Ananda Yoga^® Teacher Training

A transformative experience to expand and share your inner light

Ananda Yoga^® is a classical approach to Hatha Yoga. Using yoga postures to uplift consciousness, increase awareness and then ultimately unite our energies with the unlimited divine source of power. Ananda Yoga®, a spiritual approach to yoga.

Become an Inspiring, Profound and Professional Ananda Yoga^® Teacher

• Explore ancient philosophies of India through the study of classical Raja Yoga (Royal Yoga)
• Learn to teach yoga postures to students of all walks of life
• Find ways to address your students’ needs on all levels – physical, mental & spiritual
• Discover more about yourself through philosophy, daily yoga practice and meditation
• Our Immersive Training is at a retreat located in a 50 year old Intentional Spiritual Community
• Learn from expert teachers who practice and live what is taught

Become a skilled yoga instructor with Ananda Yoga^® Teacher Training, a Registered Yoga School (RYS) of the Yoga Alliance for more than 24 years. The founder of Ananda School of Yoga & Meditation was also a co-founder of Yoga Alliance

Level 1: Ananda Yoga^® 200-hour Certification

• Jul 5 – Aug 2, 2020
• Oct 25 – Nov 22, 2020
• Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2021
• Jul 4 – Aug 1, 2021
• Oct 24 – Nov 21, 2021

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: Ananda Yoga^® 500-hour 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...