ONLINE WEEKEND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING , LIVE & INTERACTIVE
Yoga Teacher Training,Yoga Alliance RYT200 hr
TRADITIONAL ROOTS & FOUNDATION OF ASHTANGA VINYASA AND AYURVEDA
Instructor: Christina Martini, Authorized Certified Ashtanga Yoga & Therapy, Senior Teacher
Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Dates:
Nov 28–30, Dec 5–7, Dec 12–14, Dec 19–20, 2025
Jan 9 – Feb 5, 2026
Feb 27 – Mar 26, 2026
Spaces are limited—email Christina to reserve your spot and start your journey.
Step into a journey of Ashtanga Yoga and its Eight Limbs tradition, self-discovery, and transformation. Our RYT 200hr program exceed the yoga alliance standards and requirement for graduation. The course offers personal guidance, mentorship, and authentic Ashtanga Yoga study for practitioners and aspiring teachers towards success and becoming skilled, confident, qualified. The Course is offered for Weekend —online or 14 days in person.
This comprehensive, authentic Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda training is open to everyone—whether you are new to yoga, have another style of practice, an experienced practitioner, aspiring teacher, or a healthcare professional (nurses, massage therapists, PT/OT, sports medicine).
Who Can Join:
Yoga students and practitioners of all levels
Aspiring yoga teachers (RYT certification)
Healthcare & wellness professionals seeking integrative practices
Course Overview:
This training goes beyond standard yoga teacher programs. It provides:
Deep immersion in Ashtanga Yoga: Primary series (full or half), breathwork (pranayama), meditation, mantra chanting, and eight-limbed yoga philosophy
Therapeutic Yoga & Ayurveda: Practical tools to support health, wellness, balance, flexibility, strength, and recovery for yourself and future students
Anatomy, physiology, and modifications: Understanding how to teach safely and effectively for diverse needs
Teaching methodology: Hands-on and verbal assists, class sequencing, and developing your personal and teaching practice
Continued education: The course is repeatable annually or biannually to support lifelong learning and growth
Structure & Schedule:
Online Weekend & Daily Practice: Flexible Zoom options, morning practice Hawaii time, with self-paced study available
Practicum & Observation: Daily guided sessions, practice teaching, discussions, and home study
Certification: Complete all hours, assignments, and teaching presentations to earn your RYT 200hr certificationwith Yoga Alliance
Why This Training Is Unique:
Authentic lineage from Manju P. Jois & Sathu Jois
Integrates traditional yoga therapy and Ayurveda principles
Flexible approach for beginners or experienced practitioners
Focuses on building personal practice, health, and wellness alongside teaching skills
Next Steps:
Reserve your spot, start developing your personal Ashtanga practice, and gain the knowledge and tools to transform your own life and those of future students.
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ONLINE WEEKEND COURSE TUITION Cost of the Teacher Training Program: $1050
IN PERSON 14 days IMMERSIVE TRAINING $2200
additional cost: recommended reading books
Required Books (not included in the price of tuition)
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchitananda (or other reputable translation)
The Living Gita by Swami Satchitananda (or other reputable translation)
Practical Yoga Psychology, Dr. Rishi Vivekananda
Recomended Books
Yoga Mala, Sri K Pattabhi Jois
The Practice Manual by David Swenson
Definitive Guide Therapeutic & Traditional Yoga by Manju Jois and Greg Tebb
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Sample Schedule (subject to change)
Monday thru Friday 530am - 9am Hawaii time zone , rolling start to join on zoom for your practice and / or observation
Friday 330pm - 6pm optional and mandatory Saturday /Sunday 6am - noon
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WHAT’S NEXT AFTER THE INITIAL COURSE :
Post the initial course, you continue to schedule to come back and learn more. Having a relationship with a teacher to be a mentor for your questions, concerns, resources is essential as a yoga student or teacher. Therefore, ongoing lifelong training is available thereafter as you will need continued guidance advancing and progressing as a student or teacher. Education after your 1st training course with Christina Martini will be available to you to develop a relationship with your teacher if you are choosing to teach the authentic traditions of Ashtanga Yoga and Therapy.
This system of yoga is a lifestyle and knowledge is be passed onto to you each time you return for studies there will be assigned practicum to enhance your practice and teaching. Teaching experience and hands on therapy assists and adjustment practices in a mysore room and in a class setting is essential .
You can discuss this option directly by reaching out to Christina as each situation to make this training work for you differs based on your schedule, availability and affording to come to Maui to studies.
