THE ART OF TEACHING YOGA

RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training with Christina Martini

A Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Program

Weekend Online & Maui Hybrid

Nov 28–30, 2025

Dec 5–7, 2025

Dec 12–14, 2025

Dec 19–20, 2025

Jan 9 – Feb 5, 2026

Feb 27 – Mar 26, 2026

Program Overview

The Art of Teaching Yoga is a sacred journey into study, self-development, and embodied practice. Rooted in the traditional lineage of Ashtanga Yoga and guided by the therapeutic principles of yoga, Ayurveda, and mindful movement, this 200-hour program offers a complete foundation for becoming a yoga teacher and a lifelong practitioner.

Through daily practice, lineage-based study, mentorship, therapeutics, and deep inner work, you will learn not only how to teach yoga, but how to live and share the practice with integrity, compassion, and wisdom.

Yoga Alliance Certified — RYT 200

This is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) program.
Upon successful completion of all coursework, hours, assessments, and personal practice requirements, graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a:

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)

This internationally recognized credential qualifies you to teach:

  • in studios

  • retreats & workshops

  • community wellness programs

  • private one-on-one sessions

  • online platforms

  • health, fitness, and holistic settings worldwide

Your training ensures you meet the highest educational standards for foundational yoga teaching.

Training Formats : Hybrid - Weekend Online Training

Train ONLINE, LIVE INTERACTIONS , never pre-recorded . Learn from anywhere in the world with live discussions online during weekend sessions, plus guided Mysore-style practice, breathwork, and support thru the weekdays through Zoom.

A Sample Day in Training

Monday–Friday

5:30 am – 9:00 am
• Mysore-style self-practice
• Breathwork
• Meditation
(live on Zoom or in-person)

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday /Wednesday (optional in-person sessions)
• Hands-on training and adjustments
• Mantra chanting & prānāyāma
• Ayurveda integration
• Group discussion, inquiry & Q&A

Saturday & Sunday

6:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Guided Ashtanga practice
• Study of lineage & philosophy
• Meditation
• Ayurveda & therapeutic integration

In-Person Maui, Hawaii Immersive Training or Continuing Education

Join us on the island of Maui, Hawaii for continuing education, growth, advancement for a 10 day immersion, blending your self daily Mysore practice, hands-on learning, Ayurveda, philosophy, and therapeutic applications. Both formats include full mentorship, community support, self-study guidance, and Yoga Alliance–compliant training hours.

Why This Training Is Unique

1. Old-School Abhyāsa as the Foundation

Your journey is grounded in the classical yogic principle of Abhyāsa—steady, mindful, disciplined practice over time.
Transformation is cultivated—not forced—through:

  • Tuition & Program Options

    Tuition covers yoga teacher training instruction only.
    (if you would like to do the training in person on Maui, Hawaii- hybrid with online , lodging, travel, meals, and transportation are not included.) lodging at teachers student guest house is available at an affordable cost and you will need a car for in person training.

    💻 Online Weekend Yoga Teacher Training

    Tuition: $1,050 USD

    This live, online weekend training is offered biannually or annually as part of ongoing studies to support continued growth, knowledge, and refinement of the Ashtanga Primary and Intermediate Series, including hands-on adjustment techniques (demonstrated virtually).

    This program is ideal for teachers and dedicated practitioners seeking to deepen understanding, expand teaching skills, and stay connected to the roots of traditional Ashtanga Yoga.

    In-Person Training – Maui, Hawai‘i

    Tuition: $2,200 USD

    Train in person with Christina Martini at Shala Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda in Maui, Hawai‘i.
    This special 10–14 day immersive training offers a unique opportunity for hands-on mentorship and direct experience in a small-group setting.

    • Includes: Full in-person teacher training curriculum and daily guided practice.

    • Not Included: Airfare, ground transportation, or meals.

    • Housing: Private bedroom in shared student housing may be available.

    • Transportation: A car is required for local travel during the training.

    Training Modules

    Students and teachers may choose to focus on specific modules to deepen study or work toward certification. Each module may be repeated for greater integration and mastery.

    Module 1 – Primary Series

    • Tuition: $1,050 per session

    • Focus: Full exploration of the Ashtanga Primary Series.

    • Learn how to teach and when to introduce the ½ or full series.

    • Recommended: Repeat at least twice to fully embody the postures, adjustments, and teaching methods.

