Deepen Your Practice.
Learn to Teach with Confidence.
A guided online teacher training rooted in yoga practice, philosophy, anatomy, mindful teaching, and the art of helping real people practice safely and meaningfully.
Learn directly with Ed and Sandy through weekly live Zoom training, guided coursework, personal practice, reflection, teaching labs, and practicum — with replay access throughout the program.
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Become a Teacher Who Understands
Both the Practice and the Person.
Learning postures and memorizing cues is only one part of becoming a yoga teacher. Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training is designed to deepen your own practice while helping you develop the knowledge, awareness, communication skills, and confidence needed to guide others responsibly.
You’ll explore yoga philosophy, anatomy, alignment, modifications, breath, meditation, Ayurveda, teaching methodology, and the Bhakti Hot 26 method — while gradually developing your own authentic voice as a teacher.
You Don’t Have to Know Yet
Exactly Where Yoga Will Take You.
Some students enter teacher training knowing they want to teach. Others simply feel ready to understand yoga more deeply. Both belong here.
Deepen Your Practice
Go beyond simply following a class. Learn why postures are taught the way they are, explore yoga philosophy and develop a more thoughtful personal practice.
Become a Yoga Teacher
Develop the practical skills to lead students safely and confidently through clear cueing, observation, modifications, sequencing and supervised teaching practice.
Grow Personally
Explore meditation, self-observation, the Yamas and Niyamas, Ayurveda and other traditional teachings that invite yoga off the mat and into everyday life.
You do not need to be the most flexible person in the room, have an advanced practice, or already feel comfortable speaking in front of a class. That is what training is for.
Online — But Never On Your Own.
This is not a course where you are handed a collection of videos and left to figure it out yourself. Bhakti Teacher Training is a guided cohort experience with regular interaction, accountability, feedback, and direct support from Ed and Sandy throughout the program.
Weekly Live Zoom
Train directly with Ed and Sandy through scheduled live teaching, discussion, demonstrations, practice, and coaching.
Replay Access
Can’t attend a session live? Zoom trainings will be recorded so you can stay current with the cohort.
Guided Coursework
Work through lessons, readings, personal practice, reflection, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching assignments between sessions.
Practice & Feedback
Gradually practice teaching, receive feedback, refine your skills, and work toward a final teaching practicum.
Lessons and resources will be released progressively throughout the training, giving you a clear path to follow without having to absorb everything at once.
A Training That Goes Far Beyond
Memorizing Yoga Poses.
The Bhakti curriculum brings together physical practice, teaching skill, yoga philosophy, anatomy, self-study, and real teaching experience.
Asana & The Bhakti Hot 26 Method
Learn the sequence, posture names, foundational alignment, breathing, modifications, cueing, and safe ways to guide different bodies through the practice.
Anatomy & Healthy Movement
Explore major bones, joints, muscles, connective tissues, movement patterns, stability, flexibility, and how anatomy informs safer yoga instruction.
Teaching Methodology
Develop your voice, observation skills, cueing, communication, class leadership, modification strategies, and ability to teach students with different levels of experience and ability.
Yoga Philosophy & History
Study yoga's historical roots, major texts, the eight-limbed path, the Yamas and Niyamas, Hatha and Raja Yoga, subtle anatomy, and the deeper traditions behind modern practice.
Meditation, Yoga Nidra & Ayurveda
Explore contemplative practice, self-observation, Yoga Nidra, Ayurvedic principles, daily routines, and ways the broader yoga tradition can support life beyond the mat.
Practicum & Teaching Development
Move gradually from practicing individual cues to leading portions of a class and ultimately demonstrating your ability to guide students with clarity, confidence, and care.
Confidence Comes From Practice.
You won’t wait until the end of training to begin finding your teaching voice. Throughout the program, you’ll practice cueing, observation, communication, and leading portions of class while receiving feedback and guidance.
Practice the Pieces
Work on individual cues, posture explanations, demonstrations, modifications, and transitions in a supportive setting.
Lead & Receive Feedback
Begin leading sections of practice and receive constructive feedback to strengthen clarity, presence, confidence, and observation.
Complete Your Practicum
Demonstrate your ability to guide students through a class with safe instruction, thoughtful communication, and an authentic teaching presence.
Practicum options will be structured so both local and remote trainees can complete their teaching requirements.
Learn From Teachers With Deep Training
and Real Teaching Experience.
Bhakti Teacher Training is led by Ed and Sandy Gergler, whose combined experience spans hot yoga, flow yoga, Amrit Method practices, Yoga Nidra, yoga therapy, Ayurveda, bodywork, anatomy, science, and education.
Ed Gergler
Ed brings extensive training in hot yoga, flow yoga, Amrit Method practices, Yoga Nidra, yoga therapy, and hands-on therapeutic modalities.
