300-hr Yoga Teacher Training

Join Christina Sell + Special Guests online beginning Fall 2025

Deepen Your Practice.

Elevate Your Teaching.

Transform Your Path.

With

Dr. Tiffany Denny

Dr. Cindy Lusk

Kelly Sell

Livia Shapiro

A Non-Dogmatic Approach to Advanced Yoga Education

This comprehensive, Yoga Alliance–approved 12-month online teacher training is designed for committed yoga teachers and experienced practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge, refine their skills, and embody the depth of yoga both on and off the mat. Led by a diverse faculty of expert teachers—each bringing years of experience in their respective fields—this advanced training blends tradition with innovation in a rich, collegial learning environment.

Structured around one immersive weekend per month, the training integrates live virtual sessions, asynchronous coursework, and practical application, offering both flexibility and depth. You’ll explore key areas including yoga philosophy, somatic psychology, anatomy and biomechanics, advanced asana studies, mindfulness self-compassion, and teaching methodologies. This integrative curriculum supports you in cultivating a teaching voice that is clear, compassionate, and authentically your own.

Curriculum Overview

The year-long program has two primary components:

  • Online Study

    Pre-Recorded Weekly Lessons taught by Christina Sell

    A comprehensive online program that covers resiliency building practices, teaching methods, and postural studies.

    This component provides structured weekly lessons, both theoretical and experiential, along with worksheets and empowerment reviews to help you integrate your learning. Expect weekly lessons (~2hr/week) that build sequentially.

    Access anywhere, anytime, and study according to your own schedule.

  • Live Weekends

    Join together with your cohort to integrate the teachings and deepen your study

    Monthly live weekends focus on specialized topics taught by faculty experts. Each module can also be taken as a standalone course for Yoga Alliance continuing education credit.

Online Study taught by Christina Sell

Pre-recorded weekly lessons cover the following topics:

  • Resiliency-Building Practices

    Mantra, pranayama, visualization, journaling, and asana

  • Teaching the Raw Beginner

    Effective sequencing strategies and foundational teaching tools

  • In-Depth Asana Studies

    A deep dive into Light on Yoga and intelligent alignment principles

  • Themes, Myths & Metaphors

    Creative ways to weave inspiration into your teaching

  • Form & Flow

    Sequencing strategies for both structured and fluid class styles

Includes in-depth manuals that cover core topics. Print them at home for hands-on note-taking or fill in digitally. These manuals are yours to keep forever and add to your personal resource library.

  • “I experienced profound breakthrough in my yoga practice.”

    “I found Christina during a time of personal transition and she left me absolutely changed as both a yoga teacher and person. I experienced profound breakthrough in my yoga practice, and I would often still be marinating on one cue or comment weeks later! Christina is truly a teacher of teachers. I found her ability to hold space and her deep self-awareness unmatched. Study with Christina when you are open to growth and ready to laugh!”

    — Emily from Colorado

  • "The best thing I could have done for myself."

    “Beyond a doubt earning my RYT-300 through Christina’s program was the best thing I could have done for my practice, my teaching, and myself. Christina is an impressive yogi who has a real gift to teach. She is studied and lives the material but with a deep sense of being a person in the practice. I walked away with so much more than I expected.

    – Amy P., 2019 Graduate

  • "You will be truly transformed in all dimensions."

    “Christina is a wonderful human being and an outstanding teacher. Her depth and knowledge go way beyond her syllabus for the YTT course. I have taken many additional courses with her and I can honestly say that you will be truly transformed in all dimensions of your life by studying with her. It was a true blessing and honor! She’s my teacher for life!”

    – Marcelo O., 2021 Graduate

  • "Cultivating confidence, creativity, and self-compassion."

    “Christina’s advanced teacher training was a fabulous experience and I was honestly sad to see it end. The training exceeded my expectations for an online platform, and even though we were not in person, Christina facilitated the creation of a strong and beautiful community. This is truly an advanced training, recognizing and respecting the teaching paths and experience that brought students to the course and building on that foundation – cultivating confidence, creativity, and self-compassion. Thank you to Christina and all the recent graduates!”

    – Meredith M., 2022 Graduate

Refine Your Teaching & Reconnect with the Full Spectrum of Your Practice

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for experienced teachers and serious practitioners, this training welcomes those seeking a non-dogmatic, collegial, and comprehensive approach to advanced yoga education. Whether your goal is to refine your teaching, reconnect with your personal practice, or explore yoga through new dimensions, this program offers the support, structure, and inspiration to evolve your path.

This is not an introductory teaching course and is designed for students and practitioners who have completed a 200-hour teacher training program or have extensive practice and teaching experience.

