Root to Rise 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” - Albert Einstein

Yoga Teacher Training at the Storm

Find your authentic voice, awaken your passion, deepen your practice + share the love as a Root to Rise Yoga Teacher

This training is more then simply learning to be a Yoga Teacher. It is about listening to the voice within and learning to truly practice and live your yoga with a supportive, loving community. Whether you want to teach in a studio or outdoors, to groups or individuals, or even just to deepen your own practice, we are dedicated to helping you find your authentic voice, practice and ways to share what you love. You’ll train in an open, warm space with passionate instructors that have led trainings for the past decade.

About the YTT Program

 
    • To learn how to safely, effectively, and creatively lead your own yoga classes and/or Storm Life Yoga classes.

    • To connect with, deepen and grow your own yoga practice both on and off the mat

    • To expand your knowledge base of yoga, health, and wellness, etc.

    • To express and share your passion for yoga in authentic ways.

    • Attend (or make-up as instructed) all 200 hours in the program

    • Attend x 2 yoga classes per week (at the studio or virtually)

    • Read required text for book discussions

    • Submit 10 class observations

    • Commit to a home practice 2-3 times per week + a daily meditation practice

    • Present a final “chakra” project

    • Teach 2 community classes+ assist 2

  • Asansa

    Pranayama

    Mantras

    Mudras

    Chakras

    Meditation

    Aspects of Teaching

    Becoming a Teacher 

    The Art of Adjusting

    Finding your Niche

    Vinyasa Yoga

    Kids Yoga

    Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga

    Restorative Yoga

    Yin Yoga

    Yoga Nidra

    Seniors/Chair Yoga

    Business of Yoga

    Anatomy as it relates to Yoga

    8 Limbs of Yoga

    The Origins of Yoga

    Study of Yoga Sutras

    Code of Ethics for Teachers

    Ayurveda

    Holistic Health

    Outdoor Yoga

    Creative Arts

    Community Service

    And so much more …

  • Kristin Ritter (RYT 500)

    Jacob Ellis (RYT 200)

    Mindy Cassidy (RYT 200)

    Rebecca Operacz (RYT 200)

    Alissa Morris-Alexander (RYT 200)

    Rachel Joyce (RYT 200)

    Nancy Pickwell (RYT 200)

    Nikki Savage (RYT 200)

    Veronica Jazz (RYT 200)

    And more Special Guest Instructors

  • We are a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards. Students who complete this approved training with us may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.

Nourishing Storm Yoga Instructors Jump for Joy Outdoors Yoga and Wellness Adventures

Root to Rise Yoga Teacher Training Program

Classes will be held in-studio with the option to join virtually:

  • Every other weekend Saturday & Sundays — 11am-6pm

Next Training Dates:

  • September 2025

Investment:

  • Pay in Full Option — $2,995, if paid in full by the start of training

  • Pay As You Go Option — $3,500 if paying as you go by graduation

    $500 deposits are required to hold your space.

Additional Benefits:

  • 2 Storm Life Yoga Classes per week while you are in training

  • Complimentary NS training materials, manuals, and access to an online learning platform

  • Special invitations to events while participating in the program

For more details, watch the info session video above and/or schedule a visit.

 Need more flexibility?

You can start your yoga teacher training anytime and progress at your own pace.

Hear from Recent Graduates

Meet the 200-hour Training Team

  • Kristin Ritter

    Yamas & Niyamas, Meditation, Finding your Niche, Business of Yoga & more

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  • Mindy Cassidy

    Restore, Nidra., Yin & more

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  • Rachel Joyce

    Origins of Yoga & Yoga Sutras

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  • Jacob Ellis

    Asana & Sequencing

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  • Rebecca Operaz

    Anatomy

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Kristin Ritter, Nourishing Storm Founder and Holistic Health Coach

Note from the Lead Trainer & Founder of Nourishing Storm

“Whatever happens, just keep smiling and lose yourself in love.” - Rumi

Hello and welcome! I set out on my personal wellness journey in 2002. I was drawn to help others heal and find wellness through movement, awareness, and nutrition.

After being certified as an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, I found yoga and completely fell in love with the peace it brought me as well as the connection I felt with every living being. Since then I’ve completed my 500 RYT certification from Shanti Yoga School and Holistic Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Now it’s my honor to empower a community with the life-changing peace, compassion, and awareness that yoga brings.