200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

DIRECTED BY HORACE & JANEL USRY, PH.D.

2026 Summer Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training:

July 12 - August 1, 2026

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2026 Fall Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training:

November 15 - December 5, 2026

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2027 Winter Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training:

January 10 - January 30, 2027

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2027 Summer Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training:

June 20 - July 10, 2027

Deepen your personal yoga practice and become a skillful and compassionate yoga teacher equipped to lead others on their own personal journey of yoga and transformation. We create a safe, sacred, and nurturing environment that enables everyone to grow and flourish as a yogi, a yoga teacher, and a human being.

The curriculum we follow draws inspiration from modern yoga scholarship and from the lived experience of our training participants. We believe that each group comes together to learn from one another and to take our place in evolving yoga for our time and circumstances. Each participant is a blessing to our program, contributing their own individual expression and creativity. Nexus graduates are uniquely qualified to share their own personal teaching styles upon graduation through yoga asana classes and their own developed spiritual wisdom.

Because of the unique perspective of each participant, our curriculum continues to evolve in service to our current global community. Our school, and the world, is enriched by the dedicated yoga explorers who we have the honor of hosting here at Nexus Institute.

Three Weeks at Nexus Institute

Our curriculum uses a scaffolding approach to assist students in transitioning into the role of teacher. The first week focuses on yoga history, individual postures, modifications, assists, basic breathing technique and anatomy. Participants have to opportunity to teach one another in pairs, working toward a very short ‘practice teach’ with 2-3 others. In the second week we layer in vinyasa sequencing and ‘energy anatomy’ including bandhas, breathing, and meditation, as well as a slightly longer ‘practice teach’ with 2-3 others. The third week focuses on defining and honing one's unique teaching style. Week three culminates in a one hour practice teach to a small group of other participants. The experience ends with a friday evening graduation celebration. Upon graduation you are fully prepared and authorized to teach hatha and vinyasa yoga in the US, and in the rest of the world. We are a U.S. Yoga Alliance School. The U.S. Yoga Alliance is recognized internationally.

Nexus Institute is a Registered Yoga School with the U.S. Yoga Alliance

The Nexus 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is an immersive three-week residential program that prepares graduates to teach Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga in North America and internationally. The curriculum includes 200 contact and non-contact hours and fulfills all U.S. Yoga Alliance educational requirements.

Technique, Training, and Practice

You will develop proficiency in the core practices of yoga through study and daily practice. Coursework includes pratapana (warm-ups), asana (postures), modifications, sequencing, pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and mantra. Training combines analytical instruction with guided practice, giving students both a clear understanding of each technique and direct personal experience.

Teaching Methodology

You will learn the practical skills of teaching, including communication, observation, demonstration, verbal cueing, hands-on assisting, class planning, and sequencing. Coursework also explores adult learning, professional ethics, and adapting instruction for students with diverse needs and abilities.

Anatomy and Physiology

You will study functional anatomy and physiology as they apply to yoga practice and teaching, with an emphasis on movement, alignment, posture variations, and injury prevention. In week two, you are also introduced to energy anatomy, including the subtle body through the study of breath, meditation, bandhas, chakras, and koshas.

Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle Ethics

Coursework explores the historical development of yoga, classical philosophy, foundational texts, and contemporary scholarship. You will examine the yamas and niyamas, ethical teaching practices, healthy relationships, trauma-informed instruction, and the cultural influences that have shaped modern yoga.

Practicum

Teaching experience is integrated throughout the training. You will teach in pairs, small groups, and full-class settings while receiving structured feedback from faculty. The practicum also includes observation, hands-on assisting, and class sequencing, providing graduates with practical teaching experience.

Daily Schedule

Our immersive training is designed to balance movement, study, reflection, and connection. While occasional adjustments may be made to accommodate guest teachers or special events, a typical day includes:

7:30–9:00 AM – Morning Yoga Practice
10:00 AM–12:30 PM – Morning Training Session
12:30–2:00 PM – Lunch Break
2:00–4:00 PM – Afternoon Training Session
6:30–8:00 PM – Select Evening Workshops, Community Events, or Special Sessions

The Nexus Experience

Your tuition includes everything you need for a meaningful and transformational teacher training experience.

Comprehensive evidence-based training manual

Modern yoga research integrated with traditional philosophy

Daily yoga practice and meditation

Functional alignment and posture technique

Teaching methodology and hands-on skill development

Anatomy, physiology, and embodied movement education

Yoga lifestyle and personal growth practices

200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification

Opening Welcome Dinner

Graduation Celebration Dinner

Daily healthy breakfast bar

Choice of 20-night on-site accommodations or commuter tuition

Optional catered Costa Rican lunch plan

Optional one-night early arrival

Beautiful beachside campus just:

400 steps from Playa Guiones, world-class surf, and tide pools

300 steps from cafés, restaurants, organic markets, and boutiques

A supportive learning community and friendships that often last a lifetime

Accommodations

Nestled just steps from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica, Casa Nexus is both your classroom and your home during the training. Designed for learning, connection, and restoration, the property features a stunning canopy-level yoga studio with vaulted ceilings, two fully equipped kitchens, a yoga library, lush tropical gardens, and a refreshing saltwater pool.

Everything you need is within walking distance—including Playa Guiones, local cafés, organic grocery stores, restaurants, boutiques, and the area’s vibrant wellness community. Students may prepare meals in either kitchen, enjoy the optional catered Costa Rican lunch plan, or explore the many nearby dining options. During orientation, we’ll introduce you to our favorite local restaurants and markets to help you feel at home from day one.

As resident directors, Horace and Janel are on-site throughout the training, providing personalized support and creating a welcoming learning environment where every student feels seen and encouraged.

Accommodations Options

Sunday-Saturday 20 Nights

Tuition-only Commuter $2,250

Tuition + Dorm Room $3,650

Tuition + Double Room $3,950
Tuition + Private Room $4,950

Tuition + Private Suite w/ Bath $5,350

Optional Add-On
Costa Rican Lunch Plan $380

This training generally fills one month before the start date. Register early to ensure a place. A $500 deposit will hold your spot. We look forward to welcoming you to our yoga family!