26&2 HOT YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Become a Certified 26&2 Hot Yoga Teacher
This immersive training is designed for dedicated students who are ready to deepen their knowledge, refine their practice, and learn how to lead impactful classes. With expert instruction and a supportive community, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and comprehensive understanding needed to teach the traditional 26&2 sequence.
Spots are limited, and our trainings sell out—secure your place on March 1st!
Questions? Join our information zoom call on Wednesday, February 19th at 6pm
The info call will be recorded and posted here the next day if you can’t attend the live!
Learn from the best
Train with The Foundry’s senior 26&2 teachers and gain insights from special guest instructors. Collectively, our faculty brings hundreds of years of teaching experience, offering you unparalleled knowledge and expertise. Learn from some of the most experienced 26&2 teachers in the world. This is your opportunity to train in the original hot yoga class—Bikram Yoga—taught by those who are dedicated to preserving its lineage and teachings.
You will learn:
Foundry 26&2 Dialogue
26&2 Class Structure and Sequence
Foundry Teaching Methodology
Asanas & Alignment including modifications
Yoga Philosophy & History
Pranayama – Breathing Techniques
Functional Anatomy & Energy Anatomy (Chakras)
Personal Development to be an Effective Leader
Deepen Your Personal Practice
200 hour COURSE BREAKDOWN*
127 Hours: In-Person Sessions
27 Hours: Zoom Lectures
14 Hours: Online Training Videos & Research
30 Hours: Personal Practice (taking 26&2 classes)
2 Hours: Final Teach-Out
*Self-study hours (ie. memorizing the dialogue & practice teaching) are not included and will be necessary to complete the course. Please plan to dedicate time both before & during training for self-study hours. This is an imperative aspect to finishing this course. This is a full, robust, complete & dynamic teacher training course. Before applying, please look over the dates & times to be sure you can commit.
Accredited Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification. The Foundry is a registered Yoga Alliance yoga school helping people expand their yoga practice through accredited teacher training programs. Upon completion of this 3-month, 200-hour immersion, you will receive a RYT 200-HR certificate through Yoga Alliance and be fully certified and ready to teach 26&2 Hot Yoga classes.
HOW OUR TRAINEES FEEL AFTER TEACHER TRAINING
"WAY BEYOND THE HOT ROOM"
“The Foundry hosts the best teacher training program you could ever ask for. The attention to detail, planning, constant ongoing support, experience, wisdom, energy, life long relationships, and much much more are nothing short of amazing. It truly is hard to put into words. The benefits from teacher training go way beyond the hot room. From looking at where I started to now is unbelievable. The self development that I have made in just 3 months is unbelievable." -Brandon, Foundry YTT Graduate
2025 TRAINING DATES
26&2 HOT YOGA
OPENING WEEKEND*
June 20-22 at The Foundry Paradise Valley
Fri: 9am-6pm | Sat: 8am-8pm | Sun: 8am-4pm
IMMERSION WEEK*
July 19-27 at The Foundry Flagstaff
Sat, July 19 at 5pm through Sun, July 27th at 12pm
ZOOM LEARNING SESSIONS
Wednesdays: 5:00pm-6:30pm
6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7,16, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27
Saturdays: 12-2pm
6/28, 7/12, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23
GRADUATION WEEKEND*
August 29-31 at The Foundry Paradise Valley
Fri: 9am-6pm | Sat: 8am-8pm | Sun: 8am-2pm
Graduation is on Sunday, August 31st at 3pm at The Foundry Paradise Valley.
*All in-person training dates are mandatory for program completion. Housing is not provided for any of the training. For Zoom sessions, up to three absences are allowed. Any additional absences may require make-up training at an additional cost. All session times are listed in Arizona Time.
INVEST IN YOURSELF
$4,600
Early Registration Special – One Day Only! Get 15% off when you register on March 1st! Registration opens that day, and the discount is automatically applied—no code needed. Don’t miss this one-day opportunity to save!
Payment Plan Available. $1,000 deposit due at registration.
Remaining balance equally divided out over remaining months.
All trainings must be paid in full before graduation weekend.
All teacher training payments to The Foundry are non-refundable.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years old
Available for all in-person dates
6 months of consistent practice in the modality you are training in
Minimum of 20 classes at The Foundry or an approved studio in your chosen modality
For example, if you are applying for 26&2 Hot Yoga Teacher Training, you must have completed at least twenty 26&2 Hot Yoga classes at The Foundry or an approved studio to be eligible.
REGISTRATION INFO
Our teacher trainings do sell out so we highly recommend registering on March 1st to secure your spot. If the training is full, you’ll have the option to join the waitlist. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience!
Future Opportunities
Completing our Teacher Training is a transformative experience, but it does not guarantee a teaching position at The Foundry. While we primarily hire from our training programs, all teaching opportunities are based on auditions, availability, and studio needs.
For those interested in opening a Foundry Franchise, completing a 200-hour Foundry Teacher Training is a required first step. Teacher Training serves as an excellent foundation for future studio owners, providing the knowledge and experience essential for leading a successful Foundry community.