Yoga Alliance Certified
30+ years of teaching. Hundreds of certified teachers. Three published books. Mel’s programs don’t just certify you — they transform you.
Programs
Whether you’re beginning your teaching journey, advancing your career, or keeping your certification current — there’s a program for where you are right now.
Mel’s signature program. A comprehensive deep dive into the art, science, and heart of yoga. Graduate with a Yoga Alliance RYT-200 credential and the confidence to lead.
Starting at $3,499
Learn More & ApplyFor certified 200Hr teachers
Co-founded with Rachel Scott. Featuring master teachers including world-renowned anatomist Gil Hedley. Earn your RYT-500 credential.
8–20 CEU hours per program
Keep your certification current and your teaching sharp. Focused programs in therapeutic yoga, meditation, anatomy, special populations, and more.
Why Train with Mel
Mel Salvatore August didn’t come to yoga through a textbook. She came through life upheavals and a relentless curiosity about what makes people feel truly alive. That’s what she teaches — and it’s what makes her trainings different.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, three published books, and a career training hundreds of teachers internationally, Mel brings a depth of knowledge that’s rare in the industry. Her gift is making the complex feel personal.
30+ Years Teaching Experience
30 years of evolving, studying, and refining what it means to teach well.
3x Published Author
Including the award-winning Into Love. Mel articulates the practice in ways that stick.
Internationally Recognized
Hundreds of teachers trained across four continents. The person teaching your training is someone other programs learn from.
Get Started
Join a free info session to learn the details, or sharpen your teaching skills in the Mentoring Playground.
Free virtual Q&A about the 200Hr program. Ask questions, meet Mel, and learn all the details before you commit. No obligation.
Register for Info SessionRound-robin teaching practice with direct coaching and feedback from Mel. Focus on hands-on assisting, active cueing, alignment, inclusivity, and more.
$400
Learn MoreChoose the program that matches where you are in your teaching journey.
Start your teaching journey with a comprehensive foundation in yoga, meditation, and anatomy.
Learn More & ApplyDeepen your expertise with advanced techniques, specializations, and mentorship from Mel.
Learn More & ApplyFocused workshops and intensives to sharpen specific skills and earn CE credits.
Browse ProgramsNot sure which program is right for you? Reach out to Mel — she’ll help you find your fit.
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