200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2027
Vinyasa | Yin | Gentle Flow | Pranayama | Meditation
Dates: January 13th - March 17th, 2027
Easily Accessible Schedule: Wednesday Nights & Alternating Weekends
Personalize Your Practice with Customizations, Upgrades & Assists
Create Community. Learn About Yoga. Discover Your Voice.
Find your voice. Deepen your practice. Discover what’s possible.
Maybe you've been practicing yoga for years.
Maybe you find yourself thinking about yoga long after you leave class.
Maybe you've started wondering what it would feel like to understand the practice on a deeper level—or even share it with others.
Or maybe you simply feel a little pull toward something more.
That's where teacher training begins.
Not with having all the answers. With curiosity. With a willingness to learn. And with a desire to go deeper.
At Mello Yoga, we believe yoga is so much more than what happens on a mat. It's a way of coming home to yourself, connecting with others, and learning to move through life with a little more awareness, compassion, and courage.
Our 200-Hour Teacher Training is an invitation to explore all of that—and to discover your own path along the way.
Read the Full Bios of Your Team Below: Lisa, Meesha, & Tracy plus Guest Lectures
COME AS YOU ARE. LEAVE WITH MORE OF YOURSELF.
Mello Yoga was created to be a place where people feel welcome, connected, and comfortable being exactly who they are. That's the feeling we want to bring into teacher training. This isn't about becoming the "perfect" yoga teacher. It's about becoming present, knowledgeable, compassionate, and authentic in your practice with confidence to share yoga with others — even if just friends and family members.
Over 10 weeks, you'll immerse yourself in the practice and study of yoga while learning alongside a close community of people who are on their own unique journeys.
You'll practice. You'll teach. You'll ask questions. You'll probably laugh a lot. You'll be challenged. And you'll have moments when something suddenly clicks. Those are the moments we live for.
THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF...
You want to become a yoga teacher.
You want to deepen your personal practice.
You feel called to explore yoga beyond the physical practice.
You're looking for a community of like-minded people.
You're ready to challenge yourself and grow.
You're curious about what might be possible if you said yes to yourself.
And you don't have to know exactly where this journey will take you. You just have to be willing to begin.
WHAT MAKES MELLO DIFFERENT?
We don't just teach you how to teach yoga.
We teach you how to connect.
Connect with your students. Connect with your breath. Connect with your body. Connect with the reason you came to yoga in the first place.
At Mello Yoga, you'll learn the technical side of teaching—alignment, anatomy, sequencing, cueing, assists, philosophy, pranayama, meditation and practice customizations.
But we'll also spend a lot of time on the things that can't simply be learned from a textbook.
How do you hold space for someone?
How do you make a nervous beginner feel comfortable?
How do you walk into a room and teach from your own authentic voice?
How do you create a class that people carry with them after they leave?
These are the things that make a good yoga teacher a great one.
WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE TOGETHER
ASANA & ALIGNMENT
Learn the foundations of yoga postures, alignment, customizations/modifications, and safe, intelligent movement.
VINYASA
Explore the art of linking breath and movement, creating thoughtful sequences, and building classes that feel purposeful rather than simply choreographed.
Yin & Gentle Flow Blueprints
Not everyone is in the mood for vinyasa all the time, and we believe that a well-balanced yoga practice has elements of restoration and surrender as much as the more popular style of vinyasa movement. We have designed this training to incorporate Vinyasa, Yin & Meditation, and Gentle Flow into the curriculum so that this is not just a training for the vinyasa yogis, but for every style and you will learn across many genres.
THE ART OF TEACHING
Learn how to use your voice, offer clear cues, demonstrate effectively, observe your students, and confidently guide a room.
ANATOMY
Build a practical understanding of the body, movement, alignment, common limitations, and how to create a practice that respects individual bodies.
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Go beyond the physical practice and explore the history, philosophy, Sutras, and teachings of yoga—and how they can actually relate to your everyday life.
PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION
Learn traditional breathing and meditation practices and experience how they can support a deeper sense of awareness and connection.
HANDS-ON ASSISTS
Learn thoughtful, appropriate hands-on assists and how to approach touch with awareness, consent, and respect.
ACCESSIBILITY & MODIFICATIONS
Learn how to meet students where they are and offer modifications that allow more people to experience the benefits of yoga.
