Missoula, Montana · October 2026
Hot Yoga 200-hour teacher training
Study online at your own pace, then go deep across two full weeks of in-person immersion. Finish as a Yoga Alliance registered RYT 200.
Two weeks that change how you practise
Weekend trainings spread the work thin. A full week doesn't. You practise, study and teach in the same room every day, and by about day four something shifts that a Saturday-and-Sunday format never quite reaches. The theory you handle online, on your own time, before you arrive.
Online, before and between
Video lessons, posture breakdowns, anatomy and philosophy modules, plus 1:1 live mentoring. You arrive in Missoula already knowing the material, so the week itself goes to the work that needs a room.
Two weeks of immersion
Daily practice in the heated room, posture clinics, and repeated rounds of teaching in front of the group with direct feedback. Full days, real fatigue, and the kind of progress that comes with it.
The original 26+2
You learn the authentic hot sequence — 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises — from the school whose founders won the case that made it free for everyone to teach.
The dates
Online coursework opens as soon as you enrol, so you can start straight away and arrive prepared.
Week one — foundations
Seven days in the room. The sequence posture by posture, alignment and mechanics, functional anatomy, and your first rounds of teaching out loud in front of the group.
Seven daysWeek two — teaching
Cueing under pressure, hands-on assists, modifications and safety, philosophy, the final practicum and the business of yoga. We'll confirm these dates shortly — ask us and we'll tell you as soon as they're set.
Seven daysIf you can't make a week, you can complete those hours at any Evolation training of the same style, anywhere in the world.
What you'll study
200 hours of Yoga Alliance accredited coursework, split between the online platform and the two immersion weeks.
- 01The 26+2 sequenceAll 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises, learned in order and in depth.
- 02Posture mechanicsAlignment, entry and exit, and what each posture is actually doing.
- 03Anatomy and physiologyApplied to real bodies in a heated room, not memorised from a chart.
- 04Teaching methodologyCueing, pacing, demonstration, assists and classroom management.
- 05Philosophy and historyWhere the practice comes from and why the lineage matters.
- 06Practice teachingRepeated rounds in front of the group with direct feedback.
- 07Modifications and safetyInjuries, pregnancy, beginners, and knowing when to say no.
- 08The business of yogaGetting hired, building a following, and running a studio if you want one.
Who you'll learn from
Evolation faculty
Evolation was founded in 2009 by Mark Drost and Zefea Samson. The two of them studied directly with Bikram Choudhury for a decade, then won the landmark legal case that confirmed the 26+2 sequence belongs to everyone.
Since then they have built a faculty that has certified thousands of teachers now working in studios worldwide. Expect precision about the mechanics, and equal attention to the part of teaching that can't be written down.
Tuition
One fee, no hidden extras. A deposit reserves your place and we arrange the balance individually with each student — there's no fixed instalment plan, so tell us what works.
200-hour Hot Yoga — hybrid
$2,700
No prior certification required
- Both immersion weeks in Missoula
- Full online curriculum and video library
- 1:1 live mentoring sessions
- Yoga Alliance RYS 200 certification
- Repeat any Evolation training of the same style, free, for life
How to pay
US students pay in dollars by Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or Revolut. Send your application and we'll email you the payment details and confirm your place.
- Deposit secures your spot and your dates
- Balance arranged directly with the team
- No interest, no third-party financing
- Travel and accommodation not included
Training in Missoula
Missoula sits where five valleys meet in western Montana — a college town with rivers running through it and mountains on every side. Late October is crisp and clear, the larches are turning gold, and there is nothing much to do in the evenings except study, rest and get ready for the next day. Which is exactly what you want from an immersion.
Ask about the venueHost studio and address confirmed on enrolment. Ask us and we'll also point you to lodging near the studio.
Before you enrol
No. The 200-hour is the entry point. You need a steady personal practice, not a teaching background. On completion you can register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200 and teach anywhere in the world.
For the two immersion weeks, yes — they run full days, Sunday through Saturday. Everything else is online and self-paced, so the rest of the program fits around your life. Most people book the weeks as annual leave.
Being confirmed now. Write to train@evolationyoga.com and we'll tell you the moment they're set, before you commit to anything.
No, you arrange your own. Missoula has an airport with connections through Seattle, Denver and Salt Lake City, and there's affordable lodging near the studio — ask us and we'll point you at the options other trainees have used.
A steady existing practice matters more than flexibility or strength. You'll practise and teach in a heated room every day for a week, so arrive with your practice in reasonable shape and tell us about any injuries in advance.
Yes. A deposit reserves your place and we arrange the balance individually. US students pay by Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or Revolut — we'll send the details once you apply.
Train this October
Not sure whether two weeks away is doable, or whether you're ready? Call or write and we'll talk it through — no sales pitch, just a straight answer about whether this is the right training for you.
Apply now