2025 Training Modalities
We’ve got BIG things in store for this year’s training…
For those pursuing a career in fitness and movement— and for all you lovers of strength AND yoga— this is your chance to seamlessly earn multiple certifications, level up your expertise, deepen your knowledge, and stand out as a more marketable, dynamic leader.
More than ever before, our sights are set on igniting your personal growth, supporting professional success, and giving you the tools to lead with purpose— in all areas of your life!
In addition to modality-specific weekend training dates, U Institute Trainees will be required to attend to two additional mandatory weekends— trust us, you want every single minute we have planned!
Choose what’s right for you, with the option to enroll in one or more to fit your goals & schedule!
Strong By the Bell
with Tiffany Peche & Katy Esparza
Elevate your skills and deepen your knowledge as a student-athlete and coach in Strong By the Bell, a kettlebell specific intensive with trainers Tiffany Peche and Katy Esparza. Master the fundamentals and breakdown of core kettlebell movements, teaching tools and methodologies, points of performance and movement research. With personalized instruction and mentorship, you’ll gain a deep understanding of body mechanics and anatomy to enable you to coach and correct with confidence, precision and precise terminology. Get seriously strong, invest in your personal development and take your clients’ success to the next level by enrolling!
Training Takeaways:
Master the fundamentals, points of performance and breakdown of core kettlebell movements
Deepen your knowledge of anatomy, body mechanics with the language to coach with confidence
Take your personal development, leadership, and teaching skills to the next level
$2499
Training Dates:
March 8, April 12, May 3, June 14, July 12
*Mandatory Leadership & Graduation Weekends Additionally Required
7AM-1:30PM at The Union, Huebner
H.E.A.T.
with Dorothy Capanas & Liz Peters
Join trainers Dorothy and Liz for a transformative training experience focused on enhancing strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Over the course of the training, you'll master full-body exercises and techniques, while connecting with a community of like-minded fitness enthusiasts. Receive personalized feedback from experienced teachers, ensuring your ability to perform and teach exercises safely and effectively.
Training Takeaways:
Personalized instruction & mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your safety and success
Mastery of full-body exercises and techniques with personalized feedback
Confidence to lead inspiring fitness sessions and motivate clients at all levels
$2499
Training Dates:
March 23, April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, August 17 & 24
*Mandatory Leadership & Graduation Weekends Additionally Required
9:30AM-6PM at The Union, Park Oaks
Really Good Strength Coaching
with Steve Falk & Liz Peters
Dive into an immersive experience that blends theory, hands-on practice, and e-learning focused on functional fitness. Over five dynamic Saturdays, you'll master essential skills like warm-ups, lifts, workout design, and class management. Build the confidence to lead safe, effective classes and inspire clients, while also learning nutrition coaching and client engagement strategies.
Whether new to coaching, an experienced instructor, or eager to deepen your fitness knowledge, this training will equip you with the tools to lead engaging classes or enhance your own fitness journey!
Training Takeaways:
Master functional fitness essentials, including warm-ups, lifts, workout design and class management
Build confidence in leading safe, effective classes, with added skills in nutrition coaching and client engagement.
Lead engaging classes and strengthen your own fitness journey
$2499
Training Dates:
March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5
*Mandatory Leadership & Graduation Weekends Additionally Required
12PM-6PM at The Union, Park Oaks
Yoga Reset
with Stacey Pape
Deepen your practice and refine your skills with Yoga Reset, an intensive program designed to elevate your understanding of yoga and its transformative impact on the body and mind. Join Stacey Pape as she covers the points of performance, detailed posture research, and precise posture breakdowns giving you the tools to teach with clarity and confidence.
You'll explore the role of the central nervous system in yoga, master the art of dialogue, and hone your skills in timing, music, tone, and setting goals for your classes. With personalized one-on-one mentorship and a focus on personal development and leadership, Yoga Reset empowers you to lead with purpose and inspire lasting change in your students
Training Takeaways:
Master key postures, dialogue, and teaching techniques to sharpen your clarity and confidence
Explore role of the central nervous system, and refine your class timing, tone, and goal-setting
Earns 30 hours of continuing education through Yoga Alliance (YA).
$2499
Training Dates:
March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6
*Mandatory Leadership & Graduation Weekends Additionally Required
9:30AM-6PM at The Union, Alamo Heights
26 & 2 (Bikram 90)
with Lisa Ingle-Stevens & Katy Esparza
Elevate your yoga practice and teaching with 26 & 2, a comprehensive program designed to deepen your understanding of the classic Bikram sequence. You'll master class sequencing and dialogue, conduct posture research, explore the lineage and breakdown of each posture, gaining a solid grasp of anatomy and body systems.
With expert guidance on teaching methodologies, personal development, and one-on-one mentorship, you’ll walk away with the skills & confidence to effectively lead and inspire your students.
Training Takeaways:
Master the sequence, dialogue, and posture breakdown of the classic Bikram series
Gain in-depth knowledge of anatomy, body systems, and the business of yoga
Develop teaching methodologies & leadership skills with one-on-one mentorship
Fulfills Yoga Alliance requirements for a 300-hour Registered Yoga Teaching Certificate and qualifies you for OHYA certification.
$4499
Training Dates:
Mar. 28-30, Apr. 25-27, May 9-11, June 20-26, July 25-27, Aug 22-28
*Mandatory Leadership & Graduation Weekends Additionally Required
Fri. 6-8:30pm, Sat. 7am-6pm, Sun. 8am-6pm
at The Union, All Locations
