Our Teacher Trainings are recognized by the World Yoga Federation This international organization recognizes JBRYS as an authentic yoga and yoga education provider. Additionally, Yoga Alliance has approved all of our teacher training programs and we are in compliance with their elevated standards.

Combined Accelerated Bridge Training

ONE Spot Available for the 2026-2027 Cohort

Become a Yoga Alliance–credentialed RYT-500 by Fall 2027 through our curated, fast-track pathway designed for one dedicated and highly committed student. This unique bridge program combines both the 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings into a seamless, accelerated track that supports momentum, depth, and professional readiness.

You will complete both trainings within a single year, begin teaching in May, and graduate as an advanced-level teacher by Fall 2027.

Training Timeline

November 2026

Begin the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Foundational methodology, alignment, philosophy, and the roots of lineage-based practice.

May 2026

Graduate from the 200-Hour YTT

Begin teaching community classes at Just Breathe Registered Yoga School (JBYS).
Step into real teaching experience with mentorship and support while preparing for advanced study.

February 2027

Begin the 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Advanced energetics, sequencing, subtle body, Ayurveda, trauma-informed teaching, and professional development.

Fall 2027

Graduate from the 300-Hour YTT
RYT-500 Credential

This accelerated bridge pathway maintains continuity, deepens integration, and supports your growth through hands-on teaching and mentorship.

What You will learn:

Foundational Training (200-Hour)

Build a strong, lineage-rooted foundation in:

Yoga philosophy, history, and traditional teachings
Alignment-based asana methodology
Pranayama, meditation, and subtle body awareness
Intelligent sequencing and class structure
Anatomy, biomechanics, and safe movement principles
Hands-on assists and supportive cueing
Ethics, professionalism, and the role of the teacher

This phase prepares you to begin teaching confidently by May 2026.

Advanced Training (300-Hour)

Deepen your study through advanced curriculum including:

Energetics, chakras, and subtle body anatomy
Advanced sequencing and theming
Yin, restorative, prenatal, and specialty modalities
Trauma-informed teaching and nervous system literacy
Ayurveda and seasonal balancing
Advanced pranayama and meditation practices
Voice, presence, and leadership refinement
Mentorship, practicum, and professional development

This phase elevates your teaching into a refined, lineage-rooted, RYT-500 level.

Integrated Teaching Experience

Beginning in May 2026, you will:

Step into teaching opportunities at JBYS after completing your 200-hour training and while advancing through your 300-hour curriculum. This unique bridge phase allows you to refine your voice, presence, and confidence as a teacher in real time.
Receive mentorship and feedback
Apply your learning directly in the classroom
Build confidence and professional readiness

This is what makes the Combined Accelerated Bridge Training exceptional — you learn, integrate, and teach simultaneously.

Explore Each Training in More Detail

If you would like to explore the full curriculum, schedule, and structure of each training individually, you may visit the dedicated pages below:

These pages provide deeper insight into the content, expectations, and lineage-based approach of each program.

Tuition, Deposit & Scholarship

Total Tuition: $4,500
Includes full enrollment in both the 200-hour and 300-hour programs.

Deposit:
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the single available spot in this accelerated pathway.

Payment Plans:
Flexible, individualized payment plans are available.

Scholarship:
A $500 need-based scholarship is available. Applicants must apply and demonstrate financial need.

Class Size:
This accelerated pathway is intentionally limited to ONE student.

Who This Pathway Is For

This curated pathway is designed for a student who is:

Highly committed to completing both trainings
Ready for deep, lineage-based study
Available for both training schedules
Excited to begin teaching in May
Seeking mentorship-level development
Desiring to become RYT-500 within a year
Ready for a professional-level training experience

Apply for Just Breathe 500: Combined Accelerated Bridge Training

This pathway is open to one student only. If this feels aligned with your goals, your commitment level, and your vision as a teacher, you are invited to apply for the Just Breathe 500: Combined Accelerated Bridge Training.

To apply, please email yoga@justbreatheyogastudio.com with your name, contact information, and a brief statement of interest.

Contact Nicole Today!

