Advanced Teacher Trainings

July 24 - 26

Sacred Seasons - 20 Hour Super Sequencing Advanced Training

(Friday 5:30-8, Saturday 11-7, Sunday 11-7)

with Jasmine Tarkeshi & Kate Duyn from Light on Lotus

Reignite your passion for practice and breathe new life into your teaching! In this jam packed 20 Hour 3 Day Weekend at Lotusland Yoga SF, you will learn to practice and teach Yoga in harmony with the cycles of nature by weaving the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, the sister art & science of Life to align our lives with the rhythm of the divine. Through this unique Lotus Flow asana sequencing intensive with Lotus Flow legends, the dynamic duo- Jasmine Tarkeshi and Kate Duyn, you will dive into an in-depth exploration of Ayurveda’s basic theory of moving in harmony with the rhythms of the universe - the dance of creation, preservation and destruction. Transform your Yoga practice into a sacred ritual as you adapt your teaching and practice to sequence for the seasons and the rhythms of daily life with the planets, sun and moon, towards life of harmony that leads bliss and balance. Through the lens of Ayurveda, the science of life, we will explore movement, mantra, mudra and meditation as mystic medicine and create sacred recipes in your classes to experience unity within and our world to better benefit others. This training is open to all yoga practitioners with a 200 Hour Teacher Training Certificate from any school or other movement modalities wanting to inspire and enrich their offerings.

The word “Ayurveda” is derived from two words in Sanskrit, “ayuh” meaning “life” or “longevity” and “veda” meaning “science” or “sacred knowledge.” Ayurveda's definition can translate as “the sacred knowledge of life.” During such terrifying times where politics are destroying our planet, turning towards ancient healing rituals are the healing salves we need to empower ourselves and to share with our families and communities.The Sanskrit word for health, svastha, is a state in which the mind, soul, and senses interact harmoniously to experience a feeling of Self, wellness, and even bliss. Achieving this may seem like a hard to reach goal, but Ayurveda provides a treasure chest of elegant and insightful tools to help us get there. At its root, Ayurveda is an ancient holistic tradition born in India 5000 years ago, and way of living that can help each of us to claim and celebrate our capacity for wellness.You will learn to adapt your daily practice to the gifts of the seasons, the planet of the day, times of the day as recipes to dance with the doshas to incorporate into your life and guide others towards more ease.

Ayurveda blesses us with ancient wisdom that asks us to take responsibility for our health through our daily choices as Sadhana, spiritual practice. In this intensive, we will focus on the Ayurvedic Principles for sequencing Asana, Pranayama, Mantra and meditation choices through the element of the chakras to better guide our routines both daily (dinacharya) and seasonally (ritucharya). We will be diving deeply into the theory and practice of the dance, devotion and discipline of Lotus Flow Vinyasa as a creative process on how to move, breathe and ground ourselves into union with the universe to experience more freedom.

Please Note: This is not an academic study of Ayurveda, or a personal dosha diagnosis or herbal medicine and will focus mainly on Asana and Ayurveda and touch on diet choices for the dosha of the season.

Sunday August 2nd

Sanskrit 101: The Language of Yoga

1 - 7pm

with Amanda Moran

Sanskrit is the language of Yoga's foundational texts, mantras (incantations/magical formulas), and āsana names, precisely expressing the esoteric concepts of Yoga practice.

In this workshop you will learn the sounds of each letter, become familiar with Devanāgarī (the written alphabet), and chant common mantras with confidence and precision, exploring both vibration and meaning. For the serious yoga student, yoga teachers, and the merely curious, this workshop will stoke the fires of learning, and help participants establish a personal Sanskrit practice. By the end, you will be able to read basic Sanskrit words.

Amanda studies Sanskrit with her teacher Kiranavali Devi, at the Yoga Society of San Francisco Śrī Brahmananda Ashram. She is an advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, teaching since 2000 in both New York City and at San Francisco's beloved Lotusland studio.

August 8th & 9th

Bhakti and The Bhagavad Gita 10 Hour Immersion and Training for Teachers

Saturday 1-8:30 (Training 1-6 + Kirtan 7-8:30) | Sunday 11-4 (Class 11-12:15 + Training 12:30-4)

Join Astrud Castillo and special guest teachersfor a 10 Hour Bhakti Yoga Intensive for Teachers and dedicated practitioners. Dive deep into the path of Bhakti Marg, the path of Devotion to enrich your practice, teaching and lives.

Through sacred Chanting: Kirtanam and Japa, Story Telling and sacred texts- Sravanam, Service-Pada Sevanam and Puja-alter making along with many other practices and teachings, you will awaken your heart and deepen your connection to the Divine and all beings and anchor your daily life - in love and not fear.

Through discussion, contemplation and practice you will learn to Infuse your classes or personal practice with mantras and teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and create living alters of devotion with offerings of asana, pranayama and mediation and learn how to live your life for the benefit of all beings.

Our focus will be on sravanam, Mythology and story telling and Kirtanam, singing the Divine names and sanskrit mantras along with exploration of the sacred teachings from Sri Krishna Bhagavad Gita and devotional poetry while touching on all 9 forms from Bhagavata Purana, 7.5.23-24

(1) śravaṇa ("listening" to stories ), (2) kīrtana ("praising,”Kirtan/Chanting), (3) smaraṇa ("remembering" or fixing the mind on the Divine), (4) pāda-sevana (rendering service), (5) arcana (puja/ worshiping an image), (6) vandana (paying homage), (7) dāsya (servitude), (8) sākhya(friendship), and (9) ātma-nivedana(complete surrender of the self).

$350
$295 Earlybird before July 10th.
20% off for Lotus Grads

Fri,. Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

The Art of Tantra Advanced Training with Jasmine Tarkeshi

Batemans Bay, Australia

Jasmine will guide a healing and creative journey of living, practicing, and teaching through the lens of Tantra Yoga in this 5-day 25-hour Teacher Training at Soul Tribe in Batemans Bay, Australia.

You’ll learn the beautiful and often misunderstood teachings of Tantra Yoga — wisdom that invites us to live, practice, and teach in deep intimacy with nature and our own true nature.

In Sanskrit, Tantra means “weaving” or “interconnection,” from the root tan, meaning “to extend” or “expand.” One of yoga’s most ancient paths, Tantra is a system of ritual, practice, art, and healing that awakens śakti (dormant creative energy). These timeless teachings remind us how to heal our relationship with our bodies, senses, each other, and the world.

At its heart, Tantra asks us to see the sacred in the everyday — to transcend dualities such as body and spirit, dark and light, mundane and holy — and to embrace the fullness of life as a path toward freedom, creativity, and well-being.

This immersion is perfect for yoga teachers seeking fresh inspiration, and for dedicated practitioners wanting to dive deeper into the joy, wisdom, and freedom of Tantra Yoga.

Come away with a renewed connection to your practice, your teaching, and your life — inspired, empowered, and grounded in the sacredness of everyday living.

Apply for the Apprenticeship Program!

Lotusland Yoga SF offers a 1 Month (4 Week) Program for graduates of 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Schools from Lotusland or any other School.

As a graduate, you are offered an intensive learning opportunity with a Lotusland senior teacher. This is a space for you to immerse yourself in the Lotusland teaching style, under the guidance of an experienced Lotusland senior teacher. You will supported in dharma talks, class planning, sequencing, hands-on assisting, alignment cues and any other way you desire support on your path.

❣️Graduates are invited to submit an application to be considered for acceptance.