THE SUBTLE BODY
Explore the energetic dimensions of yoga, including chakras and other subtle-body concepts.
THEMING & SEQUENCING
Discover how to weave intention, philosophy, breath, movement, and creativity into a class that feels cohesive and meaningful.
SANSKRIT
Become familiar with foundational Sanskrit terminology used throughout the practice.
YOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE
10 WEEKS OF GOING DEEPER
Our training is designed to fit into real life while giving you the immersion you need to truly experience the journey.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
5:45–9:45 PM
*5 Intensive Weekends:
Saturdays & Sundays
You'll spend time both inside and outside the studio learning, practicing, teaching, reflecting, and connecting. Saturdays: 10:15 AM- 5 PM (Take 10:30 AM Gentle Flow Class + 1/2-hour lunch break 11:30 - noon)
Sundays: 9 AM - 4 PM ( Take 9 AM All Levels Class + 1/2 hour lunch break 11:30 AM - Noon *4:30 PM Class Option*)
January 13th - March 17th
Sample Schedule Winter 2027 Schedule Dates:
Week # 1: Wednesday, January 13th
Saturday & Sunday, January 16th & 17th
Week #2: Wednesday, January 20th (No Weekend Session)
Week #3: Wednesday, January 27th
Saturday & Sunday January 30th & 31th
Week # 4: Wednesday, February 3rd (No weekend Session)
Week #5: Wednesday, February 10th
Saturday & Sunday, February 13th & 14th* (abridged schedule - morning class only and optional Q&A with Coach)
Week #6: Wednesday, February 17th (No weekend Session* Option for Movie Experience & Potluck off-site!)
Week#7: Wednesday, February 24th
Saturday & Sunday, February 27th & 28th
Week # 8: Wednesday, March 3rd (No weekend Session)
Week# 9 Wednesday, March 10th
Saturday & Sunday, March 13th & 14th
Week #10: Wednesday, March 17th
AND THEN...
YOU'LL TEACH.
One of the most important parts of Mello Teacher Training is actually getting up and teaching. Not just at the end.
Throughout your training, you'll have opportunities to practice teaching, receive feedback, make mistakes, try again, and grow.
Because confidence doesn't come from waiting until you're ready. It comes from doing.
You'll learn how to walk into a room, take a breath, look around, and say: "I've got this."
YOUR MELLO TEACHER TRAINING COMMUNITY
One of the most beautiful parts of teacher training is the people you meet along the way.
You'll spend meaningful time practicing, learning, laughing, sharing, and growing together.
You'll cheer each other on.
You'll practice teaching to one another.
You'll celebrate the breakthroughs.
And you'll probably make friendships that continue long after the training ends.
Because when you go through something transformative together, you become part of each other's story.
And that's very Mello.
YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT IT.
MAYBE THIS IS YOUR TIME.
You don't have to know exactly where yoga will take you. You don't have to have your next five years figured out. You just have to be willing to take the next step. Come deepen your practice. Come learn. Come be challenged. Come meet your people. Come discover what happens when you give yourself permission to go deeper.
TUITION
Price: A non-refundable $500 deposit saves your spot. Early bird $100 off if you sign up before November 15th, 2026. Discount will be applied to your final payment.
20% Savings Discount applied with Member Tuition: $2,520 (Plus early bird $100 savings if by 11/15/26)
Non-member Tuition - $3,150* Includes Mello Yoga Classes During Duration of Program
**Payment Plan Available (1 payment)
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
You'll leave with more than a binder full of information.
You'll have:
A deeper understanding of your own practice
A foundation in yoga philosophy and history
Practical anatomy knowledge
Tools for creating intelligent sequences
Experience teaching and receiving feedback
Greater confidence using your voice
A deeper understanding of alignment and modifications
Experience with hands-on assists
Knowledge of pranayama and meditation
An understanding of theming and class creation
A community of people who experienced the journey with you
A clearer sense of your own teaching style and voice
And perhaps most importantly:
A deeper trust in yourself.
Teacher Training Team
Lisa Mello, Studio Owner, ERYT 200
Meesha B, Assistant Manager, ERYT 200
Tracy M, 500 RYT, 200 E-RYT, YACEP
Miki B, Guest Lecturer, Physical Therapist
*Guest Teachers & Coaches TBA
Frequently Asked Questions:
What if I miss a session or 2?
