Join us this Fall for an experience that goes far beyond learning to teach. Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance® registered training — recognized by the nationally respected yoga teachers' organization — prepares you to practice and guide Vinyasa, Open Level, Yin Flow, and Meditation with integrity and equity for all.
This training is for you. You don't need to intend to teach. Many of our graduates simply wanted to deepen their practice, understand their bodies, and find community. Think of it as a retreat you return to every weekend — immersive, personal, and transformative.
The Sama Method® is an integrative approach to teaching yoga that unites the timeless wisdom of the eight limbs of yoga with contemporary movement science, functional anatomy, nervous system awareness, and compassionate leadership.
Rather than preparing you to teach a single style, the Sama Method equips you to skillfully guide Vinyasa, Open Level, Yin Flow, and Meditation practices with confidence, adaptability, and intention.
At the heart of the Sama Method is discernment: more than learning poses and memorizing sequences, you'll develop the skills to observe, assess, communicate, and respond with care. You will learn to create experiences where students feel safe, capable, supported, and seen. Because exceptional teaching extends beyond sequencing poses—it is the art of helping another human being reconnect with themselves.
Our curriculum blends philosophy, biomechanics, breathwork, anatomy, language, intelligent sequencing, Sanskrit and the science of learning into a practical framework you carry into every class, private session, and conversation. You will graduate with the confidence to adapt your teaching for different bodies, abilities, life stages, and individual needs while remaining grounded in the essence of yoga.
Our greatest measure of success is the experience of our graduates. Yoga Alliance® reviews of the Sama Method have all earned 5-star ratings, reflecting the depth of our mentorship, the quality of our education, and the confidence our graduates carry into both their teaching and their lives.
Your tuition is intentionally all-inclusive. From the day you enroll through graduation, you'll enjoy unlimited yoga classes, a comprehensive training manual, recorded lectures for review and make-up sessions, and individualized mentorship throughout the program. There are no additional class packages to purchase, no required textbooks, and no hidden fees—only thoughtful support designed to help you thrive.
We recommend about one year of consistent yoga practice before beginning teacher training—but you don't need to be advanced or especially flexible. The Sama Method is designed for every body and every level. Students arrive with a wide range of backgrounds, and we meet you where you are, helping you modify, adapt, and build knowledge, confidence, and teaching skills one step at a time.
You're in wonderful company. Many students join to deepen their personal practice, cultivate a meditation practice, gain confidence, and connect with a like-minded community. Whether you teach or not, this training is designed to enrich your life.
Yes. Sama Academy is a Yoga Alliance® Registered Yoga School (RYS 200). Upon successful completion of the program, you may register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200).
Yes. Throughout the program you'll receive progressive teaching opportunities, individualized feedback, and personal mentorship. You'll graduate with the confidence to teach safely, communicate clearly, and create meaningful experiences.
Absolutely. While our training takes place in a comfortable room with gently warmed floors, you'll learn principles that translate beautifully to both heated and non-heated environments. Your education prepares you to teach with confidence wherever your path leads.
Yes. We offer a live online training option, allowing you to participate from home while remaining fully connected to the group. You'll interact with faculty and fellow trainees in real time, ask questions, receive personalized feedback, and enjoy the same curriculum and mentorship as our in-person students.
The heart of the Sama Method is learning together. Whether you attend in person or online, participation happens live so you can ask questions, receive individualized guidance, and practice teach with confidence. Online students join via Zoom with cameras on to create an engaging, supportive learning environment. If life requires you to miss a session, let us know. Recordings are available for review and make-up purposes, and we'll help you stay on track.
A 200-hour teacher training includes much more than classroom instruction. The Sama Method is thoughtfully designed for modern life, blending in-person learning with guided home study, personal practice, observation, reflection, reading, written assignments, practice teaching, unlimited yoga classes, and one-on-one mentorship.
You'll integrate your learning over time—to create layered understanding, strong teaching skills, and lasting confidence.
Life happens. We record the portions of training that are appropriate for review, and we'll work with you to create a plan so you feel supported and confident before moving forward.
We intentionally keep our trainings small to create a supportive learning environment where every student receives individualized feedback, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to practice teach.
No. Unlimited yoga classes are included from the day you register through graduation. There are no required class packages or additional membership costs.
No. Your tuition includes a comprehensive training manual, recorded lectures, and all required learning materials. We provide a recommended reading list and have many of the books available to borrow if you'd like to explore further.
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Become a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance® Certified Yoga Teacher and immerse in your own well-being.
Our Yoga Teacher Trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance® and recognized nationwide for their exceptional quality. We take pride in our five-star reviews, a testament to our commitment to excellence.
“I joined this YTT with the intention of deepening my personal practice, and I ended up gaining so much more than I expected. Beyond learning about yoga, the training offered meaningful opportunities for self-reflection and growth that extended into other areas of my life. I felt genuinely supported by both the instructors and my fellow trainees, and appreciated how flexible and accessible the program was. It provided a strong foundation in yoga philosophy, cueing, and thoughtful sequencing, with a clear emphasis on creating classes that are inclusive, welcoming, and responsive to different bodies and experiences. Over the course of the training, I began to see potential in myself as a teacher that I hadn’t anticipated when I first started. I now feel equipped with both the confidence and the practical tools to share this practice with others in a way that feels authentic and grounded.”
“A truly transformative experience. Fascinating, deeply instructive, and held in a beautiful, welcoming, and supportive environment. Rebekah is an exceptional teacher and leader. She guided us with such grace and care, creating space for our own individual journeys to unfold naturally. I highly recommend this yoga academy to anyone looking to deepen their practice.”
“I loved my teacher training program at Sama with Rebekah! It is so informative and she makes the material digestible as it is A LOT. I appreciate the booklet she creates for the teacher training; it is very clear. I also appreciate her help in continuing my learning with a mentor and opportunities to practice teach. I highly recommend the program!”
“The program was an absolutely joy. Rebekah is the consummate teacher, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It has opened doors to new paths personally and professionally. I am eternally grateful and would recommend anyone who is curious about this training and/or Sama’s practice to not delay and reach out, you won’t be disappointed.”
“The material, guidance and heartfelt empathy provided by Sama Yoga Center and specially by Rebekah, made this experience truly invaluable and deeply transformative.”
“This training was incredibly organized, comprehensive, and heartfelt. I learned more than I could have ever hoped. I couldn’t recommend Sama enough.”
“The program includes opportunities for take-home readings and self-practice, complemented by in-studio discussions, peer connections, and co-teaching experiences. Enrolling in the program gives you access to a comprehensive handbook, unlimited classes at Sama, and an online library of additional content, including text and videos. It’s a balanced and supportive approach to learning, fostering both personal and professional growth as a yoga instructor.”
“Rebekah’s knowledge, care and professionalism create one of the most wholistic and nurturing educational environments I have ever experienced. The program is thorough, individualized, and touches upon all fundamental and experiential concepts that go into guiding and facilitating a yoga practice.”