The intention of Surya Shakti School of Yoga is to inspire & empower yourself with the power already within, to create an abundant life with strength, courage, and inner peace.

🌙 WHAT 

Our 200-hour YTT is more than just a certification—it’s an immersive journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and embodied practice. Over four transformative months, you’ll explore yoga’s rich traditions while gaining modern tools to confidently share the practice with others. While the training is working towards a 200hr certification approved by Yoga Alliance the process this is also meant for those looking to deepen their own personal practice and deep dive into Yoga both on and off the mat. 

Applied Yoga Philosophy for Modern Living

Go beyond memorizing sutras—explore how yogic principles like the Yamas & Niyamas come alive in daily life, relationships, and your teaching voice.

Embodied Anatomy & Biomechanics

Understand how muscles, fascia, and joints support movement. You’ll connect anatomy to practice with hands-on labs, partner work, and movement experiments.

The Art of Creative Sequencing

Build progressive vinyasa classes that tell a story. You’ll learn how to structure classes with peaks, waves, and themes that keep students inspired.

Energetic & Subtle Body Exploration

Dive into chakras, prana vayus, bandhas, and nadis—not just as theory, but as practices to feel, experience, and bring into your teaching.

Pranayama & Nervous System Regulation

Move beyond simple breathing techniques to understand the science of how breath influences stress, focus, and emotional well-being.

Meditation & Inner Stillness Practices

Experience multiple styles of meditation (mantra, guided visualization, mindfulness, and concentration) and discover what resonates with you—and your future students.

Finding Your Voice as a Teacher

From cueing with clarity to weaving themes and storytelling, you’ll practice speaking with confidence, authenticity, and empowerment.

Hands-On Assists & Somatic Awareness

Learn when and how to safely offer assists, with a focus on energetic presence and consent-based touch that supports students’ autonomy.

Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Teaching

Develop awareness of how to create accessible, safe spaces. This includes language choice, sequencing, and modifications that meet students where they are.

Teaching Practicum & Mentorship

You’ll lead full-length classes, receive direct feedback, and refine your teaching in a supportive, small-group setting—mentored by an experienced E-RYT 500 teacher.

The Business & Leadership of Yoga

Explore practical tools to thrive as a teacher: branding, social media, professional ethics, retreat planning, and creating sustainable income streams.

Ayurveda & Lifestyle Practices

Learn foundational Ayurvedic concepts and self-care rituals that support balance and longevity both on and off the mat.

Sacred Rituals & Community Connection

From opening and closing circles to guided journaling and group workshops, this training emphasizes community, courage, and shared growth.

Empowerment Through Self-Discovery

Every module is designed not just to teach—but to help you rediscover your own strength, light, and voice. By the end, you won’t just be “ready to teach yoga”—you’ll be ready to teach your yoga. The choice to share that as a reacher or further your own practice is your choice.

By the end of this training, you won’t just walk away with a Yoga Alliance certification—you’ll carry the confidence, wisdom, and inner radiance to share yoga in a way that is authentically yours. This program is for seekers, leaders, and heart-centered humans who want to embody yoga both on and off the mat.

📆 WHEN

Specific  dates are noted below and as required by Yoga Alliance you must be able to attend all trainings in person (contact hours).  Session will run from Friday 6pm-9pm and Saturday/Sundays 9am-5pm.

January 2026

• Sat Jan 3
  Sun Jan 4
  Sun Jan 11
  Fri Jan 16
  Sat Jan 17
  Sun Jan 18
  Sat Jan 24
  Sun Jan 25
  Sat Jan 31

  February 2026

  Sun Feb 1
  Sun Feb 8
  Fri Feb 13
  Sat Feb 14
  Sun Feb 15
  Sun Feb 22

  March 2026

  Sun Mar 1
  Sat Mar 7
  Sun Mar 8
  Sat Mar 21
  Sun Mar 22

  April 2026

  Fri Apr 3
  Sat Apr 4
  

  Sun Apr 5🎓

MINI MOD

Jan 3 + 4

15 hours of content on What is Yoga: The Foundations 

Questions and accommodations beyond these dates are possible and must be discussed prior with the Lead Instructor of Surya Shakti School of Yoga.

📍 WHERE

1324 Lake Dr SE #4, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Parking located on site.

🧠 INVESTMENT 

A $500 non refundable deposit reserves your place in the training. 

💲3199 Early Bird Special 🦜--->Available until Oct 30th

💲3399 Retail

Option to pay in full or payment plan available. 

Payments accepted as Cash, PayPal, Venmo.