teaching.

This 200-Hour In-Person Yoga Teacher Training at Sumit’s Yoga is designed for students who love the depth, structure, and transformation that comes from hot yoga practice, and who are ready to go beyond the physical into a deeper understanding of yoga as a discipline, philosophy, and way of life.

While this is a Yoga Alliance–certified 200-hour training applicable to all styles of yoga, the methodology, sequencing, and physical practice are strongly influenced by Sumit’s decades of experience in hot yoga—where consistency, focus, breath, and presence are essential.

This training is ideal for students who want clarity over confusion, discipline over distraction, and experience over theory alone.

Program Overview

Format: 100% In-Person
Duration: 10 Weeks
Certification: Yoga Alliance RYT-200
Location: Sumit’s Yoga – Scottsdale
Focus: Hot Yoga–inspired practice, alignment, and teaching methodology

Training Schedule (10 Weeks)

Wednesdays & Fridays: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This schedule supports working professionals while allowing for deep immersion, consistency, and integration—key elements of hot yoga training.

Why This Training Is Different

✔ Hot Yoga as a Foundation
Train in an environment that builds strength, resilience, focus, and mental discipline.

✔ Discipline & Consistency
Hot yoga teaches you how to stay present under intensity—an essential skill for teaching and life.

✔ Real-World Teaching Skills
Learn how to cue clearly, sequence intelligently, and hold space confidently.

✔ In-Person Mentorship
Receive direct feedback, hands-on guidance, and community support.

✔ Yoga Alliance Certified
Graduate eligible to register as an RYT-200 and teach yoga anywhere.

What You’ll Learn

🔥 Hot Yoga–Inspired Asana & Teaching Practice

Intelligent sequencing influenced by hot yoga methodology
Alignment, stability, and safe progression in heated environments
Modifications for different bodies, injuries, and abilities
Ethical hands-on assisting and energetic guidance

While the training is inspired by hot yoga, graduates are trained to teach safely in both heated and non-heated settings.

🧠 Anatomy, Alignment & Biomechanics

Functional anatomy for yoga teachers
Spine health, joint integrity, and injury prevention
Strength vs. flexibility and hypermobility awareness
Fascia, nervous system regulation, and breath mechanics
Trauma-aware and nervous-system-sensitive teaching

This curriculum bridges traditional yoga wisdom with modern movement science.

🕉 Yoga Philosophy & Lineage

The nature of life, consciousness, and evolution
Karma, Dharma, Samsara, and free will
Polarity, duality, equanimity, and relativity
The Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
Ramayana & Mahabharata
Samkhya philosophy, Gunas, and subtle body
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Eight Limbs

You’ll learn how to live and teach yoga, not just recite concepts.

🎤 Teaching Methodology & Practice

Voice, presence, and confident cueing
Class structure and intelligent sequencing
Reading the room and adapting in real time
Practice teaching with feedback and mentorship
Holding space with authenticity and authority

💼 Ethics & The Business of Yoga

Yoga Alliance standards and teacher ethics
Boundaries, inclusivity, and professionalism
Teaching in studios, workshops, and trainings
Building a sustainable teaching path

Who This Training Is For

✔ Hot yoga practitioners ready to deepen their understanding
✔ Aspiring teachers seeking Yoga Alliance certification
✔ Students who value discipline, structure, and consistency
✔ Practitioners wanting depth beyond physical poses
✔ Anyone ready for personal and professional transformation

You do not need to be flexible or experienced—only committed.

Tuition & Enrollment

200-Hour Teacher Training

Tuition: $2,975
Paid in Full: $2,700 (Save $275)
Deposit to Hold Spot: $500
Payment Plans: Available up to 6 months

Included Benefits

Free unlimited yoga classes at Sumit’s Yoga during training
20% off retail (excluding select specialty items)
Discounted in-studio workshops
Lifetime discount on Sumit’s Yoga memberships

Required Reading

Autobiogrpahy of a Yogi
Bikrams Hatha Yoga
Light on Yoga — B.K.S. Iyengar
The Practice Manual — David Swenson
The Bhagavad Gita

Your Journey Starts Here

This is not just a certification.
It’s a reset, a foundation, and a commitment to living yoga with clarity and purpose.

📍 In-Person | Scottsdale
🎓 Yoga Alliance Certified
🔥 Rooted in Hot Yoga Discipline

👉 Reserve Your Spot Today

Our Team.

