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Hot Yoga Intensive Teacher Training

4 weekends | 70 hours |
Spring 2026 | with Marit Sathrum

Next session starts March 2026, in Madison, WI!

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Early Bird Savings: Save $125 if enrolled by Feb 1, 2026!

Training Overview

Learn to teach the Original Hot Yoga sequence of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises utilizing the tried-and-true method of memorizing and delivering a precise teacher dialogue. This training will be an intense four weekends of reciting memorized dialogue, practicing Original Hot Yoga, breaking down the poses, learning modifications, and practicing proper transitions. We will also cover the history of this lineage and the five aspects of the mind that envelop the practice.

Spring 2026 Training Dates

(TBD)

Approximate Training Schedule

Saturdays 8am-5:30pm
Sundays 8am-5:30pm
(subject to minor changes)

Prerequisites

  1. Must have a passion for Original Hot Yoga (26&2 style).

  2. Must have a regular, recent 26&2 practice of 2-3x/week.

  3. Must be at least 18 years of age.

  4. Recommended (not required): completion of a 200-hour level yoga teacher training.

Certification

By the end of this 70-hour training, if you are able to convey the dialogue satisfactorily to the Director, you will earn a 70-hour certificate allowing you to teach the original 26&2 Hot Yoga sequence.

Note: Inner Fire Yoga does not guarantee employment after training is completed.

About the Director

Marit Sathrum was certified in 1997 by Bikram’s Yoga College of India, 500-hour program. She is the owner/director of Inner Fire Yoga studios and has been training Original Hot Yoga teachers with the dialogue memorization method since 2013. Read Marit’s full bio here.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Submit your application online at the button below.

  2. Await a formal acceptance email from IFY.

  3. Submit payment to complete enrollment.

Note: This training is offered only by demand. If we do not get enough people enrolled by the application deadline (March 1, 2026) the training will be canceled and all tuition payments will be refunded in full. Please enroll as soon as you can so we can confirm the training ASAP.

Pricing
$1,125

(just $1,000 if enrolled by Feb 1, 2026!)

You will be sent a link to submit your tuition after your application is accepted.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Our full policy on cancellations and refunds can be found on page 15 of our Teacher Training Catalog.