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Barbara Paulsen’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Coming Fall 2026!
Program Description
Barbara has created, copyrighted and packaged her intensive curriculum and integrated approach to yoga teacher training, providing a strong foundation in all of the eight limbs of yoga. Her caring way and ability to give individually to her students is a sought after gift. Her technique will grow your understanding, teaching abilities and spiritual depth from the very first class.
Certified by the Center for Yoga and the Samata International in Los Angeles, California, she has an eclectic background in Hatha Yoga. She is further inspired by the teachings of T.K.V. Desikarachar through her training with Larry Payne, PhD. Barbara has an impressive understanding of human anatomy which she applies in both teaching and in practice. Since 2008, Barbara has and continues to offer her unique training options. As a yoga practitioner of 31 years, she rounds out her experience as a licensed massage therapist, reiki master and advanced pranic healer.
The 200 hour curriculum includes:
Theory & Practice of Asana, Pranayama, & Meditation
Teaching Methodology
Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Subtle Anatomy – Chakras, and Bhandas
Yoga Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle
8 Steps to Wellness
The Business of Yoga
Practicum – The Art of Teaching & Sequencin
Safety & Legalities on Assists & Adjustments
Basics of the Desikachar System of Yoga
This program is designed for students with a consistent yoga practice. All students of yoga are encouraged to apply, regardless of physical limitations. An advanced asana practice is not a requirement of this program, simply the desire to learn and full commitment to the program!
For more information, contact Barbara at yogi.barbara@yahoo.com
Schedule – one weekend per month
All classes meet at Ananda Yoga + Wellness.
Weekend dates: Saturday & Sunday
9/12 & 9/13
10/10 & 10/11
11/14 & 11/15
12/5 & 12/6
1/16 & 1/17
2/6 & 2/7
Times:
Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Program Cost:
Tuition for this program is $2,600. This includes manual. This does not include cost of books or materials. You must attend all scheduled training sessions to successfully complete this program. If you cannot attend all the scheduled sessions, you will be required to make up the additional hours.
Teaching Faculty
Barbara Paulsen
E-RYT 500, YACEP, POLY500, RM and LMT
All Advanced Studies/Teacher Training programs are led by Barbara Paulsen. Barbara is an E-RYT-500, POLY500, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master and former owner of Yoga Inspired. With more than 31 years of practice and 25 years of teaching experience, Barbara has a wealth of knowledge to share in the classical yoga tradition(this includes asana, pranayama, meditation and living your yoga), Prime of Life Yoga, the healing arts, as well as the business of yoga. Barbara has become the teacher’s teacher and mentor to many yogis.