Teacher Training

Studios at Downtown Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is for all students who want to deepen their practice on and off the yoga mat while learning how to share that with others.

In this training you will learn about the 8 Limbs of Yoga. Asanas (postures) being only one of them. Learning how to cue proper anatomical alignment, safety precautions, contraindications, benefits, and the meaning behind each posture (asana). You will also explore how to connect your breath (pranayama) to your movement, which will help connect your mind to the present. This training while physically beneficial, also teaches you how to honor the ancient wisdom and traditions of yoga.

This in-person training will allow you to experience hands-on training. The relationships you build during this training will last a lifetime.

Lynn Olexy, Jamie Schneeman and Chadd Schneeman opened Downtown Yoga in 2016. Since that time they have offered three teacher training courses through Charm City Yoga. In 2022 Downtown Yoga published curriculum that exceeded the requirements to be certified by Yoga Alliance, (the national and international credential registry for yoga teachers) and ran our first teacher training where students graduated in 2023.

In 2024 Downtown Yoga published their 300 hour teacher training curriculum. We will be running this program in 2026.

  • Lynn Olexy
    Owner
    Lynn Olexy is the co-owner and operator of Downtown Yoga. She comes to the mat with over 30 years of experience in health and wellness and her B.S. in Exercise Science, Dance Education and Business. Her passion for fitness took a turn when she discovered yoga 15 years ago and realized that “beating her body up” was not necessary to achieve her goals. She has a long history in the Carroll County community of establishing and managing a successful yoga studio. She has her 200 hour yoga certification through Charm City under the guidance of Kim Manfredi and in 2019 completed her 500 hour CYT at Downtown Yoga through Yoga Works. Her classes are athletic yet authentic in her combination of flow with breath. Off the mat you will find her spending time with her family and 2 basset hounds, enjoying the outdoors or spending time at the beach. Her motto is…be kind to everyone along the way, as we all have our own stories.
  • Jamie Schneeman
    Owner
    Jamie Schneeman is the co-owner and operator of Downtown Yoga. She earned her BS in Exercise Science and Sports Coaching and obtained her MA in Administration. She began teaching group exercise in Westminster, and was trained by Kim Manfredi of Charm City Yoga in 2012. She earned her 200 hour CYT from Michelle Allen at Downtown Yoga in 2017 and in 2019 completed her 500 hour CYT through Yoga Works at Downtown Yoga. She enjoys teaching classes where you challenge and strengthen your physical and mental capabilities. Jamie, Chadd, and Lynn opened Downtown Yoga in 2016.
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  • Chris Mapp
    Lead trainer Chris Mapp has been in the health and wellness industry since 2000. In addition to being a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, she teaches fitness classes of all kinds and is also a Professional bodybuilder. As an athlete, Chris understands the importance of flexibility and mobility to enhance athletic performance and has found yoga to be a welcome addition to her fitness routine. As a former massage therapist and personal trainer, her appreciation and fascination with the human body is evident in the way she teaches, while her passion for helping others find their best selves motivates her to keep growing as an educator.
  • Chrissy Niper
    Chrissy Niper started practicing yoga in 2014 to rehabilitate a game-changing soccer injury. It was then that she began to fall in love with yoga. Her competitive side wanted to learn all the cool poses, but her heart fell in love with getting to who she was deep down inside. Over the years her practice has evolved, and her competitiveness was replaced with a desire to show others what they were capable of. Chrissy completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Downtown Yoga in 2017 and her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training through Asheville Yoga Center in 2021.
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Course Requirements Include

– Be on time. (3 late arrivals = 1 day absence considered late if you arrive 15+ minutes after the start)

– Attend training weekends. Missed hours will need to be made up by via private session or immersion weekend (when offered) with teachers at an additional cost. You are permitted to miss 2 days. You are required to get notes from other trainees.

– Readings (*tuition does not include the costs of these books):  books to be determined

– 84 classes total. Of those: 28 must be with a lead trainer (comes out to once a week); 4 are observations (2 focus on instructor, 2 focus on students)

– Homework assignments

– Family meal

– Final teach

Homework

– Reflections on the classes you observe (what did you notice)

– Critiques (finding similarities and differences between instructors)

– Quizzes

– Read assigned books

– Book summaries (written and/or discussion)

– Watch assigned documentary and be prepared to discuss

Training Dates September 2025-February 2026

Class times are: Fridays, 6-8:30pm; Saturdays 10:30am-7pm; Sundays 8am-4:30pm

September 12th, 13th, & 14th

October 3rd, 4th, & 5th

November 7th, 8th, & 9th

December 5th, 6th, & 7th

January 2nd, 3rd, & 4th

January 23rd, 24th, & 25th

February 20th, 21st, & 22nd

Tuition 

Downtown Yoga 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is an investment in deepening your understanding of yoga that will change your life.

Pay in Full by September 12th Option

Downtown Yoga Unlimited Members $2,700 (cash or check)

Downtown Yoga Unlimited Members $2,800 (credit card)

Non-Members $3,000 (cash or check)

Non-Members $3,100 (credit card)

Payment Plans

4-Month Payment Plan

Deposit: $750

Per Month: $587.50

6-Month Payment Plan

Deposit: $750

Per Month: $400

8-Month Payment Plan

Deposit: $750

Per Month: $306.25

Refund Policy

$750 deposit is non-refundable. Please note that once the program begins there are no refunds or studio credits except in the case of medical emergencies. If you are unable to complete the training, studio will credit your account monies paid to use at our next YTT.

If you are interested in the training and have questions, please contact us. Everything shared is confidential.

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