Blue Mango Yoga

Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, immersive experience designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to practice and teach yoga with integrity and authenticity.

What You’ll Learn

Foundational Wisdom
Develop a deep understanding of yoga philosophy through both ancient texts and modern interpretations. Yoga is a living body of wisdom with deep roots that continue to evolve. Through direct experience and embodiment of these teachings, you’ll enrich your practice and your life—allowing you to teach authentically from the heart.

Āsana Mastery + Hatha & Vinyasa Flow
Explore a wide range of āsanas (postures) and their optimal, subtle alignments. Refine your personal practice, build confidence, and discover your voice as a teacher. Learn to work with diverse bodies through both steady Hatha and dynamic Vinyasa, including safe, intelligent adjustments and modifications.

Prāṇāyāma (Breathwork)
Cultivate a deeper connection to the present moment through breath. Learn foundational prāṇāyāma techniques to support inner peace, vitality, and overall well-being—while gaining the tools to guide others into the experience of yoga.

Meditation & Mindfulness
Develop practical tools for mental clarity, awareness, and stress reduction. Through daily meditation and mindfulness practices, you’ll cultivate a steady, grounded presence both on and off the mat.

Integrative Anatomy & Physiology
Gain an applied understanding of how yoga affects the body’s systems to support safe and effective teaching. Our integrative approach helps you guide students toward freedom in their bodies while minimizing risk of injury.

• Clear answers to alignment questions
• Practical guidance for every pose
• Access to a comprehensive online anatomy portal for one year

Teaching Methodology
Learn how to hold space and guide students into a meaningful experience of yoga. The BMY method emphasizes teaching from embodiment, focusing on internal alignment over external appearance, and creating a safe container for exploration.
You’ll learn how to:

• Design well-structured, intentional classes
• Offer clear, inspiring cues
• Understand and respond to student needs
• Provide safe, effective adjustments
• Sequence classes with purpose
• Show up prepared and confident
• Skillfully manage class timing (including music integration)

Sanskrit
Learn the foundations of Sanskrit, the language of yoga, including how to accurately pronounce properly transliterated terms.

Āyurveda
Experience the practical application of Āyurveda, yoga’s sister science. Through daily routines and self-care practices, you’ll cultivate balance, vitality, and overall well-being—supporting your experience throughout the training and beyond.

Inclusivity & Embodiment
Establish a strong, compassionate foundation for teaching. Learn to honor each student’s unique experience while creating an inclusive, supportive environment for growth.

Why Choose Our Program

Experienced Instructors
Led by Blue Mango Yoga’s senior teachers, Tiffany Jelliffe and Michele Ford Dennis, who bring over 28 years of combined teaching experience. Their depth of knowledge across Hatha and Vinyasa yoga creates a rich and supportive learning environment.

Holistic Approach
Guided by Michele, an Ayurvedic practitioner and chef, you’ll be immersed in holistic practices that support your mind, body, and spirit through daily self-care and nourishment.

Connection & Community
Train in an environment that honors both individual journeys and shared experience. Build meaningful connections with fellow students and become part of a supportive global yoga community.

Foundation & Empowerment
Root yourself in the traditional teachings of yoga while developing the confidence to express your unique voice as a teacher.

Comprehensive Training
Includes 160+ hours of in-person instruction plus an online Yoga Anatomy course by Leslie Kaminoff.

Yoga Alliance Certified
The Blue Mango Yoga 200-hour YTT is a Yoga Alliance accredited program. Certification is awarded upon successful completion.