Off the Mat. Into Your Life.

The 200-hour Embodied Yoga Method is a foundational journey into conscious movement, breath, and self-awareness. This program invites you to build a strong, embodied practice while learning how yoga supports your life beyond the mat. Through mindful sequencing, breath integration, and somatic awareness, you’ll cultivate strength, presence, and trust in your body.

This training is for anyone ready to deepen their relationship with themselves. Whether you choose to teach or simply want to live with more intention, the 200-hour program offers tools to support clarity, balance, and personal evolution — on and off the mat.

200 hour - 2026:
DESTINATION/ HYBRID training
Koh Samui, Thailand

(3) weekends in person
(1) week in Thailand at
Samahita Retreat Center

Early bird through July 2026
August 28-30, 2026 - Metta Yoga Marin, San Rafel
October 10-17, 2026 - Koh Samui Surat Thani, Thailand
November 6-8, 2026 - Metta Yoga Marin, San Rafel

**Weekends hosted in Marin County

A transformative week of practice, learning, and rejuvenation by the sea

• Deepen Your Practice: Immerse yourself in asana, breathwork, and meditation while learning intelligent sequencing and authentic teaching methodology.

• Train in Paradise: Experience world-class instruction within Samahita’s oceanfront sanctuary — where palm trees, salt air, and sunrise practices inspire inner balance and focus.

• Holistic Wellness: Enjoy nourishing cuisine, restorative spa therapies, and space to reconnect with body, mind, and purpose in a naturally calming environment.

• Community & Growth: Practice alongside a supportive group of aspiring teachers and practitioners, guided by the experience and mentorship of Dana Damara and Gillian Confair.

• What’s Included in your hybird/Thailand Yoga Teacher Training

  • All (2) weekend sessions in Marin County

  • In person OR Zoom capabilities (join from anywhere in the world).

  • PDF and digital training manual

  • Online recorded supplemental content to support learning from anywhere in the world

  • Daily yoga, meditation, breath work and sound healing sessions in Thailand

  • Transport to/from Koh Samui to the retreat center (to be organized as a group)

  • Accommodation (8) days/ (7) nights at Samahita Retreat Center

  • Brunch and Dinner at the venue

  • Guided walk to local temple

  • Herbal steam room

  • Approaches to meditation guided class certain evenings

    • Payment plans available - inquire with Dana directly

    • All weekends in Marin can be attended via Zoom from anywhere in the world

    • All weekends in Marin are recorded if you miss the weekend

    • Online virtual content is available for one year after the training in order for you to complete

    • Thailand immersion is highly recommended for completion of this format

    • Please read the FAQs below to understand the cancellation policy.