Please call 503-278-3799 or email info@lotusseed.org for information.

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training:

This complete course explores an eclectic mixture of contemporary and classical yoga techniques. The curriculum instruction is based on Vinyasa flow, a powerful and dynamic system that combines asana, pranayama and meditation.

Students will learn about the history of yoga, how to instruct and set up classes; how to utilize verbal cues and how to bring safety into the classroom. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the science of the body with a detailed study of the purpose and benefit of each asana. When presented in this form, yoga training can expand all areas of one’s life.

Tuition Cost: $1750

10% discount if paid all at once. Ask about payment plans and partial work trade.

Summer Immersion: July 17-31 in Kauai, HI
Additional Food and Lodging Costs: $1100 + tuition

With daily meetings from 8:00am to 8:00pm:
8:00-8:30am – morning meditation
8:30-9:30am – breakfast
9:30-12:00pm – lecture and discussion
12:00-1:00 – hatha yoga practice
1:00-2:00pm – lunch
2:00-5:30pm – lecture and discussion + partner teaching
5:30-6:30pm – hatha yoga practice
6:30-7:00pm – evening meditation or kirtan
7:00-8:00pm – dinner

Summer Immersion: August 17-31 in Portland, OR

With daily meetings from 8:00am to 8:00pm:
8:00-8:30am – morning meditation
8:30-9:30am – morning practice
9:30-12:00pm – lecture and discussion / snacks
12:00-1:00 – hatha yoga practice
1:00-2:00pm – lunch
2:00-6:00pm – lecture and discussion + partner teaching
6:00-7:00pm – hatha yoga practice
7:00-8:00pm – dinner / clean up

Portland, OR – Fall 2013: September 3 – November 12
Every Tuesday, beginning September 3rd from 6-10:00pm, with 5 weekends: Friday 6-10:00pm Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 3-7pm:
September 13, 14, 15
Septembr 27, 28, 29
October 11, 12, 13
October 25, 26, 27
November 8, 9, 10

Tamil Nadu, India – Spring Immersion:
March 17- March 31 ~ 2014
Additional Food and Lodging Costs: $1100

With daily meetings from 8:00am to 8:00pm:
8:00-8:30am – morning meditation
8:30-9:30am – breakfast
9:30-12:00pm – lecture and discussion
12:00-1:00 – hatha yoga practice
1:00-2:00pm – lunch
2:00-5:30pm – lecture and discussion + partner teaching
5:30-6:30pm – hatha yoga practice
6:30-7:00pm – evening meditation or kirtan
7:00-8:00pm – dinner

500-hour Yoga Teacher Training:

This course provides a deeper understanding of teaching with a focus on advanced techniques, philosophy and Anatomy.  Course participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience and mentorship at The Lotus Seed studio.  The program builds on the 200 hour program with an additional 300 hours of group lecture time, teaching hours, community hours and required assignments. 

If you have already been certified at the 200 hour level, the 500 hour tuition Cost is: $2200
To complete both the 200 hour level + the 500 hour level, the tuition cost is: $3475

Spring 2013 + Summer Immersion 2013

Summer Immersion 2013 + Fall 2013

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training:

Choose one of the following sessions, and become certified to teach Yoga for Children. This certification is through Yoga Alliance’s 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher designation. The Lotus Seed will be holding a kids yoga summer camp at the same time as the two above training sessions, so teacher trainees will have lots of hands-on experience and guidance in teaching yoga to children!
Participants in the training will receive their RCYT designation (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher) designation upon completion of the training. 

Tuition Cost: $950

95 hour Yoga for Children Scheduling Options

Summer Immersion 2013: June 17-28 - This course will be held 9am -5pm Monday through Friday with kids’ camps from 10am to 3pm.