The Salty Buddha School of Yoga
Join The Salty Buddha for a transformative 200HR RYS Yoga Teacher Training in Peabody, MA
Live and teach an authentic practice on and off the mat
This in person Yoga Teacher Training will bring you beyond the basics and physical practice of yoga; expect to explore spiritual teachings as we dig deep into ancient yoga philosophy to learn the healing and therapeutic applications of yoga. Our collaborative program is designed to nurture your authentic and unique style and honor the practice of yoga, whether you choose to teach or not. During this process you will unlayer and learn about yourself through the deep exploration of self through exploratory workshops and deep study of the Yoga Sutras and Philosophies.
Our program has been thoroughly designed to provide a foundation of knowledge and understanding of the depth of yoga teachings, and to inspire lifelong learning and development to continue. Training Modules include yoga philosophy, anatomy, trauma-informed teaching, teaching styles and sequencing, the chakra system, Pranayama, Ayurveda, alignment and sequencing for Vinyasa yoga, restorative yoga, prenatal, the business of yoga, yin… and so much more.
The Salty Buddha Yoga Teacher Training Experience
Our experiential curriculum is designed to empower students through interactive teaching, thoughtful discussion and self-exploration to appeal to many styles of learning and embody yoga in all forms. Throughout the training you will be provided with a strong foundation on the many aspects of yoga that will allow you to deepen your practice and share the gift of yoga with others.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
☼ 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification (recognized by the Yoga Alliance)
☼ Unlimited Monthly Membership to The Salty Buddha (for the duration of training)
☼ Practice Teaching You will have the opportunity to teach community yoga classes after graduation at The Salty Buddha
☼ Community Be a part of a welcoming community to learn and grow as a yoga practitioner, with an established program to excel as a yoga teacher
☼ Mentoring Receive post graduation mentoring
☼ Professional Feedback & Photography
☼ Discounts to select trainings and workshops
THE CURRICULUM:
☼ Yoga Philosophy, History of Yoga, Yoga Sutras, & The 8 Limbs
☼ Anatomy
☼ Trauma-informed Teaching
☼ Teaching Styles and Sequencing
☼ The Chakra System
☼ Pranayama
☼ Ayurvedic Living
☼ Sanskrit
☼ Vinyasa Yoga Alignment and Sequencing
☼ Restorative Yoga
☼ Prenatal Yoga
☼ Arm Balancing & Teaching to Advanced Poses
☼ Hands on Assisting
☼ Yin Yoga and Chinese Medicine
☼ The Business of Yoga
☼ Equity and Yoga
The Details
✦ Investment | $3,400
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive package for our teacher trainees, which includes unlimited classes at our studio while you participate in the training to enhance your experiential knowledge and build community.
✦ Schedule
Our next 200HR Yoga Teacher Training begins Fall 2025
We will meet in person on select weekends and virtually Tuesday evenings 6-8 p.m. twice a month from November 2025 to May 2026.
DATES:
November 7-9th, 2025
December 5-7th, 2025
January 30th-February 1st, 2026
February 20th-222nd, 2026
March 13th-15th, 2026
April 10th-12th, 2026
May 1-3rd, 2026
TIMES:
Biweekly Training Times: Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:30pm (virtual meetings only once per month)
✦ Location
Our in person training takes place at the Salty Buddha Yoga studio located on the North Shore in Peabody, MA - about 20 miles north of Boston! We will also meet virtually once per month!
Meet Your Guides
Join lead trainer, Toni Pierce, and Co-Trainer, Melissa Staxfeld, and a team of guest trainers and co-facilitators, including Mona Desai, Jenn Geller, Anthony Tomasi, Jen Murray, Janet Williams, and more.
Toni Pierce | E- RYT 500
Vinyasa Yoga, Trauma Informed, Cueing & Alignment, The Chakra System & Energy, Ayurvedic Living, Prenatal Yoga, Pranayama, Yin & Restorative Yoga & The Business of Yoga
SALTY BUDDHA OWNER & LEAD TRAINER
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Toni Pierce, founder of The Salty Buddha is a wife, mother, and dedicated wellness advocate, Toni brings a deeply personal touch to every class she teaches. Certified by Yoga Alliance, she blends her expertise in yoga with a TIMBO certification and Reiki 1 practice, creating holistic and healing experiences for her students. Toni is especially passionate about trauma-informed yoga practices, believing in the transformative power of yoga to help individuals heal. She values providing space for others to nurture their own personal healing journeys. Under her leadership, The Salty Buddha has become the area's most beloved boutique destination for yoga, barre, and dance fitness, known for its warm, inclusive, and empowering atmosphere. She hopes that everyone who walks through these doors feels like The Salty Buddha is their home away from home and considers every member of her studio family
Melissa Staxfeld | RYT 200
Finding Your Authentic Yoga Voice, Sequencing, Alignment and Cueing
YOGA TGEACHER
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Melissa is a yoga teacher, artist, and Spiritual Life Coach for creative women, yogis, and mothers! Just like her coaching, Mel’s yoga classes are transformational from the inside out. She provides healing space for her students to discover and trust their own inner wisdom. You can expect a strengthening alignment based flow and a creative sequence where you’ll get lost in presence on your mat. Tune in with your breath, a great playlist, and a fabulous community at Salty. Leave feeling empowered, grounded, and happy!
