Dhyana 300 / 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Evolve your practice. Harness your Unique Gifts.
Explore Yoga with Depth, Clarity & Heart.
Dhyana Yoga Arts 300/500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a 300-hour Yoga Alliance® Registered training for those who have completed a 200-hour teacher training program. This training can be taken for evolving your teaching skills, deepening your practice or personal growth.
Enrollment is now open. We start in September (spots are limited and you'll want to get some summer reading in!) so contact us today to see if this training is aligned for you.
Learn from experienced teachers who bring depth and presence to their teaching and create a supportive environment for meaningful exploration. They are knowledgeable, creative, and committed to helping students explore yoga with curiosity, confidence, and heart.
Lead trainer, Deanna Sidoti, has been teaching and mentoring since 2007 and is the founder of Dhyana Yoga Arts in Chester, NJ.
Her clear, compassionate teaching style is informed by over 30 years of experience in movement and creative arts as well as working with hundreds of students with all types of back and joint conditions.
She shares Yoga with depth, clarity & heart - creating space that’s conducive for students to learn, empower themselves through practice, and embrace their unique path of yoga & Self-realization.
Our expert teaching team will guide you in a journey of deep exploration, prepare you to teach with confidence and skill, and support you in embracing your gifts.
Curriculum includes:
Teaching from the Heart & Embracing your Voice
Wisdom Texts Immersion, including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Yoga Nidra & Meditation
Surya Namaskar Immersion
Bhakti (Yoga of the Heart), Mantra & Harmonium Immersion
The Art of Sequencing & Mythological Sequencing
Embodied Anatomy
Subtle Body, Chakras, Mudras & Pranayama
Yoga Rope Wall Certification - graduate with a Yoga Rope Wall Certification
Restorative Yoga Certification - graduate with a Restorative Yoga Certification
Special Populations: including Intro to Yoga for Backcare and Intro to Prenatal Yoga
Ayurveda Immersion
Joint Stability Work, Private Sessions & Individualized Yoga
And much more…
Schedule a 15-minute phone call with Deanna - ALL questions welcome!
Step 1: Submit your application.
Step 2: Contact us at info@dhyanayogaarts.com to make your deposit (spots for this training and the retreat space are limited so contact us asap)
Prerequisites
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
A love for yoga and learning. You do not need to know how to do a handstand to join this training- we'll often say that an advanced practice is related to cultivating a high quality of attention, focus and Self-awareness.
Tuition Investment
Early Bird Tuition: $4,600 by July 1st
Regular Tuition: paid in full one month before start of training: $4,900
Payment Plan Tuition: $700 deposit and 6 automated monthly payments of $750: $5200
$700 non-refundable deposit holds your place in the program. Deposit within one week of acceptance into the training.
What is not included in tuition:
45 elective class hours at Dhyana Yoga Arts
Retreat accommodations - rooms range from $550-800
Retreat meals - make your meals at the retreat space or explore the vibrant local restaurants of Asheville!
This training asks for your active participation in the program and is a commitment of your energy, time, and resources. Payment plans are available. We offer a limited number of partial tuition work-study opportunities for those with financial need. If cost is a barrier, contact us here.
Schedule
We’re opening this training to a small group so that everyone gets plenty of personal attention. We'll have the opportunity to explore and grow together through a combination of immersive weekends at Dhyana Yoga Arts in Chester, a 9-day retreat in the Asheville area of North Carolina, and online sessions.
Orientation & Opening Immersion
September 10: 4:30–7:30pm
September 12 & 13: 10:00am-4:30pm
9-Day Retreat Near Asheville, NC (Note that the retreat space is being booked this week- first come, first served on limited rooms available)
October 12–20
Online Sessions (Thursdays) 4:30–7:30pm
September 24
October 1
November 5
December 3 & 10
January 7
February 4 & 18
March 4
Weekend 2-Day Immersions at Dhyana Yoga Arts in Chester
Saturdays: 10:30am–5:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am–4:30pmDecember 5–6
January 9–10
February 6–7
3-Day Immersions at Dhyana Yoga Arts in Chester
Yoga Rope Wall
October 28–29: 12:45–5:45pm
October 30: 11am-5:45pm
Introduction to Yoga for Backcare
November 6: 2:00–5:00pm
November 7: 9:00am–12:00pm and 1:00–4:00pm
November 8: 10:00am–1:00pm and 2:00–5:00pm
Kurma Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
March 5: 1:30–5:30pm
March 6: 10:30am-6:00pm
March 7: 10am-6pm
Closing Weekend & Graduation
March 12: 1:30–5:30pm
March 13: 10:30am–5:00pm
March 14: 10am–1pm Class of 2027 Graduation Celebration! 1–3pm
Schedule a 15-minute phone call with Deanna - ALL questions welcome!
Why Choose Dhyana Yoga Arts for Your 300-Hour Journey?
Yoga with Depth, Clarity & Heart
At Dhyana Yoga Arts, we celebrate that yoga is a path of self-realization that nourishes the mind, body and spirit and honors each person’s unique journey and growth. And we celebrate that great teachers evolve through practice, self-inquiry, mentorship, experience, and the courage to teach from the heart.
