Parinama Yoga School
A Yoga Alliance Certified
200 hr Teacher Training Program
This comprehensive 200 hour teacher training program is guided by Melissa Ciesla, E-RYT 500, and taught in a practical, approachable & accessible style.
It's deep dive into Asana, Yoga History, Philosophy, Methodology, Ethics, Meditation, Pranayama, Alignment & Anatomy.
Open to all, whether you want to teach or just learn and grow!
*All 200 hours must be completed in order to receive your certification*
Our Next Session Starting in Spring 2027!!
Meet Melissa Ciesla
E-RYT 500, Mom, Actress
My yoga journey began in the early 2000's. I was mentally run down from a non-stop life in NYC, injured after years of dancing and desperately needing something to help me feel full. Yoga helped me connect to myself and body in all the ways I really needed.
After 11 years of practice, I received my first 200-hour certification in 2014 in LA, received my second in 2015, and as of 2023 I am now an E-RYT 500 hr instructor....a fancy way of saying I've done a lot of trainings and taught A LOT of classes.
I love teaching. I love sharing what I have learned. I love the anatomy of the body and am fascinated by the mechanisms that make us work.
Having two children via c-section altered the way I teach and practice and has forever changed the way I approach the body. My ever-growing need to get more done in less time than before (thank you little ones), has guided me to the specific techniques I use today to target the body fully and efficiently.
We moved to Greensboro, NC from LA in 2022.
My BA in dance has always guided the way I see the body in movement and I quickly became known for my accessible teaching style, approachable alignment and anatomy cues, and my unique ability to teach directly to each student in the room.
My goal is always to help guide each student to find the full strength & mobility that their body has to offer each day through mindful awareness & breath.
In 2025, I birth the curriculum, a full compilation of my 25+ years practicing and 12+ years teaching & launched Parinama Yoga School. My 3rd baby! I'm so very proud of every class I have graduated! Watching each student challenge themselves, learn, grown and explore is an incredible honor & privilege!
I can't wait for you to take your journey with us!!
Learn more about Melissa:
About Parinama
Parinama in Sanskrit means...
to Evolve, to Transform, to Change.
There was no word that I could find that more clearly defines your journey through Teacher Training...
Whether you are looking to simply deepen your practice or start teaching right away, this is a game changing 200 hr training program that will bring you closer to yourself through
physical & mental practices.
You will graduate with a stronger sense of confidence, self awareness, and a clearer sense of the world around you.
This program will help you become an insightful poised teacher
& a more connected practitioner.
This comprehensive program certifies you through the Yoga Alliance as a
200 hour yoga teacher. A series of in-person lectures & clinics combined with personal practice and at home study.
*15 hours of studio practice are required & not included in the tuition rate.
*All 200 hours must be completed in order to graduate.
Curious about becoming a 200 hr RYT?
DISCOVER
Philosophy
Explore the long history of yoga and it's varied lineages
Asana & Alignment
Dive into posture clinic to explore variations that better support you & your students.
Learn how to properly warm the body for the asana to come.
The 8 Limb Path
Get insight into energetic lines, planes of movement, nadis, the yamas, niyamas & the chakra system
Anatomy
Expand your knowledge about muscles, bones, connective tissue & the body systems so you can comfortably teach any students no matter what their limitations or needs.
Learn how to observe & help yourself & students with healthy alignment
Ethics &
Business of Yoga
Dive into the ethics of yogic practices
Learn how to navigate the business world of yoga at studios, gyms, schools, events, private classes & more...
Breathwork
Explore several techniques to help activate the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system through breath
Sequencing
Theme, create & craft safe, fun, meaningful classes
Assists
Learn how to safely help students find ease in their practice with hands-on adjustments
Meditation
Begin or add to your meditation practice as we journey through various styles & techniques
The Schedule:
Thursdays 5:30-8:30
Saturdays 1-7pm
Sundays 11am-5pm
*2027 Tentative schedule: February 4th- April 25th
*Off 2/21-2/28 & 3/21-3/28*
Questions about the program?
email: ParinamaYogaNC@Gmail.com
Paid in full:
before the start of the program: $3000
Payment Plan Option:
$3150 total cost
3 payments of $1050
**$200 discount for early sign-up before 12/1/26**
*A $500 deposit is required and non-refundable unless the program is cancelled*
A minimum of 5 students is required to run the program
**15 hours of practice outside of our meeting times is required at any studio you desire & not included in the training price
*Scholarships Available*
Email for more details
Questions?
email: ParinamaYogaNC@Gmail.com
Ready to sign-up??
Fill out your Teacher Inquiry Form HERE
Pay your Deposit:
Tuition Details
YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFICATION:
Since in 1999, The Yoga Alliance has set the standard for training teachers in the world of yoga. Globally recognized, they have mandatory guidelines that assure you will graduate with a well rounded education in yoga.
This certification also allows you to join addition programs certified by The Alliance.
Upon graduation you will be a RYT-200.
Testimonials
“Teacher training with Melissa was transformative physically and mentally.
I enjoyed seeing myself developing a teacher's voice and my classmates developing their voice, all of them unique.
The anatomical knowledge we got was impressive and really changed my way of inhabiting my body.
Can’t be thankful enough for the opportunity”
“I loved the straight-forward and down to earth approach to this school and the
non-judgemental way of teaching.
Would recommend to others!”
"Melissa’s experience as an actress (and yoga teacher in NY and LA) might also shine light on why she’s always thoroughly prepared, flexible and patient, present and available.
She embodies a professionalism that is hard to describe and harder to match -- a combination of her life and yoga experience with her deep connection to the students and subject matter.
You can tell she wants to be there, with you, practicing and learning yoga, and that feels great.”
“Fantastic training!
Melissa has 20+ years of experience in Yoga and made the knowledge really land.
It was fun, challenging and life changing.
I feel more equipped with tools to overall improve my life and help others do the same.”