Frequently Asked Questions

What makes our YTT different?

The training reflects PKY’s values and priorities. Please learn about us and be in community with us while considering our teacher training. Spaces are limited and being in community is important!

Our unique teacher training curriculum is organized into three parts.

  1. Yoga philosophy, practices, and culture.

  2. Hawaiian culture, history, and the social injustices that impact Native Hawaiians and marginalized communities in Hawai’i.

  3. Trauma-informed Yoga and meditation.

Additionally, we bring together an EXPERT team of yoga teachers with an array of practices and traditions, and talented kumus to share Hawaiian history, culture, and traditions.

This is about community-building, diversity, and access!

THERE ARE TWO COHORTS IN 2024!

Fall cohort is open to all identities and is a paid cohort with payment options including sliding scale and scholarships. Complete application here.

Winter cohort is open to folks who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIAmāhū+ and is 100% scholarship-based.

  • We will open the application about 6 weeks before the cohort begins, with newsletter and social media notifications. Please know each cohort is limited to 18 spots, make sure you are available for all training dates and can commit to the work before applying.

    Applications need to be completely filled out. All applications will be anonymously reviewed (your personal information will not be shared during the review process) and reviewed by a panel using an application rubric (that will also be shared along with the application for transparency).

  • This is a rigorous training program. We will cover topics that will help you teach classes post-training and more advanced topics that are typically covered in a 300-hour program and beyond to ensure we are honoring the people and culture of both Hawai’i and Yoga. We want to be transparent with all potential students before embarking on this journey, it is a commitment and a lot of work will go into our time together.

    In addition to the class hours, you are expected to complete: 2 classes a week, mentor touch bases, supplemental virtual training modules, and 3 quizzes. To qualify for the teacher training certification you will need to pass an ‘ike comprehensive test, teach a complete class along with 4-5 shorter pieces, complete a karma Yoga project, and complete a jñana capstone project.

  • Yes, you will have the ability to register as a Yoga Alliance 200 hr graduate at the end of the training. However, it is not necessary or encouraged. It’s just an option.

  • Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@projectkoayoga.com! We’d love to hear from you!

Open To All Cohort

  • July 18 - September 22, 2024

    Thursday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (In-person at Wainani Wellness in Kaimuki)

    Saturdays: 8am - 5pm (Virtual)

    Sundays: 12pm - 8pm (In-person at Wainani Wellness in Kaimuki)

  • In-person sessions will be held at Wainani Wellness in Kaimuki

  • This training at full price will cost $4,500 with options for sliding scale and limited options for full scholarships. Please be mindful of what you can afford. Our business model is to pay it forward to ensure more diversity among the yoga and wellness community in Hawai’i.

    Sliding Scales:

    $3,500

    $3,000

    $2,500

    Scholarship (pay your own price - you will state it in your application)

  • October 15 - December 22, 2024

    Tuesday evenings (in-person)

    Saturday Full Day (in-person)

    Sunday Full Day (virtual)

  • In-person sessions will be held in Honolulu (Address TBD)

  • This YTT cohort is completely scholarship-based for folx who identify as BIPOC and/or QTIA2SMāhū+.

BIPOC or LGBTQIAmāhū+ Cohort