Special Topics taught by Faculty Experts

These special topics can also be taken as standalone modules. Each module is eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education credit (24 CEUs per module).

Tuition: $650 per module, paid in monthly installments

Special Topic #1

Mindfulness Self-Compassion

with Kelly Sell

Special Topic #2

The Journey of Yoga through the Teachings of Yoga Philosophy

with Cindy Lusk

Special Topic #3

Movement Science in Asana: Biomechanics, Anatomy, and Systems of Balance

with Tiffany Denny, PT, DPT, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, YACEP

Special Topic #4

Somatic Psychology for Yoga Teachers

with Livia Shapiro, MA, CYT

Special Topic #1

Mindfulness Self-Compassion

with Kelly Sell

Embark on a transformative year-long journey into the art of being kind to yourself. Rooted in the pioneering work of Chris Germer and Kristin Neff, this course offers a compassionate framework that nurtures self-awareness, emotional resilience, and deep self-care.

Throughout this 12-month program, participants will explore practical tools and mindfulness practices designed to foster a warm, non-judgmental relationship with themselves. Guided by Kelly Sell’s compassionate mentorship, you'll develop skills to cultivate self-kindness, recognize shared human experiences, and embrace your authentic self.

Suitable for anyone seeking to deepen their self-compassion practices, improve emotional well-being, or incorporate more mindfulness into daily life, this course provides an excellent foundation for personal growth, healing, and nurturing a more compassionate relationship with oneself and others.

    • Foundations of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

    • Developing Self-Awareness and Emotional Honesty

    • Practicing Loving-Kindness and Compassion Meditation

    • Recognizing and Transforming Inner Criticism

    • Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion in Daily Life

    • Understanding the Science of Self-Compassion

    • Navigating Difficult Emotions with Kindness

    • Building Resilience through Self-Compassion Practices

    • Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion in Relationships

    • Overcoming Barriers to Self-Compassion

    • Creating Sustainable Self-Care Routines

    • Applying Self-Compassion Tools for Long-Term Well-Being

  • Mindfulness Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

  • This module is part of the year-long teacher training, which meets for one live weekend per month. You can join for just this specific module without committing to the full program.

    Mindfulness Self-Compassion will be taught on Sundays during the following live weekends:

    • September 12-14, 2025

    • October 17-19, 2025

    • November 14-16, 2025

    • December 12-14, 2025

    • January 9-11, 2026

    • February 6-8, 2026

    • March 13-15, 2026

    • April 10-12, 2026

    • May 15-17, 2026

    • June 12-14, 2026

    • July 10-12, 2026

    Please note: While the general weekend structure remains consistent, specific timing and scheduling details may be subject to change. You'll receive detailed scheduling information upon registration.

About the Instructor

Kelly Sell is a trained acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner. He discovered mindfulness self-compassion on his own healing journey and completed the teacher training to guide individuals on the journey toward greater self-awareness, kindness, and emotional resilience. Kelly’s extensive experience as a mindfulness facilitator makes him uniquely qualified to lead this course, inspiring students to cultivate self-compassion both on and off the mat, ultimately enhancing their clarity, resilience, and inner peace.

Special Topic #2

The Journey of Yoga through the Teachings of Yoga Philosophy

with Cindy Lusk

Embark on a transformative year-long exploration of yoga philosophy, guided by the wisdom of ancient texts and the insightful teachings of Cindy Lusk. This immersive journey delves into the heart of yoga through a thoughtful and accessible engagement with its foundational scriptures.

Using Cindy’s illuminating book, Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation, as our compass, we will trace a path through the rich landscape of yogic wisdom. Each chapter artfully weaves together traditional stories and sacred texts to create a relatable and inspiring narrative—one that invites deep reflection and personal application.

Rooted in authenticity, our studies will draw directly from key source texts, including the Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, Shiva Sutras, and Pratyabhijna Hrdayam. These timeless works will serve as our touchstones, while Cindy’s book makes them accessible with clear explanations and thought-provoking contemplation questions to help integrate the teachings into daily life.

Assignments will include readings, reflections, and practical exercises designed to ground philosophical concepts and foster meaningful dialogue. Our class sessions will provide a supportive space for discussion, inquiry, and deeper understanding—bringing the ancient wisdom of yoga alive in your own spiritual journey.

    • Foundational concepts: Sanskrit, svadhyaya/self-study, samkalpa/intention, bhavana/contemplation, jnana/knowledge and vijnana/experience

    • Brief history of yoga

    • Yoga Sutra

    • Tantra, Pratyabhijna Hrdayam and Shiva Sutras

    • Bhagavad Gita

    • The gunas and sattva buddhi

    • How yoga/meditation works

    • Embodying yogic qualities 

    • Change consciousness, change the world

  • Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation byCindy Lusk

    Yoga Sutra of Patanjali

    Bhagavad Gita

    Suggested translations for all texts will be given.

