200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in San Francisco
Yoga Alliance Registered 200-Hour Teacher Training
Featuring
Program Director Jasmine Tarkeshi
+ Max Kopeikin, Chanda Williams, Zoë Elena, Ati Morshedi, Tony Asaro, Tori Paul, Astrud Castillo, Melissa Townsend
Introducing Summer School 2027 3 week intensive full time program (June 25th - July 17th)
June 25th - July 17th 2027
8am - 5pm Daily (12-1 pm lunch break)
Sunday July 4th and July 11th Off
Tuition $3,300
Early Early $2,800 March 1st
Early Bird $3000 May 1st
Weekend Winter/Spring 2028 January 21st - May 7th (3 Weekends OFF February 19th/20th - March 18th/19th - April 15th/16th)
Tuition $3,300
Early Early $2,800 October 1st 2027
Early Bird $3000 December 1
Payment plans available, book your spot with a deposit. 4 50% BIPOC Scholarships available, 4 25% Work Trade positions available. 10-20% off for Lotusland Members
Questions about Yoga school?
Contact Jasmine today for a 1:1 info session: jasmine@lotuslandyogasf.com
Go back to school this summer 2027 or winter/spring 2028 to develop a disciplined daily personal practice and share your passion for Yoga as a way of life. Through immersive and personal practice and study of all 8 limbs and many paths of yoga in a sacred sangha and sanctuary in the city, you will become a registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher post graduation and begin your teaching journey at Lotusland!
Join program director, Jasmine Tarkeshi and her expert team of passionate Lotusland co-teachers and guest specialists for a transformative 3 week intensive full time or 13 weekend, immersive and hybrid training at Lotusland Yoga SF.
Our training is internationally recognized and has been taught and evolved every year for almost three decades from NYC to SF graduating thousands of teachers who have spread the teachings far and wide across almost every continent! Honoring Yoga’s sacred roots in India, the teachings and practices of yoga are passed down and taught to be applied to our serve our modern world. Sequencing and teaching asana alignment, practicing pranayama, leading mantra and meditation are all taught interwoven with yoga’s rich philosophy, through Sanskrit, Ayurveda, chakras, mantras and mudras, spiritual texts such as the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita.
Dive in into sacred study to deepen your understanding and practice of all eight limbs of yoga, along with the many paths and practices to develop a personal Sadhana (a disciplined daily practice) to live your dharma (your unique purpose or path) with compassion, to be of service to others as a healing agent in our world. Whether you choose to teach Yoga or simply live your yoga as a way of life, this wholistic program will give you the tools for more physical and mental health, freedom, peace and joy in the midst of the many challenges we face.
Developed for over 27 years, Lotusland’s 200 Hour Level 1 Teacher Training will take you on a journey of self discovery through the ancient Indian healing inner map of the Chakra system - from the sacred roots of where you come from, to the thousand petaled Lotus of liberation at the crown - you will discover your true nature and explore the entire universe within you that is connected the universe around you, dissolving the divisions that keep us bound.
Each beautifully curated weekend is woven around a different element and spiritual theme with asana, pranayama, Mudra and mantra to master and teaching skills taught to support your unique expression through yogic lifestyle practices like Ayurveda or Karma and Bhakti Yoga and taught through the lens of trauma informed yoga, inclusivity and social equity to make yoga accessible to every body.
Through group practice and lectures taught by our inspiring teachers, in-class teaching practice, 1:1 mentorship and study buddy meet-ups, self-inquiry, daily personal practice and homework assignments - you will uncover your unique voice aligned with your true self & be empowered to teach if you choose, in an authentic way, aligned with your truest self.
June 25th - July 17th 2027
Level 1 - 200 Hour Teacher Training Summer School 2027 3 Week Intensive Full Time Program
3 Weeks
Join Jasmine Tarkeshi, Chanda Williams, Max Kopeikin, Zoe Soter, Tony Asaro and Ati Morshedi along with expert teachers in Anatomy, Ayurveda, Sanskrit and Meditation as your guides for the transformative journey that is Lotusland Yoga School. We are thrilled to once again offer you the option for our full time Summer School program, our celebrated 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training in a three week Intensive Program that will take place at our new location is summer 2027 at 1234 Valencia Street!
Asana, Pranayama, Mantra and Meditation are taught woven with philosophy and teaching skills, are taught by our Senior Teachers, infused with the unique approach to sharing the yoga practice that is the Center's signature teaching style . Our philosophy focuses on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the "road map" to liberation and the Bhagavad Gita the Path of self transcendant action and Devotion. Through self-inquiry, group discussion and chanting of the texts, we uncover and experience the meaning of yoga and how this rich philosophy relates to our daily lives. The day is broken up into two 4 hour sessions 8-12 and 1-5 with a one hour Lunch Break from 12-1 pm and 2 sundays Free. Tuition includes unlimited classes at Lotusland Yoga Center from June 1st through August 2027.
After Graduation you’ll walk away with a 200-hour certification, be eligible for our 300-hour advanced Teacher Training in Fall 2027 Become a 500-hour certified teacher by the end of 2027!
