*Updated Course Dates: Sunday, October 19, 2025 - Sunday, March 29, 2026*

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Satya Meditation and Yoga School is proud to present our internationally recognized and accredited 200-hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training.  This training is offered in partnership with The Studio Cleveland in downtown Cleveland and Lakewood Yoga in Lakewood, Ohio.

This transformative program is designed for those seeking healing, transformation, personal growth, professional growth, and a deeper connection to themselves and others.

Ultimately, the path of yoga is a path of liberation.

This training is for students seeking to learn and practice mental, physical and spiritual freedom through the science of yoga.

This training emphasizes the ancient and sacred roots of the spiritual journey of transformation yoga provides. 

Join a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for yoga, healing, and spiritual exploration.

"Satya" means truth—this training invites you to reconnect with your innermost truth in a supportive and sacred community and sacred space.

Highly acclaimed and top-rated, this immersive 200-hour training offers a comprehensive and impactful learning experience.

Graduates of the program will earn a professional certification and become eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a certified 200-hour yoga and meditation teacher, recognized internationally.

Whether your goal is to teach or simply to deepen your personal practice, this training is ideal for anyone committed to exploring the profound teachings of yoga and meditation.

This is so much more than just a yoga teacher certification course — it’s a transformational experience that serves as a:

• Personal development experience

• Spiritual education immersion

• Safe container for deep healing and transformation

• Professional growth opportunity

• Supportive space to learn, grow, and make mistakes along the way

•  Time-tested program that delivers lasting results to those who commit wholeheartedly

• Direct experience of spirituality and sacred practices

While many Western yoga programs begin and end with physical postures and breath awareness, this training goes far beyond the physical. As powerful as postures and breath can be, they alone cannot deliver the deep spiritual transformation so many seekers long for.

This program is different.

The Satya Meditation & Yoga School places a strong emphasis on the inner journey and honors the subtle, spiritual dimensions of yoga — just as the ancient sages intended.

You'll be guided through a system passed down over thousands of years, designed to cultivate lasting peace, happiness, and alignment with your true nature.

In addition to learning how to teach postures, sequence impactful classes, and hold space for others, students of this training will also:

• Explore inner healing with tools to access and process repressed trauma and limiting beliefs

• Deepen self-understanding through study of the chakras, nadis, and koshas

• Meditate daily for one hour, strengthening focus, clarity, and subconscious healing

• Study yogic philosophy and ethics, including the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and timeless principles for living in harmony

• Learn to create sacred spaces and offer safe, inclusive, and transformational yoga classes with optional hands-on adjustments

• Practice and teach pranayama (breathwork) and meditation 

• Understand the nervous system, and learn how to regulate it for a more secure, peaceful inner life

• Explore ancient healing arts, including Ayurveda, astrology, prenatal and kids yoga, and more

• Learn from experienced, passionate teachers rooted in the Northeast Ohio yoga community

• Form new connections, community & friendships with peers who share your values and spiritual interests

• Gain practical business skills for those aspiring to turn their passion into a profession

• Enjoy unlimited free yoga classes during the program at both The Studio Cleveland and Lakewood Yoga

This is your invitation to go deeper.

To grow, to heal, to awaken — and to step into the most authentic version of yourself.

This internationally acclaimed and Yoga Alliance–accredited 200-Hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training is designed for the dedicated, spiritually curious, and open-hearted individual seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves, yoga, and the art of helping others.

More than just a teacher certification, this program serves as an immersive journey into personal growth, self-healing, and transformational expansion on every level — mind, body, and spirit.

At Satya Meditation and Yoga School, we go above and beyond to ensure our students gain a practical, embodied understanding of the ancient sciences of yoga and meditation — knowledge that is both timeless and highly applicable to modern life.

This training is among the most inclusive, accessible, and authentic programs available in the West. Rooted in the sacred traditions of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Vipassana Meditation, the curriculum draws direct inspiration and content from India and Costa Rica, honoring the depth and diversity of the yogic path.

The training embraces both the yin and yang aspects of practice, blending physical, energetic, and philosophical teachings. It also offers guidance for integrating a spiritual lifestyle in today’s fast-paced world — inviting students to walk the path of a modern-day seeker with grace, presence, and purpose.

With a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, this training lays a solid foundation for teaching yoga and meditation with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. You’ll graduate with the tools, experience, and insight to share the light of yoga in your own unique way.