    Module 2 – Intermediate Series

    • Tuition: $1,050 per session

    • Focus: Study of the Intermediate Series with emphasis on safety, progression, and therapeutic application.

    • Learn how to teach appropriately for varying conditions, abilities, and restrictions.

    • Recommended: Repeat at least twice to deepen knowledge and confidence in guiding the series.

    Prerequisite for RYT Certification

    For students intending to earn Yoga Alliance RYT 200-hour certification, prior familiarity with the Ashtanga Primary Series (½ or full) and Mysore-style self-practice is required.

    Continued Mentorship

    Teachers are encouraged to repeat the training biannually or annually to continue advancing their understanding and teaching skills.
    Christina provides ongoing mentorship and personalized guidance to support your continued growth and success as a teacher.

  • ONLINE ZOOM LIVE INTERACTIVE or travel and arrive to the shala on Maui . Located at 810 N. Haiku Rd at the Haiku Marketplace

  • Psychology of Yoga

    Ashtanga Yoga

    Yoga Anatomy & Physiology

    Yoga Sutras

  • commitment

  • patience

  • devotion

  • embodied awareness

2. Therapeutic, Holistic Integration

You will learn:

  • Ashtanga Yoga Therapy

  • functional alignment

  • joint-safe modifications

  • pranayama for nervous system health

  • meditation & mindfulness practices

  • Ayurveda for lifestyle balance

Your practice becomes a personalized path of healing, growth, and wellbeing.

3. Lineage, Connection & Community

Study within the traditional lineage of Ashtanga Yoga Therapeutic Teachings under a Senior Authorized Teacher , Chrsitina Martini who is a direct student and trained from Master Teachers, Manju P Jois, Nancy Gilgoff and David Williams while receiving mentorship, guidance, and supportive community connection.

Core Pillars of the RYT200 Curriculum

1. Practice: Embodiment & Personal Discipline

Develop a consistent personal practice rooted in Ashtanga Yoga, supplemented by:

  • Ayurveda

  • pranayama

  • meditation

  • mindful movement

Your mat becomes your first classroom.

2. Technique, Alignment & Energetics

Learn foundational and advanced principles including:

  • breath, drishti, and bandhas

  • safe alignment & therapeutic modifications

  • anatomy & biomechanics

  • energetic anatomy: prana, nadis, chakras

  • sequencing and intelligent class design

3. Philosophy, Tradition & History

Study includes:

  • Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

  • The Eight Limbs

  • lineage of Ashtanga Yoga

  • yogic ethics

  • conscious living, mindfulness, ayurveda , east meets west

  • teacher–student relationship

4. The Art of Hands-On Assists

Learn supportive, intuitive, consent-based adjusting:

  • grounding & breath-centered assists

  • therapeutic applications

  • trauma-informed principles

  • reading bodies with clarity and confidence

5. Teaching Skills & Voice

Develop the true art of teaching:

  • clear and effective verbal cueing

  • presence and energetic awareness

  • class pacing, structure, timing

  • communication skills

  • professional ethics and boundaries

6. Yoga as Therapy

Explore how yoga supports:

  • stress, anxiety, emotional balance

  • chronic pain & injuries

  • aging bodies

  • strength, mobility, and functional movement

  • breath retraining & nervous system health

7. Living the Practice

Yoga is a way of being:

  • dinacharya (Ayurvedic daily routines)

  • self-study & introspection

  • meditation and mindful living

  • seva, devotion, and community

  • integrating yoga into everyday life

What You Will Be Able to Do After Completing RYT200

Graduates will be able to:

✔ Teach a safe, effective yoga class
✔ Guide breathwork, alignment, and meditation
✔ Modify for all levels & diverse bodies
✔ Offer safe, mindful hands-on assists
✔ Create well-rounded sequences
✔ Understand foundational anatomy & philosophy
✔ Teach confidently and professionally
✔ Share yoga with authenticity and lineage respect

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for:

  • practitioners of any style

  • students seeking depth, clarity, and structure

  • aspiring teachers

  • teachers wanting stronger roots

  • anyone drawn to the dharma of yoga

No flexibility, advanced postures, or experience required—just willingness and commitment.

The Heart of the Program

You will be supported, challenged, inspired, and guided.
You will sweat, study, breathe, question, learn, and transform.
You will grow not only as a teacher—
but as a human, a practitioner, a soul on the path.

This is The Art of Teaching Yoga.