BREATHE. PRACTICE. TEACH.
200-Hour Holistic Therapeutic Wellness Yoga Teacher Training
Personalized Mysore • Therapeutic Movement • Breath • Strength • Mobility • Balance • Functional Wellness
2026 Training Dates
Space is limited to maintain individualized instruction.The Art of Teaching Yoga
Instructor: Christina Martini
Clinical Yoga & Movement Therapist • Authorized & Certified Yoga Teacher • Health & Wellness Coach • Healthcare Professional
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Curriculum Breakdown
RYT 200 Ashtanga Yoga Therapy Teacher Training
This training provides a structured and immersive education that integrates traditional Ashtanga Yoga, yoga therapy, and Christ-centered health and wellness practices.
Students will develop a strong personal practice while gaining the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach with clarity, safety, and purpose.
1. Practice & Discipline
Build a consistent and structured personal practice rooted in traditional Ashtanga Yoga.
Half Primary Series (foundational sequence)
Introduction to Full Primary Series
Mysore-style self-practice and guided classes
Breath-centered movement and rhythm
Developing discipline, consistency, and awareness
Focus: Establishing a steady body and mind to support long-term health and well-being.
2. Breathwork, Meditation & Mindfulness
Develop tools to regulate the nervous system and cultivate internal awareness.
Breathwork techniques for stress regulation and focus
Introduction to meditation and stillness
Mindfulness practices for daily life
Nervous system awareness and emotional regulation
Faith Integration:
Breath and stillness are approached as opportunities for prayer, reflection, and connection with God.3. Yoga Therapy & Functional Health
Apply yoga as a therapeutic tool to support healing and functional movement.
Modifications for injuries and physical limitations
Strength and conditioning for stability and longevity
Posture, mobility, and alignment principles
Supporting common conditions through practice
Focus: Using yoga to support health, healing, and sustainable well-being.
4. Anatomy & Applied Movement
Understand the body to practice and teach safely.
Functional anatomy basics
Joint stability and mobility
Movement patterns and injury prevention
Safe progression in practice
5. Teaching Methodology & The Art of Teaching
Develop the skills to guide others with clarity and confidence.
Class structure and intelligent sequencing
Verbal cueing and communication
Observation and student assessment
Hands-on assists and safe adjustments
Practicum and teaching feedback
Focus: Teaching with presence, integrity, and purpose.
6. Philosophy & The 8 Limbs of Yoga (Christ-Centered Approach)
Study the 8 Limbs of Yoga as a practical framework for living with discipline, awareness, and alignment—integrated through a Christ-centered, faith-based perspective.
This training replaces traditional Sanskrit and mantra emphasis with faith-based reflection, scripture, and application.
Students will learn:
The ethical and personal foundations of the 8 limbs
How to apply these principles to daily life, health, and relationships
Integration of prayer, scripture, and reflection into practice
Developing awareness, discipline, and spiritual alignment
The 8 Limbs Through a Faith-Based Lens
Yama (Ethical Living): Living with integrity, compassion, and love for others
Niyama (Personal Discipline): Daily habits grounded in faith, gratitude, and surrender
Asana (Physical Practice): Caring for the body as a vessel with purpose
Breath (Pranayama): Recognizing breath as a gift and tool for stillness
Pratyahara (Turning Inward): Creating space away from distraction
Dharana (Focus): Strengthening attention and clarity
Dhyana (Meditation): Resting in stillness and awareness
Samadhi (Alignment): Living in peace, purpose, and connection with God
Scripture and guided reflection are incorporated throughout to support:
Spiritual growth
Personal awareness
Integration of faith into daily life and teaching
7. Integration into Daily Life & Well-Being
Bring the practice beyond the mat into everyday living.
Creating sustainable routines
Supporting energy, sleep, and stress balance
Developing awareness of habits and patterns
Living with intention, discipline, and purpose
8. Mentorship & Personal Development
Receive individualized guidance throughout your training.
Direct mentorship and feedback
Apprenticeship-style learning
Ongoing support during and after training
Development of personal teaching voice
9. Professional Development & Certification
Prepare to teach with confidence and professionalism.
Ethics and responsibility of teaching
Scope of practice and safety
Building confidence as a teacher
Eligibility to register as an RYT 200 through Yoga Alliance
Training Outcome
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Teach safe, structured Ashtanga-based classes
Guide breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness practices
Apply therapeutic modifications for various needs
Sequence and lead classes with clarity and confidence
Integrate faith, health, and wellness into teaching and daily life
Continue developing their practice with discipline and purpose
Closing
This training is not only an education—it is a process of refinement, discipline, and alignment.
Students are guided to strengthen the body, calm the mind, and deepen their relationship with God, carrying these principles into both teaching and daily life.
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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. ½ Primary Series / Full Primary Series
Tuition: $595 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: $ 2795 USD Train in person with Christina Martini at Shala Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda in Maui, Hawai‘i. Must have an Ashtanga Yoga Primary series practice .
