200-hour yoga teacher training
Become a Certified Yoga Teacher and Transform Your Life!
Deepen your practice, find your voice, and inspire others by joining our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program!
What Awaits You on This Transformative Journey?
Our Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour program is designed for yoga enthusiasts who are ready to take their practice to the next level or become confident yoga teachers. Whether you aim to teach or deepen your personal practice, this training offers a comprehensive curriculum rooted in traditional wisdom and modern teaching methodologies.
Why Choose Our Training?
✅ Personal Growth: Immerse yourself in self-discovery, mindfulness, and confidence-building practices.
✅ Comprehensive Curriculum: Master yoga philosophy, anatomy, asanas, and teaching techniques.
✅ Supportive Community: Train alongside like-minded individuals in a nurturing environment.
✅ Yoga Alliance Certified: Become eligible to register as a 200-hour RYT upon completion.
✅ Teaching After Graduation: Graduate with the possibility of subbing and teaching at Ocean Bliss Yoga.
Curriculum Overview
Module 1: The Foundation – Yoga history, philosophy, and what it means to teach.
Module 2: Subtle Body and Energy – Dive into pranayama, chakras, and energy flow.
Module 3: Meditation and Mindfulness – Learn meditation techniques to cultivate inner calm.
Module 4: Anatomy and Body Mechanics – Master body alignment for safe teaching.
Module 5: Teaching Methodology – Develop class sequencing and confident teaching skills.
Module 6: Assisting and Adjusting – Learn hands-on techniques to support your students.
Module 7: Yoga Ethics and Professionalism – Explore the ethical responsibilities of teaching.
Module 8: The Business of Yoga – Build a sustainable career with practical business strategies.
Program Details
Start Date: September 18, 2026
End Date: December 6th or 13th, 2026
This training takes place on: Friday evenings + Saturdays — late morning through early evening + Sundays — late morning through early evening.
Call or text 917-318-1168 if you’re interested in our upcoming training!
Location: Ocean Bliss Yoga
(533 B. 126 St., 3rd Floor, Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY 11694)
Cost:
Early Bird Tuition: $3,150 (closes July 26th)
Standard Rate: $3,600 (closes September 6th)
Credit Card Fees Not Included. Payment Plans Available Upon Request.
Bonuses
🎁 Discounted Class Packages Throughout Your Training: As a trainee, you’ll enjoy discounted unlimited yoga class packages.
🎁 Exclusive Training Materials: Receive comprehensive manuals and resources to support your learning journey.
Limited Spots Available – Enroll Now!
Secure your place in our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training today. Take advantage of our Early Bird Special Pricing and save $450!
Questions? Call 917-318-1168 or e-mail oceanblissyogastudio@gmail.com
Tue. 6/2 @ 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Join us for a relaxed monthly gathering where we explore the deeper teachings of yoga, mindfulness, and conscious living through meaningful discussion and shared learning.
Each study group is centered around a book. Once we finish one, we begin the next together. You’re welcome to join at any time.
Current Book: Radical Compassion by Tara Brach
In this powerful and practical book, Tara Brach introduces the RAIN practice– a simple four-step meditation for meeting difficult emotions with awareness and compassion: Recognize. Allow. Investigate. Nurture.
Together we’ll reflect on the teachings, share perspectives, and explore how these ideas can support our everyday lives.
Meets: First Tuesday of each month Next Gathering: June 2
Preparation: Please read the preface, chapter 1, and chapter 2
Free to attend. All are welcome. Please preregister. Bring the book, yourself, and an open curiosity!
Study Group - with the ocean bliss community
Release: Fascia Maneuvers and Ebru Painting
Wed. 6/3 @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Join Alex for intentional fascia maneuvers designed to release physical tension and unwind stored stress within the body. Through slow, mindful movement, you’ll create space– physically, mentally, and emotionally– allowing the nervous system to soften and reset.
From there, Fatima will guide you into the ancient art of Ebru– the meditative practice of painting on water.