  • Shiva Sutra

    Pratyabhijna Hrdayam

    Suggested translations for all texts will be given.

  • This module is part of the year-long teacher training, which meets for one live weekend per month. You can join for just this specific module without committing to the full program.

    The Yoga Philosophy course will be taught on Saturdays during the following live weekends:

    • September 12-14, 2025

    • October 17-19, 2025

    • November 14-16, 2025

    • December 12-14, 2025

    • January 9-11, 2026

    • February 6-8, 2026

    • March 13-15, 2026

    • April 10-12, 2026

    • May 15-17, 2026

    • June 12-14, 2026

    • July 10-12, 2026

    Please note: While the general weekend structure remains consistent, specific timing and scheduling details may be subject to change. You'll receive detailed scheduling information upon registration.

About the Instructor

Cindy Lusk, PhD is a dedicated practitioner, teacher, and author who brings over three decades of experience in yoga practice, teaching, and philosophical study. She is known for making complex yogic texts and teachings accessible, relevant, and deeply transformative. Cindy has spent years studying with renowned teachers in both traditional and contemporary yoga lineages and is especially versed in the Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, and non-dual Shaiva Tantra. Her passion lies in teaching meditation and helping students connect the wisdom and experience of yoga philosophy and yogic practices to their personal journey and modern lives.

The author of Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation, Cindy artfully weaves scriptural study with reflective inquiry, inviting students to engage with yoga as a living tradition. Her teaching style blends intellectual clarity with warmth and compassion, fostering a space for deep learning, authentic dialogue, and personal growth. She presently resides in Prescott, Arizona, where she teaches yoga asana, Neelakantha Meditation, and yoga philosophy.

Special Topic #3

Movement Science in Asana

Biomechanics, Anatomy, and Systems of Balance in Yoga

with Tiffany Denny, PT, DPT, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, YACEP

This 12-month course bridges the worlds of modern movement science and traditional yoga, offering a practical, embodied approach to anatomy and biomechanics within asana. Guided by Tiffany Denny’s expertise in physical therapy and yoga therapy, you'll explore how your body moves, adapts, and thrives in response to the unique demands of your yoga practice.

Through experiential learning and personal inquiry, we’ll examine the science behind stretching and strengthening—discovering how tendons, bones, muscles, and fascia respond to the loads we place on them. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of biomechanical principles and muscle contraction types that will empower you to make intelligent, progressive choices in your practice.

This course is not about memorizing endless muscle names (unless you’re into that kind of thing); it’s about cultivating informed, adaptable movement practices that support your body’s longevity and vitality. You’ll learn how to apply anatomy functionally—not just theoretically—and leave with tools that enhance both safety and creativity on the mat.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher looking to deepen your anatomical fluency or a dedicated practitioner curious about the ‘why’ behind your movement, this course offers both insight and integration. Join us to explore where science meets somatic wisdom—and walk away with knowledge that moves with you, both on and off the mat.

    • Movement Foundations - contraction types + kinetic chains + range of motion

    • Systems of Balance - Visual + Vestibular + Proprioception

    • Biomechanical Principles - Stretching and loading + Tissue adaptation

    • Lower extremity anatomy and biomechanics

    • Upper extremity anatomy and biomechanics

    • Spine and core anatomy and biomechanics

  • No required books. Yoga and Biomechanics by Jules Mitchell is recommended if you are particularly interested in this topic and want to delve more deeply into the science. 

    Everyone will receive access to Tiffany’s short YouTube series on Movement Foundations

  • This module is part of the year-long teacher training, which meets for one live weekend per month. You can join for just this specific module without committing to the full program.

    Movement Science in Asana will be taught on Saturdays during the following live weekends:

    • September 12-14, 2025

    • October 17-19, 2025

    • November 14-16, 2025

    • December 12-14, 2025

    • January 9-11, 2026

    • February 6-8, 2026

    • March 13-15, 2026

    • April 10-12, 2026

    • May 15-17, 2026

    • June 12-14, 2026

    • July 10-12, 2026

    Please note: While the general weekend structure remains consistent, specific timing and scheduling details may be subject to change. You'll receive detailed scheduling information upon registration.

