Ananda Yoga^® Teacher Training
A Spiritual Approach to Yoga

• Through Ananda Yoga^® explore the holistic wisdom of classical Raja Yoga
• Learn to teach a wide array of valuable yogic techniques and insights
• Discover ways to address your students' needs on all levels—physical, mental, spiritual
• Study with expert teachers who live the full-time yogic lifestyle
• Draw upon the spiritual power of Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings
• Immerse yourself in the peaceful, uplifting vibrations of the Ananda Village ashram

Level 1: 200-hour Yoga Certification

• Jul 14 – Aug 11, 2019
• Oct 27 – Nov 24, 2019
• Mar 29 – Apr 26, 2020
• Jul 5 – Aug 2, 2020
• Oct 25 – Nov 22, 2020

You can split the 28-day course into two 2-week segments.

Learn about yoga’s spiritual dimension, as well as its physical dimension, with this life-changing immersion in the science of yoga.  more...

Level 2: 500-hour Yoga Certification

Level 2 explores the deeper aspects of Ananda Yoga®, with a focus on meditation, yoga philosophy, pranayama, asana, refinement of teaching skills, and personal spiritual growth.  more...

Bridge to Ananda Yoga

Many teachers of other styles want to transfer into Ananda’s Level 2 certification track— once they experience the power of Ananda Yoga. If you are a Yoga Alliance RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), you may do that.  more...

How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training Program

Location enhances learning

Classes are held at The Expanding Light Retreat which is part of a larger community called Ananda Village, where over 200 people live the teachings of yoga every day. Our retreat is the perfect getaway to detach and go deeper into the study of yoga, enhanced by our quiet, friendly environment. More...