Melissa received her YTT 200 Hour at Saraswati’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT under Donna Jackson in 2016. Melissa will be co-leading Salty’s Yoga Teacher Training alongside Toni, and she is beyond excited to help train a new group of teachers and leaders!
Anthony Tomasi | E-RYT 500
YOGA TGEACHER
Arm Balance Deconstruction
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Anthony has been teaching all over the North Shore and Boston since 2010. Having been exposed to many different styles of yoga from senior teachers, both local and international, Anthony takes the best of all those pieces and makes it his own. His biggest influence comes from training with and assisting Matt Giordano in Chromatic Yoga. From this, when taking Anthony’s classes, you can expect a masterfully sequenced class, built from the ground up with a specific peak action and peak pose in mind. Every breath has a purpose, every posture and movement has a purpose; to gain understanding and mastery of the body and mind.
Dan Dugan | E-RYT 500
YOGA TEACHER
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Janet Williams | E-RYT 500
YOGA TEACHER
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Coming soon!
Jen Geller | E-RYT 500
PHYSICAL THERAPIST & YOGA TEACHER
Anatomy
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Jen Geller has a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and worked as a physical therapist for over 20 years before making the switch to yoga instructor. Jen is passionate about moving safely and uses her knowledge of the human body to create thorough, balanced classes with attention to proper alignment and body mechanics. Jen
also strongly believes that every body is unique. She encourages her students to move in a way that suits their own bodies and offers lots of different ways to transition and form postures. Jen strives to create a yoga space that is accessible to all body types, ages, and abilities.
Jen loves to share her knowledge and teaches many workshops on anatomy, functional movement, proper body mechanics, and injury prevention as it relates to yoga. She is part of various teacher training programs in the area and is proud to be a member of the Salty Buddha YTT staff.
Jen Murray | E-RYT 500
OWNER OF YOGA ON CENTRAL
The Art of Hands on Assists
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Hi - I’m Jen, my passion has always been to bring people together so they feel taken care of. I love that I get to bring people together through smart, functional and fun movement.
I began as a mom working to do better and be better for my family. I found a free yoga class or maybe it found me. When I practiced I felt supported, healthy and I let my life fill up with purpose. I knew I had to teach this amazing practice because it offered me so much. Ultimately, it has changed my life. Like most things my practice has evolved a bit to include forms of strength, stability and functional movements as well as hands on assists
Today I am inspired by the strength of the physical body, the resilience of our spirits and the deep power of connection in community and my family. Some say I am tireless in my drive to share wellness and movement. I am still learning how to rest and slow down. I use restorative yoga as my guide.
If you take my class plan on enjoying yourself, learning, working, connecting and restoring your energy because I know this world needs you at your best. If you do the hard part of showing up, I’ll guide you through the rest!
Mona Desai | E-RYT 500
YOGA TGEACHER
Sanskrit, History of Yoga & Yoga Philosophy
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Raised in South Asian culture, Mona (she/her) became a yoga teacher to enhance representation in wellness spaces and help students access yoga's holistic benefits. Her classes are rooted in kindness, inclusivity, and community. She blends meditation, physical postures, and rest, offering a gentle yet empowering practice. Above all, she aims to create a welcoming environment for all practitioners.
In addition to teaching, Mona trains future yoga teachers, equipping them to offer informed and inclusive experiences for their students. Her teachings include yoga history, philosophy, meditation, Sanskrit, and Ayurveda. Mona is a lifelong learner who believes that true wisdom is found by being open to the perspectives of others.
Mona received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2020 and her meditation teaching certificate in 2022. In 2024, she completed a 300-hour teacher training program.
Willa Wolsford | E-RYT 500
YOGA TGEACHER
Coming Soon
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FAQS
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Absolutely not! We recommend about a year of practice to embark on the training, and welcome all levels and abilities. What you need most is an open mind, willingness and dedication to learn and deepen your practice throughout the training program.
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Yes, absolutely! You will receive 1 on 1 or small group overview of what we went over that weekend, however, this comes at an additional cost to compensate teacher for their time! You can also take workshops that can work as make up hours during your training through the studio or any other studio approved by The Salty Buddha.
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Our yoga teacher trainings are held at our studio in Peabody, MA. Our monthly Tuesday meetings are held virtually.
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