Enrollments for May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027
2027 300-hr. Teacher Training ZOOM Info Session with Mark Nelson
The Yoga Garden's Advanced 300-hr. training, in collaboration with The Works in Malvern, PA, is a Yoga Alliance-certified program designed to give you the tools and skills to become the teacher you want to be!
This online meet & greet will give you all the information you need about how our program is structured to work with your busy schedule and help you grow as a teacher.
ZOOM Info Session
Wednesday, May 20
7:00pm
A link will be sent to your email shortly before the meeting. If you can't attend the meeting in real time, please register as usual and we'll send you a recording you can view at your own pace.
Yoga Garden Summer Potluck with Mark Nelson
Come get to know the people you see in class every week. We'll have tableware and an assortment of food and drinks, so feel free to bring whatever you'd like: appetizers, drinks, main courses, desserts. (PS, there are always more desserts than anything else, so keep that in mind. ;-)
Everyone is welcome, whether you're a regular at the studio or brand new. And feel free to bring friends and family. The more the merrier!
Sign up through MindBody to RSVP. We can't wait to connect with all of you!
The Yoga Garden Summer Potluck
Sunday, May 31
5:00-7:00pm
FREE!
Sacred Strands: Crafting Malas, Setting Intentions with Kiera Missanelli
What to Expect:
In this two-part workshop, we’ll begin with an all-levels yoga flow led by Kiera Missanelli, 500-RYT, who has been teaching at Yoga Garden for 8 years. This movement practice will open your body and calm your mind, followed by a guided meditation to help you set a clear, personal intention for your mala.
With your intention in heart and mind, you’ll transition into the art of mala-making—a sacred practice rooted in meditation and mindfulness. You’ll choose your beads from a selection of pre-strung bracelets (let the work be done for you!) and then tie your own knots. Each mala bracelet comes with its own story, highlighting the properties of the beads so you can choose one that supports whatever you need right now. As you tie your knots, you’ll infuse your mala with the energy and light of your intention.
You'll Leave With:
- A handmade mala you’ve personally tied
- Knowledge of its spiritual significance
- A detailed info card about your stone's properties
- Tips on how to use your mala in meditation and daily life
If you're not able to finish during class, don’t worry! We’ll send you home with detailed instructions to complete your creation with ease.
Who It’s For:
This experience is perfect for all levels—no prior yoga or beading experience necessary. Just bring an open heart and your intention.
Your Guides:
The yoga and meditation portion will be led by Kiera Missanelli, 500-RYT, an experienced and empowering teacher who has been guiding students at Yoga Garden for 8 years. Kiera’s classes combine creative sequencing, mindful movement, and approachable challenges, all designed to help students feel grounded, strong, and connected.
The mala-making and knotting workshop will be led by Claudia Iannelli of @the_mala_mama, a mala maker since 2019 who learned her craft from bead guru Sarita Strestha, a Vedic astrology reader and master mala maker. Claudia works directly with clients to design one-of-a-kind malas to support any season of life—and never makes the same mala twice.
Sacred Strands: Crafting Malas, Setting Intentions
Friday, June 5
6:00-8:30pm
$65 (Unlimited members get 10% off)
Please note that if you can no longer attend a workshop you have signed up for, we will gladly refund the fee up to 8 days before the event. Within 7 days of a workshop, we will issue a credit to your Yoga Garden account. No refunds or credits will be issued the same day of a workshop.
Prana Rising 2026, Cultivating Vital Energy through Yoga and Nature with Mark Nelson
Welcome to Prana Rising.
Prana is present in fresh air, fresh food, movement and breath. Yoga and nature work wonders for your well-being. They restore your Prana. And they create a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life.
NATURE: You’ll spend three consecutive days in nature. Time in nature has been shown to reduce cortisol levels and refocus our mental activity.
MOVEMENT: Your body is designed to move — not sit at a desk all day. On your mat or on the trails, you’ll move your body dynamically as a remedy for modern life.
HEALTHY FOOD: Food is fuel. You’ll be treated to three fresh, high-fiber vegetarian meals each day made with nutritious, colorful vegetables, grains, fruits and seasonings so your body can rebuild.
