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California hosts a diversity of yoga schools and teacher trainings and it’s sometimes challenging to find your perfect amongst the very many and different options available to you. Whether you prefer an intensive 4 week program at a beautiful retreat destination or an extended, more relaxed program at your local studio, California has it all. Here we give you a list of our favorite with all the variation you could hope for.
Expanding Light Yoga Teacher Training
The Expanding Light Retreat is a non-profit organization offering spiritual growth retreats and Yoga Teacher trainings based on the universal teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, the world-renowned author of ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’. This retreat center situated outside of Nevada City, California is welcoming guests for almost 50 years, from all parts of the world, with many different spiritual perspectives, to learn more about the path of Kriya Yoga meditation, Ananda Yoga for physical and spiritual healing, and the contemporary application of Yogananda’s teachings to help people realize their true potential.
Ananda Yoga Teacher training presented by Expanding Light Retreat is a life-changing experience, spiritual growth, and wellness on all levels. This program goes beyond physical exercise into the deeper realms of yoga. You will immerse yourself in yoga as a way of life. This residential yoga teacher training in California is much more than techniques. You’ll be a full-time part of Ananda Village, one of the leading ashrams in the U.S. As you explore creative new ways to live your yoga, you’ll be supported by the magnetism of an entire community of long-time yogis.
- Price: varies from $2,856 to $7,616 USD
- Time Commitment: 4 weeks course
- Website: https://www.expandinglight.org
- Yoga Style: Ananda Yoga
Exhale by Julianne Arce Teacher Certification
Julianne Arce devoted herself to mind/body/spiritual integrity, she invites both new and experienced students to join her in the next step of their yoga journey and to reap the benefits of yoga and gain the capacity to share it with others. Since completing training Julianne has taught over 8000 hours including Yin, Hatha, Fusion, and Vinyasa. Julianne is focusing her energy training other instructors, many of whom have opened their own yoga studios.
This 200hr YYT program is created for students of all levels and set into 8 modules. You will attend an online pre-course study 30 days before arrival. During 15days immersion you will be guided through two yoga classes per day including Vinyasa, Yin, Traditional Hatha, Restorative and Meditation practice. You will study chakra subtle body anatomy, physical body anatomy, pranayama techniques, hands-on adjustments, the philosophy of yoga and the business of yoga with the right mentors.
- Price: $3,838 USD incl. accommodation / $3,088 USD excl. accommodation
- Time Commitment: 21days
- Website: https://www.11exhale.com/
- Yoga Style: Multi-style
Ratna Ling Yoga Center Training
Ratna Ling Retreat Center has a mission and pure intention to serve all. Inspired by the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the retreat center is named Ratna Ling, which literally means “Jewel Place”, a sanctuary for healing, wisdom, and expansion. The Center provides a sacred design of the timber-frame lodge, yoga studio and meditation temple. Massage and healing sessions will be offered daily.
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This 200hr YTT program fully accredited by Yoga Alliance provides a vast, comprehensive tool-kit for teaching physical postures, breathing techniques, alignment, adjustments, as well as mantra, meditation, and more. This 18-days become a dynamic expansion of both knowledge and practice – a sincere exploration of what it means to truly practice yoga. In addition to yoga anatomy and physiology studies, you will study and participate in meditation, ceremony, council, and selfless service, and explore what these practices & teachings mean for ourselves as individuals, and for our community as a whole. Join this course and uncover your deeper self.
- Price: $4,750 USD Full Tuition
- Time Commitment: 3 week intensive
- Website: https://ratnaling.org/
- Yoga Style: Multi-style
Shasta Yoga Institute Teacher Training
The Shasta Yoga Center based in Mt. Shasta is inspired by the practice of awakening and engaging the authentic self and committed to cultivating community and supporting the individual in being their own true spacious nature. The intention of the Shasta Yoga Center is to offer high quality yoga instruction by certified yoga teachers dedicated to the integration of the human being.
Join the 200hr Shasta Yoga Teacher Training led by Amy Cooper and deepen your commitment and apply your studies, both inward and outward, in the spirit of serving others. The training curriculum provides a holistic and enriching authentic foundation for yoga practice and teaching of VajraPani Yoga. This program brings the focus of yoga training to the integration of the physical health generating practices of Hatha Yoga with the compassion and wisdom cultivated from the essential Yogic and Buddhist teachings. The principle of VajraPani is a Bodhisattva, a being true to the awakening of mind/heart.
This Yoga Alliance certified program is a skilful training with emphasis on deepening one’s personal yoga practice as the source from which grows informed, creative teaching and lifelong learning, as well as to train each aspiring teacher/student to become an effective and authentic vehicle for the teachings of yoga. You will develop your practice and technique in Alignment principles and vinyasa sequencing, Pranayama, and Meditation. You will discover the true purpose of yoga posture, balanced sequencing, functional alignment, cultivation of presence, and greater freedom
- Price: $2,700 Early Bird / $3,100 Full Tuition
- Time Commitment: 7 weekends from September – December
- Website: http://shastayogainstitute.com/
- Yoga Style: Hatha / Vinyasa
Long Beach School of Yoga
Long Beach School of Yoga was created to share the traditional yoga teachings to the Southern California yoga community. This yoga school will bring you peace and happiness through yoga classes, yoga teacher training, workshops and special events. Every yoga class is taught by or supervised by the primary trainer Ram Bhakt (E-RYT 500). This yoga school teaches classical yoga principles and self-healing through Ayurveda.
