Powerflow School of Yoga’s intimate & personalized 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training takes you on a transformative journey through the moving meditation that is Vinyasa Yoga, providing a pragmatic and meticulous approach to teaching a seamless class. Whether you aspire to become a Yoga Alliance certified instructor or simply deepen your own personal practice, this immersive training will deliver an impactful, life-changing journey. With over 35 years of combined teaching experience, our seasoned lead instructors, Sarah & Diana, understand this path, and will empower your inner teacher, and help you live your practice on and off the mat.

Sarah Marsh, ERYT 500, RPYT

Sarah discovered her passion for yoga during a very stressful year working in the film industry in Los Angeles. After a week of hot yoga classes, she knew yoga was her calling, and happily left the entertainment industry behind. She has been teaching yoga now for over three decades, and could not love it more. Inspired by her mentors Rodney Yee, Bikram Choudhury, Baron Baptiste, Richard Freeman, John Friend, and Deb Flashenberg, her teaching emphasizes safe practice, meticulous alignment, modifications, playful sequences, fun playlists, and the wisdom of the Sutras. Sarah specializes in Vinyasa, Prenatal and Postnatal yoga, as well as yoga for injuries and athletes. For the last twenty years, she has run Vinyasa and Pre/postnatal Yoga Alliance accredited Teacher Trainings, graduating over 600 teachers into the yoga world. She is excited to now be Co-Director of Powerflow Yoga Jersey City’s 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training. Sarah’s passion for yoga drives her to continue to teach every day, and she hopes now to practice and teach yoga for another three decades.

Diana Barrion, ERYT, RPYT

Diana Barrion (ERYT-200 / RPYT) is a Vinyasa Hatha Yoga teacher certified through FlorYoga, where she also serves as Assistant Director of Teacher Trainings. Diana continues to deepen her practice under the guidance of Sarah Marsh and Jeff Scios. In Fall 2025, she’ll co-lead Powerflow Yoga’s 200HR Teacher Training with Sarah Marsh. Diana’s classes are breath-focused and conversational, blending intentional repetition with progressive flows, breathwork (think kapalabhati & bhastrika), and themes tied to the seasons/Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and numerology. She believes that a strong practice comes from consistency and asking smart questions. Outside of the studio, she’s brought her teachings to corporate wellness spaces (like JP Morgan) and community events through local partnerships (ReWax & UnWine, MKT Ready, Next Door Provisions). Her playlists—mixes of R&B, pop, and ambient beats—because you can sing along if you know the song!

CURRICULUM & WHAT SETS US APART
The key elements of this training include:

• LEARN HOW TO TEACH: With an emphasis on live teaching right from week 1, you will systematically learn how to deliver both a 60-minute and a 75-minute All Levels Hot Powerflow Vinyasa class based on signature back-pocket sequences developed by your trainers Sarah & Diana. These will be yours to keep, practice & deliver when you become a teacher!
• LIVE FEEDBACK & MENTORSHIP: All trainees will be assigned an experienced mentor from the Powerflow teaching staff, and will receive live, constructive feedback as they deliver teaching modules.
• YOGA PHILOSOPHY 101: Study yoga philosophy, the Sutras and classic texts, and learn to incorporate Dharma talks into your classes.
• ANATOMY: Through a targeted study of the body & its mechanics, you will learn alignment, modifications, and the use of props to make the practice accessible for all students.
• BLUEPRINT OF THE ASANAS: Our lead instructors will walk you through a comprehensive breakdown of each yoga posture in the curriculum, with an emphasis safe alignment and modifications, Sanskrit terminology, and effective cueing, leaving you with a deep understanding of the poses that you will go on to teach.
• PRANAYAMA: Study the science of breathwork, practice pranayama techniques, and learn how to effectively incorporate them into class.
• SEQUENCING: Master the art of designing a well-thought-out, dynamic vinyasa class, including verbal and non-verbal assists and hands-on adjustments.
• ARM BALANCES, INVERSIONS & INCORPORATING POWER INTO CLASS: Learn the “secret sauce” of effectively and safely teaching our signature Powerflow Yoga vinyasa class.
• CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Receive insider tips for using music, fans, heat and lighting to set the right mood for class, how to handle difficult or unexpected classroom situations and staying professional as challenges arise.
• BONUS MODULES: Cover the foundations of meditation, yin, prenatal yoga, core strength yoga, and more from the top experts in the industry.
• THE BUSINESS OF YOGA: Gain invaluable insights into creating your personal brand, maintaining an online presence and promoting your classes.
• COMMUNITY & SUPPORT: Enjoy the full post-training support of our entire Powerflow staff as you embark on your new career, including automatic admission to all Powerflow teacher auditions.

WHERE:
Powerflow Yoga Jersey City – 160 Morgan Street, Suite #5, Jersey City NJ

WHO:
Sarah Marsh – Senior Director/Lead Trainer
Diana Barrion – Assistant Director/Co-Lead Trainer
Ashli Bottino – Anatomy & Physiology
Danielle LePore – Meditation & Pranayama
Alison Batten – The Business of Yoga

WHEN:

Fridays: 7-9:30 pm 

October 3rd
October 10
October 17
October 24
NO CLASS on Halloween
November 7
November 14
November 21
December 5
December 12
December 19 (3 hours)

Weekends: Saturdays 3:30-7:30pm & Sundays 2-5pm

October 4/5
October 18/19
November 1/2
November 15/16
November 22/23
December 6/7
December 13/14
Saturday, December 20 3:30 – 8 pm (Final classes)

Wednesdays: 7-9:30pm (on zoom)

October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
December 3
December 10
December 17

*A Yoga-Inspired Field Trip (details TBD)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
An unlimited membership to practice at all 5 Powerflow locations will be included in the cost of your tuition for the duration of the training.

To graduate, students are required to:

• Attend all listed sessions*
• Take a minimum of 2 Powerflow classes per week, including at least 3 non-power practices (yin, fusion, deep stretch, slow flow, meditation)
• Attend mentor sessions
• Observe 3 Powerflow Vinyasa classes
• Assist during 2 classes led by trainers and/or mentors
• Pursue a PASSION PROJECT (20 hours): Research and then deliver a 5 minute presentation on a yoga-related topic of interest.
• Participate in small group practice teaching
• Complete all reading, self-study and final exam

TUITION
Deposit: $500 (non-refundable, due upon enrollment; remainder due by September 1st)
Early Bird: $3350 (must be paid in full by August 1st)
Full Price: $3650 (includes deposit)

*Payment Plan available upon request (tuition must be paid in full by 11/20/25)

ENROLL TODAY! Spaces are LIMITED!

Questions? Take a look at our FAQs or email Kim Conyers, kconyers@powerflownj.com

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