Upcoming Chicago Yoga Teacher Trainings
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our traditional 200-hour teacher training is a Yoga Alliance-approved curriculum that focuses on all 8 limbs of the practice including adjustments, alignment, anatomy, philosophy and basic Sanskrit vocabulary to teach an all-level Power Yoga/Vinyasa Flow Class. While most students complete the training with a desire to teach, regardless of the outcome, the training is an empowering experience of self-discovery physically, emotionally and spiritually. Students are required to read several books and complete written homework. *Please note, 500 hours are required to teach at Hilltop Yoga. During the 200-hour training, students may be invited to continue on to receive the additional hours needed. The cost of the additional hours is not included in the cost for the 200-Hour HYTTP.
Upcoming 200-Hour Programs
Winter | Summer 2024
200-Hour Program at Hilltop Yoga in Chicago, IL
March 1-May 4 (10 weeks of training)
July 19-September 28
Fridays 6:30-10pm and Saturdays 7am-5pm
(Thursday/Sunday option for make-up hours)
Wicker Park Studio
March 1-May 5, 2024 (10 weeks of training)
July 19-September 29
Fridays 6:30-10pm and Sunday 8am-6pm
(Thursday/Sunday option for make-up hours)
Attendance required each of the weekends of training at all of the above times.
*Training dates, schedule and times are subject to change at any time. Upon being accepted, a final schedule will be communicated to you.*
Cost
$3,200 ($700 deposit plus $2,500 tuition)
Click here to download the Chicago 200hr Teacher Training Application
300 and 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings
Our 300-hour training is for instructors who have already earned 200 hours through a Yoga Alliance-approved school and would like to achieve RYT 500. Also a Yoga Alliance-approved curriculum, the 300-hour training covers adjustments, alignment, anatomy and Sanskrit vocabulary for more advanced postures and sequencing. This training focuses more deeply on the philosophy of the practice with reading and essays.
Upcoming 300 & 500 Hour Programs
500-Hour Program at Hilltop Yoga in Chicago, IL
Lakeview Studio
SPRING / SUMMER / FALL 2024
May 10-July 13
6:30-10 Fri | 7-5 Sat.
November 1-January 17
6:30-10 Fri | 7-5 Sat.
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Attendance required each of the weekends of training at all of the above times,
*Training dates, schedule and times are subject to change at any time. Upon being accepted, a final schedule will be communicated to you.*
Cost
Needing 200 more hours:
Regular : $3,200 ($700 deposit plus $2,500 tuition)
Needing 300 more hours:
Regular : $4,200 ($700 deposit plus $3,500)
750/1000 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings
Part 1 and 2 of this training can be taken in any order. Our 750 and 1000 hour training’s are for instructors who have already earned 500 hours through a Yoga Alliance-approved training program and would like to add continuing education hours to their existing certifications. A total of 750 hours can be earned by doing Part 1 of the continuing education program (250 hours), and a total of 1000 hours can be earned by doing Part 2, a second 250-hour program offered a year after the first.
Upcoming 750 Hour Programs
Summer/Fall 2024
250-Hour Program at Hilltop Yoga in Chicago (for a total of 750 hours)
July 7-September 15 (Fridays 630-9pm and Sundays 7am-5pm)
Attendance required each of the weekends of training at all of the above times.
*Training dates, schedule and times are subject to change at any time. Upon being accepted, a final schedule will be communicated to you.*
Cost
$3,200*
*New pricing for 2024 includes all of your practice requirements for these 250 hours
750/1000 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings
Our 1000 hour training’s are for instructors who have already earned 500 hours through a Yoga Alliance-approved training program and would like to add continuing education hours to their existing certifications. A total of 750 hours can be earned by doing Part 1 of the continuing education program (250 hours), and a total of 1000 hours can be earned by doing Part 2, a second 250-hour program offered a year after the first.
Upcoming 1000 Hour Programs
Late Fall 2023
1000-Hour Program at Hilltop Yoga in Chicago
November 10, 2023- January 13, 2024
Fridays 630-10pm and Saturdays 7am-5pm
Attendance required each of the weekends of training at all of the above times.
*Training dates, schedule and times are subject to change at any time. Upon being accepted, a final schedule will be communicated to you.*
Cost
$3,200*
*New pricing for 2024 includes all of your practice requirements for these 250 hours
85 Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
85 Hour Prenatal Yoga Training – As one of only two registered prenatal yoga schools in Michigan, we are proud to offer a prenatal yoga teacher training stemming from Hilaire’s 30 years of yoga experience, almost two decades of teaching prenatal yoga, and her knowledge practicing through all 3 trimesters of her own pregnancies. This 85-hour program is for instructors who have or are completing a minimum of a 200-hours. This program does not certify trainees to be a regular yoga teacher; it is a supplemental program that certifies trainees for prenatal yoga in addition to being a regularly certified yoga instructor.
$2350 total ($500 deposit and $1850 balance)
Upcoming Prenatal Programs
Nov. 3 – January 5
Sundays 7-5
Thanksgiving Weekend off
If interested in this option, click here for more information.
***Please note: Per Hilltop Yoga Teacher Training Program guidelines: A certificate of completion is at the sole discretion of Hilaire Lockwood, and will not be given without proof of full, completed requirements, regardless of when training occurred. Upon graduation, trainees have three years to claim their certificates.***
* All classes during training hours included in cost of tuition
* Additional requirements and books not included in cost of tuition
*Following completion of in person teacher training dates, students have three years to complete all requirements for consideration of certification
For more information or if you have questions, email Amy at hilltopyogateachertraining@gmail.com
Teacher Training Testimonials
From our Teacher Training graduates.
“The integrity of the Teacher Training program offered by Hilaire Lockwood at Hilltop Yoga is beyond reproach. It is always evident that the first goal of teaching is to keep students safe, then to keep teachers safe. The TT programs are excellent – and the Hilltop studios are a magnificent place to practice, learn and grow.” – Deb Hart, 200-hour program graduate
“I currently own my own yoga studio and even run a 200 hour teacher training program myself so looking for a 300 was difficult as I wanted to be challenged. Needless to say I was and got so much more out of the experience than I ever thought possible. Hilaire is an amazing teacher and inspiration and this process changed my life. I would recommend it to anyone considering any of her training programs. She is truly inspiring on so many different levels. I am 100% happy I did this.” – Christa Smith, advanced teacher training graduate
"This is an amazing teacher training program. I could not speak more highly of it or of Hilaire. "
Ready to take Yoga to the next level?
Hilltop offers Teacher Training in Lansing and Chicago. Click the appropriate location for more information.
We are now also offering the opportunity to apprentice with Hilaire at the 200-, 300-, 500-, 1000-hour or prenatal level. These apprenticeships run for a full year and include:
- 8 weeks of consecutive one-on-one training with Hilaire on Saturdays or Sundays
- Flexible Schedule
- A permanent assist position with Hilaire on our schedule
- All of Hilaire’s classes free to you for the year
- Monthly free private sessions with Hilaire