Yoga Training

200-HR Yoga Training

Next cohort: January - May 2027

Weekend Schedule

Fridays 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturdays 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sundays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Attend in-Person or live via Zoom

Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga

Whether you want to become certified to teach yoga or deepen your practice, this experience is for you! This training consists of 150 hours of live, in-person, or Zoom sessions and 50 self-paced online learning hours, making it accessible to everyone. Our deep dive into Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga will enable you to deepen your yogic journey and learn to share it with others.

2027 Schedule- coming soon

$2400 Investment

$2100 Investment for the early birds who register by October 1.

Option to pay in monthly installments.
Tuition includes Bridge Yoga Studio membership for the duration of the program and all printed materials and books.

However your yoga journey started, it will continue in such a great direction with the 200-hour yoga teacher training at The Bridge. You will have a well-rounded semester that includes physical yoga practice, meditation, history of yoga and so much more! You will learn so much about yourself during this amazing experience.

The training is authentic to the history and tradition of yoga, and maintains moderns applications. All of the subjects and modules are rooted in authenticity and accessibility. Going through yoga teacher training has undoubtedly been a journey of self exploration as well as an external awakening.

Yoga Teacher Training was a wonderful experience. I decided to take the training with the sole purpose of deepening my personal yoga practice. What I did not know was how deep of a journey I was embarking on. The knowledge and experience I gained from Kelli and the other instructors is priceless. The bond that was made with the wonderful ladies in my class was unexpected and something I will cherish forever. I highly recommend YTT with The Bridge Yoga to become an instructor, growth in your practice, or for personal growth. This is an amazing group of people that are ready to share their knowledge and energy to help you become the best you that you can be.

The Bridge’s 200hr- Yoga Teacher Training was the best investment in myself. The inward facing journey that all of the amazing teachers guided us on was unparalleled to anything I have experienced before. I never thought that I would want to lead a class, but by the final day I was excited to guide my amazing cohort of new friends through a sequence. I learned a lot about myself, and am grateful everyday that I took the time and made the space to take this journey.

300-HR Yoga Training

February - November 2026

Weekend and Virtual Schedule

Fridays 5:00 – 9:00 pm CST
Saturdays 10:30 am – 4:30 pm CST
Sundays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CST
Plus 1st & 3rd Thursdays on Zoom, 7:15-8:30p CST

Mantra, Movement, and Meditation: A journey through the Yogas of
The Bhagavad Gita

There is no other 300-hr training like ours! We journey through the 18 chapters of The Gita to learn how this ancient text not only informs YOGA as a path for life, but how, 2500 years ago, it gave guidance and direction for the same struggles we are experiencing in the 21st century today! Through the lens of functional anatomy, learn how to deepen your asana practice through intuitive sequencing and dharma talks!

2026 Schedule

HYBRID MODEL:
10-in person weekends plus asynchronous modules for maintaining work-life-yoga training balance

$2900 Investment ($2600 with early bird discount through Jan. 31, 2026) with an option to pay in monthly installments.

Cost includes Bridge Yoga Studio membership for the duration of the program and all printed materials and books.

Texts that will be provided to students in this training are:

The Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Eswaren
Polishing the Mirror by Ram Dass
The Secrets of Meditation by davidji
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Mantra

Yoga has become so popularized in the West because of its broad appeal of motivating practitioners to achieve fitness goals rather than helping them to see the spiritual transcendence that is possible through this ancient practice. Many might even say that yoga in the West has almost deceived the masses by convincing them that it is merely a physical practice.

This training will gently guide students back to the roots of yoga as they first discover that the simple chanting of OM can not only focus the mind, but also create positive vibrations that remind us of the absolute connection that ties all of humanity together.

Through various other ancient and powerful mantras, including each student’s own Nakshatra (birth star) mantra, we will begin to understand how Mantra truly is a MIND-TOOL, bring us back to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra 1:2 - Yoga citta vritti nirodha –
“ Yoga calms the fluctuations of the mind.”

Movement

Because students are already coming in with a foundational understanding of postures, anatomy, and modification, we explore ASANA in a different way during this training. In Yoga Sutra 2:46 Patanjali writes: sthira sukham asanam or “Asanas should be stable and comfortable with a balance between effort and ease”. During this study, we return to the foundation of what asana was always intended to be … preparation for the body to sit in meditation.

We will look at asana through the lens of David Keil’s Functional Anatomy as we explore both the science of the body as well as its typical and atypical challenges as they relate to each practitioner’s converging histories.

This will give student options beyond the templated and predictable way of sequencing that most learned in their 200-hr as we discover the essence of Intuitive Sequencing and how to use Dharma Talks to inspire what is taught and experienced on the mat.