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a 200-hour certification and become eligible to register with Yoga Alliance, the internationally recognized accrediting body for yoga teachers. The training is rooted in the Hatha/Vinyasa traditions.

🕗 Sundays | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🍽️ Lunch Break: 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM

📆 October

• 19, 26

📆 November

• 2, 9, 16, 23

📆 December

• 7, 14

📆 January

• 11, 18, 25

📆 February

• 1, 8, 15, 22

📆 March

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

📍Course Location

The Studio Cleveland

 1395 W. 10th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113

(440) 429-6914

This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training meets and exceeds Yoga Alliance requirements in all core educational categories. 

Our curriculum blends classical yogic wisdom with modern application, ensuring graduates are fully equipped to teach with integrity, depth, and authenticity.

📖 Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics (Yogic Ethics & Professionalism)

• ~ Dive deep into the Yamas and Niyamas, yoga’s foundational ethical guidelines for living with peace, purpose, and compassion.
• ~ Study the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, exploring the roots of yogic philosophy and inner transformation.
• ~ Learn how to integrate the principles of Ayurveda—India’s ancient medical system—into your daily life and teaching.
• ~ Understand how the gunas (qualities of nature) influence diet, lifestyle, and mental well-being.
• ~ Explore the ethics of teaching yoga, including leadership, boundaries, selfless service (seva), and the importance of non-harm (ahimsa) and truthfulness (satya).
• ~ Cultivate a spiritually-aligned lifestyle that supports personal health, integrity, and positive relationships.

🧘‍♀️ Techniques, Training & Practice

• ~ Learn to safely practice and teach foundational yoga postures (asanas) with a focus on proper alignment and accessibility.
• ~ Explore therapeutic benefits of asanas, as well as modifications and props to meet diverse needs.
• ~ Practice hands-on adjustments that are safe, informed, and always consensual.
• ~ Gain confidence in teaching pranayama (breathwork) and various meditation techniques.
• ~ Develop creative, balanced, and authentic class sequences that reflect your unique teaching voice.

🎓 Teaching Methodology

• ~ Experience and explore diverse styles of yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga (Primary Series), Kundalini, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation.
• ~ Learn to customize your teaching to special populations, including children, prenatal and postnatal students.
• ~ Strengthen communication skills, refine your voice, and practice mindful language and cueing.
• ~ Discover how to create sacred space, hold presence, and support students with care and professionalism.
• ~ Practice Savasana massage and other grounding techniques to enhance student relaxation.

🧠 Anatomy & Physiology (Physical + Energetic)

• ~ Study essential anatomy and physiology to teach safely and understand the body in motion.
• ~ Learn about therapeutic applications of yoga for injury, pain, and common health conditions.
• ~ Dive into the subtle energy body, including chakras, nadis, prana, and the balance of masculine/feminine energies.
• ~ Understand how energy systems influence emotional and mental health, and how to teach from this deeper awareness.

🧑‍🏫 Practicum (Practice Teaching & Feedback)

• ~ Gain hands-on experience through structured practice teaching sessions.
• ~ Sequence and lead full yoga classes with confidence.
• ~ Receive personalized feedback from lead trainers and supportive peer reviews to strengthen your teaching.
• ~ Plenty of opportunities to practice, refine, and evolve your teaching style!

💼 The Business of Yoga (Yoga Professional Essentials)

• ~ Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of teaching yoga professionally.
• ~ Learn basic tax, insurance, and liability requirements.
• ~ Explore authentic marketing strategies and build a heart-centered, spiritually-aligned business.
• ~ Get familiar with Yoga Alliance registration, credentialing, and continued education opportunities.

🌟 Beyond the Yoga Alliance: Enriching Electives & Unique Offerings

• ~ Learn to guide meditation, including Anapana and Vipassana-inspired practices.
• ~ Study basic Sanskrit, including pronunciation and the names of asanas.
• ~ Explore astrology and the influence of moon cycles, retrogrades, and eclipses in yoga teaching.
• ~ Practice Seva (selfless service) as a living philosophy and action.
• ~ Develop your personal Sadhana (daily spiritual practice) to support your growth as both teacher and student.

This comprehensive training is crafted not just to meet Yoga Alliance standards, but to exceed them, providing you with a deep, well-rounded, and transformative foundation for a lifetime of teaching and practice.

