Left Coast is proud to present our 6th Annual, National Yoga Alliance Certified, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Yoga Teacher Training is a life-changing opportunity to explore every facet of the Yoga Practice.
Some of our folks take YTT because they wish to teach. Some do it to deepen and understand their own practice.
Our graduated teachers have gone on to teach at local studios, schools, places of work, detention centers, and just about everywhere in between.
We feel that YTT is the antidote to the modern world. Where society pulls us apart, it brings us together. Where online culture lets us tread lightly, YTT draws us in deep. This is not an easy journey, but it is a worthwhile one.
There will be tears and breakthroughs.
We curate each new class based on an oral and written application process.
Please send us an email and we will set up an opportunity for an interview.
We recommend a minimum of one year of yoga practice before embarking on this journey,
Yoga Teacher Training is led by the Left Coast Senior Instructor Family!
Rachel R - Sequencing / History of Yoga
Whitney W - Alignment / Anatomy
Adam K - Pranayama, Bhakti, Bandhas
Zach - Sanskrit
Hillary / Lyz - Ashtanga + Rocket Yoga
Some testimonials from previous Graduating Classes:
“This training has deepened my own yoga practice, opened my eyes to yoga anatomy, philosophy, pranayama & sequencing. If you are thinking of embarking on a yoga journey there is no better place to start than with the Left Coast Yoga Teacher Training. Thank you to all the teachers involved in the program, and to the other 2021 graduates.” (Graduate 2021)
“I am truly sad that the training has ended. I learned so much about yoga and about myself, while making some wonderful new friends. I would highly recommend Left Coast's teacher training to anyone who is interested in deepening their practice. Thanks so much for the wonderful experience.” (Graduate 2021)
“Overall I really enjoyed this journey. So blessed to be part of this community of trainers/trainees and YTT. What a journey! The YTT was very well planned and executed.”
(Graduate 2021)
I loved being a part of this teacher training! I joined the group in order to deepen my yoga practice, learn more about anatomy and alignment, and to build community, and all three of those goals were met. The teachers were knowledgable, the learning was a great mix of didactic and experiential, and the people in my group are wonderful. I recommend this training to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of yoga and to build teaching skills. (Graduate 2022)
I feel very welcome at left coast and it has a special place in my heart! I loved that the retreat was included and that you did a little graduation ceremony! Great touches! And the mentor sessions were extremely helpful in preparing for the final. I also love that you continue to support student learning after the program. I felt really bonded with my group in the end and was given the space to grow and learn in a loving, authentic environment. I had many powerful moments throughout. I hope to take another training with you all someday! (Graduate 2022)
“Every Other Weekend” Format: Jan 14th - May 7th, 2023
Saturday: 10:30am to 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 5pm
PLUS EVERY THURSDAY 6:30 - 7:45pm at our Grand Avenue Studio
Included in your tuition is a post-graduation Yoga Retreat to Camp Salamander (one hour away from Oakland) :
Retreat Dates: May 12th - 14th, 2023
Early Bird (Payment plan, available thru September 15th, 2022): $3600
3 monthly payments of $1200 each.
Late Bird (Payment plan, thru Jan 1st, 2023): $3900
3 monthly payments of $1300 each.
(Please inquire for “pay in full” discount. There are no refunds for Teacher Training.)
“Every Other Weekend” Format: Jan 14th - May 7th, 2023
Jan 14th/15th
Jan 28th/29th
Feb 11th/12th
Feb 18th/19th
Feb 25th/26th
Mar 11th/12th
Mar 25th/26th
SKIP APRIL 8th - Easter Weekend
Apr 15th/16th
Apr 29th/30th
May 7th/8th FINAL EXAM WEEKEND
TIMES: Saturday: 10:30am to 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 5pm
PLUS! EVERY THURSDAY EVENING: 6:30 - 7:45pm at our Grand Avenue Studio
Rachel Rajput founded Left Coast Power Yoga in 2013 to bring a challenging, heated Power Yoga shala to the Oakland community. As a yoga instructor, she draws from her dance, theater, and improvisation background. She weaves bits of Yogic philosophy into every class and hopes that students come out of her classes ready to take on the world like true Warriors! She received her 200 Hr Certification from Laughing Lotus SF (with Keith Borden and Jasmine Tarkeshi, and her 300 Hr from Yoga Tree (with Jason Crandall, Janet Stone, Jane Austin, and Annie Carpenter.) Rachel believes that the power of your practice can make any of life’s problems, no matter how big or small, infinitely more manageable. She loves leading retreats both locally and abroad!