About the Instructor

Dr. Tiffany Denny has been practicing asana since 2002, and began teaching classes at her university in 2005. Her experiences with yoga and fitness helped her recognize a clear and deep interest in human anatomy and movement, and inspired her to pursue a B.A. in exercise science, followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She specializes in orthopedic physical therapy, and has trained and practiced also in pelvic health. Tiffany’s initial yoga teacher training was in Anusara Yoga, and she has studied also with Iyengar and vinyasa teachers, as well as with trauma-centered and yoga therapy practitioners. She became a Certified Yoga Therapist in 2017, and enjoys sharing group asana classes as well as workshops and trainings on anatomy, biomechanics, and movement science. Since leaving clinical practice, she began offering virtual rehab coaching services and focuses on consistently learning and sharing movement science and pain science with others. Her nerdy and light-hearted approach encourages people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, to move in new ways, with curiosity, and with confidence. 

Tiffany newly resides in Buena Vista, Colorado, with her family. She works as the Chief Integration Officer for an in-home caregiving agency, teaches online asana classes, and offers virtual rehab coaching. Tiffany enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, paddling, playing beach volleyball, lifting weights, traveling, listening to podcasts, and finding delicious food.

Special Topic #4

Somatic Psychology for Yoga Teachers

with Livia Shapiro, MA, CYT

This 12-session course offers an experiential and intellectually grounded introduction to somatic psychology, tailored specifically for yoga teachers.

Led by Livia Shapiro—somatic psychotherapist, seasoned yoga teacher, and author—this course bridges the gap between psychological insight and embodied practice. Through an integration of theory, movement, and discussion, participants will explore how the nervous system, emotional patterns, and embodied awareness shape both personal practice and the student-teacher relationship.

Designed to deepen your understanding of the inner landscape, this course equips yoga teachers with tools to create trauma-informed, emotionally attuned, and psychologically sensitive teaching environments. Emphasis is placed on embodied presence, relational intelligence, and the ethical use of psychological insight in the yoga classroom.

Each session weaves together lecture, embodied practice, experiential exercises, and guided reflection to support both personal insight and professional development.

    • Foundations of Somatic Psychology: Key concepts, principles, and definitions

    • The Nervous System & Yoga: Understanding regulation, dysregulation, and resilience

    • Embodiment vs. Performance: Shifting paradigms in asana practice

    • Trauma Sensitivity in Yoga: Practical applications and precautions

    • Attachment Theory & the Student-Teacher Dynamic

    • Boundaries, Consent, and the Role of the Teacher

    • Emotional Fluency: Recognizing and working with affect in the body

    • The Body as a Source of Knowing: Accessing interoception and somatic intelligence

    • Movement as Medicine: Therapeutic applications of asana and breath

    • Holding Space: Skills for presence, containment, and relational attunement

    • Self-Inquiry & Reflective Practice: Tools for personal integration

    • Ethics & Scope: Navigating the boundary between yoga and therapy

  • The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Stress-Relieving Exercises for Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection and Sparking Emotional and Physical Healing by Livia Shapiro

  • This module is part of the year-long teacher training, which meets for one live weekend per month. You can join for just this specific module without committing to the full program.

    Somatic Psychology for Yoga Teachers will be taught on Saturdays during the following live weekends:

    • September 12-14, 2025

    • October 17-19, 2025

    • November 14-16, 2025

    • December 12-14, 2025

    • January 9-11, 2026

    • February 6-8, 2026

    • March 13-15, 2026

    • April 10-12, 2026

    • May 15-17, 2026

    • June 12-14, 2026

    • July 10-12, 2026

    Please note: While the general weekend structure remains consistent, specific timing and scheduling details may be subject to change. You'll receive detailed scheduling information upon registration.

About the Instructor

Livia Shapiro, MA, CYT is a somatic psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and author with over two decades of experience at the intersection of body, mind, and healing. With a Master's in Somatic Counseling Psychology from Naropa University, Livia brings a depth of clinical expertise grounded in body-centered approaches to trauma, emotional regulation, and embodied transformation.

A longtime student and teacher of yoga, Livia blends Eastern contemplative wisdom with Western psychological insight to support yoga teachers in becoming more trauma-informed, relationally attuned, and somatically aware. She is the founder of Applied Psychology for Yogis, an educational platform offering somatic education and psychological resources for yoga professionals, and the author of The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Stress-Relieving Exercises for Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection.

Known for her grounded presence, clarity of instruction, and integrative approach, Livia creates a space where yoga teachers can explore the emotional and psychological layers of practice with compassion, nuance, and ethical care. Her work empowers teachers to show up with greater self-awareness, embodied insight, and confidence in holding space for the complexity of human experience.

  • “A deep reservoir of philosophy, yoga history, and human learning patterns.”