- 200-hour Bikram Hot Yoga Teacher Training
- 200-hour Amrit Method Yoga Teacher Training
- Barkan Method Level II Flow certification
- 100-hour Amrit Method Yoga Therapy training
- 100-hour Amrit Method Yoga Nidra training
- 100-hour Amrit Method Yoga Nidra Masters training
- Yoga Nidra Kids training
- Marma Point Therapy certification
- Thai Yoga Massage certification
Sandy Gergler
Sandy brings together yoga training, Ayurveda, health coaching, science, anatomy, and years of classroom teaching experience.
- 200-hour Barkan Method Flow Teacher Training
- Barkan Method Level II Flow Teacher Training
- 100-hour Amrit Method Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
- 500-hour Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Consultant certification
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition certification
- B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- New Jersey Teacher of Chemistry certification
- Marma Point certification
Their approach combines traditional yoga study with practical teaching experience, scientific understanding, and a strong emphasis on helping students learn to teach real people safely, clearly, and confidently.
A Meaningful Training Requires
More Than Simply Watching Lessons.
Teacher training is an active process. You’ll be expected to engage with the material, maintain a personal practice, complete assigned work, practice teaching, and demonstrate your growing ability to guide students safely and confidently.
Personal Practice
Maintain a consistent yoga practice and use your own experience on the mat as part of the learning process.
Coursework & Reflection
Complete assigned readings, study work, journaling, reflection, anatomy assignments, and other coursework throughout the training.
Sequence & Teaching Knowledge
Develop familiarity with the sequence, posture names, foundational alignment, cueing, modifications, and the principles behind safe instruction.
Teaching Practice
Practice teaching regularly, beginning with individual skills and gradually progressing toward leading larger portions of a class.
Philosophy & Self-Study
Engage with the Yamas and Niyamas, yoga philosophy, self-observation, and the broader principles that support thoughtful teaching.
Final Practicum
Complete a final teaching practicum demonstrating clear communication, safe instruction, appropriate modifications, and an authentic teaching presence.
Final attendance expectations, assignment deadlines, replay requirements, and certificate-completion policies will be provided before enrollment opens.
Join the Next Bhakti Yoga
Online Teacher Training Cohort.
The next training begins the weekend of November 6–7, 2026.
Train with Ed and Sandy through a guided online cohort that combines live Zoom instruction, replay access, personal practice, coursework, teaching development, and practicum.
One payment covers your complete Bhakti Yoga Online Teacher Training program.
ENROLL — PAY IN FULLYour first payment reserves your place. The remaining nine payments will be automatically debited in connection with the training schedule.
ENROLL WITH PAYMENT PLANThe training is planned across 11 live training weekends, with time between sessions for practice, coursework, reflection, and teaching assignments. Final session dates and payment debit dates will be provided with your enrollment information.
Questions Before You Begin?
Do I need to have an advanced yoga practice?
No. You do not need to be highly flexible, perform advanced postures, or already feel like a teacher. What matters is a willingness to practice consistently, learn, participate, and grow throughout the training.
Do I have to plan on teaching yoga professionally?
No. Some trainees join because they want to teach, while others enroll because they want a deeper understanding of yoga, philosophy, anatomy, and their own personal practice.
Is the teacher training completely online?
The primary training format is online. Live training takes place through Zoom, supported by guided coursework, personal practice, assignments, teaching practice, and an online resource library. Local trainees may also have opportunities for in-person practice or teaching experiences when available.
What happens if I cannot attend a live Zoom session?
Live Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available for replay. Specific attendance and replay-completion requirements will be provided as part of the training schedule and enrollment information.
How will I complete teaching practice if I am participating remotely?
Remote trainees will be able to practice teaching through live online sessions, recorded assignments, volunteer teaching, and other supervised teaching activities. Final practicum instructions will be provided during the training.
Is Bhakti currently a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School?
No. Bhakti has offered structured teacher training in the past, but the school is not currently being represented as a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. This training is offered directly through Bhakti Yoga & Wellness.
What will I receive when I complete the training?
Students who successfully complete the required coursework, practice, teaching development, and final practicum will receive a Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Completion.
How does the payment plan work?
The payment plan consists of 10 automatic payments of $189. Your first payment reserves your place in the cohort, followed by nine automatic payments scheduled in connection with the training weekends. The total investment is $1,890.
When does the next cohort begin?
The next Bhakti Yoga Online Teacher Training cohort begins the weekend of November 6–7, 2026. The complete training-weekend calendar will be provided to enrolled students.
Ready to Begin Your
Teacher Training Journey?
The next Bhakti Yoga Online Teacher Training cohort begins November 6–7, 2026.
Choose the enrollment option that works best for you and reserve your place in the cohort.
Both options total $1,890. Payment-plan enrollment begins with your first $189 automatic payment.