Trainings

Intentional Sequencing: Journey to Peak Pose

with Kenny Frisby & Sheri Celentano

We are excited to announce our next 25-hour Advanced Teacher Training focused on sequencing toward a “Peak Pose.” Inspired by the art of Vinyasa Krama, we’ll explore how to thread asanas together to create intelligent and thoughtful sequences for your classes. 

Throughout this training, we will examine sequencing through the lenses of accessibility, intention and advanced variations, addressing key questions such as:

• What does the journey to a comfortable meditation seat look like, and what physical and mental preparation is required for a sustained practice?

• How can we design peak poses for new practitioners to build confidence and stability?

• What sequencing choices can help advanced practitioners go deeper into their practice?

• How does Dharma thread into your classes? 

This training is designed for teachers who want to make their classes feel more intentional and for those looking for fresh inspiration for their students.

WHEN:
June 5-7, 2026

WHERE:
Playful Yogi Space
42 Main Street, Nyack, NY

INVESTMENT:
EarlyBird Price through 4/30: $425
Price as of 5/1: $495

This training module can be counted towards the Playful Yogi 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Course or can be taken as a single training for Continued Education Units (CEUs).

Please contact us for more information on our 300-Hour Teacher Training.

About Sheri Celentano (E-RYT 500, YACEP)

Currently Head of Education & Teacher Development at Yo-Bk (NYC and Miami), Sheri began teaching movement in 1989 and never looked back. Discovering yoga in 1999 she received her first 200-hour training in 2005. She believes in and encourages students to know the practice of yoga is available to all people at all stages of life. For many years Sheri’s passion has been to empower teachers to find a home within their teaching. She has been teaching public classes and leading yoga teacher trainings for many years and created programming for 200 and 300-hour certifications. The courage and skill to create fun, safe and creative classes comes with practice, mentorship and community. She truly believes in the transformational power of yoga as well as its ability to help us live our best day-to-day lives.

About Kenny Frisby (E-RYT 500, YACEP)

After many years of dancing professionally, Kenny discovered Yoga in 2008. He was immediately drawn to the way yoga approaches movement as medicine. In 2010, he fell in love with Laughing Lotus' signature "move like you" Lotus Flow and completed his first 200-hour teacher training. Since then he's studied, participated in, and taught many different modalities of yoga all over the world. His passions include Chakra-informed classes, Chinese medicine and meridians, and playful/purposeful sequencing. Kenny’s caring and intelligent teaching style makes yoga relatable, fun and transformative for all levels of modern-day practitioners. His classes are a thoughtful mix of movement, spiritual nourishment, good music and great vibes. Kenny is eternally grateful for all of the teachers, scientists and sages (past and present) that have shared their knowledge and imparted upon us their wisdom.

Restorative Yoga

with Adrea Robles

Restorative Yoga is a perfect antidote for today’s stressful lives. Through active relaxation and deep breathing, the poses turn into a space to deeply connect and nurture oneself. Learn how to facilitate this journey inwards in this advanced Yoga Training module.

This 25-hour Restorative Teacher Training will provide you with a solid foundation for teaching Restorative Yoga, including:

·       The History of Restorative Yoga

·       The Anatomy of Rest

·       Restorative Asanas

·       How to use the props to make each body feel supported

·       Teaching Methodology for Restorative Yoga

·       Restorative Yoga and its effect on Healing

·       Creative ways to use Restorative Yoga

July 10-712, 2026
Playful Yogi Space
$425 (Early Bird Pricing through 5/31)
$495 as of 6/1

About Adrea Robles (E-RYT 500, YACEP)

Adrea has spent over 20 years in the healing world. A yoga teacher, licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher, she merged her interest in yoga, massage and energetic healing into her own yoga and wellness studio of 13 years. Her training is rooted in her studies on healing and infused with real life experience to properly prepare teachers for what they may experience in their yoga class.

Pranayama

with Chris Loebsack

Breath work and pranayama are some of the most powerful tools to improve your mental and physical health. More and more scientific studies have proven mental benefits like stress reduction, insomnia prevention, emotion control as well as physical benefits like pain relief and a boost to the immune system. 

In this course, you will learn pranayama techniques, learn how to strengthen the mind, meditate, and acquire a better understanding of the workings of your body, mind and emotional systems. 

If you are seeking to help yourself and others access quality breath, feel better and have more clarity while feeling confident to lead sessions, this is the training for you. This educational breath work weekend will give you the tools to grow your practice and support others by sharing your passion. 

Highlights of this course include:
- Fundamentals of breath-work
- Anatomy of Breath Pathway
- Physiology of respiration
- Breathing and Nervous System Response
- Breathing Techniques (Pranayamas)
- Bandhas and breathing
- Asanas (posture practice) for freeing up the lung space. 
- Personal Exploration
- How to facilitate breathing techniques
- How to work with clients

September 25-27, 2026
Playful Yogi Space
$425 (Early Bird Pricing through 57/31)
$495 as of 8/1

About Chris Loebsack (E-RYT 500, YACEP)

Chris fell in love with yoga in 1990 and began teaching in 2003. Chris uses the power of yoga to create a space for students that cultivates trust, playfulness and Divine connection with themselves and with community. Living by her mantra, Clarity, Integrity and Love, she draws upon her partner yoga practice to share the healing power of touch and safe intimacy. A passion for discovering subtlety in movement has led Chris to deepen her education with the Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers® kinesiology program. Her playful yet focused classes are filled with user-friendly gems of applied anatomy leaving students with a greater understanding of how to find comfort and space in their bodies and smiles beaming across their faces. She encourages teachers to set a higher standard of excellence through knowledge and has become a valuable mentor to many upcoming yoga educators.