    “Christina’s mastery in the various aspects of teaching yoga became apparent to me during my 300-hr teacher training. Christina’s dedication to learning and teaching is infused in each class, and each module or area of focus is organized and designed for her students to both learn the information while also absorbing what each principle feels like in the body. Christina is a unique treasure in the world of yoga teacher training with her deep reservoir of philosophy, yoga history, and human learning patterns, along with refined teaching techniques such as specificity and economy of language, demos, props and sequencing. I highly recommend Christina Sell as a wonderful and masterful teacher of teachers.”

    — Bill from Durango, CO

  • "My teaching has already improved."

    This training was fantastic and covered so much material, including communication and language, philosophy, approaches to asana and more. Christina did an amazing job leading the training and managed to create cohesion and community in an online-only training. She also brought in several outstanding experts for guest lectures. My teaching has already improved from the techniques, approaches, and ideas from this training that I’ve started to incorporate into my classes over the past year.”

    – Sam L., 2022 Graduate

  • "I can't recommend her highly enough."

    “Christina is an amazing teacher. There aren’t words to describe how grateful I am that I studied with her this past year. She was incredibly understanding and knowledgeable. My perspective on yoga and on my whole life has been expanded. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

    – Lisa L., 2022 Graduate

  • "I feel spacious, confident, integrated, and inspired."

    “Christina transcends ‘next-level’ as a teacher, mentor, and guide. She embodies grace, wisdom, and compassion. Christina builds a container that is brave and encourages vulnerability. She took me beyond the depths of courageous introspection and led me to self-compassion. After immersing myself in her loving instruction, I feel spacious, confident, integrated, and inspired.

    “I went into this training looking for a safe place to become a better teacher, find a diverse community, and take a deep dive into myself. I came out of the year of study with the grace of great things assimilating into the tissues of my body. Spend some time in this safe harbor studying, practicing, and in community with Christina Sell. It’s a portal to self-love, transformation, transcendence, and awakening.”

    – Caryn B, 2022 graduate

Certification & Continuing Education

Participants who complete all live sessions, asynchronous coursework, and assignments will be eligible to register as a 500-hour RYT with Yoga Alliance.

Special topics may be taken as individual modules. Each counts for 24 Continuing Education Credits in their respective content areas.

  • Cultivate Embodied Presence and Relational Intelligence

  • Develop Knowledge That Moves with you, on & off the Mat

  • Learn to Apply Theory to Lived Experience

  • Show up with greater self-awareness

Live Weekends

2025

September 12-14

October 17-19

November 14-16

December 12-14

2026

January 9-11

February 6-8

March 13-15

April 10-12

May 15-17

June 12-14

July 10-12

August 28-30

Weekend Schedule

Times are Pacific.

Friday

4:00 – 6:00 pm
Weekend Overview and Gathering with Christina Sell

Saturday

9:00 – 10:00 am
Asana Class with Christina Sell

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Philosophy with Cindy Lusk

1:00 – 3:00 pm
Somatic Psychology with Livia Shapiro

3:30 – 5:30 pm
Anatomy with Tiffany

Sunday

9:00 – 11:00 am
Mindfulness Self Compassion with Kelly

11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Asana/Teaching Methods  with Christina Sell

3:00 – 4:00 pm
Q&A; Debrief with Christina

Deepen Your Practice. Elevate Your Teaching. Transform Your Path.

This year-long program is not an introductory course — it's designed for those ready to explore yoga through new dimensions and take the next step in their teaching journey.


Tuition: $4,250 paid over 12 months + $20 / month access to CSY App

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This program is designed with the experienced teacher in mind. There are many introductory lessons that new teachers will not receive in this program. Christina does not currently have a 200-hour program with Yoga Alliance.

  • The weekly lectures are designed to be completed in approximately 1.5-2 hours each week. Expect an additional one hour of reading each month in preparation for the live weekend.

  • Students of all levels participate and benefit in this training program. Asana classes are meant to be informative and educational to help develop a solid understanding of the anatomy of the asana, not to unnecessarily challenge you. You do not have to do every pose offered or be a “super-fancy” yoga practitioner. However, a sense of humor, the capacity to challenge and respect your limits, and good communication skills are helpful.

  • The tuition for 300-hour program is $4,260 to be paid in 12 monthly installments.

    If you choose to drop out of the program, the tuition you have paid is non-refundable, but you will not be charged for the portion you do not complete. You will be given a week to download the materials from the weekends you purchased.

    Additional expenses include $20 per month subscription to the Christina Sell Yoga app for Saturday morning asana class and for reference throughout the year.

    Special topics may be taken as standalone modules for $650 each.