Do I need prior experience to join teacher training?

You do not need to be an advanced practitioner, but consistency, sincerity and willingness to study are important. Many students begin with regular classes before stepping into training.

Do you offer 200, 300 and 500-hour programs?

Yes. We offer foundational, advanced and complete teacher training pathways for students who want to deepen their practice and develop strong teaching skills.

Where are your trainings held?

Programs run in New York, Europe and India, depending on the format and season. See the training page for upcoming locations and dates.

Can beginners join daily classes?

Yes. Beginners are welcome. Classes are supportive and structured, so you can build confidence while learning alignment, breath and steady practice.

How do I apply or ask questions before joining?

Apply directly through the training page, or contact the studio to talk through which program, membership or retreat is right for you.

Yoga House New York | Yoga Studio in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

Yogi Ananda

Director of Training

Teaching yoga around the world for more than two decades, Yogi Ananda began practicing in his early teens in Northern India. He holds a science degree and a postgraduate diploma in Yoga from G.K. University. He has studied with Swami Ramdev ji and Swami Rudra ji, with Sharath Rangaswamy in Mysore, at the Iyengar Institute in Pune and with David Swenson. After running a studio in Rishikesh and leading trainings worldwide, he now teaches in New York with uplifting energy, warmth and good humor.

Natasha Shakti Marsch

Ashtanga & Vinyasa

Practicing for over 15 years, Natasha trained at Ananda Ashram with mentor David Hollander, influenced by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar. Also a nutrition and health coach, she creates a steady, safe space where each student’s practice can grow.

Elena

Iyengar Yoga

Teaching since 2013, Elena completed two years of teacher training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York and made two extended trips to India to study with the Iyengar family. Her clear, mindful instruction helps students discover yoga as an inner awareness that transforms.

Seva

Hatha & Vinyasa Flow

Seva began teaching in 2019 in the Republic of Georgia and earned his international certification after moving to the United States. His classes blend the stability of Hatha with the flow of Vinyasa, building strength, flexibility, balance and focus for every level.

Parmeet Khatri

Gentle & Sound Yoga · Back care

A Yoga Alliance certified teacher with 11+ years of experience, Parmeet trained in the Himalayas under Guru Ravindergiri Maharaj. She specializes in gentle and sound yoga, meditation, pranayama, mobility, and supportive yoga for back problems and recovery after injury or surgery.

Nikolay Ignatyev

Hatha · Yoga Philosophy

A college class on Hinduism set Nikolay on the path of philosophy and yoga. He trained for 200 hours with Sri Dharma Mittra and 500 hours at Atmananda Yoga, and believes consistent practice, patience and a desire to learn are all it takes to experience yoga.

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Jerome Burdi

Dharma Yoga · Mantra

A devoted student of Sri Dharma Mittra, Jerome teaches Dharma Yoga woven with mantra and music. His uplifting classes bring together steady practice, chanting and rhythm, welcoming students of every level, and he also leads retreats and trainings abroad.

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Aryana Apanaska

Dharma Yoga

Aryana teaches Dharma Yoga, the classical practice of Sri Dharma Mittra, in a warm and focused way that welcomes every level. Her students often say her classes changed the way they see yoga, with steady breath, mindful alignment and a calm, uplifting energy.

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Olga Chuglazov

Hatha · Mindful alignment

A former downhill skier from a 10-year sports school in Kyiv, Olga turned to yoga after sports injuries and made it her way of life. She completed her 200-hour training in Rishikesh with Yogi Ananda, and teaches postures with awareness of every muscle, steady breath and deep relaxation.

Olga Klishina

Hatha · Thai Bodywork

Practicing since 2017, Olga completed her 200-hour Hatha teacher training at Yoga House and a 50-hour training at Dharma Yoga Center in Manhattan. She also offers Vedic Thai Bodywork, helping people improve mobility, release tension and feel at ease in their bodies.

Regina Nuzbrokh

Yoga Teacher

Regina teaches at Yoga House in Sheepshead Bay, bringing care and attention to every student on the mat. See the weekly schedule to practice with her.

Where practice becomes mastery.

Our 200-, 300- and 500-hour programs are rooted in authentic Himalayan tradition and structured for students who want depth, refinement and practical teaching confidence.