Our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for yoga teachers who are ready to deepen their understanding of yoga, refine their teaching skills, and embrace their unique voice as a teacher.
This training is intentionally small and personal. Rather than getting lost in a large group, you'll receive individualized guidance, meaningful feedback, and ongoing support from experienced teachers who genuinely care about your growth.
Whether you aspire to teach more confidently, specialize in a particular area of yoga, or immerse yourself more deeply in teachings, this training offers a supportive environment for transformation, creativity, and self-discovery.
Learn from Teachers’ Teachers
Our Teacher Training faculty is made up of inspiring, experienced yoga educators who are devoted to the study, practice, and sharing of yoga. They are passionate about mentoring teachers and creating a supportive learning environment where students can deepen their understanding, refine their skills, and discover their unique voice. Supporting the growth of other teachers is at the heart of their work.
Lead Trainer & Director of Education | Deanna Sidoti
Deanna has been teaching and mentoring teachers since 2007 and brings over three decades of experience in movement, creative arts, and the yogic arts. She celebrates yoga as a living, evolving practice and a path of self-realization - one that invites us to honor the mind-body-spirit and to share our gifts from the heart.
Her teaching integrates many years of training and experience in alignment-based vinyasa, Yoga for Backcare, Ayurveda, meditation, creative expression, and practical tools for living yoga with greater awareness and intention. She is also deeply inspired by Bhakti Yoga—the yoga of the heart—which embraces music, storytelling, mythology, devotion, and the many ways we can cultivate connection, creativity, and unconditional love.
She encourages trainees to approach yoga with depth, curiosity, and a spirit of exploration while developing confidence in their own authentic voice. Known for her clear, compassionate, and accessible teaching style, Deanna creates an environment where teachers can refine their skills, deepen their understanding, and empower themselves through practice.
Trainer, Mentor & Assistant | Ally Russo
Ally brings a grounded and attentive presence to her work with students. Drawn to yoga through a desire for self-discovery and personal growth, she is passionate about helping students build a strong foundation in alignment, creative sequencing, pranayama, mantra, and the practical skills needed to teach with confidence and care.
A graduate of Dhyana Yoga Arts' 500-Hour Teacher Training, she serves as a co-trainer, mentor, and assistant within our 200-Hour and 300-Hour Teacher Training programs. As a Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor and Birth & Postpartum Doula, she offers a nurturing and supportive perspective within the training experience.
More on our Guest Teachers: Radhika Truffa & Vanessa Nassif.
Honor Your Unique Voice
There is no single way to be a yoga teacher.
One of the central intentions of this training is to support you in embracing and refining what makes your teaching uniquely yours.
You'll learn how to:
• Teach with confidence and authenticity
• Develop classes that reflect your values and strengths
• Adapt practices for different bodies, abilities, and experience levels
• Skillfully sequence classes with intention and purpose
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students
• Balance structure, creativity, and intuition in your teaching
You'll learn how to teach from understanding, experience, and presence.
Integrate Wisdom & Creativity
Yoga as a science and an art…
While you'll develop a strong foundation in anatomy, alignment, philosophy, subtle body practices, and teaching methodology, you'll also be encouraged to explore yoga as a living creative practice.
Our training embraces:
• Bhakti Yoga (as mentioned, this includes creative art forms like singing, music, dancing, cooking and offerings from the heart)
• Mythology and storytelling
• Meditation and Yoga Nidra
• Creative movement and embodied exploration
• Creative sequencing and thematic class design
We celebrate that meaningful classes emerge when knowledge, authenticity, and creativity meet.
Specialize in Supporting Real People
One of Dhyana Yoga Arts' specialties is helping teachers understand how to make yoga accessible - how to work skillfully with students and support them in honoring their unique path of yoga.
Through our Alignment-based Vinyasa exploration, Yoga for Backcare and Rope Wall immersions, embodied anatomy studies, Restorative Yoga training and individualized approach to practice, you'll gain practical tools for supporting students with diverse needs, abilities, and experiences.
You'll leave with a deeper understanding of alignment, adaptation, nervous system regulation, and how to create classes that are both inspiring and accessible.
Ayurveda & Holistic Living
Drawing from many years of Ayurvedic study and practice, this training explores the relationship between yoga, lifestyle, daily rhythms, energy, and overall well-being.
You'll gain practical tools to support yourself and your students in cultivating greater balance, vitality, and self-awareness.
An Immersive Experience in Asheville & Beyond
Our training combines online learning, immersive weekends at Dhyana Yoga Arts in New Jersey, and a transformational retreat experience in the Asheville area of North Carolina.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is known for its vibrant arts scene, natural beauty, wellness culture, music, creativity, and deep appreciation for conscious living.
Learn in an environment that is grounded and inspiring - a place where connection, focus, community, and personal growth naturally unfold.
More Than a Certification
This training celebrates the power of …
Honoring your relationship with yourself and your practice (and the ripple effect that has on all our relationships).
Refining your teaching skills.
Discovering and embracing your gifts.
Harnessing the confidence to share yoga in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and uniquely your own.
If you're ready to continue your journey with depth, clarity, and heart, we'd be honored to support you.
