Yoga Teacher Training

BECOMING: A 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training & Embodied Leadership Journey

a transformative yoga teacher training rooted in tradition and empowered by embodied wisdom

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BECOMING isn’t just a yoga teacher training.
It is a remembering of what has always been true.

A reorientation toward the self you’ve been longing to return to.
And a threshold into the person you are BECOMING next.

For 10 weeks, you’ll immerse yourself in ancient wisdom, therapeutic tools, nervous-system literacy, embodied leadership, and the kind of honest inner work that ripples through every corner of your life.

This 200-hour Yoga Alliance–approved training asks you to slow down — deeply.
To listen.
To breathe.
To peel back the layers of perfectionism, performance, fear, and fatigue.
To choose presence over pressure, compassion over comparison, truth over hustle.

BECOMING is your invitation to live and lead differently — with clarity, groundedness, courage, and an unwavering connection to your inner wisdom.

Welcome Home to Yourself

There is a part of you — wise, intuitive, tender, and brave — that has been waiting for a space like this.
A place where:
your nervous system is honored
your lived experience matters
your growth unfolds at a humane pace
your voice is welcomed and held
your belonging is never questioned
your softness is a strength
your presence is enough

BECOMING is not about achieving anything.
It is about remembering everything you already are. Awakening to your potential.

It is for the part of you that is tired —
tired of rushing, of performing, of minimizing your needs,
tired of moving through life on autopilot.

And it is for the part of you that is longing —
longing for meaning,
for grounding,
for deeper purpose,
for emotional clarity,
for embodied confidence,
for community,
and for a life that feels like it is truly your own.

But BECOMING is also for the part of you that senses something more: the part that knows you are here to make a difference.
To create ripples of compassion in a world that feels chaotic.
To help others feel seen, supported, safe, and whole — simply through your presence.
To move through the world as someone who listens deeply, leads gently, and lives intentionally.

Whether you choose to teach or simply bring these practices into your relationships, your home, your workplace, your parenting, your friendships, your leadership — this work expands far beyond the mat.

This is where the inner shift begins.
And this is where the outer ripple begins too.

Who This Is For

BECOMING is designed for those who are:

  • craving deeper meaning, clarity, and grounding

  • ready to understand their nervous system and emotional patterns

  • feeling called toward embodied leadership

  • longing for community and honest connection

  • curious about teaching, or wanting to live with more presence

  • sensing a shift internally and wanting structured support

You do not need to be advanced, flexible, or experienced.

You only need to feel the pull.

Why Half Moon

Half Moon isn’t a studio that simply offers a training — BECOMING is the heart of who we are.
BECOMING is a culmination of everything we believe:
rest is not earned
self-care is not indulgent
community heals
your nervous system is your teacher
your story matters
slowness is a superpower
presence is leadership

  • Therapist-Informed, Trauma-Aware, Humanity-Centered

    Our founder’s mental health background shapes the curriculum through:
    trauma-sensitive language
    consent-first touch
    pacing that protects the nervous system
    Nonviolent Communication
    relational intelligence
    attunement and co-regulation
    anti-shame learning environments

    You will learn how to hold space in a world that desperately needs more care and less harm.

  • Depth Over Dogma

    We honor tradition without rigidity.
    We teach alignment without forcing shapes.
    We teach sequencing without scripts.
    We teach philosophy without hierarchy.

    We believe your lived experience is not an obstacle — it’s the curriculum. 

    Your life is the PRACTICE.

  • Embodied, Experiential, Real

    Every concept — from anatomy to philosophy to leadership — is woven through: 

    asana study + inquiry
    partner work
    journaling
    discussion circles
    regulation practices
    peer teaching
    breathwork and meditation
    experiential practice

    You won’t just learn yoga.
    You will become it.

  • Community Rooted in Belonging

    Your cohort will be small, intentional, warm, and deeply supportive — a circle of humans learning to breathe together, trust together, make mistakes together, and rise together.

    This is not a program where you disappear into the crowd.
    You will be seen and heard
    You will be known.
    You will be supported.

    You will matter.

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What You’ll Learn

BECOMING braids together the seven pillars of embodied leadership — in a way that touches the mind, body, and heart.

  • You’ll learn teachings that help you become:
    calmer in conflict
    clearer in communication
    less reactive
    more grounded
    more aligned in your choices

    The ability to skillfully be in relationship to yourself and the world.

