200 HR YTT

Deepen Your Practice & Share the Gift of Yoga

200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training

“Our body is a beautiful gift of the cosmos. We show our gratitude by connecting our hearts to the all-attractive divine. Yoga is the art of creating that permanent connection.” – Vedaji

From observation, Vedaji has found students, who have expressed intense enthusiasm initially, eventually lose mental stamina to go through the rigors of an intense 1 month program. The vast majority of people have everyday lives and families that demand their attention. To serve this underserved diaspora, Vedaji and his trained student teachers offer a 12 weekend program, one weekend a month.

Our time together is a deep investigation into your true Self through the lens of yoga postures, yoga practices, embodied anatomy, sacred yogic texts and their practical application today, and substantial practice teaching and exploration time.

Provided that you have completed all assignments, upon graduation, you will receive a 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate and have the option to receive it in a beautiful ceremony in Bali on New Year’s eve from Vedaji. Students can eventually register as a RYT 200 via Yoga Alliance.

Focus of Study

Every aspect of the training is rooted in the teachings and wisdom practices of Yoga. You link all areas of study together by practicing teaching almost every weekend, having thoughtful conversations with the group and your mentor, monthly written homework & readings.

ASANA

  • Alignment
  • Sequencing of poses
  • Anatomy and Embodied Anatomy for Yoga
  • Accessible Yoga
  • Curing Techniques
  • Offering Adjustments
  • Restorative Yoga

YOGIC TECHNIQUES

Learn about and experience an introduction to

    • Sankalpa (discipline for empowered change)
    • Chakras (energy vortices to control for purification and spiritual evolution)
    • Mantras (establishing change through sacred frequency / attunement for healing)
    • Meditation
    • Bandhas (intentionally lock and release energy in specific areas of the body)
    • Ayurveda (science of yogic dieting)
    • Pranayama (control of the inner life energy)
    • Yoga Nidra (Art of conscious relaxation and healing)
    • … and how to incorporate these into your life and classes.

WISDOM

  • Study Ancient Texts like Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
  • Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana to live our yoga practice off the mat
  • Teaching with a Culturally Aware Mindset
  • Cultural Perspectives
  • History of Yoga
  • Servant leadership and ethics of yoga
  • Yoga
  • Trauma Consent & Agency
  • Bhakti (yoga of devotion)
  • and the 4 Paths of Yoga

BUSINESS OF YOGA

  • Resources to maneuver the yoga marketplace

VENUE

This training will happen at Vedaji’s ashram close to downtown Atlanta, GA, USA. The exact location will be shared only with successful applicants.

SCHEDULE

First weekend of every month, for 11 months starting from January, concluding in 1 week in December on New Year’s Day
2025 schedule:

  • Jan 3 – 5
  • Jan 31 – Feb 2
  • Feb 28 – Mar 2
  • Apr 4 – 6
  • May 2 – 4
  • May 30 – June 1
  • Jul 4 – 6
  • Aug 1 – 3
  • Sep 5 – 7
  • Oct 3 – 5
  • Oct 31 – Nov 2
  • Dec 24 – Jan 1, 2026

The schedule every weekend (except the last week in December) would follow the same pattern:

  • Fridays: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sundays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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A Guide to the Application Process 

Application Form

Fill out the form below with necessary details at least 6 weeks before the first weekend training (ideally by October). Articulate your background and motivation for wanting to pursue this yoga teacher training.

Deposit

Make a $1,000 deposit at the end of the application

Interview

Upon submission of your application, you may be invited for an interview. This interaction serves as an opportunity for you to express your commitment to the program and learn about expectations of the program

Review & Decision

Wait for our teachers to review your submission holistically. The decision-making process considers your readiness to meet the demands of the training and your alignment with the program’s values.

Onboarding

Receive logistical details, schedules and orientations to understand the roles of different aspects of the program in serving your transformation and allowing a smooth transfer into the training. The remaining financial investment is now due, after which the above are shared.