In this deeply calming and expressive experience, water becomes your canvas and color becomes emotion in motion. Using natural pigments and traditional handmade brushes crafted from rose stems and horsehair, each design forms organically across the surface, floating and transforming in a way that can never be exactly repeated.
A reflection of presence. A reflection of release. A reflection of impermanence.
This experience is both grounding and liberating– an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and create from a place of openness and intuition.
No experience is necessary. Simply bring an open heart and a willingness to let go.
Rate: $55 | 15 spots
Instructors: Alex Venier and Fatima
Sunday sancturay: community reiki circle
Sun. 6/7 @ 12:15 - 1:0 pm: Every month this past year, Sunday Sanctuary has brought Reiki peace of mind and body to communities throughout the peninsula.
On June 7th, it comes to Ocean Bliss in Belle Harbor.
Join us and other peace seekers and nature lovers there for the restorative interlude described by Dan Guarino of The Rockaway Times as Reiki in Rockaway.
The circle will gather over Jamaica Bay in the airy comfort of Jennifer Kelleher’s aptly named Ocean Bliss studio. We are so happy and honored to participate with Jennifer, the Ocean Bliss community, and its wonderful contribution of wellbeing to Rockaway.
Here are some details of what to expect in Sunday Sanctuary sessions.
An easy flow of:
- Gentle greetings and Intentions
- Inspiring theme of the day
- Guided Visualization into expansive peace and beauty
- Reiki Healing by practitioners with advanced qualifications
- A natural flow into stillness
Doors open at 12:15. Please enter and leave in silence, allowing the relaxation to steep in your system. The session is typically 60 minutes.
This is a community event that takes place the first Sunday of each month. Donations are accepted and not necessary.
Each of our neighbors brings so much to the circle with their good intentions and reverence for our unique coastal community and the inspiration of the sea.
Come for the peace of your mind and body, and for the wellbeing of our community.
With love,
Your neighbors Elsie Maio, Dana Humphrey and the Sunday Sanctuary Dream TeamDonation. Please pre-register. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
Instructors: Elsie Maio and Dana Humphrey
Breathe • Enter • Receive: A 2-Hour Journey Inward
Wed. 6/10 @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Breathwork. Labyrinth. Channeled Meditation.
Join us for a deeply grounding and restorative evening designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return home to yourself.
The evening begins with guided breathwork practices to calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and release built-up tension from the body. From there, you’ll be invited to enter the labyrinth with intention, walking slowly and mindfully as a moving meditation and symbolic journey inward. Finally, we’ll transition into a deeply restorative channeled meditation experience designed to support clarity, emotional renewal, and inner connection.
Through stillness, breath, and presence, you’ll create space to listen more deeply to yourself and reconnect with your own inner wisdom. This experience is perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally depleted, or simply longing for a moment to pause and receive.
Come exactly as you are. No prior experience is necessary.
Rate: $60 | 12 spots
Instructors: Christine Walker and Nancy Gales
New Moon Yoga and Meditation Self Care Workshop
Thu. 6/11 @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Join us under the energy of the New Moon for an evening of grounding movement, calming breath-work, and restorative rituals to support the soft unraveling of stress, the quiet return to center, and preparation to set intentions for the season ahead.
A New Moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle– a symbolic moment for setting intentions, new beginnings, and planting the seeds for what you want to grow.
What's included:
Grounding slow flow yoga (suitable for all levels)
Pranayama (Breathwork)– calming techniques to balance the mind, expand awareness and calm the nervous system
Guided meditation and journaling prompts to set intentions for the cycle ahead
Fire ceremony to release what no longer serves you
Community connection and calm under the new moon energy
Herbal tea and seasonal snacks
Moon journal
Take home goodies!!
Theme: Gemini New Moon
This new moon focuses on refreshing communication, intellectual curiosity, and networking.
With the moon and sun in air-sign Gemini, this lunation acts as a mental reset, encouraging new learning, adaptability, and the exchange of ideas.
