Left Coast is proud to present our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in a NEW Intensive Summer School Format! EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 1ST!
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, breakthroughs, and boundless joy. We recommend a minimum of one year of yoga practice before embarking on this journey,
For Summer School, we are offering the 200 Hours in 5 weeks. This program will take place at our Laurel Studio: 4148 Macarthur Blvd.
July 6th - Aug 7th
Monday thru Friday, 10am to 4pm
Final Exam / Graduation Day: Sunday Aug 9th from 12:30 - 7:30pm
Notes:
1. Students will receive an Unlimited Membership from June 15th thru August 15th included in tuition.
2. Students may miss 2 days of training and still graduate. Any hours missed beyond this must be made up at the rate of $200 / day missed.
3. Not required but strongly recommended: We request that to get to know our studio environment, each trainee fulfill a weekly Teacher Assistant shift at one of our studios for the summer. This can include checking-in classes, assisting one of our teachers, and general help around the studio.
2026 Instructors:
Whitney Walsh - Alignment, Anatomy
Rachel Rajput - Sequencing, Practice Teaching
Zach Beach - Sanskrit
Adam Kurzfeld - Pranayama, Bandhas, Ayurveda
Malka Lew - Bhakti Yoga
Lyz Keating - Rocket Yoga
Tako Oda - History + Philosophy of Yoga
Nina Portugal - Restorative Yoga, Pre and PostNatal
Shirley Johnson - Kundalini and Sacred Body
Rose Allen - Trauma Informed Yoga
Deb Hamilton - Yoga for Longevity
Learn more about our studio at: www.leftcoastpoweryoga.com
Payment Options:
Pay in Full! $3200 (Early Bird) and $3400 (Late Bird). JUST $3000 if paying in cash!
Payment plan thru this platform, $3500 (Early Bird) and $3700 (Late Bird).
NEW! Paypal "Pay Later": spread your payments out over 6, 12 or 24 months! Use the following link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6QFTJAQJBKRFC
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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!
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!
