Hybrid Yin + Vinyasa Teacher Training

Established 2010

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Yoga Journey Studio

2240 NW 19th St suite 604, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA

Boca Raton, FL

Upcoming Instances

Hybrid

Feb 11 – May 17, 2026

3 months • 200 hours • $ 3250.0+

Boca Raton, FL, US

Led by

Leslie Glickman

CYT-L3

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Purpose

This training supports students, from first-time teachers to seasoned practitioners, in finding their voice, deepening their practice, and learning to share yoga with confidence, care, and creativity, rooted in both tradition and modern life.

What to expect

This program runs over five months. We meet every Wednesday evening, along with one extended weekend each month (please see the website for the full schedule).

The training explores the energetic and emotional journey of yoga, offering a well-rounded and immersive experience. You will study anatomy and physiology as it applies to both Yin and Vinyasa, along with intelligent sequencing, asana, alignment, and an in-depth exploration of the chakra system. We will also cover yoga philosophy, traditions, lifestyle practices, and ethical foundations.

Because the material is comprehensive and experiential, the program intentionally unfolds over five months, allowing time to absorb, integrate, and practice what you are learning rather than rushing the process.

Expect a balance of lecture, personal practice, and practice teaching. The training includes a midterm and final written exam, as well as a final practical during the last weekend. Throughout the program, you will build your own class offerings and ultimately teach them to your peers.

Style/Lineage

This Yoga Teacher Training is grounded in a rooted yet dynamic lineage of modern Vinyasa and Yin yoga, guided by Leslie Glickman, ERYT-500, who has been teaching since the mid-1990s and has mentored hundreds of teachers, from first-time teacher trainees to more experienced teachers seeking to deepen and refine their practice.

Rather than following a rigid, prescribed “system,” the training honors the living tradition of yoga passed from teacher to student and embraces a non-systematized yet deeply informed Vinyasa approach, one that blends respect for lineage with intuition, creativity, and safety.

Leslie’s teaching style is rooted in the understanding that yoga is both a science and an art. Her approach emphasizes classes that are safe, intelligent, and accessible, while also encouraging curiosity, self-inquiry, and personal expression. Trainees are supported in developing their own authentic teaching voice rather than copying a formula.

This lineage-inspired yet modern approach creates a training that is both grounded in tradition and alive with creativity, offering tools that support teaching on the mat and conscious living beyond it.

Additional Information

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Describe the nervous system as the body’s communication network and explain how yoga practices influence its function to regulate stress, balance energy, and support resilience through the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. Apply terms of movement and directional language, including the six fundamental joint actions and three planes of motion, to analyze alignment, guide modifications, and assess movement patterns in asana. describe the primary muscles and explain their role in supporting safe, effective movement within asana. Identify joint types and common joint pathologies, including their structure, range of motion, and alignment principles, to support safe movement, appropriate loading, and effective modifications in asana. describe the 12 systems of the body; circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, muscular, skeletal, lymphatic, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, and immune, and their integrated roles in supporting balance, resilience, and overall function through yoga practice.
Practice Skills	Practice teaching in progressive sections, layering in more complexity and depth as knowledge grows and confidence develops over time. Practice foundational asana sun a & sun b with breath sequence to understand the linking of the vinyasa practice. Practice the primary categories of asana movement patterns (such as forward folds, backbends, twists, inversions, and hip openers) and describe the fundamental mechanical principles that govern each.
Teaching Skills	Weave a clear and meaningful message into your classes that connects the sequence, enhances the overall experience, and reflects authentic, present, and self-aware teaching that students can genuinely feel and relate to. Use clear, intentional verbal cueing as the primary tool for guiding students, supporting both individual and group alignment through concise instruction, appropriate timing, and thoughtful communication that builds awareness, confidence, and independence in practice. Confidently sequence a safe, intelligent, and creative yoga class using a clear framework that integrates anatomical awareness, purposeful progression, and thoughtful thematic structure. Offer supportive, mindful adjustments that refine rather than correct helping students deepen their experience of posture, breath, and body while fostering confidence, connection, and inclusivity Effectively pace a class, whether yin or vinyasa, while reading the energy of the room and adjusting timing, intensity, and focus as needed to support the needs of the students.
Yoga History & Theory	Describe the eight limbs of yoga (yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi) and the practical intention behind each Explain the chakra system as a map of how energy moves through the body and mind, and use it to recognize patterns of safety, emotion, power, expression, intuition, and connection in both your own practice and your teaching. Compare the yoga sutra, bhagavad gita, vedas, tantra and upanishads by comparing and contrasting their contributions to yoga history as well as our modern practice. Discuss the origins of yoga and the primary paths and styles (jnana, bhakti, karma, raja) Apply the chakra system in class planning and teaching by using its themes to inform sequencing, language, and intention in a way that supports students’ physical awareness, emotional experience, and overall sense of balance. Explain the nadis as the subtle energy channels that connect the chakras, including the main pathways of ida, pingala, and sushumna, and describe their role in supporting balance, energetic flow, and integration of body, mind, and breath. Apply trauma-informed awareness in teaching by using grounding, breath, and mindful movement to support nervous system regulation, helping students feel safe, resourced, and connected in their bodies while honoring individual experiences of stress and trauma.
Other	Discuss the chakra system as a map of how energy moves through the body and mind, and use it to recognize patterns of safety, emotion, power, expression, intuition, and connection in both your own practice and your teaching. Apply the chakra system in class planning and teaching by using its themes to inform sequencing, language, and intention in a way that supports students’ physical awareness, emotional experience, and overall sense of balance. Discuss the nadis as the subtle energy channels that connect the chakras, including the main pathways of ida, pingala, and sushumna, and describe their role in supporting balance, energetic flow, and integration of body, mind, and breath. Apply trauma-informed awareness in teaching by using grounding, breath, and mindful movement to support nervous system regulation, helping students feel safe, resourced, and connected in their bodies while honoring individual experiences of stress and trauma.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Demonstrate understanding of how to embody ethical teaching in daily practice, using guidelines provided as a lived extension of the yama and niyama through presence, action, and relationship with students. Demonstrate understanding of the role of the teacher by showing up with integrity, honoring ethical guidelines, staying within your scope of practice, and taking responsibility for creating a safe, supportive space for your students.

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Oral Exam
Written Submission
Direct Observation
Solo Project Or Presentation

Assessment includes a midterm and final written exam (matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and essay), ongoing homework assignments, and a final practical exam.

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Program Faculty

Featured Faculty

Leslie Glickman

Leslie’s teaching blends decades of experience with her Pause, Breathe, Notice, Feel methodology, guiding students through intuitive, connection-driven practices that foster belonging, accessibility, and the belief that everyone can live an extraordinary life.

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