This special 12 days 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, check with Christina for housing reference.
Transportation: You will need a car as it is required 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: $595 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: $595 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
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BREATHE. PRACTICE. TEACH.
200-Hour Holistic Therapeutic Wellness Yoga Teacher Training
Where Breath Becomes Teaching
Personalized Mysore • Therapeutic Movement • Strength • Mobility • Balance • Breathwork • Recovery • Functional Wellness
LIVE Online • Maui Immersion • Hybrid
This RYT® 200 teacher training offers a holistic, therapeutic, and individualized approach to yoga, movement, health, and wellness.
Rather than learning to lead everyone through the same sequence, you will learn how to see the individual in front of you and develop a practice around their needs, abilities, goals, and stage of life.
Using the Mysore method as an individualized teaching approach, students learn how to observe movement, establish an appropriate starting point, teach progressively, provide modifications, and develop personalized movement and wellness practices.
The training integrates:
Movement • Functional Strength • Mobility • Flexibility • Balance • Stability • Coordination • Breathwork • Relaxation • Recovery • Functional Anatomy • Stress Management • Health & Wellness
Primary Series postures provide the movement foundation for Module 1, with adaptations and modifications taught throughout.
Module 2 builds upon that foundation using Intermediate postures and movement patterns for continued growth in strength, mobility, stability, coordination, movement control, and functional performance.
The person comes first. The practice follows.
All training is taught LIVE — never pre-recorded and emphasizes personal practice, observation, direct experience, practice teaching, individual feedback, and mentorship.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO TEACHER TRAINING
Health and wellness involve much more than flexibility or performing advanced postures. Throughout this training, you will learn to look beyond the posture and consider the whole person. You will learn to ask:
What does this person need? Where do they need greater strength or mobility? How is their balance and coordination? How are they breathing and moving? What should be modified? What is an appropriate starting point? When is progression appropriate? How can the practice support their everyday life?
The goal is not to make the person fit the practice. The practice is adapted to support the person.
PERSONALIZED MYSORE TEACHING
Mysore provides the individualized teaching framework for this program. Rather than everyone practicing identical movements at the same pace, each person works with their own personalized practice while receiving individual guidance within a shared environment.
You will learn how to:
• Observe individual movement and abilities
• Establish an appropriate starting point
• Develop personalized practice plans
• Integrate breath with movement
• Build strength, mobility, balance and coordination
• Modify and adapt postures
• Teach progressively
• Recognize when to progress or simplify
• Reassess practices as needs change
• Help students develop confidence and independence
One teaching environment. Individual practices. Personalized guidance.
HOLISTIC THERAPEUTIC WELLNESS
A personalized practice may include:
Yoga Postures • Adaptive Movement • Functional Strength • Mobility • Flexibility • Balance • Coordination • Breathwork • Relaxation • Recovery • Stress Management • Wellness Practices
Students learn how these different tools can be brought together to create a practice appropriate for the individual. The training emphasizes working within your professional scope. Yoga teachers are not trained to diagnose or treat medical conditions, and students learn when referral to an appropriate healthcare professional may be needed.
WHO CAN JOIN?
This training welcomes:
• Aspiring yoga teachers seeking RYT® 200 certification
• Current yoga teachers
• Yoga and movement practitioners
• Health and wellness coaches
• Nurses and healthcare professionals
• PT/OT professionals seeking complementary yoga education
• Massage therapists and bodyworkers
• Fitness and movement professionals
• Wellness practitioners
• Students interested in therapeutic and adaptive movement
• Dedicated practitioners wanting to deepen their personal practice
Advanced flexibility or advanced postures are not required. Bring your curiosity, commitment, and willingness to learn.
MODULE 1
Primary Foundations • Adaptive Movement • Therapeutic Wellness
200-Hour RYT® Training
Module 1 establishes the foundation for individualized teaching. Primary Series postures provide a structured framework for studying:
Breath • Movement • Strength • Mobility • Flexibility • Stability • Balance • Coordination • Body Awareness • Sequencing • Recovery
You will study:
• Half and Full Primary Series
• Adaptive and modified practices
• Functional anatomy and physiology
• Movement and biomechanics
• Functional strength and stability
• Mobility and flexibility
• Balance and coordination
• Breath-centered movement
• Modifications and alternatives
• Individualized sequencing
• Relaxation and recovery
• Stress management
• Teaching methodology and cueing
• Appropriate hands-on guidance
• Personalized practice planning
• Practice teaching and feedback
• Professional ethics and scope of practice
• Health and wellness foundations
Learn the framework. Understand the purpose. Adapt it to the person.