    Philosophy shifts from something you read… into something you embody

  • Learn how to support:
    diverse bodies
    injuries and sensitivities
    varying ranges of motion
    maturing bodies
    postpartum bodies
    athletes and beginners

    You will learn movement that supports life — not performance.

  • Understand how to create spaces that feel:
    safe
    inclusive
    empowering
    attuned
    emotionally sensitive

    This is teaching that honors humanity more than aesthetics.

  • Learn to create classes that:
    bio-mechanically makes sense
    energetically feel good
    supports nervous system resiliency
    tell a story and creates an experience rather than a workout
    express your truth
    invite exploration
    flow intuitively

  • These tools change everything.
    You’ll learn how to:
    name emotions
    express needs
    set boundaries with compassion
    navigate conflict gently
    hold space without fixing
    listen without absorbing
    speak without shrinking

    This alone is life-changing.

  • Learn practices that help you and your students
    downshift from anxiety
    soften perfectionism
    interrupt stress spirals
    build resilience
    sleep better
    feel more in your body
    move through the world with steadiness

  • Most YTTs teach branding and Instagram tips.
    We go deeper.

    You’ll learn how to integrate what you’re learning into:
    your current job
    your leadership style
    your romantic relationships
    your parenting
    your friendships
    your boundaries
    your communication
    your self-worth
    your nervous system
    your personal habits
    your daily routines
    your career path
    your vision of your life

Whether or not you ever teach, you’ll walk away with embodied tools for:

decision-making
clarity in conversations
leading meetings with presence
regulating before responding
speaking up without collapsing
holding boundaries without guilt
navigating stress with resilience
feeling more empowered in your career
feeling more connected in your relationships

Even if you never step into a teaching role, this program will profoundly shape your life.

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Benefits You’ll Feel 

  • Emotional Benefits

    release old narratives that keep you small
    soften self-criticism
    develop emotional literacy
    create space between your triggers and your response
    feel more connected to your values
    develop sustainable internal confidence
    understand yourself with more compassion

  • Nervous System Benefits

    breathe easier
    feel grounded in your body
    reduce chronic stress patterns
    increase your capacity for difficult emotions
    move from reactivity to discernment
    feel more present with others
    identify what safety feels like internally

  • Physical Benefits

    improved posture and breath
    functional strength and mobility
    movement that supports longevity
    awareness of how your body wants to move
    safer, more intuitive practice

  • Relational Benefits

    clearer boundaries
    healthier communication
    greater ease navigating conflict
    deeper connection with loved ones
    renewed capacity for intimacy and trust

  • Leadership Benefits

    a grounded, resonant teaching voice
    ability to hold space with grounded presence
    confidence without force
    clarity without harshness
    curiosity instead of judgment

  • Life Benefits

    a calmer baseline
    more energy and clarity
    aligning what you think, feel,say and do
    confidence in your inner wisdom
    a community that supports your BECOMING
    a life that feels more intentional, less accidental

BECOMING doesn’t simply add tools to your life — it transforms your relationship to your life.

Meet Your Lead Facilitator

Tsha Marie Jacobson, E-RYT 500 (Lead Facilitator)

Tsha is a lifelong mover, educator, and deeply heart-led guide who began her yoga practice over 20 years ago while working as a professional dancer. What started as a way to stay strong and flexible quickly became her anchor, her therapy, and ultimately her Dharma. Yoga changed the way she related to her body, her breath, and her life — and sharing that transformation with others is her greatest purpose.

She has completed over 800 hours of advanced trainings around the world, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, meditation, breathwork, trauma-informed yoga, and advanced anatomy. She has led multiple teacher trainings, each one shaping the intuitive, grounded, compassionate way she holds space.

As Lead Facilitator of BECOMING, Tsha meets every student exactly where they are — gently guiding them toward clarity, confidence, and the teacher that already lives within.

Her teaching integrates:

vinyasa methodology
functional movement science
trauma-aware pedagogy
nervous-system attunement
deep embodied presence

Students describe her as:

steady
intuitive
wise
nurturing
deeply empowering

Her intention is simple: to help you uncover the most authentic, grounded version of yourself — and trust that who you already are is enough. To support your awakening to the most authentic, grounded and brave version of yourself.

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The Format

A 10-week hybrid structure designed for transformation without overwhelm.

You’ll experience:
immersive in-person weekends
spacious integration weeks
virtual evenings for discussion and philosophy
guided journaling and reflection
partner and group exploration
peer teaching
hands-on mentorship
optional unlimited classes

Everything is paced slowly, intentionally, and with care for your nervous system.

