Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Teacher Training in OaklandJan 23rd - May 16th, 2027
Expand your knowledge, find community, deepen your practice.
Left Coast is proud to present our 10th Annual, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher (and Life) Training.
This 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. Some do it to learn the skills of yoga and meditation to deal with the difficulty of finding balance in the modern world. 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.
What will you come out of this training knowing?
How to start (or strengthen) your home yoga + meditation practice.
How to use the ancient tools of yama, niyama and pranayama to handle life’s challenges.
How to sequence and lead a 60 minute yoga class.
How to effectively communicate, both in the yoga room and in life.
How to unearth the things in your life which are out of alignment.
You will also grow close to your small cohort as we support each other through this journey,
Dates:
January 23rd – May 16th, 2027
1. Every Other Weekend:
Jan 23rd-24th
Feb 6th-7th
Feb 20th-21st
March 6th-7th
March 20th-21st
April 3rd-4th
April 17th-18th
May 1st-2nd
May 15th-16th
Weekend Times: Saturday + Sunday 12:00 – 7:00 PM (meal break 3-4 PM)
2 of the Wednesdays that we do NOT have training weekends, we will meet from 6:30 – 8 PM in person.
Notes:
1. Students will receive an Unlimited Membership from Jan 23rd – June 1st included as part of their tuition. AutoPay Members will have their memberships paused.
2. Students may miss 2 full 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.
We offer one BIPOC scholarship for every 12 paid students. This requires a letter of recommendation by one of our existing Left Coast Instructors, and a minimum of one year of consistent practice at our studio. Please reach for more information.
2027 Instructors:
Rachel Rajput – Sequencing, Trauma Informed Yoga, 8 Limbs
Zach Beach – Sanskrit
Adam Kurzfeld – Pranayama, Bandhas, Ayurveda
Malka Lew – Developing a Home Practice
Lyz Keating – Rocket + Ashtanga Yoga
Tako Oda – History + Philosophy of Yoga, Meditation
Nina Portugal – Restorative Yoga, Pre and Postnatal
Rose Allen – Trauma Informed Yoga
Deb Hamilton – Yoga for Longevity
Learn more about our studio at: www.leftcoastpoweryoga.com
Payment Options:
We have three Tiers of Pricing:
Tier 1: July 20th – October 1st: $3200 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD!
Tier 2: October 2nd – Nov 15th: $3400
Tier 3: Nov 15th – Dec 20th: $3600
*NOTE: you can save $200 off any tier by paying up front in cash.
On December 21st, if we have our 12 person minimum, we will confirm the program and move forward. We recommend signing up early and placing your deposit down. This saves you money and greatly helps us with planning! We also provide discounts for 2 or more students who wish to do the training together, please email for more info. We do not offer refunds for YTT UNLESS the program is canceled by the studio.
Left Coast YTT Testimonials
"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! "
"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."
"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 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.”