Sumit Banerjee

Kim Ewan

David King

Crystal Potter

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What requirements must I meet in order to enroll in this course?

Potential students ought to have a basic practice that consists of mastery of basic beginner asanas and Sun Salutations (surya namaskars). In order to be admitted to this program, one must maintain a consistent and active yoga practice. To ensure that you're ready for the program, it's best to start your yoga journey with an accredited yoga teacher. Being open to embracing new ideas and concepts as well as being a focused and attentive learner are essential qualities for success in this course.

2) Is it necessary to have the intention to teach yoga to enroll in this course?

Absolutely not. This course is primarily designed to teach you yoga. While those interested in teaching can opt for additional lessons through our mentorship program, we firmly believe in the continuous journey of learning. If you feel the calling to share and teach, that's wonderful, but it's not a requirement. Our comprehensive training equips you with the knowledge and skills, whether you choose to teach or not.

3) Do you offer Scholarships?

Regarding scholarships, although we are currently working on establishing a scholarship fund, it is not available at the moment. However, we do provide payment plans for those interested in participating.

4) How long is the Training? What’s the cost and the times?

The training spans over 10 weekends, with sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. As for the cost, the tuition is $2999, with a $250 registration fee. Payment plans are available.

5) Do I get a certification at the end? Is Sumit’s Yoga Teacher Training Program certified?

Yes, this training is Yoga Alliance certified. Sumit has been training and certifying Yoga Alliance teachers since 2006.

6) Why should you entrust your yoga teacher training to Sumit and his team?

My path from yoga lessons in India to thriving yoga studios in Arizona has spanned every stage of being a yoga student, teacher, mentor, studio owner, and author. I have over 25 years of teaching experience, and since 2005, I have been training instructors all over the world. What interests me the most is seeing how yoga students can improve as practitioners before becoming teachers.

I have spent over twenty years carefully creating a curriculum for yoga teacher training that has two main goals: to preserve the true teachings of yoga and to give you the tools you need to be successful in learning and possibly teaching it.

Having made my way through the difficulties of becoming a yoga instructor, I've determined the essential components that make yoga practitioners successful. Each training module incorporates these concepts in a streamlined, organized manner. The program focuses on critical thinking, clarity, self-leadership, self-growth, and change, with the aim of improving your profession.

Every module includes both in-person and online instruction, along with a comprehensive set of resources such as checklists, milestone targets, custom sequences, roadmaps, and course manuals. You can work wisely and learn quickly because I've carefully thought through every detail.

Decades of meticulous curation went into creating this curriculum, which represents my personal relationship to yoga as a fundamental aspect of my life from infancy. Being Indian, I am able to discuss subtleties with my Western colleagues with ease, bringing the ancient wisdom of yoga into the present day.

It will greatly enhance the experience and I am excited to welcome you to the training. I am excited to see you succeed in both of your capacities as a committed learner and a blossoming yoga instructor.

Past Trainees Testiomonials

1) Angie's Testimonial (2006): "When Sumit first suggested I take the plunge into yoga teacher training in 2006, I was hesitant. I didn't think I had the time, but Sumit's encouragement convinced me to commit. Little did I know, it would be a life-changing experience. Teaching for 15 years now, sharing the gift of yoga is the most rewarding part of my life. Sumit's training was a blessing that turned into a lifelong priority."

2) Dave's Testimonial (2009): "Financial struggles made yoga teacher training seem impossible in 2009. I had lost my job, and the thought of affording it was daunting. Against the odds, I borrowed money from my parents and took the training with Sumit. It not only changed my personal life but also led me to a part-time teaching career. Teaching yoga has been the most fulfilling job I've ever had, and I owe it all to Sumit's training and the support of my parents."

3) Amy's Testimonial (2011): "In 2011, I enrolled in Sumit's yoga teacher training with no intention of teaching. My goal was personal growth and deepening my practice. Little did I know, the training would push me out of my comfort zone, helping me find my voice. Sumit's training was the pivotal experience that gave me the confidence I lacked. Now, I lead corporate trainings worldwide, and I credit Sumit for helping me discover a new dimension of myself."

4) Grace's Testimonial (2015) "Sumit's yoga teacher training in 2015 was a turning point for me. I never thought I would have the time or the courage to take it on. However, Sumit's persistent encouragement convinced me to commit. The training became a priority in my life, and now, years later, I find immense joy and fulfillment in sharing the transformative power of yoga with others. Sumit's guidance has been a blessing, shaping not just my teaching journey but my entire life's path."