Full Fall 2026 Schedule

Here is the arc of our 10-week journey — a steady, spacious rhythm of in-person weekends, virtual evenings, and intentional pauses for rest and integration.

Weekly Meeting Times

  • Fridays (in person): 5:45–8:45pm

  • Tuesdays (virtual): 5:45–8:45pm

  • Saturdays (in person): 1:30–9:30pm

  • Sundays (in person): 1–5:30pm

  • Week of September 7 — ON

    Fri Sep 11 — in person — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Sep 12 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Sep 13 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of September 14 — ON

    Tue Sep 15 — virtual — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Sep 19 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Sep 20 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of September 21 — ON

    Fri Sep 25 — in person — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Sep 26 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Sep 27 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of September 28 — OFF

  • Week of October 5 — ON

    Tue Oct 6 — virtual — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Oct 10 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Oct 11 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of October 12 — ON

    Fri Oct 16 — in person — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Oct 17 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Oct 18 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of October 19 — ON

    Tue Oct 20 — virtual — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Oct 24 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Oct 25 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of October 26 — OFF

  • Week of November 2 — ON

    Fri Nov 6 — in person — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Nov 7 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Nov 8 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of November 9 — ON

    Tue Nov 10 — virtual — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Nov 14 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Nov 15 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of November 16 — ON

    Fri Nov 20 — in person — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Nov 21 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Nov 22 — in person — 1–5:30pm

    Week of November 23 — OFF (Thanksgiving)

    Week of November 30 — ON

    Tue Dec 1 — virtual — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Dec 5 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Dec 6 — in person — 1–5:30pm

  • Week of December 7 — ON

    (Optional Make-Up / Wrap-Up Weekend)
    Fri Dec 11 — in person — 5:45–8:45pm
    Sat Dec 12 — in person — 1:30–9:30pm
    Sun Dec 13 — in person — 1–5:30pm

Outcomes & Certification

Your Yoga Allianceapproved 2000hr certification will offer you….
a Yoga Alliance–approved 200-hour certificate
the ability to teach inclusive, trauma-aware, embodied classes
a grounded, confident teaching voice
attunement to your nervous system
communication skills that change your relationships
tools for leading, living, and loving with more presence
a community that supports your long-term growth

Teaching is optional.
Transformation is inevitable.

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Cohort Size

To preserve intimacy, safety, and depth, this training is limited to 12–20 students.

Tuition & Enrollment

Standard Tuition: $3,700

Founding Cohort (first 6 spots): $3,450

Member Tuition: $3,350

Scholarship Tuition: $2,600 (two spots available)

Pay in full by check or ACH and save $100

Deposit: A nonrefundable $750 deposit is required to secure your spot.

Payment Plan: Remaining tuition is split into two payments on April 1 and June 1.

Included Membership:

Your tuition includes 3 months of unlimited yoga at Half Moon, so you’re supported in your practice both on and off the mat throughout the entire training.

Scholarships:

Scholarships are reserved for applicants for whom the full tuition would create a true financial barrier. Priority is given to individuals who identify as BIPOC or from communities historically underrepresented in yoga and wellness spaces, as well as those with significant financial need. These spots are intended to expand access — please apply only if full tuition would be inaccessible without support.

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FAQs

  • No. Truly — not at all.

    You do not need perfect poses, years of experience, or a certain kind of body.

    A consistent practice (6–12 months) is required, but flexibility or strength is not a requirement for this work.

    We will support you exactly where you are.

  • Perfect. Many students join for personal growth, nervous system support, clarity, confidence, and reconnection with themselves.

    Everything you learn — communication skills, embodied leadership, emotional regulation, sequencing, philosophy — applies directly to your daily life, relationships, and work.

    Teaching is optional. Transformation is not.

  • Yes. This training is thoughtfully designed with trauma awareness at its core.
    We use:

    • choice-based cueing

    • consent-centered touch

    • inclusive language

    • pacing that respects your nervous system

    • grounding practices

    • a non-shaming, non-hierarchical learning environment

    • emotional regulation tools

    • NVC (Nonviolent Communication) principles

    We do not diagnose or treat trauma — but we teach in ways that reduce harm and foster safety.

  • Yes. The program was intentionally created for people with full lives, families, and careers.

    Our rhythm of ON weeks, OFF weeks, and structured integration time makes the workload sustainable and supportive rather than overwhelming.

