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Fully online, structured 16-week training
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Weekly live mentorship and practice teaching. Attend 12 out of 16 sessions to meet requirements.
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Depth of curriculum and content through Ayurveda focus and Anatomy taught by an M.D.
Yoga Alliance RYS 200 Teacher Training
Become a Gaja Certified Yoga & Breathwork Teacher
Deepen your practice and learn to teach yoga and breathwork with confidence through a structured, fully online training rooted in whole-person wellbeing.
- Next cohort starts October 20, 2026
- 16-week online certification
- Yoga Alliance RYS 200 training
- Weekly live mentorship and practice teaching
Syllabus & Guide
Download the Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus
Get a full 16-week curriculum breakdown, session-by-session schedule for the upcoming cohort, faculty bios, and more.
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200)
No advanced flexibility or prior teaching experience required—just a willingness to practice, study, and grow.
This Is More Than a Certification. It’s a Return to What’s True.
If yoga has already changed your life—quietly or completely—you may feel the call to go deeper. Not to “perfect” postures, but to understand the intelligence behind the practice. To learn how breath changes the nervous system. How philosophy becomes a way of living. How Ayurveda restores relationship with nature. How skillful teaching becomes service.
This training is designed for students who want depth—who want to study yoga as an integrated discipline, and to share it with care.
Whether your goal is to deepen your personal practice or step into the role of a skilled, sought-after teacher, this training equips you with expert mentorship, a structured curriculum, and a holistic approach that sets Gaja apart. Join a community of dedicated practitioners and future teachers, and take the next step in your yoga journey with a program that blends ancient wisdom, scientific validation, and modern accessibility.
Why the Gaja Yoga Teacher Training and Breathwork Certification?
This is not just another yoga teacher training. It’s an immersive and expansive journey that blends time-honored wisdom with contemporary methodologies—allowing you to guide students in a way that is safe, effective, and deeply impactful.
You don’t need advanced flexibility or prior teaching experience to join.
Just a passion for learning and a dedication to personal growth. Our hands-on training supports you every step of the way, helping you develop the skills, confidence, and presence to lead with authenticity.
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Master a Comprehensive Teaching Framework
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Learn from World-Class Yoga Experts
Train with some of the most respected teachers in the field, gaining insight from diverse lineages and perspectives. -
Earn an Accredited Certification
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Develop Real Teaching Experience
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Join a Global Yoga Community
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Lifetime Access to Tools & Resources
Enjoy unlimited access to a comprehensive library of instructional materials, guided meditations, sequencing templates, and business-building support to help you thrive as a yoga teacher.
Student Stories
What Gaja Yoga Teachers Are Saying
Hear from graduates who brought the training into their work, relationships, leadership, and daily practice.
Everything I’d learned over decades of personal development, mindset work, meditation, and breathwork was rooted in the wisdom of yoga all along. Gaja’s emphasis on meditation and Ayurveda opened my eyes to a wholeness I hadn’t experienced before. This training isn’t just about yoga. It’s about remembering who you are.
Johanna Moore, MD
Longevity Coach, Owner of Wholesum Clinic, and Gaja Yoga Teacher
This training reminded me to come back to the heart of nursing, to humanize, to slow down, and to extend grace to myself, those I lead, and the patients we serve. It strengthened my self-awareness, communication, and ability to hold space for others with more steadiness and compassion.
Kallie Gutierrez, BSN, RN, HNB-BC
Registered Nurse and Gaja Yoga Teacher
Gaja Yoga Teacher Training is an outstanding program that goes above and beyond to ensure their students are prepared both as exceptional teachers and as living embodiments of the light within. All of the teachers were exceptional in their expertise and their unique expression of conscious, heart-based living.
Lee Ann Calabrese, B.Ed., M.A.C.P., CCC, LCT
Licensed Counselling Therapist & Group Facilitator, and Gaja Yoga Teacher
Graduates Share How the Gaja Yoga Teacher Training & Breathwork Certification Has Impacted Their Lives
Is the Gaja Yoga Teacher Training & Breathwork Certification Right for You?
If you feel drawn to the profound practice of yoga and want to help others experience its benefits, this program is your opportunity to step into a teaching role with clarity and confidence. Whether you dream of leading classes, deepening your personal practice, or integrating yoga into your existing work, this certification gives you the tools and support to make it happen.
If any of the following resonate with you, we encourage you to enroll today:
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You’re passionate about yoga and want to deepen your personal practice and potentially share its benefits with others.
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You want a structured, well-rounded training that balances tradition with modern insights.
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You seek personal growth and expansion alongside professional training.
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You’re looking for a fulfilling career or side path that aligns with your purpose.
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You value expert mentorship and a supportive yoga community.
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You want to be guided by leading yoga experts with the credibility and recognition of Gaja faculty's world-renowned standing.
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You’re seeking a certification that sets you apart as a trusted teacher and enhances your professional reputation.
A Gold-Standard 200-Hour Registered Yoga Training
Under the guidance of experienced yoga educators, this program integrates the highest industry standards with traditional yogic wisdom and modern movement science.
The Gaja Yoga Teacher Training & Breathwork Certification curriculum is accredited by Yoga Alliance as a 200-hr Registered Yoga School.
This ensures that you graduate with a respected credential while gaining a deep understanding of asana, breathwork, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and the art of teaching.
Through this program, you'll develop the ability to guide students safely and effectively—helping them cultivate physical vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual connection.
Your Path to Becoming a Gaja Certified Yoga Teacher is Here.
