PIES Fitness 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
PIES Fitness Yoga Studio 200-Hour YTT, based on the Hatha lineage, is led by Marsha D. Banks-Harold who has completed over 2000 hours of training in yoga and comprehensive yoga therapy, including yoga for special needs and special populations. The emphasis of PIES 200-Hour teacher training is on accessibility and inclusion. Marsha is joined by a skilled support staff, each with a different focus including asana, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, restorative yoga, yin yoga and more for a greater depth and breadth of knowledge.
Space is limited. Enroll today!
Curriculum
During your 200 hours of training you will deepen your yoga practice in the following areas:
- Yoga Asana (Postures) with a focus on alignment, anatomy and modifications for all levels
- Surya Namskara A
- Surya Namskara B
- Standing Postures
- Balance Postures
- Revolved Postures
- Seated Postures
- Supine Postures
- Prone Postures
- Backbends
- Inversions
- Pranayama (Breath)
- Meditation
- Yoga Sutras (Philosophy/Lifestyle/Ethics)
- Yoga Teaching Methodology (Sequencing/Cueing/Business Practices)
- Student Teaching Practicum in Small & Large Groups
2026 DATES
Classes are held on the following dates and times:
- Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm (Every first and third Wednesday)
- Saturdays 7:45am-12:45pm
Dates
- January 7, 10, 17, 21, 24 2026
- February 4, 7, 18, 28, 2026
- March 4, 7, 14, 18, 28, 2026
- April 1, 11, 15, 25, 2026
- May 2 ,6, 16, 20, 30, 2026
- June 3, 6, 17, 27, 2026
- July 1, 11, 15, 2026
- August 5, 8, 15, 19, 29, 2026
- September 2, 12, 16, 19, 26, 2026
- October 3, 10, 14, 21, 24, 2026
TUITION
The cost of the 2026 training program is $3,850. A $450 non-refundable deposit is required by December 5, 2025. The remaining balance, $3400, will be due by December 10, 2025.
For payment plan options, contact us today!
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Tuition Includes:
- Digital Curriculum Manual with over 300 pages of supplemental information on chakras, mudras, sequences, anatomy, meditation, pranayama, the branches of yoga, and much more
- Digital Asana Manual with over 100 pages covering the Sanskrit, alignment, modifications and more for each pose
- 25 Yoga Classes during Teacher Training Session
Required Reading Not Included with Your Tuition
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchindananda (Print https://amzn.to/3Cn9EUC, Kindle https://amzn.to/3jusY9W
, Audio https://amzn.to/3fyZzKP) - Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, and Daniel DiTuro (Print https://amzn.to/3xqv3ca
, Kindle https://amzn.to/3rTUu4F ) - Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Joe Ziemian and Margaret Matt (Print https://amzn.to/3fSJhg3
) - Pose-by-Pose: Learn the Anatomy and Enhance Your Practice by Kelly Solloway and Samantha Stutzman (Print https://amzn.to/3jlTy58
) - The Mark Stephens Sequencing Deck by Mark Stephens (Print https://amzn.to/3fw9u3t
) - Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews (Print https://amzn.to/37qEBt3
, Kindle https://amzn.to/2VwwnNo)
Recommended Reading Not Included with Your Tuition
- The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms & Chants by Nicolai Bachman (Paperback https://amzn.to/
3fvZreU, Hardback Spiral https://amzn.to/2Vj1OuR , Kindle https://amzn.to/3jxhGSC ) - Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes by Mark Stephens (Print https://amzn.to/3fCvkm3
, Kindle https://amzn.to/2WTz38d ) - The Mark Stephens Yoga Adjustments Deck by Mark Stephens (Print https://amzn.to/3yr0e8k
)