Join our premiere 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, co-led by Urban Souls co-founder, Brendan Gibbons, Allie Vespa, Dana Halsted-Moss, and Stephanie DeFlora.

Our dynamic teaching team will guide you, step by step, through this truly transformational experience. Whether you wish to dive more deeply into your personal practice, or envision becoming a certified yoga teacher, you’ll be ready to do both after this wonderful immersion.

(Our 200-hour YTT is registered with the Yoga Alliance for your teaching certification)

TRAINING DATES: september 2025 THRU december 2025

We will meet on the following days: Training is a total of 12 weekends, from Friday, Sep 12th through Saturday, Dec 20th.  We will meet Friday (530-830pm), Saturday (12-7pm), and Sunday (12-7pm) each weekend.  We will be OFF the following dates:

* 10/10-10/12: Columbus Day Weekend

* 10/31-11/2: Break

* 11/28-11/30: Thanksgiving Weekend

All training will be in-person, either at the studio or at an offsite location in Hoboken near the studio.

TEACHER TRAINING RATE: $3500

Early Bird pricing savings up to $505 available while it lasts. Ends 6/30/25. Enroll today to lock in!!

Did we mention that Enrolled Teacher Trainees will also enjoy VIP pricing for our next retreat!!

 

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

BRENDAN GIBBONS

Brendan is an E-RYT yoga teacher, Reiki and IET Practitioner, and Sound Facilitator with extensive experience in contemplative traditions from India, Nepal, and Thailand. Drawing from his deep understanding of yoga philosophy and practice, Brendan also brings expertise as a Spiritual Counselor and Holotropic Breathworker. Currently pursuing his doctorate in Integral Noetic Sciences, he weaves together ancient wisdom and modern insights to create a holistic, empowering learning experience for aspiring yoga teachers. Brendan is a co-founder of Awaken You Therapy & Coaching, a holistic mind-body-spirit practice supporting mental well-being and spiritual evolution. 

ALLIE VESPA

Allie is an experienced E-RYT 700-hour Yoga Teacher, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Breathworker, and Reiki Master. She is also a Psychospiritual Psychotherapist serving the NJ/NY area and the co-founder of Awaken You Therapy & Coaching, a holistic mind-body-spirit practice supporting mental well-being and spiritual evolution.  Allie is currently pursuing her doctorate in Integral Noetic Sciences.

DANA H MOSS

Dana's teacher training certifications include: E-RYT 200 Kaia Yoga, Westport, CT; RYT 300 ISHTA Yoga, New York, NY; Restorative with Jillian Pransky, and more recently Gina Menza and Mona Anand; Yoga Nidra with ISHTA's Mona Anand and Reiki with Frank Coppieters.

STEPHANIE DEFLORA

She is an ISHTA 500-hour certified teacher as well as a NBC-HWC and Mayo Clinic Certified Health & Wellness Coach.

Yoga Teacher Training Cancellation Policy

1. Deposit (Non-Refundable):
A non-refundable deposit of $750 (or appropriate amount) is required to secure your spot in the training. This deposit goes toward your total tuition.

2. Cancellation Timeline:

  • Before June 1, 2025 (90+ days before start):
    Full refund of any payments made, minus the deposit.

  • Between June 1 – July 31, 2025 (60–90 days before start):
    50% refund of payments made, minus the deposit.
    OR option to transfer full tuition (including deposit) to a future YTT within 12 months.

  • After August 1, 2025 (within 60 days of start):
    No refunds. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable unless under exceptional circumstances (e.g., medical emergency with documentation).

3. Withdrawal After Program Begins:
No refunds or transfers once the training has started, regardless of attendance or completion status.