Santosha Yoga Collective's RYT-200hr Teacher Training Starts in April 2025!

We are thrilled to introduce Wild & Wise: An Embodied 200-Hour Foundational Yoga Teacher Training, a trauma-informed, Yoga Alliance-approved program presented by Erin Alexander C-IAYT of All Souls Yoga and Stephanie Alston ERYT-200 of Santosha Yoga Collective.
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If you’ve been searching for a well-rounded, holistic, and supportive yoga teacher training in the Northern California area, look no further! This training, hosted at Santosha Yoga Collective in Loomis, is an opportunity to deepen your practice and receive your teaching certificate in an inclusive and empowering environment.

What Is Wild & Wise?
Wild & Wise is a transformational program designed to empower first-time yoga teachers by blending ancient yoga techniques (the “wise”) with intuitive self-discovery (the “wild”). Our intention is to guide you in sharing the profound gifts of yoga as a healing practice for the body, mind, and soul.
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Led by Erin Alexander and Stephanie Alston, both trauma-informed yoga teachers and studying yoga therapists, this training will help you connect to your unique calling while teaching safe, inclusive, and skillful yoga classes.

This program goes beyond the mat, incorporating tools for personal growth, holistic health, and spiritual connection. If you’ve felt the life-changing effects of yoga in your own practice, this training is your next step.
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Why Choose THIS Yoga Training?
Wild & Wise is sponsored by Integrative Yoga Therapy and is approved by Yoga Alliance. You will receive a comprehensive toolbox of techniques that will equip you to confidently teach and lead as a yoga instructor.
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What you’ll learn:

• Patanjali’s 8-Limb Philosophy
• Ayurveda and the Elements as a framework for teaching
• Yoga Anatomy and Physiology, including postures and their embodiment
• Skillful Sequencing and Hands-On Assists for student-focused classes
• Breathwork, Mudras, and Subtle Body Practices to deepen inner awareness
• Meditation, Mantra, and Chanting for holistic mental health support
• Discovering Your Unique Dharma, or calling, as a yoga teacher

Training Basics
Our 200-hour training will take place in 7 in-person modules, meeting every 3-4 weeks from April to October 2025 at Santosha Yoga Collective in Loomis, California.

Training Dates & Times:

• Thursdays & Fridays: 5-9pm
• Saturdays: 8am-5pm

*Zoom Teaching Calls on special topics will be held between training weekends!

Special Guests:

• Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn (CSU-Sacramento): Trauma Science and Post-Traumatic Growth (Weekend 2)
• Kate Coughlin ERYT-500: Anatomy and Physiology (Weekend 3)

Training Modules:

1. ROOT: April 3-5
2. CREATE: May 1-3
3. EMPOWER: May 29-31
4. LOVE: June 19-21
5. EXPRESS: July 17-19
6. INTUIT: August 14-16
7. SERVE: September 11-13

Graduation: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Who Is This Training For?
This training is ideal if you:

• Want to lead group yoga classes or 1:1 sessions;
• Seek to honor the indigenous traditions of yoga;
• Are curious about Ayurveda as a holistic lifestyle practice;
• Have a desire to help others heal physically, mentally, and spiritually;
• Are searching for deeper teachings beyond physical postures;

FAQs
Q: Will I be a registered yoga teacher after completing this training?
A: Yes! We are a registered RYS (Registered Yoga School) with Yoga Alliance, and this training meets the RYT-200 standards.

[chart from The Yogatque on Yoga Alliance]

Q: Can I participate if I already have an RYT-200?
A: Absolutely! Many yoga teachers take additional 200-hour trainings for continuing education or to gain insights from new teachers and lineages.
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Q: Can I test the waters before committing?
A: Yes! We offer a mini-course for the first few months to help you deepen your practice without committing to full certification. (Limited spots available, and more links are below!) ​

Q: How do I pay for tuition?
A: You can pay in full or set up a 5-part payment plan. A $600 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. You can register here.

Special Preview Series
Get a sneak peek of our YTT program with our 3-Session Preview Series, offered on a sliding-scale donation basis in early 2025:

• January 10th: Embodiment & Somatics
• February 7th: Trauma-Informed Yoga
• March 7th: Yoga as a Spiritual Practice

We recommend attending all three sessions to meet fellow trainees and start building community!

How to Get Started:
Registration is open NOW.

Questions?
Email or call us:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• Studio Phone: 916-303-0621

We’re so excited to guide you on this transformative journey into the world of yoga teaching.

Sincerely,
Stephanie and Erin

Santosha Yoga Collective
“Santosha” is a sanskrit word that means contentment. Our Loomis-based Yoga studio brings together decades-long practitioners and new students alike. We believe Yoga is beneficial for every body and will make sure you find the right classes to support your yoga journey. With 24 weekly yoga classes from Vinyasa and Balance, to Chair, Yin, Kundalini, Iyengar, and Restore, our aim is to provide a space of contentment for students and teachers of yoga as we honor movement, holistic wellness, and community as a way of life. We serve the beautiful community of Northern California. 

We offer these yoga styles and many more through workshops, our community room, and themed classes. Please reach out on our “Contact Us!” page if you have a yoga theme you’d like to experience in the beautiful Santosha studio.  

Post written by Stephanie Alston ERYT200 and Annie Schwab RYT200.