Upcoming Trainings
At Portland Yoga Collective, our continuing education programs are designed for teachers and students who want to keep learning. Each offering is rooted in the belief that yoga is an ongoing process of self-inquiry—one that deepens through study, practice and thoughtful exploration. To ensure these opportunities are accessible, we offer scholarships to our trainings & courses. Additionally, all graduates from our 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training get a life-time 10% discount on all future PYC trainings & courses!
Yoga Teacher’s Mentorship Group
STARTS JANUARY 2026
Do you have questions about your role as a yoga teacher in an ever changing landscape?
Yoga teachers – this one’s for you! Join Margo Rosingana the first Friday of the month starting in January for a six month mentorship. Rather than learning another technique or modality, this mentorship group is an opportunity to invite more of yourself into your teaching, connect with peers and explore teaching with more authenticity, integrity and presence. This program is open to those who have completed a 200 or 500-hour yoga teacher training. For the program to be most beneficial, it’s best if teachers are currently teaching at least one class a week.
10-hr The Art of Assists
FEBRUARY 2026
The assisting landscape has changed in recent years — this program meets the moment by emphasizing a present-day, evolving approach to consensual touch and support in your yoga classes.
Join Casey for a 10-hour training focused on the foundations of hands-on assists to offer support in Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative classes. Supportive touch is a complement to verbal teaching to enhance a student’s felt sense and understanding a pose. Expect to learn assists for core yoga poses with the skills and techniques to physically and energetically assist postures safely and confidently. You will establish your own personal code of ethics for consensual assisting in your yoga classes, developing skillsets that are immediately applicable upon the completion of this training.
25-hr Yin Yoga Student & 50-hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training
MARCH 2026
Join Christina for an immersive exploration of the theory, philosophy, history, and anatomy of Yin Yoga. Rooted in curiosity, imagination, and self-inquiry, Yin Yoga invites us to slow down and deepen our practice. This training has been described as a “stay-at-home retreat” & offers two distinct pathways: one for dedicated students eager to expand their understanding of all that is Yin Yoga and another for certified teachers seeking a teaching certificate. With a history of filling up quickly, we encourage early registration to secure your spot.
This training waitlists every year, so be sure to join our early interest list to get first access when registration opens!
15-hr Thematic Sequencing Course
MAY 2026
Join Tizzy for a course focused on using themes as the foundation for designing creative and intelligently sequenced Vinyasa classes. This program goes beyond the fundamentals, equipping teachers with the tools to craft meaningful, well-structured, and empowering practices. Rather than centering sequencing around a peak posture, you’ll learn how to develop themes that organically inform the flow and progression of your class.
150-hr Yoga Student & 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training
FALL 2026
Portland Yoga Collective is excited to offer a 150-hr Yoga Student Training with the option to take 50 additional hours of study to complete a 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training. Co-led by Christina Spencer and Tizzy Ernstoff and with support from the PYC teaching staff, you will explore a multifaceted approach to self-inquiry, deepen your practice and understanding of yoga, and gain the tools to teach a safe and empowering yoga class.
Prop-Up Your Practice: A Yoga Student & Teacher Training
TBD
Join Witold for an in-depth exploration of how props can transform any yoga practice by providing accessibility, challenge, and support. This training offers two unique pathways: one for dedicated students looking to deepen their personal practice through creative prop use, and another for certified teachers seeking to expand their toolkit with innovative ways to integrate props into their teaching. You’ll gain a structural framework to adapt and modify poses, allowing props to become seamless extensions of the body.
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
TBD
Join Witold for a Restorative Yoga Teacher Training that delves into the art of restorative poses, impactful thematic frameworks to inspire your students, and practical teaching techniques. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, Restorative Yoga offers more than just relaxation—it fosters deep stress relief, mental clarity, and emotional balance. This training is for certified 200hr Yoga Teachers aiming to expand their teaching toolkit to include restorative yoga.
