Hear from Recent Yoga Shanti Graduates

“Rodney, Colleen and all the mentors are so amazing and so supportive. It was an incredible experience that left me wanting to know more and dive deeper into my yoga practice.”

A.Brennan, 200Hr Graduate, December 2021

“Colleen and Rodney helped me to achieve a level of understanding and confidence that I never thought was possible, both in my personal practice and my teaching. I attribute this to their wisdom as yogis and teachers combined with their expert knowledge of all yogic principles…I can’t wait until my next training!”

J.Bramante, 200Hr Graduate, January 2021

“My goal for taking the 200-hour YTT course with Yoga Shanti was to deepen my practice so that I know for myself that I’m doing the poses correctly. I’ve been practicing yoga since I was a teenager. I’m 60+ now. I’ve taken classes whenever and wherever I could. I never really studied yoga but I’ve paid attention to form, alignment and breath in classes. This course was what I expected and so much more. It is definitely rigorous, so come prepared to study and write short papers. You practice and learn the asanas in depth. You will write about them, talk about them, perform them, explain them and teach them—but that’s just the beginning. You will delve into the history and philosophy of yoga and learn a lot about the anatomy of your body including pranayama and body awareness. You will make discoveries about your body and how to teach all levels of asanas. You will also become part of a like-minded community of yogis. I especially loved the virtual platform. It enabled me to fully participate in the training from my remote location with Colleen and Rodney who are master teachers and yogis. You will not be disappointed, I promise. Plus there is an amazing mentoring and support network from Yoga Shanti. For me, this course was a rich, in-depth and rewarding experience.”

A. Modesto, 200Hr Graduate, January 2021

“I was originally hesitant to sign up for this course knowing that it would be virtual and concerned that I would not have the hands on or 1:1 experience I would look for from a yoga teacher training. Ultimately I signed up for the opportunity to learn from Colleen and Rodney in any capacity as I admired them both. After the first day of training I realized I was worried for no reason. Everyone from Colleen and Rodney to the mentors to the assistant mentors made the whole experience personal, saw and were able to talk to individuals, and interacted with everyone in unique ways. It was amazing how quickly we were able to connect and became a close knit group who supported each other. After a year of lockdowns and isolation it was so special to have a group of people we could all bond and learn with and teachers who understood where we were and what we needed. I would recommend this training to everyone who has ever thought about wanting to learn more about yoga, wanting to teach yoga, or just needs a physical and emotional outlet after a hard year.This training was a true journey emotionally, physically, and mentally that I will always remember. I am a better yogi and person for having taken this course.”

C.Clifford, 200Hr Graduate, July 2021

“I thoroughly enjoyed YS 200-hour teacher training conducted virtually during Covid-19. The curriculum combined a perfect balance of asana practice, sequencing, anatomy, history of yoga and social justice issues in a supportive, holistic environment. Through comprehensive homework assignments we dug deep into the classic texts, learned the architecture and healthy sequencing of poses and reflected on how classic yoga concepts are relevant to our modern lives. Weekly sessions with excellent mentors, study group partners and buddies complimented our packed weekends together. What surprised me most was how intimate the training was, conducted via zoom. I highly recommend YS TT for anyone looking to deepen their practice. I liked it so much that I’ve signed up for 300 hour TT.”

M.Cohen, 200Hr Graduate, July 2021

“The Yoga Shanti 200-Hour Teacher Training blew my mind. Rodney and Colleen are passionate, dedicated, particular, down-to-earth, warm, and funny. The Shanti system is exceptional. The content of the program is extremely in-depth, rich, profound, and rigorous. The course structure is precise, exacting, organized and ultra-supportive. The support staff are amazing: the head Mentors and assistant Mentors were always helpful and reassuring. The technical support person, Francesca is wonderful and always available to problem solve, even in the moment. The anatomy and history lecturers were incredibly knowledgeable and fascinating. In spite of being mostly online (with an in-person option) our student group formed a really tight bond and our little community is planning to stay in touch going forward via our training chat on What’s App. I highly recommend this training!”

C.Amini, 200Hr Graduate, December 2021

“The 200-Hour Yoga Shanti Teacher Training nourishes the mind and the body during the 3-month journey. The teaching is phenomenal, with the focus on anatomy, healing, and sequencing. The spiritual teaching includes wonderful readings, meditation, and pranayama. There is a strong framework of support from Rodney and Colleen, the Mentors, and the other students. I learned a whole lot about the nuts and bolts of teaching a yoga class. I also came away with some valuable insights and tools for living life.”

E.Gordon, 200Hr Graduate, December 2021

“I had been contemplating this program for a long time. Having been on Yoga Shanti’s mailing list for many years, I kept seeing the emails for teacher training come and go. It was never the right time for me. Although I had let my physical practice go, I had been meditating daily for several years. My mind was finally ready, so I signed up! The program is rigorous. It challenges you on ALL levels. There were days when I was exhausted, I would wake up with Sanskrit words swimming in my head. Fortunately, we had an amazing, supportive group. We each held space for one another and encouraged each other to keep going. When it came time for our final assignments, we were all ready to share our gifts. I will never forget this experience, everything I learned, my teachers, my mentors, my friends. Now that I can authentically call myself a yoga teacher, I realize that despite all I’ve learned, I know nothing… I will continue to learn forever. Namaste.”

P.Ochoa, 200Hr Graduate, December 2021

“I feel Yoga Shanti’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program is a rare combination of profoundly experienced (celebrated) and yet most humble instructors (Yogis), high-quality content, true to yogic philosophy, exceptional mentorship, and tech support, professionally delivered, in a timely manner and in a safe and respectful environment. It truly was a transformational experience.”

B.Raval, 200Hr Graduate, December 2021

“The depth of knowledge I gained during this yoga teacher training was vast! Yoga Shanti’s style is one that far supersedes other methods of yoga that I’ve tried. Their method and philosophy taught us how to create a class that honors the human body, in a way that is sustainable for all of our bodies until we reach the age of 95! Or better ;-)”

S.Van Fleet, 200Hr Graduate, December 2021