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Long Beach School of Yoga developed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher training for those who want to become a stronger version of themselves and are ready to share the love of yoga with those around as well as deepen their knowledge and practice. Experienced guest teachers and field trips will inspire you to find your unique voice and to become a yoga teacher. In this 3 month course you will develop your personal style as a yoga teacher, discover the advanced facets of yoga and practice it with like-minded people, learn to overcome mental stress with yoga and help others do the same and you will understand the human body from both physical and subtle anatomy. Join this course and experience a mental and emotional transformation resulting in a deeper sense of self and connection with others.
- Price: $2,200 USD Early Bird / $2,500 USD Full Tuition
- Time Commitment: 3 months 3 x week
- Website: https://longbeachschoolofyoga.com/
- Yoga Style: Multistyle
Yoga Garden SF Teacher Training
Yoga Garden San Francisco is a yoga studio where you will find a diverse community of welcoming, friendly students and world-class yoga professionals. The owners and teachers of Yoga Garden SF have explored the relationship between authentic yoga styles—in particular, Iyengar, Ashtanga and vinyasa—to effectively deliver the promise of yoga to you, the modern practitioner.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing class, a challenging workout or a new career as a teacher, the Yoga Garden delivers the highest caliber instruction. In this yoga studio you will surrounded by people who support your personal growth, physical health and well being.
Yoga Garden offers one of the best Yoga Teacher training programs in San Francisco. The 200hour alignment-based Vinyasa yoga teacher training gives you a solid foundation of technical excellence combined with philosophical depth, enabling you to teach your practice. You can choose 1-month intensive immersion or 12-week format, both are designed to transform your life and support your personal growth. Physical practice, yogic philosophy, meditation and pranayama exercises, embodied anatomy, as well as the cultivation of leadership and teaching skills give you a strong foundation in yoga and create a pathway for a deeper yoga practice.
- Price: $2,950 USD Early Bird / $3,150 USD Full Tuition
- Duration: 1month intensive
- Website: https://www.yogagardensf.com/
- Yoga Style: Vinyasa
Dancing Spirit Ranch Teacher Certification
Dancing Spirit Ranch is a peaceful yet dynamic place of conscious co-creation, the perfect space for your transformation, for your Yoga Teacher training with Yogakoh.
The 200hr level 1 residential Yoga Teacher training is an internationally recognized immersion program designed for interested practitioners who are ready to teach or who are simply looking to enrich and grow their personal practice.
The training is focused on the Vinyasa format of sequencing, but draws much of its teachings from traditional Ashtanga and Hatha lineages.You will fully enjoy the unique place of Dancing Spirit Ranch while studying, meditations and eating delicious vegan food.
- Price: $3,600 without accommodation / $5,400 double room / $6,300 single room
- Time Commitment: Intensive 21days
- Website: https://www.dancingspiritranch.com/
- Yoga Style: Vinyasa
Great Divine Flow Yoga Certification
Unlock the secrets to happiness & fulfilment discovering Kundalini Yoga at the Great Divine Flow Yoga studio and meditation center in the heart of Vista, California. It could be your entryway to more energy, success, happiness, abundance and a deep sense of peace! Kundalini Yoga is an ancient, proven practice – all about the energy – it is the Technology of Happiness.
In addition to Kundalini Yoga, this studio also offers sound healings with crystal bowls and gong baths, various forms of meditation, pranic healing and Reiki, numerology readings and more.
This yoga teacher training and coaching program unlocks ancient wisdom that works at a rapid pace and is geared for what the yogis call “the householders’ yoga.” It was created for everyone, to awaken your the highest potential and to give you complete access to untapped your soul power. You will clear away any duality, so that you can experience deep listening, cultivate inner stillness, prosperity, and deliver excellence in all that you do.
This yoga training is for you, even if you have no experience with Kundalini Yoga or hold multiple certificates, certifications, and knowledge, but still lack the self-confidence to prove it. In this course you will access the secrets to sustainable self-mastery, infinite wisdom, and tools to help you create permanent change.
- Price: $2500 USD Early Bird or $6800 USD Full Tuition
- Time Commitment: 14 days intensive
- Website: http://greatdivineflowyoga.com
- Yoga style: Kundalini
Iyengar Yoga Institute SF YTT
The Iyengar Yoga Institute San Francisco recognized for its tradition of excellence, has trained students and teachers from the United States and around the world since 1974. The Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California (IYANC) was dedicated and inspired group of teachers and practitioners as a very first iyengar yoga organization in the United States. IYANC is a membership based non-profit corporation dedicated to the study, practice and teaching of Iyengar Yoga. The Iyengar Yoga Institute San Francisco expanded its reach, offering yoga classes for beginners and other teacher education programs for the general public.
The Teacher Education program is open to students of Iyengar Yoga with maturity in practice, curiosity to learn and passion to share the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. Students must have a clear commitment to the Iyengar method and several years of study in the Iyengar method, a stability and maturity in Intermediate classes, and a personal practice.
The Teacher Education Program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute San Francisco will help you establish and evolve the skillful means to communicate the art, science, and philosophy of yoga in the Iyengar tradition. All programs are a deeply rewarding experience. The Art of Teaching program provides a pathway to become a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and opens you the doorway to lifelong learning and discovery. The Art of Teaching program will provide a thorough grounding in the art, science and philosophy of teaching yoga in the lineage of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar and his family. You will learn progressively throughout the 9-session program. You will evolving and refining your practice, experiential knowledge, and teaching within a supportive community of practitioners.
- Price: $2,500 USD
- Time Commitment: 11 months
- Website: https://iyisf.org/
- Yoga Style: Iyengar
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