When you enroll, you’ll gain lifetime access to a complete suite of resources and expert support, including:
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Weekly Live Q&A Sessions
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Office Hours & Personalized Mentorship
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Practice Teaching Sessions
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Interactive Group Discussions
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Comprehensive Yoga Manual
A 300-page guide with sequencing templates, posture breakdowns, and teaching techniques. -
Community Support Forums
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Monthly Guided Meditations
Expand your personal practice with expert-led sessions.
A Session-by-Session Overview
The curriculum is designed to build your knowledge and skills progressively, from foundational concepts to advanced teaching methodologies.
Part One: Foundations of Yoga (Weeks 1–4)
- Introduction to yoga philosophy, history, and ethics
- Fundamentals of breathwork (pranayama) and meditation
- Understanding alignment and safe movement in asana
Part Two: The Art of Teaching (Weeks 5–8)
- Sequencing principles for different class styles
- Voice, presence, and holding space as a teacher
- Modifications and hands-on adjustments
Part Three: Yogic Wisdom & Lifestyle (Weeks 9–12)
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga and their modern applications
- Ayurveda and yoga: Understanding doshas and holistic health
- Developing a personal sadhana (daily practice)
Part Four: Advanced Teaching & Integration (Weeks 13–16)
- The business of yoga: Branding, marketing, and ethical entrepreneurship
- Teaching specialty classes: Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, and more
- Final teaching practicum and certification assessment
Meet the Gaja Yoga and Breathwork Teacher Training Faculty
Sarah Platt-Finger
Director of Yoga Programs
Gaja Collective
Roger Gabriel
Chief Meditation Officer
Gaja Collective
Sheila Patel, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Gaja Collective
Kim Bauman
Yoga Mentor
Gaja Collective
Melanie Salvatore-August
Yoga Mentor
Gaja Collective
Pilin Anice
Yoga Mentor
Gaja Collective
Prema Posner
Yoga Mentor
Gaja Collective
Gaja Yoga and Breathwork Teacher Training
Now Enrolling for the Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Cohort
FAQ
Get Your Questions Answered
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Do I need advanced flexibility or prior teaching experience to join?
No. You do not need advanced flexibility or previous teaching experience to enroll. This training is designed for students who are ready to practice, study, and grow in a structured and supportive environment. If you feel called to deepen your practice and learn how to teach safely and authentically, you can begin from where you are.
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Is this an online yoga teacher training?
Yes. This is a fully online 16-week yoga teacher training that combines structured coursework with live mentorship, practice teaching, and guided support. You can train from home while still receiving real-time feedback, community connection, and direct access to experienced faculty.
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Is the program recognized by Yoga Alliance?
Yes. The training is offered through a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) curriculum. That means the program follows recognized industry standards for a 200-hour yoga teacher training while also offering Gaja’s distinctive holistic approach.
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How much time should I expect to commit each week?
Plan to dedicate about 6 to 10 hours per week for classes, practice, study, and assignments. This makes the program rigorous enough to build real teaching skill, while still being manageable for many students with work, family, or other responsibilities.
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Can I do this training while working full-time?
es. Many students choose online yoga teacher training because they need a format that fits around work and life commitments. Gaja’s structure is designed to support consistent progress without requiring you to put your whole life on hold. You will need to stay engaged and manage your time well, but the program is built for real adults with real schedules.
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Will I get live support, or is it fully self-paced?
You will get live support. The program includes weekly live mentorship, practice teaching, office hours, and interactive discussion, so you are not left to figure everything out alone. You’ll have the benefit of online flexibility with the accountability and connection of live learning.
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What makes this yoga teacher training different from other online programs?
Gaja’s training goes beyond basic pose instruction. It combines asana, breathwork, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, Ayurveda, and the art of teaching into one integrated learning experience. Students also receive weekly mentorship, practice teaching, and a whole-person approach that supports both personal transformation and professional readiness.
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What will I learn in the program?
You’ll learn the foundations of yoga philosophy, ethics, breathwork, meditation, alignment, safe movement, sequencing, teaching presence, modifications, and holistic lifestyle principles. The curriculum is designed to help you deepen your own practice while building the knowledge and confidence to guide others with skill and care.
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Will I get practice teaching experience?
Yes. Practice teaching is a core part of the training. You’ll have opportunities to teach, receive feedback, and build confidence in a supportive environment. This hands-on element helps bridge the gap between learning about yoga and actually guiding others safely and effectively.
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What happens if I miss a live session?
The program includes live sessions, but there is built-in flexibility. Students are expected to attend 12 out of 16 live sessions to meet requirements. This gives you room for real-life scheduling conflicts while still maintaining the consistency needed for meaningful learning and certification progress.
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How long do I have to complete the certification requirements?
You’ll have up to 4 months after the program ends to complete any remaining certification requirements. That extra window helps students stay on track without unnecessary pressure if they need a little more time to finish strong.
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What kind of support will I receive during and after the training?
During the program, you’ll receive live mentorship, Q&A, office hours, practice teaching support, and community connection. After enrollment, you also receive lifetime access to resources, including instructional materials, guided practices, and tools to support your continued growth as a practitioner and teacher.
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Can this training help me start teaching professionally?
Yes. This program is designed to help you build the knowledge, confidence, and teaching skills needed to begin sharing yoga in a safe, grounded, and professional way. It can support students who want to teach classes, integrate yoga into an existing wellness career, or use the training as a foundation for a more purpose-driven next chapter.
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Is there a payment plan available?
Yes. Payment plan options are available, including the ability to split payments through available checkout options. That makes it easier to enroll now and spread the cost over time.
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Have additional questions and want to speak with a Gaja Collective team member?