Meditation

Through a deep dive journey into the 18 chapters of The Bhagavad Gita, students of all backgrounds, all faiths, all beliefs and experiences will begin to see how these ancient teachings from a battlefield in the middle of India have provided a clear and realistic guide for us to consult as we live our busy, distracted, and ever-changing lives in the 21st century.

The Gita teaches us about three distinct forms of yoga – Karma (action), Jnana (wisdom), and Bhakti (devotion) – all with the intention of preparing us for engaging in a consistent meditation practice.

We will look at various forms of meditation, inspired by many different spiritual traditions, so that students will be able to find a meditation path that works for where they are in their lives currently.

My experience in the 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training has been so fulfilling. I don't live in College Station full time so I am driving in from East Texas to attend the in person classes. I really wanted to study under Kelli and the effort to make it happen has been 100% worth it. I love the many modes of instruction Kelli is offering as we move through the lessons. Kelli brings her background in education offering a curriculum that is so well thought out and comprehensive. The combination of in person weekends and asynchronous online modules have given me time to learn at a pace that is comfortable without feeling overwhelming. I am so excited when I see the ancient lessons of The Bhagavad Gita and the Sutras coming to life in my life right now. I will complete this course with tried and true tools to become and live as my most authentic self.

I would describe it as 'transformative.' I have had so much fun learning, sharing and taking this journey with 10 other yoginis. We have supported each other and continued to grow individually and as a group. Kelli Sammis is a gifted and authentic teacher and her curriculum (which she personnaly wrote) is seamless and beautifully presented. It has been an important part of the experience guiding us as we have explored the material in depth, keeping things fresh and interesting. This training is the best I have encountered and I have done quite a few. The content, platforms used and teachers (Kelli Sammmis and other guest teachers) are amazing. You will have so much support re starting a meditation practice or expanding your practice and making it a part of your life. We all want to find peace, to be the best version of ourselves and this course can help you to find the tools that work for YOU, to do just that...be the best you can be and live with a sense of equanimity and loving compassion for yourself and everyone else.

Enrolling for the 300 hour was important to me because of everything that I had learned in the 200 hour! The experience sparked a deep curiosity within me. The initial 200 hr training had left a lasting impression, prompting a desire to delve deeper into the history of Yoga and its practices. The journey of self discovery had just begun! The journey has provided unexpected insights and growth. Each challenge has offered a new perspective. The lessons learned will be instrumental in navigating my job as a teacher. This experience has ultimately fostered a deeper understanding of myself. I have noticed the change in just about every aspect of my life! Emotionally, physically, mentally. Reading the books provided has been so beneficial for my life. I have had so much fun building community, and connecting with other instructors! College Station has some really cool people. What is so different about The Bridge is that the people on the mat are working toward living the true essence of Yoga, our team focuses on the roots of Yoga. The way Kelli has created bite size pieces of such a huge concept is amazing.

This has been one of the most well thought out and practical deep dives into ancient and modern yogic texts I’ve ever had the pleasure to he a part of. It’s deepened and solidified my understanding of my own spiritual practices and offered a place to grow and ground with other like minded peace seekers. I’m so grateful to our beautiful guide, Kelli Sammis! You’ve created something truly magical and I hope others have the opportunity to join you in this immersion.

Meet our Knowledgeable Team

Dr. Kelli Sammis – Lead Instructor

I hold an E-RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance, a Doctorate in Education from The University of Louisiana at Monroe, a Masters of Wisdom & Meditation Certification from davidji, an advanced yoga certification in Bhakti and Mantra Yoga from Janet Stone Yoga, and an Ayurvedic Health & Meditation Certification from The Chopra Center. My goal in opening The Bridge Yoga was to provide a place where ANYone in our community can find a place where they BELONG. My mission is to help others see that yoga & the tools it provides are truly for ALL people, so I am committed to providing a studio space that is financially, geographically, & culturally accessible to everyone. The Bridge Yoga is an INCLUSIVE environment where EVERYONE is welcome. Join me and our incredible team of instructors as you take one of the most meaningful journeys in your life and learn to share the teachings of Yoga with others.

Dr. Jay Walton – Ayurveda & Yoga Sutras Instructor

Dr. Donnalee Dox – Ayurveda & Yoga Sutras Instructor

Michele Wallis – Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra Instructor

Marnie Krajicek – Prenatal & Trauma-informed Instructor

Interested in learning more?

Contact us if you have questions about what to expect during and after to this incredible journey! You can also download our info sheet with more information.

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