We’re honored to collaborate with some of the most experienced, skilled, and passionate teachers in Northeast Ohio as part of our training program. While our lineup of guest instructors may vary slightly with each cohort, we consistently feature a rich selection of esteemed teachers, including the following from recent years:

Swami Chidananda: 

• ~ Bhagavad Gita 
• ~ Sanatanam Dharma 

Geoff Knox: 

• ~ Inversions & Arm Balances 
• ~ Pranayama
• ~ Yoga Nidra 
• ~ Dharma Yoga  

Lisa Turner: 

• ~ Astrology 101 for Yoga Teachers 
• ~ Advanced Sequencing  

Ashley Jade: 

• ~ Ashtanga Primary Series 

Becky (Verner) McDermott:

• ~ Hands-on Assists 

Kevin Lynch: 

• ~ Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga Teachers 

Megan Davis: 

• ~ Trauma-Informed Yoga 

Dana Perry:

• ~ Restorative Yoga 

Jessie Hare: 

~ Sound Healing

EARLY-BIRD: The first ten people to register can save $250 with the code SUTRAS at checkout 

We offer several flexible payment options to suit your needs. Please review the details below and select the plan that works best for you.

1. Early Bird & Cash Discount — $2,500: Register and pay in full by August 8, 2025

• ~ Special discounted rate for early registration and payment.
• ~ Must be paid in full with cash.
• ~ To arrange cash payment, please contact Sara to schedule a meeting.
  📧 meditationandyogaschool@gmail.com
  📱 Text: 440-429-6914
• ~ Note: This discount excludes electronic payment methods (e.g., Venmo, PayPal).

2. Standard Tuition — $2,950: Register and pay in full by October 19, 2025 (first day of class)

Choose between full payment or a short-term installment plan:

Option A: Pay in Full

• ~ Accepted payment methods:
  • Cash
  • Venmo (@thestudiocleveland)
  • Credit/debit card (via WeTravel)

Option B: Payment Plan

• ~ $500 non-refundable deposit (applied to balance)
• ~ 5 monthly payments of $490
• ~ Total must be paid in full by October 19, 2025
• ~ Accepted payment methods:
  • Cash
  • Venmo (@thestudiocleveland)
  • Credit/debit card (via WeTravel)

3. Extended Payment Plan — $3,300: Final payment due by March 29, 2026 (graduation day)

• ~ $500 non-refundable deposit (applied to balance)
• ~ 10 monthly payments of $280
• ~ Entire balance must be paid in full by graduation day
• ~ Accepted payment methods:
  • Cash
  • Venmo (@thestudiocleveland)
  • Credit/debit card (via WeTravel)
• ~ Please note: Students who fall behind on monthly payments may be removed from the program.

Becoming a yoga teacher is more than learning poses—it's a sacred commitment to living the yogic lifestyle (to the best of your ability). 

It’s a lifelong journey of:

• Continual introspection to foster self-awareness & spiritual development

• Minimizing harm towards self & others

• Fostering virtuous living
• Lifelong learning
• Daily healthy habits
• Selfless service (Seva)
• Expanding your awareness and consciousness

To truly guide others, you must first be devoted to your own practice, healing, and growth. 

You lead through your actions & experience, not only your words.

If you feel called to this training, please reflect deeply on the following expectations for committed and sincere students:

 Requirements for Serious Students

✅ You've experienced the healing power of yoga & meditation in your own life and understand their transformational impact.
✅ You’re self-motivated and dedicated. While this program provides support and structure, your success depends on showing up, doing the inner work, and staying engaged. You will receive what you are willing to give.
✅ You’ve explored the program in depth. Read about our curriculum, the lead teacher (Sara Syed), and ensure the schedule and vision align with your life and intentions. Don’t hesitate to meet or speak with Sara beforehand.
✅ You’re open-minded and adaptable. Challenges may arise—and that’s part of the journey. Trust that the Divine plan often brings more growth than our own.
✅ You’re able to communicate clearly and courageously. Your voice matters. Speak your needs, ask questions, and share your intentions. Transformation begins with honest dialogue.
✅ You’re actively preparing for this path. Read from the recommended texts, take a variety of yoga classes, and immerse yourself in the practices. 

To support your growth during the training, please bring the following books in either physical or digital format. We recommend starting your reading as early as possible to help you prepare mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for this journey.

You will also receive a 350+ page digital copy of our 200-Hour Teacher Training Manual before the course begins. This comprehensive guide will be emailed to you, and you’ll have the option to print it through FedEx or any printing service of your choice.

