Down Under School of Yoga
🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200 · RYS 300

Down Under School of Yoga

Brookline, MA, United States
Verified by OYP Since 2013 · 13 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.86 319 verified student reviews
Online training
Founded
2013
Designations
RYS 200, RYS 300
Trainers
15
Languages
English

About Down Under School of Yoga

Down Under School of Yoga is a Brookline, MA, United States–based yoga school registered with Yoga Alliance. Down Under School of Yoga is currently registered as RYS 200 and RYS 300 with Yoga Alliance. More than 319 verified Yoga Alliance reviews — averaging 4.86 — speak to the school's track record. The curriculum draws on Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga. The lead team includes 15 trainers listed in the Yoga Alliance directory. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Part-time scheduling spreads hours over an extended timeline. Next cohort dates appear on the Yoga Alliance listing.

Down Under School of Yoga is New England’s premier yoga school and is home to some of America’s finest teachers.

The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Down Under School of Yoga is a foundational program, purpose-built for aspiring teachers and serious students who wish to take their understanding of yoga to a new level. This is your opportunity to join a vibrant community and embark on a journey that will transform your skill set, confidence and perspective. There are three 200 Hour teacher trainings offered each year: February - June, an intensive in July-August and September - January.

Master the Art of Exceptional Teaching with Down Under's Professional 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Natasha Rizopoulos. This program is designed for yoga teachers and serious practitioners who have earned a 200 Hour yoga certification or equivalent experience. The 300 Hour teacher training offers in-depth study of sequencing, alignment, philosophy, meditation, pranayama, anatomy, specialized yoga, and the business of yoga. Offered yearly from January - December.

Find additional information at our teacher training website

Frequently asked questions

Is Down Under School of Yoga Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. Down Under School of Yoga is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 300. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.

Where does Down Under School of Yoga hold teacher training?

The school is based in Brookline, MA. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.

What yoga styles does Down Under School of Yoga teach?

Down Under School of Yoga teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 15 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does Down Under School of Yoga have student reviews?

Yes — 319 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.86 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.

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Programs offered

RYS 200
Foundational 200-hour teacher training
RYS 300
Advanced 300-hour training (RYT 500 path)

Upcoming cohorts

ProgramStartEndStatus
RYS 3002026-01-302026-12-13
RYS 2002026-02-072026-06-21
RYS 2002026-07-172026-08-16

What they teach

Flow YogaAlignment-Oriented YogaFitness YogaSpiritually-Oriented YogaHot/Heated YogaGentle Yoga
Formats: Part-time

Meet the team

Kate Heffernan Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Natasha Rizopoulos Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Dina Abbondante
E-RYT® 200, RPYT®
Mercedes von Deck
RYT® 500
Michael Ponte Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
David Magone Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Stephen Gresham
RYT® 500
Kathryn Robinson Lead
E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®
Sarbjit Lall Lead
E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®
Raquel Marra
E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.86
average from 319 verified students
★★★★★
Tiffany DeMartin/Delicious Movement RYT® 200 · Mar 11, 2026

Rated but no written review.

★★★★★
Miranda Meyer RYT® 200 · Mar 05, 2026

Rated but no written review.

About this listing

Data about Down Under School of Yoga is sourced from the public Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School directory — including ratings, reviews, trainer information, and school details. Online Yoga Planet is not affiliated with Yoga Alliance.

Yoga Alliance directory last synced April 2026.

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