About Your Facilitator: Nicole Hayman-Sherman

Nicole is a Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT500) and a Grand Master of Yoga through the World Yoga Federation. She has been teaching in CNY for 12 years, having over 8000+ hours of teaching experience. Nicole has 1300+ hours of training, including 300 hours of yoga therapy-based training. Additionally, Nicole is a registered children’s yoga teacher (RCYT), a registered prenatal yoga teacher (RPYT) a certified meditation teacher (CMT), and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Nicole is also a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist. She is also the facilitator of JBYS’s Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Nicole has mentored yoga instructors across the US & Canada as well as in the UK. Nicole previously spent 30+ years in marketing, sales & public relations in the Mohawk Valley, owning her own marketing consulting business, working as a regional manager for the local cable company, and years in sales management positions. After practicing yoga almost her entire life, Nicole decided to make a life-changing decision, to pursue becoming a certified yoga teacher-completing her initial 300-hour certification in 2012. In January 2013, she became the Owner and President of Just Breath Yoga Studio, where she had been teaching since completing her certification. Nicole received her Children's Yoga Certification in May 2013, her Meditation Teacher Certification in April 2014, completing her 500 training and receiving her designation in February 2015, and her Prenatal Yoga Certification in August 2015. She reached the E-RYT 500 level, which recognizes having taught 2500 hours of yoga in 2017. in 2022, she completed 300 hours of yoga therapy training as well as her Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist training. In addition to the classes, she has taught at Just Breathe Yoga Studio, Nicole has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Mohawk Valley Community College, been an instructor for Madison-Oneida BOCES, and taught a regular Senior Stretch Yoga class at Ava Dorfman Senior Center. She has also been involved in various other local programs, such as teaching yoga for the Rome Art & Community Center’s Teen Summer camp, and a facility introduced special instructor for Annsville Residential Center for Girls and several others. Having memories of doing yoga with her mother at 3 years of age, and almost 50 years of yogic practice has allowed Nicole to experience various styles of yoga, including Hatha, Iyengar, Power, White Lotus, Bikram, ISHTA, Kripalu, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin. It is this experience she brings to her teaching of yoga.

Contact Gabby Today!

About Faculty Member & Program/Syllabus Manager: Gabby Griffin

Gabby Griffin is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. Gabby started her yoga practice while extremely ill as an ‘alternative’ to ‘traditional exercise’. She quickly fell in love with the way that yoga made her feel and began practicing multiple days a week. Gabby become a yoga instructor just a few years into her practice to learn more about yoga and gain the ability to share her love of yoga with other people. She concurrently works full-time as a Sign Language Interpreter, in addition to teaching at Just Breathe Yoga Studio. Gabby is an RYT500, having completed her 300-training in Fall 2021. She also keeps the sanity & organization of Just Breathe as the overall office manager and program manager & faculty member of the registered yoga school division.

2026-27 Training Begins November 14th, 202

Regular Tuition is $2500.

○Tuition is $2000 when registered by July 31, 2026.

○Tuition is $2250 when registered by September 30, 2026

Final Day to register is October 31st, 2026.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required.

●Payment plans are available upon request and set up individually.

○Arrangements MUST be made and agreed upon by November 1, 2026

A $500 Scholarship is Available. MUST Apply & Show Need.

Class Size is LIMITED to only 4 students!

What Our Graduates Have to Say

I had a good experience in the Just Breathe Registered Yoga School teacher training program. Nicole is very experienced and knowledgeable in yoga and Ayurveda. All other teachers in the Just Breathe Registered Yoga School are very helpful and available to teach techniques on the subject. The YTT200 teacher training program is very well organized and I have learned every week something in Yoga. -Shakha

Nicole is a wonderful mentor. She works incredibly hard on the curriculum and has a drive to ensure you know what you need to to be a quality yoga teacher when you've completed training. It was an amazing journey for me, and I'm so grateful to have had someone so dedicated to the total practice of Yoga to guide me. -Kourtney

Nicole's extensive background in her own practice and in teaching others is evident in her teacher training program. She demonstrates, by example, the importance of continual learning as a yoga teacher, and enthusiastically shares her knowledge with her students. I feel very solid in my teaching after completing YTT with Nicole. -Jennifer

This was a very intensive 12 week training program. Nicole covered all areas in depth and with great understanding. Her insight and knowledge into the Whole Yoga world was amazing. I would highly recommend Nicole as a yoga teacher. -Judy

Although 3 months of intensive training, I gained great hands-on teaching experience I can't expect more from Nicole (our YTT instructor). In addition, students and other instructors are very supportive and encouraged YTT trainees. This is a fantastic environment for any new instructors like us. Again, I can't expect a better setting than Just Breath Yoga Studio YTT around this area. -Yuki

I am so happy I took the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Just Breathe Yoga Studio. Not only was it extremely convenient for me but Nicole taught us at a level that suited everyone. The studio has such a positive environment and is so inviting. Whenever something wasn't clear to us, Nicole extended herself for support and extra time reviewing/explaining. We were fortunate to have a group of 6 fabulously inspiring ladies that were experiencing spiritual growth together and hold an everlasting bond as a result. Deepening my own practice is allowing me to confidently share what I've experienced with students. This was an amazing journey! -Vickie

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