Mindful Resilience for Yoga Teacher Training (MRYTT)
About the Training
Yoga is translated from the word yuj, which is loosely translated to the word union. We were once called to serve in uniform, so for many, being drawn to yoga is a natural transition. The camaraderie and sense of belonging is something we all seek after leaving our time in service.
Please note this is a two-phase application process with a $150 non-refundable application fee, which is applied towards tuition upon acceptance.
Train to be a Yoga Teacher with Veterans Yoga Project (VYP)
Yoga has touched your life in some way; maybe it was to ease the mental burden of serving, maybe you enjoyed the cadence of everyone moving in sync, maybe you just liked wearing comfy clothes all day. Whatever the reason, you sought out your mat, and are now looking to take a more leadership role by way of becoming a yoga teacher. Veterans Yoga Project offers you a unique yoga teacher training experience, designed by Veterans and military community members.
The 200-hour Mindful Resilience for Yoga Teacher Training (MRYTT) is a 200-hour yoga teacher training designed by the military community, for the military community.
VYP MRYTT 200-Hour Training Meets All Yoga Alliance (YA) 2027 Training Requirements
To receive the RYT designation from YA, MRYTT graduates will need to take YA’s online assessment and provide CPR certification.
The MRYTT Family
From all different branches and across the country, we are very excited to welcome each and every class of brand new MRYTT-trained VYP Yoga Teachers to our family. Our teams are founded on the belief that every single person has something to offer, and we are committed to the belief that life experiences are just as valuable as yoga training when spreading our mission of Mindful Resilience. When not training and teaching with VYP, these talented individuals can be found already serving their communities through working with the DoW, running healthcare clinics, and volunteering with other Veterans service organizations.
Questions?
Contact Jessica Bugbee, 200-hour MRYTT Program Manager by email or by phone at (203) 936-9642.
“VYP has made a huge impact in my life from facilitating my 200-Hour Mindful Resilience Yoga Certification, to providing opportunities to network with other Veterans.
The passion they have for Veterans, Families, and Communities are second to none. The tools they teach are invaluable, and the clinical approach is proving to be helping, and saving lives.”
- Lorna A.
Class Format
Your 200-Hour Training Will Consist of:
- 120 hours of LIVE online weekend training
- 20 hours of LIVE Practice and Purpose: Philosophy, Integration and Cohort Discussion training
- 20 hours of LIVE online yoga classes through the VYP Rick Rowan Online Studio
- 7 hours of Seva work preparation/presentation
- 3 hours towards final exam
- 30 hours of LIVE, in-person training at Feathered Pipe Ranch in Helena, Montana
Additional VYP Training Aspects
- Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery training, MRT
- Optional Study Group
- 1:1 VYP Teacher Mentor
- VYP Ambassador and Seva Team Member assignment for onboarding, support and mentorship
Class of 2027 Dates
Open House/Info Session
November 15, 2026, 7PM EST – Join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 469 486 3965)
Unable to join us on the day? A recording will be uploaded here after November 15th.
Application Dates
Training Dates LIVE Online via Zoom:
Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery Training (MRT)
MRT training dates to be determined
Weekend Training [Saturday and Sunday]
(10AM-4PM Eastern, 9AM-3PM Central, 8AM-2PM Mountain, 7AM-1PM Pacific)
- April: 25 (Orientation: 12PM-4PM Eastern)
- May: 1/2 and 22/23
- June: 5/6 and 26/27
- July: 10/11 and 24/25
- August: 7/8 and 21/22 and 28/29
- September: 11/12
Practice and Purpose: Philosophy, Integration and Cohort Dialogue Training [Tuesdays]
Please choose Morning (8:30AM-10:30AM Eastern, 7:30AM-9:30AM Central, 6:30AM-8:30AM Mountain, 5:30AM-7:30AM Pacific) or Evening (7PM-9PM Eastern, 6PM-8PM Central, 5PM-7PM Mountain, 4PM-6Pm Pacific)
- April: 27
- May: 18
- June: 1, 22
- July: 6, 20
- August: 3, 17
- September: 7, 14
Optional: Study Group [Thursday]
(8PM-9PM Eastern, 7PM-8PM Central, 6PM-7PM Mountain, 5PM-6PM Pacific)
- May: 6, 27
- June: 10
- July: 1, 15, 29
- August: 12, 26
- September: 2, 16
Optional: Seva Group [Sunday]
(1PM-2:30PM Eastern, 12PM-1:30PM Central, 11AM-12:30PM Mountain, 10AM–11:30AM Pacific)
- May: 16
- June: No Session
- July: 18
- August: No Session
- September: 19
VYP Rick Rowan Online Studio Classes
MRYTT students must attend one class a week through VYP Rick Rowan Online Studio throughout the training (free).
Graduation and In-Person Training at Feathered Pipe Ranch in Helena, Montana
Graduation Date: September 29, 2027
Arrival: September 23, 2027
Departure: September 30, 2027
Cost
Application: $150.00 (non-refundable, applied to the cost of tuition)
Cost to participate in the 200-hour MRYTT: $4,000
- One-time full payment and partial payment plans available
- Multiple $500 scholarships awarded
- Two $1,000 scholarships awarded through the Mary Ann Keats Scholarship Award
- Additional scholarship infomation will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
Payments can be made over time as long as the last payment is received by August 1, 2027 – prior to our time at Feathered Pipe Ranch. Partial scholarships are available upon request. Participant is responsible for making travel arrangements to/from Feathered Pipe Ranch. Transportation to/from Helena Regional Airport is arranged by VYP.
Tuition Includes
- Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery Training
- Training materials (books, yoga gear, manuals)
- Lodging at Feathered Pipe Ranch
- 200 hours of yoga teacher training by highly trained yoga teachers and professionals
- Mentoring and Study Groups
If, at any time, you discontinue your training, VYP will collect payments to cover all incidentals to that date.
Location
- All yoga teacher training weekends are held online via Zoom.
- Graduation week is located at Feathered Pipe Ranch, Helena, Montana
Application Requirements
- A completed 200-hour MRYTT Application
- Submission of one letter of recommendation (email to mrytt-manager@veteransyogaproject.org). The letter must be in .pdf format, and must refer to your military background, yoga experience, and your future plans with VYP. It is your choice who this letter comes from.
- A 3-5 minute video submission detailing your intent to move forward with VYP. Video details are explained upon submission of application.
- Complete a more personal detailed questionnaire.
- Proof of military status (Service Members only; DD214 with only name/service branch and service dates showing) Type of military discharge does not affect the application.
- Background check is required.
- Upon acceptance: Read and sign all required documents, choose payment plan and submit deposit by February 8, 2027.
Upon completion, students will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Yeacher at the 200-hour level (RYT 200).
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