MODULE 2
Growth & Progression • Intermediate Postures • Therapeutic Application
100-Hour Continuing Education / YACEP
Module 2 builds upon the foundation established in Module . Selected Intermediate postures and movement patterns become additional tools for developing:
Strength • Mobility • Stability • Balance • Coordination • Movement Control • Functional Performance
The focus is not simply performing more difficult postures. Students learn why, when, and for whom progression may be appropriate and how movements can be modified according to the individual. Progress may mean greater strength. It may mean improved mobility or balance. It may mean better coordination, breathing, movement control, confidence, or consistency.
Progression is personal.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Your education integrates five primary areas:
MOVEMENT & FUNCTION
Functional movement, strength, stability, mobility, flexibility, balance, coordination and body awareness.
BREATH & RECOVERY
Breath awareness, breathwork, relaxation, stress management, mindfulness and recovery.
ADAPTIVE & THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE
Personalized Mysore teaching, modifications, adaptive movement, individualized sequencing and appropriate progression.
ANATOMY & WELLNESS
Functional anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, movement principles, healthy lifestyle practices and wellness education.
TEACHING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Observation, cueing, communication, hands-on guidance, practice teaching, ethics, professional boundaries, scope of practice and mentorship. Foundational yoga history, philosophy, the Eight Limbs, ethics, mindfulness and self-study are also included as part of a well-rounded yoga teacher education.
CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING FORMAT
LIVE ONLINE WEEKEND TRAINING
Train from anywhere through LIVE interactive weekend sessions taught from Maui, Hawaiʻi. Designed for students balancing work, family, and everyday life. Includes live instruction, personal practice, functional anatomy, therapeutic movement, breathwork, teaching methodology, observation, practice teaching, individual feedback and mentorship. Never pre-recorded.
MAUI IMMERSION
10–12 Days • Haʻikū, Maui
Experience hands-on learning and individualized mentorship in Maui. Your immersion may include:
• Daily personalized Mysore practice
• Observation of individualized teaching
• Adaptive and therapeutic movement
• Primary Series foundations
• Functional strength and mobility
• Breathwork
• Hands-on assisting
• Practice teaching
• Personalized practice planning
• Individual coaching
• Real-time feedback
• Apprenticeship-style mentorship
Tuition: $2,795
Tuition covers instruction and the related online module when applicable. Limited complimentary student guest-room lodging may be available based on availability. Airfare, meals, rental car, transportation, and personal expenses are not included. Please contact Christina regarding lodging and Maui arrangements.
HYBRID TRAINING
Combine LIVE online education + Maui immersion for the most comprehensive learning experience. Develop your knowledge online and then bring that knowledge into direct practice through observation, hands-on learning, assisting, teaching, and mentorship in Maui.
OPTIONAL CHRIST-CENTERED PATHWAY
My Christian faith is the foundation of how I personally live, teach, and serve. Students who desire a Christ-centered component may choose additional study incorporating:
• Scripture and reflection
• Prayer
• Christ-centered meditation
• Movement as stewardship of the body
• Worship and devotional movement
• Biblical leadership and servant teaching
• Faith-based wellness principles
• Compassionate service
This pathway is optional. The general Holistic Therapeutic Wellness Teacher Training welcomes students of all backgrounds.
MENTORSHIP BEYOND CERTIFICATION
Your education does not have to end when you graduate. Students may continue through:
• Teaching mentorship
• Personalized practice guidance
• Continuing education
• Advanced movement study
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Online support
• Annual Maui study and immersion
Great teachers remain students.
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the required 200-hour curriculum, graduates receive a 200-Hour Teacher Training Certificate and may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT® 200, subject to current Yoga Alliance requirements.
TUITION
LIVE ONLINE TRAINING
$595 per module, best to complete module 1 and 2 $1190.00
10–12 DAY MAUI IMMERSION
$2,795
7-DAY MAUI HANDS-ON MENTORSHIP
$1,500
For graduates and eligible students seeking additional hands-on practice, observation, assisting, teaching experience, and individualized mentorship. Group training opportunities are also available for studios, wellness professionals, and groups of three or more participants.
WHERE BREATH BECOMES TEACHING
This training is not about memorizing a sequence and teaching everyone the same way. It is about learning to: See the person before the posture. Understand the need before choosing the movement. Know when to strengthen. Know when to mobilize. Know when to challenge. Know when to modify. Know when to slow down.
And teach with purpose. The goal is to prepare teachers who understand that movement, breath, strength, mobility, balance, coordination, relaxation, recovery, and overall wellness are interconnected.
Your students are individuals. Their practice should be too.
BREATHE. PRACTICE. TEACH.
200-Hour Holistic Therapeutic Wellness Yoga Teacher Training
Personalized Mysore • Therapeutic Movement • Functional Wellness. LIVE Online • Haʻikū, Maui • Hybrid
Practice with intention. Teach with integrity. Serve with purpose.
READY TO BEGIN?
Space is intentionally limited to maintain individualized instruction, mentorship, practice teaching, and meaningful feedback.
Application Requirements
• Application/questionnaire
• Non-refundable deposit
• Photo identification
• Recommendation letter, when requested
Contact Christina to apply and begin your training.
