From Self-Discovery to Inspired Teaching

NRY 200 HR Teacher Training

Deepen your personal transformation while learning to create a safe, compassionate space for others on their path of healing and growth

JOIN OUR UPCOMING INFO SESSION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRAINING: NOVEMBER 16, 4-5 pm

Program Overview

Trauma-informed 200-hour yoga teacher training with focus on Hatha, Vinyasa, Somatic Yin Yoga, and Reiki
Designed for aspiring teachers, yoga enthusiasts, and holistic wellness practitioners
Curriculum includes Hatha, Vinyasa, Somatic Yin, alignment, anatomy, philosophy, meditation, pranayama, subtle body work, Reiki, and teaching methodology
Learn to listen deeply to your body, regulate the nervous system, and apply yoga principles in daily life
Provides a comprehensive foundation for personal growth, self-healing, and compassionate, confident teaching

JOIN INFO SESSION NOVEMBER 16 4-5 PM

Foundations of Yoga

History
Asana basics and functional practice
Anatomy and joint health
Applied Philosophy for Daily Life: Integrate mindfulness, non-attachment, compassion, and balance into everyday routines

Breath, Meditation, & Subtle Body

Breathwork, mindfulness, mantra, mudra
Use + teach breath and meditation techniques for stress management, focus, and emotional regulation
Intro to Chakras, Koshas, Prana Energy Flow
Reiki Energy Training and Certification

Vinyasa and Somatic Yin Practices

Somatic Yin Yoga with slow, mindful poses
TCM & Ayurveda principles for seasonal sequencing
Trauma-informed guidance, teaching methodology, and adaptations for Vinyasa and Yin Yoga
Cultivate self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and safe, compassionate guidance for others

NRY Teacher Training Team

STEPHANIE WHEELAHAN

Trauma-Informed Practices, Somatic Yin Yoga

Stephanie is a 200 HR ERYT, Y12 SR Leader, and founder of Nourished Roots Yoga. She specializes in Embodied Yoga for Trauma and Addiction Recovery, as well as Yoga Therapy for Stress and Anxiety. With a background rooted in her own journey of recovery, Stephanie brings a grounded, holistic approach to teaching-helping students cultivate presence and empowerment both in their personal practice and as future teachers.

ALEXANDRA CAPALDO

Anatomy, Intelligent Sequencing, Reiki

Alex is a 500 hour yoga teacher with 13 years of teaching experience and over 20 years of yoga practice. She is also a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Reiki II practitioner, and has over 5 years of experience teaching a variety of group fitness—strength, Pilates, and barre. Alex brings extensive knowledge of body mechanics and anatomy to the yoga teacher training, helping students build a strong foundation for safe and effective teaching.

DORA SAMBUCO

Meditation, Pranayama, Intelligent Sequencing

Dora received her 200 hour yoga teacher certification in 2018, after beginning her personal practice in 2004. Her training is in Vinyasa style yoga, and also focuses heavily on mindfulness and meditation. Dora loves using yoga as an opportunity to share these, and other tools in her wellness toolbox, with the community. She is inspired by nature’s rhythms both on and off the mat.

KAREN MANGINE

Reiki, Restorative, Yin

Karen Mangine is a 200 HR Yoga Teacher. She carries 20 hour Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga certifications, as well as a certification in Chair Yoga. Her personal yoga practice has guided her for over twenty years. Karen is a certified Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, as well as a Rainbow Reiki Master. In addition, Karen is certified in Crystal Bowl Sound Healing. Karen enjoys leading others in a flow that incorporates tuning into the self. She believes one of the biggest potential outcomes of a yoga practice is becoming acquainted with the body, mind, and spirit.