  • We understand that life happens, and occasional absences may be unavoidable. Students are expected to attend all scheduled sessions, but if you need to miss a day, we’ll work closely with you to find an appropriate make-up option.

    You may miss up to three sessions with approval from the program director and lead facilitator. Depending on the nature of the session, make-up work may include additional public classes, written assignments, or private review time.

    If a private make-up session is required, it will involve an additional fee set by the studio. These sessions are dependent on teacher availability, and we recommend reaching out as soon as possible so we can support you with the best available options.

    To maintain Yoga Alliance compliance, all missed hours must be completed. If you miss more than three sessions, or if hours are not made up, you may be asked to retake part of the program in a future cycle to ensure competency and eligibility for graduation.

    Our intention is always to support your success — with care, honesty, and clear structure.

    We’ll work with you — not against you.

  • If teaching is your path, yes.
    You’ll graduate able to:

    • craft intelligent, safe sequences

    • cue with clarity, compassion, and embodiment

    • hold space with grounded presence

    • teach to diverse bodies and abilities

    • integrate philosophy and theming

    • support students without overwhelm

    You’ll leave with both skill and confidence — and a community that continues supporting you beyond graduation.  A 200hr training is equal to a semester of college - continual education, inquiry, study and refining of skills  is always encouraged as you step into the seat of the teacher.

  • So much. Becoming is:

    • therapist-informed

    • trauma-aware

    • nervous-system-first

    • rooted in embodied leadership

    • not performative or perfectionist

    • deeply relational

    • anti-hustle

    • community-based

    • heart-centered and human

    This is not a program of memorizing scripts or mimicking teachers.
    It is an immersion into who you are — and how that truth can support others.

  • Yes. If you know foundational poses and attend classes regularly, you’re ready.

    You’ll get individualized support throughout the entire program.

  • Almost everyone feels that way. Truly.
    This training meets you where you are — tender, curious, unsure, hopeful — and helps you grow from there.

    You do not need to feel ready.

    You only need to feel the quiet pull that something in your life is ready to shift. And if you’re still unsure or have questions, we’re happy to set up a time for you to speak with our lead facilitator so you can explore whether BECOMING feels right for you.

  • You’ll be held through:

    • a small, intimate cohort

    • a lead facilitator (Tsha) with over a decade of teaching experience

    • mentorship

    • thoughtful feedback

    • a compassionate learning environment

    • a community that genuinely cares

    You won’t be alone for a single step.

  • Most weeks include:

    • One weekday evening session, either virtual or in person (3 hours)

    • One in-person weekend (Saturday + Sunday)

    • Peer teaching woven throughout the program

    • A small amount of home study (reading, journaling, reflection)

    ON weeks average 16 hours of training, which does not include your personal practice.

    OFF weeks are meant to give you rest and integration.

  • Through:

    • nervous-system regulation tools

    • embodied self-awareness

    • grounding practices

    • compassionate communication

    • pacing that respects your limits

    • reflective journaling

    • community support

    • trauma-aware teaching

    Students often report feeling calmer, clearer, more confident, and more connected — in their relationships, in their work, and within themselves.

  • We know that committing to a teacher training is a meaningful decision, and we want to be as supportive as possible.

    A non-refundable deposit of $750 is due upon acceptance.

    This deposit is required to secure your spot and is applied toward your total tuition.

    All tuition becomes fully non-refundable 90 days before training begins.

    This means:

    If you withdraw more than 90 days before the program start date:

    You will receive a refund of any tuition paid, minus the $750 deposit.

    If you withdraw 90 days or less before the program start date:

    No refunds will be issued.
    Your spot, staffing, and program costs have already been allocated.

    Once the program begins:

    No refunds, credits, transfers, or deferrals are offered for any reason.

    If a student is removed due to harmful, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior:

    No refund will be issued.

    We understand that life can change, and we will always approach these conversations with compassion. While refunds are not offered within 90 days of the start date, we’re happy to discuss possibilities for joining a future cohort if space allows.

Why Students Choose BECOMING

Half Moon was recognized as one of Chicago’s top studios, and this training reflects our heart-centered, trauma-aware, nervous-system-first approach to yoga.

Final Invitation

This is not just a certification.
It is a portal.
A deep breath.
A return.
A softening into truth.
A remembering of your worthiness.
A devotion to your BECOMING.

You are invited into a space where your inner world is honored.
Where your enoughness is assumed.
Where your transformation unfolds gently and powerfully.
Where you rise not by striving — but by finally exhaling.

This is your moment. Step in.

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