Yoga Alliance Certified · RYS 300

300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training

This robust and intimate 300-hour advanced program is designed to help you free your teaching voice, integrate your core teaching skills, and support your personal development. We help you master the essential skills and knowledge you need — in cueing, sequencing, applied anatomy, pranayama, meditation, and more — so that you can teach with confidence, presence, and authenticity.

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MelWell 300-hour advanced teacher training

Program Overview

Go Beyond the Foundation

The 300-Hour Advanced Training is designed for RYT-200 certified teachers who are ready to deepen their expertise. This program takes the solid foundation of your 200-hour training and builds layers of specialization, integrated knowledge, and mentorship skill.

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to register as an RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance — the highest standard of yoga teacher certification recognized worldwide.

Class sizes are limited to ensure Rachel, Mel and Gil can provide individualized mentorship to each advanced trainee.

Prerequisites

Completion of a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour teacher training
Minimum 1 year of teaching experience (exceptions considered)
Active personal practice and genuine commitment to growth
Application and brief interview with Rachel and Mel.

Advanced Curriculum

Deepen Every Dimension

Six advanced modules designed to transform experienced teachers into exceptional ones.

Advanced Cueing & Teaching Presence

Develop your ability to teach skillfully and impactfully. This includes personal and professional development: walk your talk and dive deeply into your personal growth through discovery work on values, self-care, and ethics. Speak from authentic experience, service- and mission-driven leadership.

Sequencing Deep Dive

Uplevel your sequencing skills and create powerful, safe, and effective sequences in the hatha and vinyasa style. This includes theming: bring heart and inspiration to your teaching by skillfully integrating philosophy and storytelling.

Adaptive Yoga & Hands-On Assists

Use props and teaching skills to create a warm, inclusive class experience. Cultivate skill and confidence with safe, effective, and supportive hands-on assists.

Integral Anatomy

Study with globally recognized anatomy teacher Gil Hedley to develop a holistic and integral understanding of the human body.

Yoga Philosophy

Engage in thought-provoking studies of the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita to bring yogic philosophy to life in the modern world.

Subtle Energetics

Advanced pranayama, meditation, mantra, marma, and chanting — diving deep into the subtle energetics of the yoga practice.

Faculty

Meet Your Faculty

Three decades of combined teaching mastery guiding you through every dimension of advanced practice.

Rachel Scott

E-RYT 500

Teacher trainer and educator of educators, Rachel is committed to helping teachers uncover their passion, voice, and potential. Author of five books, international presenter, former Director of Teachers College for YYoga (Vancouver) for 9 years, and Teacher Manager of Yoga Works (NYC), Rachel is an astute and elevating mentor — both in skill building and in professional development. Also a professional instructional designer (MSci), Rachel infuses all her trainings with challenge, fun, love, professionalism, and depth. Her goal is your growth.

rachelyoga.com · @RachelScottYoga

Gil Hedley

PhD

Author and globally recognized anatomy teacher, Gil’s combined interests and training has supported his personal exploration of the human body and led him to develop an integral approach to the study of human anatomy. “Integral anatomy” looks beyond “regions” to explore and appreciate the whole body continuities and relationships of the textural layers. Integral anatomy sees nature as a mirror reflecting self, rather than other, and looks to develop an understanding of the whole person as well as the whole body. Through Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops in the laboratory and lecture presentations around the world, Gil has encouraged thousands of fellow “somanauts” to appreciate, explore and embody the wonders of the human form.

gilhedley.com

Melanie Salvatore-August

E-RYT 500

Author, teacher trainer, mentor, and Reiki Master, Mel meets students where they are with kindness, humor, and practical wisdom. She supports them to elevate their practice on and off the mat integrating it into all areas of life: health, happiness, creativity, career, and community leadership. Mel has been a Senior YogaWorks teacher and led over 30 200hr and 300hr Trainings for YogaWorks before launching her own MelWell 200HrTT in early 2023. Mel trains and teaches in the spirit of deep heart connection and fierce kindness. “It takes courage, power and consistent practice to stop negative thoughts/habits and to unconditionally love yourself. Global consciousness healing starts at home with our own self-love and then moves out in service to others. I call that Fierce Kindness.”

melaniesalvatoreaugust.com

How It Works

Program Components

Five integrated components designed to meet you where you are and move you further than you imagined.

One Weekend / Month: Livestream

Meet one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday) via livestream with faculty to workshop skills, advance your teaching, work with peers, dive into specialized subjects, and receive personalized feedback.

Online Course Work

Learn at your own pace in self-directed weekly online course components in sequencing, theming, anatomy, and business. Blend the best of working at your own pace with in-person skill development. Online work averages 6.5 hrs/week.

In-Person Retreat

Gather in person with fellow trainees and faculty for a transformational week-long retreat to develop your essential in-person skills, such as demonstrations, hands-on assists, teaching presence, and more.

Weekly Online Practices

Join faculty via livestream for two yoga classes per week to hone your sequencing skills and receive essential personalized feedback on your practice. Must attend 20% “live” with faculty; the remaining 80% can be taken via recording so that you can fit practices easily into your schedule.

Monthly Mentorship Session

Get personalized feedback on your teaching during our 1.5-hour monthly group mentorship meeting. Meetings will be scheduled based on participants’ schedules.

Enrollment

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Apply for the 300-Hour Training

Tell us about your teaching experience and goals. Mel personally reviews every advanced training application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have completed MelWell’s 200-hour program?

No. Any Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour training qualifies. Mel welcomes teachers from all lineages and training backgrounds.

What certification do I receive?

Upon completion, you’re eligible to register as an RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance — the highest standard of yoga teacher certification. Combined with your 200-hour, this totals 500 hours of recognized training.

How long is the program?

The 300-hour program runs approximately 9–12 months, with intensive weekends at the studio and weekly virtual sessions. The pace allows for deep integration while maintaining your teaching schedule.

Is there an interview process?

Yes. After receiving your application, Mel schedules a brief conversation to understand your goals and ensure the program is a good fit. This is a collaborative process, not a gatekeeping one.

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