This New Moon brings powerful energy for intention setting and new beginnings.
This is your invitation to pause, reflect and root into what you're ready to unfold.
All levels welcome. Bring a journal and an open heart.
$55
14 spots
Instructors: Sabrina Boyle and Savonna Sanzeri
Ocean Bliss Summer Solstice Celebration
Thu. 6/18 @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm:
Location: Beach at 142nd Street
Join us for a magical evening on the beach as we welcome the energy of the Summer Solstice– a time of light, expansion, connection, and new beginnings.
We’ll begin by gathering together in community, grounding into the present moment and reflecting on our hopes, dreams, and intentions for the summer ahead through a manifestation ritual. From there, we’ll move through flowing sun salutations during golden hour and sunset, connecting to the rhythm of nature and the energy of the season before softening into slower yin postures and crystal sound healing beneath the evening sky.
As the bonfire begins to glow, the night will open into music, dancing, connection, refreshments, small bites, raffles, giveaways, and celebration by the ocean.
This is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, increase the light within, connect with beautiful souls in our community, and begin the summer feeling inspired, energized, and aligned.
All are welcome, whether you’re a longtime Ocean Bliss member or joining us for the very first time.
Please bring:
A large towel or blanket to practice on
Layers for later in the evening
Optional: bathing suit if you’d like to dip your feet in the water after class.
This is a donation-based community event.
Suggested donation: $30 includes raffle entry + special giveaways.
Must preregister to save your spot.
Instructors: Jennifer Kelleher and Charlane Brown
Rock-A-Stock Beach Yoga x Ocean Bliss
Sat. 6/20 @ 12:30 - 1:30 pm:
Location: Boardwalk at 92nd Street– down the ramp, to the left of the jetty
Join Ocean Bliss on the beach at 92nd street as we kick off Rock-A-Stock with movement, sunshine, community, and summer energy!
We’ll gather on the sand for an uplifting all-levels yoga class overlooking the ocean– a chance to move together, breathe deeply, connect, and celebrate the start of summer in true Rockaway fashion.
Expect a fun, feel-good atmosphere with little touches to help keep you cool and comfortable throughout class, plus giveaways, special offers, and surprises from Ocean Bliss throughout the event.
Bring a beach towel to practice on, water to stay hydrated, and feel free to bring your own umbrella or shade setup if you’d like extra sun protection during class.
Afterward, stay and enjoy Rock-A-Stock– music, community, local vendors, and all the magic of summer by the beach.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s make this our biggest beach class yet.
Please preregister so that we can have an approximate head count.
Free. Please pre-register. All are welcome. Community gathering.
Instructors: Helen Kilgallen, Maegen Reed, and the Ocean Bliss Community
Soulful Sundays: Yoga for Everyday Life
Sun. 6/28 @ 12:00 - 1:15 pm: The Yoga of Communication
Join us the last Sunday of each month for a special offering exploring how the practices of yoga can support us far beyond the mat. Through philosophy, discussion, breathwork, meditation, gentle movement, and/or reflection, we’ll explore what it means to live yoga in everyday life.
This month, we explore the art of communication.
All day long, we communicate with others and with ourselves, yet many of us still struggle to feel truly heard, understood, and connected. Yoga teaches us to move through life with awareness, presence, intention, and compassion, but most of us were never taught how to communicate in a way that honors both truth and connection.
Drawing inspiration from the yogic principles of Satya (truthfulness) and Ahimsa (non-harming), along with the work of Marshall Rosenberg and nonviolent communication, we’ll explore how mindful communication can help us navigate difficult conversations, deepen relationships, speak honestly, and listen more openly.
Together, we’ll reflect on how our words shape our inner world, our relationships, and the energy we bring into our lives.
“My words reflect my thoughts, my thoughts reflect my beliefs, and my beliefs – especially the unexamined ones – run my world.”
– Judith Lasater, What We Say Matters
Donation. Please pre-register. All are welcome. No experience necessary.