Chris teaches privates, classes and workshops across the globe. She is currently the director of the Boundless Yoga 200 and 300-hr Teacher Training programs and an Adjunct Teacher Trainer for the Om Factory® School of Yoga NYC 200 hr, BambooMoves, Bhakti Barn Yoga, Just Plain Yoga, Mighty Yoga, NearMe Yoga and Playful Yogi 200-hr Teacher Training Programs. She has also been featured in Fitness Magazine®, Yoga Journal: Yoga Mentor, Good a Well, Local Flair Magazine and the New York Times. In addition to yoga you are likely to find her laughing with friends and family or quietly meditating with her cats (Fuzz-butt, Squirrel and Emma) or traveling and teaching with her husband Brian M. Davis as Boundless Motion.

Below are the details on our next 200-Hour teacher training beginning in January, 2027.

Lead Trainers:

Naomi Camilleri, E-RYT 500
Kenny Frisby, E-RYT 500

PYS Trainers:

Jodi Daly
Marco Jo Clate
Laura Zaino
Suzie Diano
Lynne Aubrey
Gina Turner
Jamie Shields

Guest Trainers:

Chris Loebsack
Adrea Robles
Shaun Nanavati
Mary Partridge

You can learn more about Naomi and Kenny as well as our entire teaching team on our About Us page.

Areas of Study and Training Topics Covered:

• Yoga Philosophy and History:

  • Introduction to the history and origins of yoga.

  • Exploration of classical yoga texts such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

  • Understanding the philosophy of yoga, including concepts like the Eight Limbs of Yoga and the path to self-realization.

• Yogic Lifestyle and Ethics:

  • Discussion of the ethical principles and values associated with yoga, such as the Yamas and Niyamas.

  • Insights into mindful living and how to integrate yogic principles into daily life.

• Asana (Yoga Postures):

  • In-depth study of yoga postures, alignment and variations.

  • Developing a personal practice and exploring asana techniques.

  • Sequencing and modification of postures for different levels and needs.

• Pranayama (Breath Control):

  • Learning and practicing various breathing techniques to enhance vitality and control the mind.

  • Understanding the connection between breath and movement.

• Anatomy and Physiology:

  • Basic anatomy of the human body and how it is applied to yoga practice.

  • How yoga postures affect the body and how to avoid injuries.

  • An introduction to the energy systems in the body, such as chakras and nadis.

• Meditation and Mindfulness:

  • Techniques for cultivating a regular meditation practice.

  • Training in mindfulness and concentration to improve mental clarity and inner peace.

• Teaching Methodology:

  • How to create and structure yoga classes.

  • Effective teaching skills, communication and adjustments.

  • Dharma Talks, contextualizing yogic philosophy and ethics into life, teaching with compassion, empathy, inclusion and a social justice/trauma-informed mindset.

• Business and Ethics of Yoga Teaching:

  • Understanding the business aspects of being a yoga teacher.

  • Ethical considerations, including student-teacher relationships and maintaining professionalism.

• Practicum:

  • Teaching practice with peers and receiving constructive feedback.

  • Leading classes under the guidance of experienced instructors.

• Final Exam and Evaluation:

  • Written and practical assessments to gauge understanding and teaching skills.

  • Successful completion of these evaluations is required to receive certification.

• Special Topics:

  • Some additional topics may include introduction to Prenatal Yoga, Gentle, Yin and Restorative Yoga, yoga for specific populations (e.g., seniors or athletes), or yoga therapy. We will also include CPR certification and teaching safely in a hot room.

Throughout the program, students are encouraged to maintain a consistent personal practice and reflect on their own yoga journey. The goal of a 200-hour YTT program is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach yoga safely and effectively while deepening their personal practice and understanding of yoga's philosophy and lifestyle.

2027 Schedule:

This training runs Saturday, January 9 - Sunday, May 23, 2027 and is a hybrid of 11 in-person weekends and 10 livestream Wednesday evenings.

In-person weekends at PYS will be from 9am - 5pm (60-minute break for lunch) and will incorporate class with Kenny, Naomi or a guest teacher both days. 

Wednesday evening sessions on Zoom will be from 6 - 8:30pm. 

Playful Yogi 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Schedule for 2027:

IN-STUDIO WEEKENDS: Final Schedule TBA

January 9 & 10

May 22 & 23 - Final exam & Graduation!

WEDNESDAY EVENING ZOOM SESSIONS: Final Schedule TBA

January 13

May 19

INVESTMENT

Early Bird Price (must be paid in full by 10/31/26) = $3495

Full Tuition (must be paid in full by 12/15/26) = $3795

Tuition Payment Plan = $3995 – Paid in 5 monthly payments of $799, first payment must be made by 12/15/26

A deposit of $500 is due at the time of application. The deposit will be applied to the tuition cost upon acceptance into the program.

Tuition includes full unlimited membership to Playful Yogi Space classes for the duration of the program, a value of over $900.

Note: Deposits are Nonrefundable. 
There are no refunds on the training program once the program has started. This includes the obligation for payment plans. Please contact us with questions and be ready to fully commit before applying for this program.