200-Hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Fall 2025

Imagine stepping away from the noise of daily life for a full month—living, practicing, and studying yoga in an intentional spiritual community dedicated to integral transformation. The 200-Hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville is an immersive residential intensive designed for sincere practitioners ready to deepen their own practice while developing the skill and wisdom to guide others. Whether you're called to teach or simply seek a structured container for profound inner work, this program offers a rare opportunity to study the complete spectrum of yoga philosophy and practice under experienced instructors in one of North America's most established ashram communities.

Located in the serene countryside of Buckingham, Virginia, Yogaville provides the ideal setting for this month-long journey. The ashram's structured daily rhythm—beginning with early morning meditation and asana practice, moving into afternoon philosophy and anatomy study, and concluding with evening reflection and chanting—creates a container of disciplined engagement that accelerates transformation. You'll learn to teach all major dimensions of yoga: asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation), meditation, and chanting. Beyond technique, you'll ground yourself in the four major paths of yoga—devotion, wisdom, self-inquiry, and selfless service—while exploring Raja Yoga philosophy, human anatomy, and physiology. This is not a casual certification; it's an education rooted in authenticity and practical wisdom.

By the end of the program, you'll graduate confident and grounded, prepared to lead Level 1 yoga classes with genuine understanding and presence. More importantly, you'll have transformed your own relationship to yoga practice and discovered your unique role in serving others.

What to Expect

Daily life at the ashram follows a contemplative rhythm: wake before dawn for meditation and pranayama; move into flowing asana practice; pause for a nourishing vegetarian meal; dedicate afternoons to teaching methodology, anatomy, philosophy study, and practice practicums where you'll refine your ability to cue and guide; and close each day with chanting, reflection, and rest. The curriculum weaves together all essential elements of yoga education—from the practical mechanics of alignment and verbal cueing to the spiritual philosophy underlying every posture and breath. Experienced instructors mentor you one-on-one and in group settings. You'll graduate not just with certification, but with a lived understanding of what it means to teach yoga with integrity and depth.

Venue & Logistics

The training takes place at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia, beginning Sunday, October 4, 2025. The month-long intensive is fully residential; participants stay on-site in ashram accommodations and receive three vegetarian meals daily. Wear comfortable yoga clothing and bring an open heart. Ashram staff can assist with accessibility questions—reach out directly to discuss any specific needs.