You can miss up to 3 sessions easily with built-in make-up work and extra effort.
Do I have to be an advanced yogi or want to be a teacher to do the program?
No! Anyone can learn more about yoga for themselves or to teach others. No previous experience is required and many people choose to do the program for self-growth reasons.
Yogi Immersion Vs. Teacher Training - which is right for you?
Are you interested in advancing your practice but do not want to teach or be certified to teach? Our Yogi Immersion program might be a better fit for you. In just 4 weeks, we offer a 20 hour program as a self-study, personal practice enhancement program. Email us your interest at melloyogapoway@gmail.com
I’M Ready, What Do I Do To Enroll?
A $500 deposit (non-fundable) will secure your spot and go towards your tuition amount. Once your deposit is received you will be encouraged to start your own self-study journey of taking classes, suggested readings and journaling before our in-person training begins.
It is our highest honor to take this journey with you, we truly look forward to sharing and connecting through this powerful and ancient practice.
Reserve your spot today!
For more details, please contact us at (858) 208-0126 or melloyogaca@gmail.com
Closing Celebration 2025
LEARN FROM TEACHERS WHO ACTUALLY TEACH
Meet your Teacher Training Team
Tracy Moore, 500 RYT, 200 E-RYT, YACEP
Meesha, E-RYT-200, Assistant Manager
Lisa mello, E-RYT-200, Studio Owner & Manager
Tracy started her yoga practice over 15 years ago after a move to San Diego from the Midwest. New to the city, yoga provided a much-needed space to connect to a community. She found her passion for vinyasa style yoga and breath-to-movement flow style classes. She noticed after yoga, she felt more calm and less anxious. As her yoga journey continued, she came to love many styles of yoga that she blends into her classes. She is certified in Power yoga, Yin yoga, Gentle Flow & Restorative yoga.
She completed her 200-hour teacher training at CorePower Yoga in 2018 and her 300-hour advanced teaching training at Soul of Yoga to become a 500 RYT in 2023. She loves to teach and share her passion for yoga. Her teaching goals are to offer her students a welcoming space to explore their yoga practice and find confidence in their own practice. She loves to infuse yoga philosophy into her classes and teach ways for students to bring their practice off their mats and into their own lives.
Meesha is 200-hour certified with extra certifications in hot yoga, and yin yoga and studies other styles passionately. She has been a teacher training facilitator in 25 CPY TT programs and has taught at international meditation destinations like Rancho Valencia (CA) and Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, MX.
In Meesha’s classes, you will get a layer-based, grounding foundation in alignment and anatomical cues, juxtaposed alongside unexpected sequencing to promote presence and body awareness in creative mandalas and evolutionary flows. She teaches a blend of restorative, yin, hatha, and vinyasa styles predominantly, but has also studied the healing style of viniyoga (therapeutic style) as a side passion for years. As an English master, Michelle infuses her classes with poetic use of imagery exemplifying the yogic philosophical tenets while teaching not only how to do the postures, but how to connect deeply to your body, mind, and heart.
Lisa is a radiant being and a beautiful soul who strives to incorporate the perfect balance between strength and surrender in each of her classes. The mother of two and founder of Mello Yoga believes that yoga can be for everybody and every body. Her Master’s in Education and background as a teacher give her a natural grace and intuitive approach to guiding your practice. Lisa is dedicated to providing an enriching experience that leaves you recharged and re-energized.
Lisa is passionate about not only training teachers to excel at leading classes themselves but also specializing in kids’ yoga. Her inspiration to open Mello Yoga was born out of creating an all-inclusive community that also serves special populations like our local teens, kids, and athletes. She is always open to collaborating with other small business owners and is currently excited to work with our local soccer community.
A NOTE FROM LISA Mello, Studio Owner
"I created Mello because I wanted yoga to feel different."
I wanted a place where you could walk through the door and exhale. Where you didn't have to be the most flexible person in the room. Where you could laugh. Where you could be challenged without being judged.Where yoga could be both powerful and approachable. That's the feeling I want you to experience during teacher training, too.You don't have to come into this already knowing what kind of teacher you're going to be.
We'll figure some of that out together.
My hope is that you leave not trying to become someone else's version of a yoga teacher, but feeling confident enough to become your own. Because the world doesn't need more people teaching yoga the exact same way.It needs you.
— Lisa