BFPY’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
A Transformational Journey into the Heart of Yoga
Dates: Sept-Nov 2025
Are you ready to step into your power, refine your practice, and learn how to lead with confidence? Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed to equip you with the tools, hands-on experience, and inner strength to teach dynamic, challenging, and empowering Vinyasa Yoga classes rooted in tradition and purpose.
Led by a team of experienced and passionate instructors, this comprehensive program is ideal for both aspiring teachers and dedicated practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge of yoga on and off the mat.
What You’ll Learn
Our diverse curriculum honors the full scope of yoga, with in-depth study and exploration of:
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Asana breakdowns and intelligent sequencing
Physical anatomy and energetic anatomy
Meditation techniques and breathwork
The Yoga Sutras and philosophy
Powerful teaching methodologies
Hands-on assisting and adjustments
Ethics and the art of holding space
This program is more than just teacher training—it’s a sacred opportunity to come into alignment with your true Self, your voice, and your vision.
Training Format
Six-Week Journey | 200 Hours Total
Your training experience will be a blend of immersive retreat and city-based weekends, offering the best of both worlds: a peaceful deep dive and consistent community support.
Immersive Retreat | Pure Michigan
September 26 – October 2, 2024
Ronora Lodge Retreat Center, Michigan
Step away from the noise of daily life and into nature. This 7-day immersion includes overnight accommodations, nourishing meals, and a dedicated space for practice, study, and connection. Ronora Lodge Retreat Center is 2 hours from downtown Chicago.
Where you can feel Mother Earth,
sense Her balance . . .
and find your own
Amenities include recreation areas, nature trails, peaceful natural environment.
Friendly rescue horses for petting.
Nearby breweries, wineries, arts, river activities & Lake Michigan shoreline
You’ll explore foundational teachings:
Yoga history & the Eight Limbs
Asana labs and sequencing
Anatomy and energetic systems
The Yoga Sutras, meditation, and building community in sacred ceremony format- nightly fireside chats, sound immersion & breathwork to digest the days information.
Instructors: Robin Samples, Julianne Farrell + Guest Teachers
Chicago-Based Weekends
Weekend 1: October 10 - 12
Remaining Pose Breakdown, Pranayama & Meditation
Location: Bare Feet Yoga Studio West Loop
Instructor: Dr. Cristian Pavel
Weekend 2: October 24- 26
The Subtle Body: Nadis, Chakras, Koshas + Meditation
Location: Bare Feet Yoga Studio, West Loop
Instructor: Julianne Farrell
Weekend 2: November 10-12
Hands-On Assisting: Techniques & Practice + Appropriation Discussion
Location: Bare Feet Yoga Studio, West Loop
Instructor: Brandon Cleek & Rajiv Nathan
Weekend 3: November 21- 22
Final Practicals, Feedback & Graduation
Location: Bare Feet Studio
Instructors: Julianne Farrell, Robin Samples & Brandon Cleek
Sample Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 5:30–9:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Biweekly assignments (3 hours)
Final Practical
Each trainee will graduate by confidently leading a 60-minute class, integrating all the tools and knowledge cultivated during the training.
Tuition & Accommodations
Michigan Retreat Stay + Full Training Tuition
$3000 – Shared KING Rooms with One KING & one Twin Bed (3 rooms total)
$2500 – Shared Twin Rooms (2 rooms total) 4 twin beds in each.
$2000 – Partial Scholarship via Lottery – (twin bed - shared room above)
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.
Payment plans are available.
Included in Tuition:
All course materials
Retreat lodging accommodations and one catered meal (dinner) per day.
Unlimited yoga classes at Bare Feet during the training
NOTE : All transportation & other meals throughout the day are on own by the attendee.
Scholarship Opportunity
We're offering a Partial Scholarship selected via lottery on September 1, 2025. To enter:
Attend classes at Bare Feet Yoga
After each class, fill out a lottery ticket with your name, email, and phone number
The more classes you take, the more chances to win!
Let’s Connect
Have questions or want to explore whether this training is the right fit for you?
Reach out to julianne@barefeetpoweryoga.com.
We can't wait to support you on this sacred and transformational path. Whether you're called to teach or simply to deepen your relationship with yoga, this journey is about union—of mind, body, and soul. Let’s walk it together.