Tuition Policy

  • 50 sessions will be included in your tuition and available for use for the duration of your training. Unused classes will not be extended beyond the last week of December – they are supplemental to and complimentary for your training duration. No exceptions.
  • You will be expected to make a $1,000 deposit towards the program at the time of application submission. The full amount will be due no later than 1 week after the first weekend training. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation. 
  • The application and deposit are due no later than 6 weeks before the first weekend training.
  • Payment plans are available, but you must mention this during the application process
  • There will be no refunds, no training transfers, or other options offered with less than 3 weeks left to the first weekend training.
  • The tuition does not cover
    • any accommodation expenses incurred while visiting Atlanta (if attending from out-of-state)
    • any travel expenses incurred in coming to the venue by air/car etc. 
    • any visa related expenses in the event that some weeks/weekends are organized in international venues.
  • Missing sessions, not completing assignments, inappropriate behavior towards teachers/students etc. are grounds for disqualification from the program. No fees will be refunded in such an event. 
  • In the event of COVID restrictions or other unforeseen circumstances that make meetings unsafe, the training will shift online. In the case of shifting to online, there will be no change in the training schedule, no change in the training cost, no refunds, and no transfers to a different training session. All contracts, agreements, and tuition payments will continue unchanged.

A Word of Advice:

  • Space is limited in our yoga teacher training. Please consider your ability to commit to such a program in terms of time (study, travel & practice), finances and energy.
  • Your physical and mental health will be tested during this program. If you are struggling to sustain them, you should first consider getting medical attention. The program can only support you to the ability your body and mind are supportive of you.

Early Bird

$2,800

(until 6 weeks before the first weekend)

Final Call

$3,500

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

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200-Hour YTT: Application Questions

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200-Hour YTT: Student Contract

Student Agreement

Thank you for your participation in this Yoga Teacher Training Program. It is our intention to create the best possible environment for each participant to thrive, feel supported, and get the most out of our time together. You will be directed to click a box to acknowledge and agree to the following.

In order to receive your Diploma, you must attend all scheduled sessions, all mentor and buddy meetings, complete your required classes, turn in all homework assignments and have your tuition paid in full.

Punctuality: Vedaji has a firm "on-time" policy for all sessions. Late entry to training sessions will not be permitted except in special emergency cases.

Homework: Complete & turn in all assignments by their due date.

Preparedness: Show up prepared and ready to contribute to the group experience. This includes every aspect.

Attendance: Attendance is required for all scheduled hours in order to maintain enrollment in our Training Program and receive a certification. Any hours that you know you must miss prior to submitting your application must be disclosed in your application to be considered for pre-approval. Missed hours/days due to unforeseen emergencies may be able to be made up, subject to certain requirements. We handle these requests on an individual basis. Due to the nature of the training, even in the case of unforeseen emergencies, multiple absences and missed homework will result in an automatic, voluntary withdrawal from the training without any refund.

Missed hours: There are no refunds for missed training sessions. If it is agreed that you will make up the hours you missed due to a pre-approved reason or unexpected emergency, you will be responsible to make up the time at your own expense. Private sessions start at $175/hr for one on one sessions and are about 90min per missed topic depending on the length of the session missed and the subject covered. The number of hours to be made up and the appropriate teacher is determined by the lead teachers. You must email Vedaji for guidance on scheduling your makeup hours. Makeup sessions must be made up prior to the next training session and homework completed on time.

The following will be considered your automatic voluntary withdrawal: a) Missing any scheduled session without prior approval before the session start time b) More than one missed weekend of the training (or missing more than 2.5 days of training in total) c) Inability to makeup the training hours within the stated time frame d) Inability to complete the homework within the stated time frame Classroom Etiquette: a) No cell phone usage in the practice room or during session times. b) No eating in the practice rooms. c) No laying down during sessions. d) Always show respect to fellow students and presenters at all times: no gossip, no excessive talking, no interrupting the teacher or each other, and no negative or aggressive commentary e) Stay present to yourself & learning: no side-bar talking

There is a level of appropriate behavior that is essential and expected to maintain a sacred learning environment during our Yoga Training. In the event that there is any student whose behavior has a negative impact on the group, we will attempt to work with that student to improve the situation, but ultimately reserve the right to refuse them continuation in the program at any time. Additionally, please note that Vedaji observes a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment, intimidation, and hostile or offensive treatment of our students, teachers, and staff.

In the event that a student voluntarily withdraws or is refused continuation of the program for any reason, there will be no refunds made and the individual will be charged the balance of their payment plan upon withdrawal/unenrollment.

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