A Yoga Journey

Kerri Hopkins, AYJ Graduate 2022

"The 200-hour YTT program at Lila was incredible and came into my life at just the right time. Chanda is an amazing teacher who generously shares her teachings and experiences with the students. She is able to see the gifts that each student brings, and she supports everyone on their path. The sense of community created in the teacher training program fits seamlessly into the broader community at Lila. I'm incredibly grateful that I discovered this studio and took the leap into this 200-hour journey."

Yoga Alliance Certified

200 Hour Teacher Training

NEXT COURSE BEGINS AUGUST 15th 2026

Of all the paths we travel in life, the journey back to our true nature is a journey we all make.

Yoga is an illuminating light along that path. This specially curated course is designed to support your unique unfolding, so you may discover your own path, illuminated by the light of yoga.

Come along with us as we embark on A Yoga Journey, 2026 Edition.

On this sacred journey, we'll gather together to nourish our body, mind and spirit with the wisdom of yoga teachings. Embracing each day with ceremony, we unveil the magic of mantra and the power of ritual with puja and tea ceremony. Moving through the physical, mental and subtle bodies with practice of asana, pranayama and meditation. We’ll discuss Vedic Wisdom in lessons on sacred and modern texts. We’ll learn about our individual Ayurvedic constitution and personalized nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle. We’ll dive into the different styles of yoga, with emphasis on Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative practices. We’ll learn how to intelligently sequence our own personal practice as well as professionally prepare a class for others if you choose. You’ll receive a personal Vedic Astrological Chart, based on the moment you were breathed into being, and catch a glimpse of how the stars and planets influence your life. Find your voice and purpose. Remember how to breathe again. Embark on a journey back to your true nature.

200 HOUR SESSION DATES:

AUG 15, 16, 29, 30

SEPT 12, 13, 26, 27

OCT 10, 11, 24, 25

NOV 7, 8, 21, 22

Graduation Ceremony: Dec 5

200 Hour Course Details

200 Hour Course Schedule | Begins Aug 16

FRI 5pm-9pm

SAT 9am-6pm

SUN 9am-6pm

10 weekends : 2 weekends in a row, 1 weekend off

Retreat Weekend: Sept 27, 28, 29

Course Topics:

Heart & Soul of Yoga

History of Yoga

8 Limbs

Pranayama & Meditation

Mantra & Puja

Intro to Sanskrit

Intro to Ayurveda

Intro to Sacred Texts

Physical, Subtle and Causal Body

AAA- Anatomy, Alignment, & Asana Refinement

7 Moving Principles

5 Categories of Movement

Asana Variations

Anatomy

Refined Alignment

Teaching Yoga, Methodology, & Practicum

Teaching Techniques and Tools

Finding your Voice & Signature Style

Meditation & Pranayama

The Art of Language

Yoga as a Profession

Hatha, Vinyasa & Restorative Sequencing

Theming & Practicum

Creative & Intelligent Sequencing & Theming

Holding Space

Teaching from the Heart

Using Props

Yoga Nidra

Investment Cost: $2777*

Course Includes Unlimited Yoga Membership for the duration of course (Value $596)

*SAVE $300 NOW with Early Bird Price

payment plans available

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A message from Chanda:

When I embarked on my first Teacher Training, I had no desire to teach yoga. I just wanted to learn how to breathe again. Life seemed complicated and I felt like I had lost my way. I wanted more than anything to rediscover my lost sense of self. I wanted to find purpose. I wanted peace.

And since I was struggling to make sense of things on my own, with a sincere and humbled heart, I asked for a teacher. It was a grace that I discovered such a rare training, with teachers heavily steeped in the teachings of Advaita Vedanta through the lineage of Swami Dayananda Sarasvati. At the time, it was all so foreign and new, but the jewels that were being revealed would change my life forever. It has now become my greatest joy to share these jewels with others and to witness the profound transformations that take place in such a relatively short period of time. It's a wonder really.

This journey of rediscovery is one we all make in our own divine time, and interestingly enough, I've found it has little if anything to do with being able to touch our toes... and rather, everything to do with our desire to be absolutely free from anything in the way of our realizing the true essence of yoga. Feel free to join me along with some other wonderful guest teachers on this special journey. I must admit, this is no ordinary journey. It is what one might call, A Hero's Journey... or as we here at Lila Studio like to call it, A Yoga Journey.