Required Texts

Please have these books with you for the training:

• • The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice – Deborah Adele
• • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Swami Satchidananda
• • Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God – Translated by Swami Prabhavananda & Christopher Isherwood

Optional but Strongly Encouraged

Helpful for expanding your understanding and deepening your practice:

• • Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes – Mark Stephens
• • The Key Muscles of Yoga – Ray Long

Lifetime Reading List

Books that are helpful companions along your lifelong spiritual path:

• Teaching Yoga – Mark Stephens
• Light on Yoga – B.K.S. Iyengar
• The Yogi Entrepreneur – Darren Main
• The Subtle Body Coloring Book – Cyndi Dale & Richard Wehrman
• The Bhagavad Gita – Eknath Easwaran (translation & introduction)
• The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga – Amy Ippoliti & Taro Smith
• Yoga Body – Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.
• Jivamukti Yoga – Sharon Gannon & David Life
• The Yogi Assignment – Kino MacGregor
• You Can Heal Your Life – Louise Hay
• The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho
• The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success – Deepak Chopra
• The Celestine Prophecy – James Redfield
• Myths of the Asanas – Alanna Kaivalya & Arjuna van der Kooij
• Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing – Dr. Vasant Lad
• Yoga & Ayurveda – Dr. David Frawley
• Eastern Mind, Western Body – Anodea Judith
• A Course in Miracles

These texts are powerful companions that can help illuminate your inner journey and enhance your experience as both a student and teacher of yoga. Let your intuition guide you as you explore them!

To support a meaningful and transformative experience for everyone, we kindly ask that all students honor the following guidelines:

• • Full attendance at all scheduled training sessions is expected. If you have a pre-planned commitment or an emergency arises, please communicate with the lead instructor, Sara Syed, to explore possible make-up options.
• • Phone use should be limited to breaks to maintain focus, presence, and respect for the group container.
• • Please arrive on time for each class. Punctuality supports group flow and honors the sacredness of our time together.
• • This is a highly interactive training, and your active participation in group discussions and practices is an essential part of your learning journey.
• • Homework assignments will be provided to reinforce and deepen your understanding of the material covered.
• • You will be responsible for logging 50 practice hours (in any style, including asana, meditation, seva, pranayama, kirtan, or study). These hours may be completed:

• ✨ At The Studio Cleveland or Lakewood Yoga (free of charge for enrolled students),
• ✨ At a studio of your choice (at your own expense), or
• ✨ At home (virtually)
• ✨ These hours are designed to enrich your personal practice, which in turn will empower your teaching.

⚠️ While 100% attendance is strongly encouraged, we understand that life happens. If any scheduling issues arise, please communicate them promptly with Sara. If you are going to be late, reach out as soon as you can.

Your commitment to showing up for yourself and the group is deeply appreciated. We’re here to support you through every step of your journey!

To successfully complete the program and receive your 200-hour certification, students must:

• • Attend all scheduled sessions (with exceptions made for approved absences)
• • Arrive on time for each class (unless an excused tardy is communicated in advance)
• • Complete the final exam, demonstrating your understanding of key concepts
• • Teach a full yoga class, applying the tools and techniques learned throughout the training
• • Ensure tuition is paid in full before graduation day

These requirements are designed to support your growth, ensure a high-quality learning experience, and honor the standards set by Yoga Alliance. We’re here to help you succeed every step of the way!

One of the unique strengths of Satya Meditation and Yoga School is our continued support after graduation. Unlike many other programs, we provide real-world teaching opportunities to help you build confidence and refine your skills in a supportive environment. While completely optional, these experiences are highly encouraged for those who wish to gain hands-on experience and grow as a teacher.

1.  Free Community Classes at Lakewood Yoga or The Studio Cleveland

Upon graduating, you'll have the chance to teach in our rotating Free Community Class, held weekly at either Lakewood Yoga or The Studio Cleveland. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain teaching experience in a welcoming studio setting. Classes are open to the public, and recent graduates can take turns leading them for as long as they’d like to participate.

2.  Outdoor Donation-Based Yoga Series – Yoga for Every BODY (@yogaforeverybodycle)

Graduates are also invited to join our long-standing outdoor yoga series, Yoga for Every BODY, one of Cleveland’s most popular and consistent community yoga offerings. Held in beautiful, scenic outdoor locations, this donation-based series has been thriving for over a decade and draws hundreds of yoga lovers each season.

