In-Person OR Zoom: 300-Hour Alignment & Vinyasa Teacher Training with Laura Burkhart ---- January 2 - March 1, 2026

San Francisco, CA or Zoom

Module 1: May 27 - June 14, 2026

Module 2: August 8 - September 13, 2026

Module 3: Self-Paced In-Person or Online Electives (Judith Laster, Jane Austin, etc), OR Online Course and Small Group with Laura)

Laura offers both a 200-Hour Alignment and Vinyasa Teacher Training laying a strong foundation for a refined practice plus solid teaching skills, as well as a 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Program that skyrocket's teachers verbal skills, understanding of smart sequencing and safe adjustments, and how to work with a variety of levels, injuries and abilities. We'll also talk about how to take your business to a whole new level.

During Our Time Together:

Refined Alignment & Adjustments/Injury Prevention + Advanced Anatomy: We'll spend time refining your personal alignment and take a close look at recent injury prevention updates in the yoga world for particular asanas in regards to traditional alignment, verbal cues and adjustments. We'll also look at anatomically what is going on in your body during asana practice. Injuries in the yoga world are on the rise, most of which are experienced by teachers and longtime practitioners including myself. It is import to know how to practice and teach in a way that encourages a lifelong practice minus aliments due to misalignment and repetitive stress.

The Art of Sequencing: The art of sequencing is important not only for safety, but also to keep teaching fresh and purposeful for both you and your students. We'll look at how to create smart sequencing based on themes, peak poses and beyond.

Philosophy & Lifestyle:  We'll dive into the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad-Gita, and Upanishads and see these texts can be applied to our life. We'll also touch on the the neuroscience behind yoga and meditation, plus get an overview of the chakras and Kriyas.

Special Populations: How to work with injuries and special needs can be daunting as a teacher. We'll learn how to work with those who have shoulder, hip, wrist, back, and knees issues; scoliosis; artificial parts; beginners; those who are pregnant, seniors, those battling Anxiety and PTSD, etc.

The Business of Yoga: During the Business of Yoga we'll clarify your vision as a teacher then look at the steps and tools to take your vision and make it into a reality. I'll provide with the knowledge to build both an in-person and online teaching career be it building classes, working with private or corporate clients, teaching online, leading retreats, teaching at festivals, writing for publications, marketing and more.

Most Importantly: We'll talk about hour to integrate the above while you staying authentic to you, your path and your teaching style!

Laura Burkhart E-RYT 500 Teacher: Laura is an E-RYT 500 international teacher, author, frequent festival presenter and featured online teacher for Yoga International, Om Stars, Grokker, Yoga Vibes and My Yoga Works. She is a four-time cover model and contributor for Yoga Journal International/USA and Om Yoga & Lifestyle Magazine. Book launch Fall 2026!

Laura sought out yoga to help combat serious health problems due to a decade of stress and insomnia. The benefits she received from yoga were so profound that she decided to change the course of her work to help others find the same relief she found through a fluid, meditative vinyasa practice.

Laura teaches creative, well-rounded, intelligently sequenced classes catered to different levels and abilities. Her extensive studies under primary teacher Jason Crandell, plus teacher training under Shiva Rea, Yoga Works and Senior Iyengar teachers, taught her smart sequencing, precise alignment, fluid movement and creativity, all of which influenced her eclectic instruction style.

In recent years, after experiencing a significant hip injury, surgery, plus other injuries due to repetitive stress from dance and two decades of asana practice, Laura has become passionate about teaching teachers and practitioners safe alignment and sequencing while keeping classes interesting and fun.

For over a decade and a half, Laura has contributed to national and international teacher trainings, co-led a 200-hour teacher training with Jason Crandell, and currently leads her own 200/300-hour teacher trainings, as well as mentors teachers in creating successful public and online teaching careers.