Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance® registered training prepares you to practice and guide Vinyasa, Open Level, Yin Flow and Meditation practices with integrity & equity for all.
Yoga Teacher Training Program
Sama Academy YTT200 is Yoga Alliance® registered, acknowledged nation-wide for the highest standards of training.
We offer not only group, but also individual mentorship, because our aim is to bring out the gifts of each individual.
This training is like a retreat! Learn all 8 limbs of yoga, sequencing, philosophy, effective language, sanskrit, anatomy, meditation tools – to take from your mat into your life.
What you need: A love of learning.
What you don’t need: To be able to touch your toes or balance on your hands!
What we ask of you: Observe, receive and breathe.
What you gain: A renewed sense of self, purpose, connection and action that will benefit you, your relationships and your life, forever.
What you receive: A certificate of completion and opportunity to register with the nationally recognized yoga teacher’s organization, Yoga Alliance®.
Our Next Training Together is Spring 2025
Sama Yoga Academy offers the highest standards, registered with the Yoga Alliance®. We are here to help you nurture your practice, gain confidence, and empower you with the tools needed to have a more intimate relationship with your yoga practice, both in the classroom and in your life.
Learn ancient yogic wisdom alongside modern anatomical knowledge through the best and most comprehensive yoga teacher training. This program invites you to create a lifelong connection to yourself, your practice, and prepares you to share traditional yoga as a Sama-trained 200-hour Yoga Alliance® Certified teacher.
If you have been practicing for about a year, you are ready.
Join us for Spring 2025 on the following dates:
April 12 - 13
April 26 - 27
May 3 - 4
May 17 - 18
May 31 - June 1 (Graduation!)
We meet weekends from 12:30 to 3:30pm and offer personal and small group mentoring. Become a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance® Certified Yoga Teacher and immerse in your own well-being.
Why Choose Sama Academy?
Yoga Alliance® Registered: Our programs meet the highest standards of training and are recognized nationwide.
Exceptional Leadership: Learn from founder Rebekah Jacobs, CPT, E-RYT®, YACEP®, with over 16 years of experience and her team of mentors.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive deep into all 8 limbs of yoga, sequencing, philosophy, effective language, Sanskrit, anatomy, and meditation tools, equipping you for both your mat and daily life. Much more than Vinyasa!
Flexible Learning: Enjoy your comprehensive learning manual and unlimited classes alongside recorded lessons should you need to miss for any reason.
Personalized Support: We believe in nurturing the unique gifts of each individual. That’s why we offer both group and individual mentorship, ensuring you are anchored and supported every step of the way.
Unlimited Class Access: Immerse yourself in your practice with an unlimited package of classes. Feel like you’re on a retreat while developing your skills and deepening your knowledge!
In-Person Experience: Our training features small group settings, personalized mentoring, and weekly check-ins. Plus, if you live locally, you may have the opportunity to interview for a teaching position at Sama.
What’s included:
Unlimited Yoga Classes –from the moment you register until graduation
Āsana Study & Practice –learn more about the poses, from their literal translation to their benefits and how to master them for your body
Anatomy & Physiology –discover how bones, muscles, and joints work together in yoga āsana practice
Adaptations and Refinements - learn to teach open level, vinyasa and yin flow to support a multitude of ages and abilities
Meditation –learn different techniques and how to guide them, including techniques for optimal śavāsana
Philosophy –study the yoga sūtras of Patanjali and how they tie in with Vedic philosophy
Prānāyāma –learn how to practice and teach these ancient breathing techniques
Sanskrit –introduction to the language of yoga
Teaching Methodology –including strategic teaching language, sequencing, and the art of demonstrating
Access-all lectures are recorded and available for you to revisit at any time
A Mentor-to support you during training and beyond
How to prepare for a successful graduation:
Attend the training modules, or alternatively watch the lecture recordings.
Practice a total of 50 yoga + meditation sessions of any duration - at least 30 with Sama.
Submit and teach your prepared sequence. We build it with you so that you are prepared.
Complete your open book exam at your own pace, in your own words.
Graduate with your Award Certificate as a Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructor, prepared to teach Yin Flow, Open Level, Vinyasa and Meditation practices for all.
Join our teacher training program to become a 200-hour Yoga Alliance® Certified Yoga Teacher or to deepen your own practice.
What our graduates are saying...
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Amanda
“Sama Yoga Academy was an amazing experience. It is a supportive environment that encouraged personal growth and a holistic approach to yoga teacher training. The amount of information covered was so valuable. Rebekah is a gem of a person who truly is invested in each of her students and the studio as a whole. I couldn't imagine a better 200 hour teacher training experience!”
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Sara
“This program was extremely comprehensive and after graduation I felt confident that I would go forward to teach others. There was a strong focus on inclusion and history along with mastery. So grateful to be able to have trained at Sama!”
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Sarah
“Sama Yoga Academy was the best choice I could have made for my 200-hour training. I felt completely supported all the way through training and beyond, and appreciated how much care and intention went into everything we learned. I graduated feeling ready and excited to teach, and comforted knowing that I will continue to have the support of the Sama community throughout my teaching career.”
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Ashley
“Outstanding! A transformative experience that perfectly blended a teaching of yoga philosophy and inclusive sequencing for every body. I’m so excited to apply what I have learned to my own practice and share with others in my community.”
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Melissa
“Studying at the Sama Yoga Academy was an incredible experience, and Rebekah is a wonderful teacher. Great space, great vibe, great people.”
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Amanda
“I couldn't recommend this Yoga Teacher Training enough. The teachers at Sama's YTT Academy are knowledgeable, kind, generous, and inspiring. Going through this process at Sama shifted my internal landscape as both a yogi and a person.”
About Sama Academy
At Sama Academy, our Yoga Teacher Trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance® and recognized nationwide for their exceptional and elevated quality. We take pride in our five-star reviews, a testament to our commitment to excellence and experience in yoga education.