RegisterJanuary 21st - May 7th 2028
Level 1 - 200 Hour Teacher Training Winter/Spring 2028 13 Weekend Program
13 Weekends 1-7PM | 3 Weekends OFF: Feb 19th/20th, Mar 18th/19th, Apr 15th/16th
Our weekend training was designed specifically for students who would like to do teacher training spread out over four months, and integrate the teachings and practices into your life without having to take a lot of time off. There are two weekends off and all sessions are recorded or live-streamed if you need to take days off.It is required to fill out an online application, take at least one class at the studio with Jasmine, Zoe or senior teachers and have a minimum of 1 year of ongoing vinyasa practice. There is no physical boundary for acceptance, only a sincere desire to be a student and learn through intensive study, practice and a willingness to immerse yourself fully in yoga's life-changing path.
Additional commitments:
2 yoga classes at Lotusland per week, weekly practice teaching meeting with your yoga study buddy, bi-monthly in-class and monthly 1:1 mentor meeting, weekly reading and writing homework assignments, karma yoga project
After Graduation you’ll walk away with a 200-hour certification, be eligible for our 300-hour session in 2029, and be invited to join our mentorship program. Become a 500-hour certified teacher by the end of 2029!
We have 4 work/trade opportunities for 25% off
+ 4 50% off Scholarships available for BIPOC identifying students
How does the Lotusland teacher training program stand out?
You’ll learn not only yogic tradition and history, postures and alignment, but also how to live your yoga, and apply your new skills in the modern world with devotion to a higher purpose.
Our training size is intentionally limited to 16 students for us to better support your personal path in a safe space where you will be seen and heard and supported and challenged physically, inspired mentally and awakened spiritually according to your personal needs.
At the 200 hour level you will be physically challenged but advanced postures are not a requirement. Yoga school is open to everyone!
- Asana - Alignment and Anatomy
- Subtle Body - Pranayama, Chakras, Nadis, Koshas
- Art of Sequencing
- Teaching Skills & Practice
- Yoga History & Philosophy
- Trauma Informed Yoga 101 & Inclusive Teaching
- Intro to Sanskrit
- Intro to Ayurveda
- Hands-on Assists
- Pre-Natal & Kids Yoga
- Mantra & Mudra
- Yoga for Aging, Yin & Restorative
- Meditation
Questions about our Teacher Training? Please feel free to reach out to Jasmine at jasmine@lotuslandyogasf.com for a 1:1 session!
"Summer School with Laughing Lotus is an expansive experience of the mind, body and spirit. My depth in knowledge and practice grew tremendously and left me feeling transformed. I'm so glad I chose the 3 week intensive program because it really offered me the opportunity to fully drop into my practice and allow yoga to completely fill my reality. You will live and breath yoga for 3 weeks. You will have moments of feeling complete bliss, moments of feeling overwhelmed, and on graduation day you will wish it could never end."
Lotusland Grad
Summer 2013
"I was hesitant about signing up for summer school. I was a committed practitioner, but never saw myself teaching. Boy am I glad I did it! I plan to practice yoga for the rest of my life, and Summer School was an investment that has and will continue to pay dividends. The training helped me develop an awareness of my body and a framework for my spirituality. In a world with so much uncertainty, Summer School will meet you where you're at and give you what you need."
Lotusland Grad
Summer 2013
“Yoga School offered not only the space to learn but the opportunity for personal reflection and growth. I came into the program wanting to learn more about the tradition and roots of yoga and came out with that and a deeper understanding of myself and my practice."
Beth M
Spring 2024 Grad
I am forever changed by my experience of Yoga School. I went in wanting to deepen my yoga practice and ended up with so much more than I expected: a rich knowledge of yoga philosophy and history, but also a deeper connection to myself, a lifelong community and to my understanding of what my path is.
Lotusland Grad
Fall 2025 Grad
I feel so grateful to have chosen Lotusland Yoga School for my first 200-hr teacher training. The teachers truly embody yoga and the curriculum is beautifully comprehensive. I was able to participate because of the financial support offered and I now feel like I have a yoga home/community to continue deepening my practice. I gained more than I could have ever imagined!
Lotusland Grad
Fall 2025
This program taught me so much and really opened my mind to exploring even more, both within myself and outward. The instructors have impressive credentials, and I felt I was getting one of the best yoga training programs out there! Lotusland goes out of their way to make each individual feel seen and cared for- even those of us who tend to hide in the shadows.
Lotusland Grad
Spring 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an advanced practice?
No. At the 200-hour level you will be physically challenged, but advanced postures are not a requirement. We ask applicants to have at least one year of ongoing vinyasa practice and to take at least one class at the studio with Jasmine, Zoë or a senior teacher before applying.
Is the training Yoga Alliance registered?
Yes. Lotusland Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance Registered 200-Hour Teacher Training, so graduates are eligible to register as RYT-200 yoga teachers.
Can I attend virtually?
The Summer School intensive can be joined in person at Lotusland in San Francisco or virtually from wherever you are. In the weekend program, sessions are recorded or livestreamed in case you need to miss a day.
How much does it cost?
Tuition is $3,300, with early registration pricing of $2,800 and $3,000. Payment plans are available, and you can book your spot with a deposit. Lotusland members receive 10-20% off.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Each training offers four 50% BIPOC scholarships and four 25% work-trade positions.
What is the schedule?
Summer School runs June 25 - July 17, 2027, 8am-5pm daily with a lunch break from 12-1pm (July 4th and 11th off). The weekend program runs for 13 weekends from January 21 - May 7, 2028, 1-7pm.
How big is the group?
Each training is capped at 16 students, so you get plenty of personal attention and feedback.
What comes after the 200-hour training?
Graduates can continue into our 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training to become 500-hour certified, and can apply for Lotusland's mentorship and apprenticeship programs.
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