2025 200hr
Yoga Teacher Training
Classes Begin Sept. 20, 2025
The Raja Center is a Registered Yoga School (RYS ) with Yoga Alliance and a continuing education YACEP provider. Students who complete our 200hr YTT will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200
Starts Sep 20
Curriculum
Aspire to teach, deepen your practice, unlock your potential, and transform your understanding of yoga with a mind, body, spirit connection unlike any you have encountered.
Berta Prevosti and Domingo Perez have developed this tried and true 200YTT over the past decade and are happy to offer this all-in-compassing yoga teacher training to you now! Berta and Domingo along with their protege Kristi Pena will guide you through all aspects of your teacher training. Berta will guide you through the metaphysical and spiritual side of yoga. Together this team will guide and support you through this most life-changing journey!
Our training provides an opportunity to deeply enrich your practice and understanding of yoga. This comprehensive YTT certification will give you a strong foundation for yoga philosophy, business, and practice through detailed and hands-on instruction.
What You Will Learn
Yogic History & Philosophy
To provide a foundational understanding of yoga's historical evolution and philosophical roots, empowering trainees to teach with depth, authenticity, and cultural respect.
Asanas
To develop a deep understanding of yoga asanas through practice, alignment principles, anatomy, and effective teaching techniques.
Anatomy
To provide a foundational understanding of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to yoga practice, with an emphasis on safety, alignment, and functional movement.
Meditation
To cultivate a personal meditation practice and gain the tools, techniques, and understanding necessary to guide others in meditation with confidence and authenticity
Pranayama
To explore the theory and practice of pranayama (yogic breath control), developing personal experience and teaching skills to integrate breathwork safely and effectively into yoga classes.
Ethics & Professionalism in Yoga
To provide a strong ethical foundation for teaching yoga with integrity, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism, rooted in yogic philosophy and applicable in modern teaching environments.
Teaching
Methodology
To equip trainees with the practical tools, confidence, and communication skills necessary to teach safe, inclusive, and impactful yoga classes with clarity and authenticity.
Chakras
To introduce students to the chakra system as part of the yogic subtle body, offering insight into how these energy centers influence physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and how to integrate this understanding into personal practice and teaching.
Teaching Pracitcum
To provide hands-on teaching experience that integrates the skills, knowledge, and confidence developed throughout the training, preparing trainees to lead yoga classes independently and professionally.
Building a Yoga Business
To equip trainees with the practical tools, mindset, and strategies needed to begin or grow a career as a professional yoga teacher—whether as an employee, freelancer, or entrepreneur
Meet Your Teachers
Berta Prevosti
Lead Trainer, Founder of The Raja Center and Jiiva Yoga
E-RYT 500, YACEP
Berta Prevosti is a lifelong student and teacher of Raja Yoga and metaphysical studies, with a deep passion for guiding others along the spiritual path. As the founder of Jiiva Yoga, Healing & Meditation Center in Stratford, Connecticut and The Raja Center Berta has devoted her life to the study and transmission of yogic wisdom in all its dimensions—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Her dharma is to continue learning and teaching across a wide range of subjects, including the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga), the Chakra system, healing and disease, meditation, and the Bhagavad Gita. Her teachings are rooted in traditional yogic philosophy yet made accessible through her clear, compassionate, and empowering approach.
In the Yoga Teacher Training, Berta brings over 30 years of experience to help students grow into confident, conscious teachers, encouraging them to explore yoga as a complete way of life—not just a physical practice.
Mingo Perez
Co-Trainer,
E-RYT 500, YACEP
Mingo Pérez began his journey with asana yoga at the age of fifteen, but it was his later discovery of the deeper dimensions of yoga that truly transformed his path. Over the years, he has dedicated hundreds of hours to personal practice, honing a teaching style that is both clear and conscious. His classes are known for being rejuvenating and challenging, always infused with patience, compassion, and mindfulness.
Mingo deepened his studies by traveling to India, where he trained in Ashtanga Yoga under Saraswathi Jois, daughter of the legendary Pattabhi Jois. This experience, along with his evolving meditation and pranayama practice, affirmed for him the transformative power of yoga beyond the physical postures.
As an E-RYT 500 and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), Mingo has spent the last 8 years sharing the profound teachings of yoga, meditation, and breathwork with students of all levels, helping them tap into their own potential for balance, clarity, and inner strength.
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Class Schedule
Classes begin Saturday, September 20th,2025, and continue for 8 months. The schedule will consist of a base schedule of 2 alternating Saturdays a month and weekly Wednesday nights that can be attended in person or via zoom. Saturdays: 9 to 6PM twice a month and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 weekly.
Tuition
*All Early Bird Savings must be paid in full by date stated. **Full Tuition $3600 plus tax (payment plans are available for full tuition only for as low as $170 per month!
Pay your deposit of $500 and pay the rest monthly
*Payment Plans are available upon request for an additional 10% fee) All Payment Plans must be Paid in Full prior to the final class date. If you choose to do a payment plan, please call us at 203-902-5090, email us at support@rajayogini.com, or use the "Contact Us" button on the website.
Deposit & Tuition paid to date are non-refundable after classes begin.
Starts Sep 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take this course even if I have no desire to teach?
Absolutely. Many people choose to take a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) not because they want to teach, but to deepen their personal practice, expand their understanding of yoga philosophy, and grow spiritually, mentally, and physically.
While the program prepares you to teach, its true value lies in the personal transformation it offers. You'll gain insights into your body, mind, and energy, and develop tools like meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection that can enhance your everyday life—even if you never lead a class.
Is this course good for beginners?
Absolutely! Whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your understanding, this course is a great fit. It offers a comprehensive learning experience designed to support your growth and enhance your practice.
Will the certificate be accepted at any studio, gym, or corporate private fitness setting?
Yes. Once you complete all course materials and receive your certificate, you'll be officially certified to teach yoga. However, it's important to check the specific hiring requirements of each studio, gym, health club, or corporate setting, as certification acceptance can vary by organization.
Will I receive a yoga teacher training certificate after completing this course?
Yes! Upon completing all course materials and quizzes and passing the final exam with a score of 80% or higher, you’ll receive an official 200-Hour Raja Center Teacher Training Certificate at graduation and will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
Can I take this course if I have already completed another 200 Hour Yoga Training course?
Absolutely! This course is an excellent complement to your previous training or a great refresher if it’s been a few years since your certification. You’ll gain access to valuable yoga books, updated information, and video content to further deepen your practice. Plus, it counts toward continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance, helping you maintain your credentials and stay current in your teaching journey.
Can I safely lead yoga classes after completing this program?
Yes! This online yoga teacher training program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to safely and effectively lead your own yoga classes. The comprehensive curriculum covers all the core components of a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, along with valuable extras like working with injuries, sequencing classes, offering adjustments, teaching meditation, and understanding the business and marketing side of yoga.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! You can secure your spot with a $500 deposit and pay the remaining balance in monthly installments, with the final payment due before graduation. Please note that a 3% payment plan fee applies.
What course materials come with the program?
Yes! Once enrolled, you will have access to all course lessons, quizzes, and videos. You’ll also receive unlimited access to www.therajacenter.com, including our Member's Only Pages and weekly yoga and meditation classes. Additionally, you'll receive the Raja Center 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Manual, all required books, and access to any video courses for the duration of the program.
Starts Sep 20