Chandra Karuna Yoga School

Trainings

Two paths of study, one shared foundation: awareness and compassion. Choose the training that meets where you are.

200 Hours TTC Yin Yoga TTC
200-Hour Teacher Training

200 Hrs Teacher Training

Hybrid Format

Our trainings are designed for those who want to move beyond surface-level teaching and develop a more refined, embodied approach to yoga.

We bring together the structure and intelligence of Vinyasa, the depth and stillness of Yin, and the awareness-based practices of somatic work. This integration allows you to understand not only what to teach — but how and why.

You will learn to guide both dynamic and slow practices with clarity and purpose, work with the nervous system in a safe and trauma-aware way, adapt your teaching to different bodies, needs and experiences, and hold space with presence, sensitivity and professionalism.

Our approach is grounded, experiential and rooted in real understanding — not memorization. Whether you are beginning your teaching path or refining your voice as a teacher, these trainings are designed to support long-term growth, confidence and integrity in your work.

Many trainings focus on sequencing and performance. We focus on understanding. At Chandra Karuna School of Yoga, you learn how to work with the body, the breath, and the nervous system — so your teaching is not only effective, but responsive and grounded in real presence.

Small group trainings

Trauma-informed approach

Integration of yin, yang & somatics

Personal mentorship

The Hybrid Approach

Restorative yoga nidra practice during teacher training

Our 200-hour hybrid yoga teacher training (TTC) combines self-paced online learning with a week-long in-person immersion, covering anatomy, philosophy and practical teaching skills to grant a Yoga Alliance–recognized certification.

Online Modules: watch pre-recorded videos, join live virtual classes, and study yoga history, philosophy, breathwork and anatomy at home.

In-Person Immersion: spend 8 days at our retreat center practicing hands-on adjustments, alignment and live teaching.

Exams & Certification: pass a theory written test and submit a practical teaching video to receive your official certificate.

You'll have access to the video library once you complete the week-long immersion program, and you'll then have two and a half months (after the end of the immersion) to complete your training and submit your assessment.

Investment: $1,900

Includes accommodation, 3 meals a day and tuition

Access to our online platform for recorded videos and materials

Early bird (booked 3 months before the course starts): $1,750

What You'll Learn in Your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

This Yoga Alliance–accredited 200-hour training offers a comprehensive and immersive education designed to support both personal transformation and effective teaching.

Practice Teaching & Methodology

  • Develop your voice and learn to guide with clarity and confidence
  • Teach postures and sequences encouragingly, safely and in a supportive environment
  • Intentional and effective cueing
  • Confident, tested hands-on assists

Asana & Alignment Movement

  • Experience movement as meditation and deepen awareness in your body
  • Daily 90-minute vinyasa and yin/restorative practice
  • Modifications and variations for accessibility
  • Alignment assessment and refinement

Anatomy & Physiology

  • Functional anatomy for safe and sustainable movement
  • The joints and muscular system
  • Nervous system regulation and resilience
  • The respiratory system in practice

Meditation & Self-Inquiry

  • Cultivate presence, awareness and inner clarity
  • Daily meditation practice
  • Reflective journaling
  • Dedicated time for silence and self-study

Breathwork & Pranayama

  • Explore the breath as a bridge between body and mind
  • Daily pranayama practices (including bandhas)
  • Benefits, contraindications and intelligent cueing
  • How to integrate pranayama into your teaching

Yoga Philosophy

  • Explore the 8 layers of the body (Koshas)
  • Chakra system
  • Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and evolution
  • The mind & body connection

Rituals & Ceremonies

  • Experience yoga as a lived and embodied practice
  • Intention setting and altar creation
  • Mantras and chanting
  • Cacao ceremony and kirtan

Ayurveda & Yoga Lifestyle

  • Introduction to Ayurveda
  • Practical tools for sustainable living
  • Optional personalized Ayurvedic consultation

Professional Development

  • Prepare to teach with integrity and confidence
  • Ethics and inclusivity
  • Understanding Yoga Alliance and the yoga industry

Certification Process

Certification is granted once you've completed both the in-person and online components. To receive your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, you must:

  1. Complete the in-person training with full attendance
  2. Complete the online YTTC modules after the in-person immersion
  3. Pass the theory written exam
  4. Submit a video of a 60-minute Vinyasa and Yin class, taught according to Chandra Karuna Yoga's guidelines

Once you've passed both the theory and the practical teaching assessment, you'll receive your official Yoga Alliance–recognized certificate, issued and sent to you digitally.

Upcoming Dates

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

  • 10th – 17th January 2027

Tuscany, Italy

  • 17th – 24th July 2027
30-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Yin Yoga Teacher Training

In-Person Intensive

There is a different kind of yoga that emerges when we slow down. One that isn't about achieving the deepest pose, but about learning to listen.

Our 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is an invitation to deepen your understanding of the body, the nervous system, and the healing power of stillness.

Group practicing a long-hold Yin Yoga child pose

Together, We Will Explore

  • The foundations of Yin Yoga
  • Functional anatomy and fascia
  • Trauma-informed teaching principles
  • Nervous system regulation
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians
  • Intelligent sequencing and hands-on teaching practice
  • The philosophy behind a compassionate yoga practice

Whether you dream of teaching Yin Yoga or simply want to deepen your own practice, this training offers far more than a certification — it is a journey of self-discovery, embodiment and transformation. If you're ready to slow down, listen deeply, and teach from a place of presence rather than performance, we'd love to welcome you.

Upcoming Dates & Investment

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

  • 20th – 24th September 2026
  • 22nd – 26th October 2026
  • 12th – 16th November 2026
  • 10th – 14th December 2026
$1,100 private room · $960 double room

Includes 4 nights' stay, three meals a day and tuition

Early bird (booked 2 months prior): $990 private · $860 double

Tuscany, Italy

  • 9th – 13th May 2027
€1,210 private room · €1,050 double room

Includes 4 nights' stay, three meals a day and tuition

Early bird (booked 3 months prior): €1,080 private · €950 double