200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training | Austin & Cedar Park

Practice, Learn, and Grow with Ying & Jesse

Ying Yoga is offering a Yoga Alliance–certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in early 2026. This training is open to all levels—whether you want to teach yoga one day or simply want to understand your practice more deeply.

You’ll learn directly from Ying and Jesse, along with guest instructors, in a warm, real, and welcoming environment. Come get cozy with us as we explore movement, breath, philosophy, and what it really means to show up on the mat. This training is hands-on, community-driven, and designed to help you grow with confidence, curiosity, and heart.

What’s Included

Yoga Alliance–certified 200-hour training
Practice and learn directly from Ying
Deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy, movement, and teaching
A supportive first step toward becoming a yoga instructor
All levels welcome
$2,500 total, including 1 year of Ying Yoga membership

Instructors

Ying Yang

Full-time mother of one
500-Hour LifePower Yoga Teacher Certified
Polestar Pilates Reformer Certified
Student at Austin Community College

Jesse Kunes

Certified Yoga Instructor
Certified Breathwork Teacher
Advanced ThetaHealing Practitioner

Guest Instructors

De’Aires Cotton

Former Ying Yoga instructor
LPC-Associate, supervised by Marissa Rivera
Brings a thoughtful, therapeutic approach to yoga and mindful movement

David Daigle

Former Ying Yoga instructor
15+ years as a firefighter and EMT
Holistic wellness coach focused on body language and conscious awareness

Grace

I’m Grace! I grew up in the Chicago suburbs with two older brothers to Korean immigrant parents. After graduating with a degree in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 2013, I followed my intuition and made a bold move to Seoul, South Korea. There, I served as a native English teacher at a Korean elementary school. Quite the shift from Chemistry, right? That leap turned out to be life-changing. In Korea, I discovered my two great loves: my husband and Yoga & Aerial Yoga.

Today, I serve the Greater Austin community as well as an incredible global online aerial community. I’m deeply passionate about sharing my knowledge of Yoga and the Aerial Hammock, and I love guiding anyone and everyone with detailed, clear instruction: from those seeking mindful movement and gentle, nourishing stretches, to dedicated practitioners training at a high level to become confident and skilled Aerialists or top-notch, world-class Aerial Instructors. And if the Aerial Hammock isn’t your thing, no worries at all~ we can always take it to the mat. Whatever you need, I’ve got you covered (and the kiddos).

These guest teachers add depth, perspective, and hands-on experience to the 200-hour training.

Training Schedule

Weekly Schedule Overview

Monday–Friday | 6:00–7:00 AM
Morning Asana Practice (Ashtanga & Yin Yoga) @ Ying Yoga Studio | Get Directions
Fridays | 7:00–8:00 PM
Art of Teaching & Practice Teaching
Weekends | 3:00–5:00 PM @ Moon Flower Hill | Get Directions
Jnana (Gnana) Yoga & Immersion Sessions
(Held at Moon Flower Hill unless otherwise noted)

Morning Asana Practice 6:00-7:00 AM @ Ying Yoga Studio | Get Directions

January 13-16
January 19-23
January 26-30
February 2-6
February 9 – 13
February 16 – 20
February 23 – 27
March 2 – 6
March 9 – 13

Art of Teaching & Practice Teaching 7:00-8:00P PM @ Ying Yoga Studio | Get Directions

January 30 — Practice Teaching
February 6, 13, 20, 27 — Practice Teaching
March 6 & 13 — Student-Led Public Classes

Weekend Immersion Sessions @ Moon Flower Hill | Get Directions | 3:00–5:00 PM

March 14–15 —Graduation Ceremony & Celebration
January 17–18 — Initiation Open Ritual Ceremony & Jess
January 24–25 — Jnana Yoga (Jnana Moksha)
January 31 & February 1 — Book Study: The Bhagavad Gita
February 7 – 8 — Guest Teachers: Low Hammock Sound Bath (Held at Ying Yoga Studio – Get Directions)
February 14–15 — Breathwork
February 21–22 — Guest Teachers: Sound Bath & Low Hammock (Held at Ying Yoga Studio – Get Directions)
February 28 & March 1 — Holding Sacred Space
March 7-8 — Guest Teachers: ound Bath & Low Hammock (Held at Ying Yoga Studio – Get Directions)
March 14-15 — Graduation Ceremony and Celebration

Who This Training Is For

Students curious about teaching yoga
Practitioners who want to deepen their practice
Anyone looking for structure, consistency, and growth
Yogis who value community and personal connection

No prior teaching experience is required.

Additional Program Elements

Required Reading: The Bhagavad Gita
Community Service (Karma Yoga Day): Yoga for Angels, A special Education Program — Leander High School (Get Directions) – Date TBD