COMMUNITY: We need human connection. Coming together in shared experiences is proven to increase happiness levels.
DISCOVERY: New experiences reshape our brains. You’ll try new things, explore different ideas, and discover what your body can do.
CALM: When you feel at ease, your nervous system heals and rebuilds your body from life’s stresses. Our retreat center is on 400 acres of private woodland in the Pocono Mountains. A perfect place to unplug and unwind.
We hope you’ll join us for Prana Rising — three days of soothing vinyasa practices, eye-opening hikes, calming pranayama, and restorative yin yoga sessions. And while you focus on your own well-being, we’ll make sure everything else is easy: delicious vegetarian meals, simple lodging options, wide open spaces to explore, and even optional spa treatments to leave you refreshed and revitalized. Everything is designed so you can unplug and reconnect with yourself!
It's time to restore your energy through yoga and the healing powers of nature. We'll see you in the mountains!
Prana Rising:
Cultivating Vital Energy through Yoga and Nature
With Mark Nelson
June 12, 13 & 14, 2026
The Himalayan Institute,
Honesdale, PA
$350
$299 if you enroll before Dec. 31, 2025.
Accommodations are to be arranged directly with the retreat center. You will receive a confirmation email once you register. This will allow you to reserve the room of your choice.
Please note that if you can no longer attend a retreat you have signed up for, we will gladly refund the fee up to 30 days before the event. Within 30 days of a retreat, we will issue a credit to your Yoga Garden account. No refunds or credits will be issued after the start of the retreat.
JULY 200-hr. Teacher Training Info Session with Mark Nelson
Taught by veteran instructor Mark Nelson and other contributing teachers, The Yoga Garden's 200-hr. Teacher Training Program is a comprehensive course that teaches you the philosophy and physics of this life changing art.
This year's program starts on January 9 and runs through the end of May.
FREE Teacher Training Info Session
Wednesday, July 8
7:00-8:00pm
(You will receive a Zoom link shortly before the meeting)
Ask about our Summer Early Bird Pricing available through Aug. 31.
The Gift of Calm 2026: A Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath Retreat with Mark Nelson
And then we pause. We settle. We take the time to savor the stillness. We allow ourselves to simply be. And when we do so, we rediscover a whole world of calm that resonates from within. That’s the essence of this three-day retreat: The Gift of Calm is your chance to experience movement in a more mindful way and then to release into the beauty of stillness.
For this very special weekend, musicians Alex and Christine Beckmann will join us for nightly sound-bath immersions — 90 minutes of natural ambient sounds, soothing crystal bowls, and restorative yoga.
You will also be treated to a master class by the Institute's own Shari Friedrichsen. 90 minutes of gentle, focused yoga that goes beyond the physical to the emotional core of your practice.
For three days, you’ll tune into mindful movement and thoughtful stillness so you can discover a quieter space within — a space of nurturing and renewal, of self-care. Through gentle yoga, mindful vinyasa, restorative,and yin yoga sessions, along with sound-bath immersions and guided relaxation, you’ll create time and space for calm.
Combine that with the Himalayan Institute’s offerings of nourishing, natural food, nature walks through fall foliage, crisp mountain air, cool, quiet nights, and optional massage services, and you’ll truly be giving yourself the gift of calm.
We hope you’ll join us. We look forward to sharing this mindful weekend with you.
The Gift of Calm: A Slow Flow & Sound Bath Retreat
With Mark Nelson and Special Guests Alex & Christine Beckmann
October 23, 24 & 25, 2026
The Himalayan Institute,
Honesdale, PA.
$350
$299 if you enroll before Dec. 31, 2025.
Accommodations are to be arranged directly with the retreat center. You will receive a confirmation email once you register. This will allow you to reserve the room of your choice.
Please note that if you can no longer attend a retreat you have signed up for, we will gladly refund the fee up to 30 days before the event. Within 30 days of a retreat, we will issue a credit to your Yoga Garden account. No refunds or credits will be issued after the start of the retreat.