This opportunity is open to all graduates who:

• Complete all YTT requirements (assignments, practice teaching, and final exam)
• Are excited to connect with the broader community
• Want to grow their voice and presence as a teacher in a supportive and low-pressure environment

Teaching outdoors offers a unique and enriching experience—one that allows you to embrace creativity and spontaneity while continuing to grow your skills.

3.  Teaching Opportunities at Lakewood Yoga & The Studio Cleveland

For those who demonstrate exceptional commitment, growth, and teaching ability throughout the training, long-term or substitute teaching positions may be available at The Studio Cleveland or Lakewood Yoga.

We love nurturing new teachers and helping them find their place within the local yoga community. 🌟

About Sara 

Sara’s journey into yoga began in high school in 2008, during a time when she was navigating the depths of addiction, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. At the edge of a personal crisis, she reached a turning point. Fortunately, she found healing through the ancient wisdom of yoga and meditation—tools that offered her a way back to herself.

Since 2012, Sara has deeply studied the chakra system through a psycho-spiritual lens, using this framework to explore and release repressed trauma. Through this work, she uncovered the root causes of her suffering and began the process of lasting transformation. Today, the chakras remain a core part of her personal and professional life, guiding her into balance and self-awareness.

In 2014, Sara completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Committed to service, she taught yoga for free to students and staff at The University of Akron for a full year. Her intention was to practice, give back, and share yoga’s healing power.

Over the years, Sara has taught thousands of hours of yoga and meditation in a wide variety of settings—elementary schools, high schools, universities, fitness centers, yoga studios, festivals, juvenile detention centers, addiction treatment programs, and mental health facilities. She is especially passionate about sharing yoga with underserved communities, believing yoga should be accessible to all.

Sara’s love for growth and service has taken her to over 20 countries, where she has volunteered with children, taught English, supported animal sanctuaries, and—of course—shared yoga wherever possible.

In 2016, Sara embarked on a three-month solo pilgrimage to India, where she completed her 300-hour advanced yoga training in Mysore at Yoga Darshanam. She also studied at the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute under Saraswathi Jois. That journey deepened her devotion to spiritual practice, surrender, and cultural immersion.

In 2017, Sara discovered Vipassana meditation, studying in the lineage of S.N. Goenka. Since then, she has completed seven 10-day silent meditation retreats and has also served two of them. In total, Sara has spent over 70 days in complete silence, deepening her connection to stillness, discipline, and self-inquiry.

In 2018, Sara became the owner of The Studio Cleveland, a wellness center in Downtown Cleveland. Her mission is to make it an inclusive and healing sanctuary for all who seek peace. She began leading 200-hour yoga teacher trainingsin 2019 and has since expanded to offer meditation intensives, retreats, and continuing education programs.

In 2022, she was approved to host 300-hour yoga teacher trainings through Yoga Alliance and became the proud owner of her second studio, Lakewood Yoga. She also leads the beloved Yoga for Every BODY outdoor donation-based series, offering thousands of Clevelanders accessible yoga in nature.

📚 Credentials & Highlights

• 🧘‍♀️ 10,000+ Hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), since 2014
• 📍 Owner, The Studio Cleveland (est. 2018) & Lakewood Yoga (est. 2022)
• 🧘‍♂️ Lead Instructor – 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Alliance Registered Schools
• 📖 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), since 2018
• 🌏 Completed 7 silent Vipassana meditation retreats
• 🎓 M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction – The University of Akron (2016)
• 🎓 B.S. in Psychology – John Carroll University (2013)
• 💫 Alcohol & narcotic-free since 2012 – From addiction to liberation

✨ Connect with Sara

Instagram:
@saranadiasyed
@satyameditationandyogaschool
@thestudiocleveland
@lakewoodyoga
@yogaforeverybodycle

Websites:
🌐 www.meditationandyogaschool.com
🌐 www.thestudiocleveland.com

🌐 www.lakewoodyogastudio.com

Refund & Transfer Policy

• 100% Refund available up to one month before the course start date. After that, payments are non-refundable.

• Can’t finish the course? No worries — your payment can be rolled over to a future yoga & meditation teacher training at The Studio Cleveland (not other trainings).
• Have questions? Email us at meditationandyogaschool@gmail.com or call/text Sara at 440-429-6914.

📸 Get a glimpse into our journey!

Check out videos and moments from past trainings on our Instagram: 

@satyameditationandyogaschool 💛

We’d love to have you join the community! ✨