Christina is accommodating to make this successful for you if it is your passion to dedicate to practicing and teaching Ashtanga Yoga. tem description
Application Checklist:
– Deposit non refundable
- Application form/questionnaire
– Drivers License and /or Photo
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Deposit and/or full payment is non refundable once paid and accepted to the program and space is reserved.
A credit up to one year will be issued in the event of unable to attend the initial date of training.
A waiver and terms and conditions will be sent to you via email to complete upon completion of your application and acceptance to the program RYT 200hr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take this course even if I have no desire to teach?
Yes, Of course. Many people enroll in a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program because it’s a great way to immerse themselves in deepening an understanding of yoga practice , its benefits to our wellness and health as it gives knowledge and to enrich their own personal practice.
What payment options are available?
You can pay with a venmo, zelle, credit card using our secured checkout process. All pricing is listed in US dollars and payments will be automatically be converted to US dollars if you are paying with another currency.
Is this course good for beginners?
Beginners meaning no experience to Yoga, unfortunately it would be best If you have an established Ashtanga yoga practice or vinyasa flow yoga practice and are looking to deepen your knowledge then this course is perfect for you. You can receive a full educational life transformational experience that will help you to further your practice to be a great asset, benefits and apply new therapeutic holistic skills as a Yoga Teacher to others .
Will the certificate be accepted at yoga studio, gym, or corporate private fitness setting?
Yes, after you complete the studies and training and receive the certificate of completion with earned satisfaction to finish all the course materials you are officially certified to teach yoga. You can take that certificate and register with Yoga Alliance as some studies and fitness centers required a registration through this alliance.
Always check the employment requirements at the organization, gym, health club, office space, or yoga , wellness studio before applying for yoga instructor jobs since there is no way to speak on behalf of every organization’s hiring criteria.
Will I receive a yoga teacher training certificate after completing this course?
You will receive an official 200RYT Hour Shala Santosha Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Teacher Training Certification emailed to you PDF after you pass the final studies, quizzes, teaching presentation. You can begin to register with Yoga Alliance by creating an account and uploading your certificate to your profile.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts with the dates posted and ends as posted Schedule is everyday for your self practice Monday thru Friday and a schedule of time for hours to complete the contact hours to meet the requirements for certification with Yoga alliance must be completed.
Can I take this course if I have already completed another 200 Hour Yoga Training course?
Yes! If you’ve already completed a yoga teacher training course from another school – this is a wealth of addition to your yoga teacher training or more continuing education of the classical traditional Ashtanga Yoga method that would serve as a valuable asset for your foundations. Or a refresher if you took one several years ago. You’ll receive comprehensive assets to be a qualified exceptional teacher.
Can I safely lead yoga classes after completing this program?
This yoga teacher training program will be very comprehensive, thorough to assure you to teach and share with others confidently. It is designed to help you learn to appropriately, safely and confidently lead your own yoga classes. Enrich your path to be an independent teacher or be a teacher for a yoga studio, wellness center, gym or fitness center. The curriculum is immersive, intensive, comprehensive and very traditional and authentic to cover Yoga history, philosophy, Ayurveda, Yoga Anatomy and Physiology, Application of bio mechanics, functional postures for therapeutic benefits and in the authentic lineage of Ashtanga Yoga ( Hatha and Vinyasa) and * limbs of Yoga, Intro to the sister of science, Ayurveda plus it includes all the basics of a 200 Hour Yoga Teaching Training program including added bonuses like working with injuries, conditions, Ayurveda for health, class sequence examples, hands on adjustments, verbal assists, breath - pranayama practices, teaching meditation, and yoga business and marketing.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have 14 days in person to complete the course and zoom - online for further inquiries and questions to support you as your transition for 60 days.
Do you offer payment plans or scholarship ?
No, the tuition is made affordable to make you succeed in completion of the course and receive certification to register as a RYT200Hr with Yoga Alliance and begin your teaching journey in many paths and direction.
. Tuition must be paid in full prior to arrival to the first class and all balance cleared prior to receiving your Certification of Completion to register to Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT.
Where can I buy the required reading books for the course?
The suggested additional books are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or any other major book retailer.
The training manual will given to you for our scheduled discussion, training and meetings.
What course materials come with the program?
Once you enroll, you will have an access to the zoom link for the daily practices until you arrive on Maui and once you arrive weekly course lessons, quizzes, and studies and meetings for practices, training manuals and practice manual.
All students are required to purchase the following required reading books:
Ashtanga Yoga, The Practice Manual
Heart of Yoga, Developing a Personal Yoga Practice
These books are available for purchase on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, or any other major book retailer.
There are no refund once you reserve your space but you can use the credit up to one year to complete the course.
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