2027 300-hr. Teacher Training with Mark Nelson
Our Advanced 300-hr. training is a Yoga Alliance-certified program designed to give you the tools and skills to become the teacher you want to be!
The Yoga Garden has teamed up with The Works yoga studio in Malvern to bring you the experience and expertise of veteran teachers Mark Nelson and Tessa Jenkins, along with a host of visiting presenters.
You'll come out of the training with a deep understanding of the skills you need to take your teaching and your students’ experience to new heights. This is the advanced training you’ve been waiting for.
The Yoga Garden's 300-hr. Advanceed Yoga Teacher Training starts January 8, 2027 and consists of eight weekend modules through the end of May. Sessions will alternate between The Yoga Garden in Narberth and The Works in Malvern.
Register for our Zoom info session on May 20 at 7:00pm to discuss all the details of the program.
Enrollment Options:
$4,000 (Early Bird Pricing through Sept. 1)
$4,500 (Standard Enrollment)
* Past graduates of The Yoga Garden or The Works trainings get an additional $250 off their enrollment fees.
Please note: Because teacher trainings are a collaborative group program with a competitive enrollment process, deposits and tuition are non-refundable. In the event you cannot attend the training, tuition may be used as a studio credit. Once the program has begun, no refunds or credits will be granted.
2027 300-hr. Teacher Training DEPOSIT with Mark Nelson
The Yoga Garden's Advanced 300-hr. training, in collaboration with The Works in Malvern, PA, is a Yoga Alliance-certified program designed to give you the tools and skills to become the teacher you want to be!
If have specific questions, please email Mark Nelson at [email protected] or Tessa Jenkins at [email protected]
Refund Policy: Because teacher trainings are a collaborative group program with a competitive enrollment process, deposits and tuition are non-refundable. In the event you cannot attend the training, tuition may be used as a studio credit. Once the program has begun, no refunds or credits will be granted.
2027 200-hr. Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Mark Nelson
Yoga is a journey. It’s a path you follow, learning from the people and experiences along the way. And at some point those insights become part of who you are, until you radiate that understanding from within. Then it’s time to share. Your journey into yoga is as individual as you are. Whether you want to teach or simply deepen your own practice, it’s time to let your light be a guide for others on their path.
The Yoga Garden's Teacher Training program will give you the tools, techniques and knowledge to safely and dynamically guide students toward their own understanding. Taught by Mark Nelson, senior Yoga Garden teachers, and visiting instructors, it’s a comprehensive course that teaches you the philosophy and physics of this life changing art.
The Yoga Garden's 200-hr. Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training starts January 9, 2027 and meet every other Saturday and Sunday through the end of May.
Register for one of our FREE info sessions to answer any questions you may have. Info Sessions take place monthly from 12:30-1:30pm.
July 12 (Summer Early Bird Pricing)
August 2 (Summer Early Bird Pricing)
September 13 (Fall Early Bird Pricing)
October 4 (Fall Early Bird Pricing)
November 8
December 6
January 3
Enrollment Options:
$3,150 (Summer Early Bird Pricing)
$3,250 (Fall Early Bird Pricing)
$3,350 (Standard Enrollment)
Please note, because teacher trainings are a collaborative group program with a competitive enrollment process, tuition cannot be refunded or credited once the training has begun. Studio credit will be given for cancellations within 30 days before the start date. Cancellations prior to 30 days will be refunded minus a $200 processing fee.
2027 Yoga Garden Scholarship Fund with Mark Nelson
But Yoga Teacher Training can be expensive and not all applicants have the financial means to do it. The Yoga Garden seeks to lower that barrier to entry by funding candidates from BIPOC populations experiencing financial hurdles to teacher training.
Please consider contributing so your gift of yoga can extend beyond your own mat to positively impact people and communities who may otherwise never have access to it.
100% of donations will go directly to fund the enrollment of BIPOC trainees in financial need. The Yoga Garden is dedicated to fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our community.
Our 2027 Teacher Training program starts on January 9. We aim to FULLY COVER THE TUITION OF TWO CANDIDATES who have already applied and are ready to start.
Thank you in advance for your contribution.
