250-hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training Program
This comprehensive program is more than a teacher training certification, it is for empowered individuals who embody the yogic principles of leading by example and serving humanity with unwavering authenticity.
Take your Yoga practice to the next level.
Are you seeking an integral program that teaches more than simple Yoga poses? Do you yearn to:
- Awaken your inner teacher: Authenically live by the Yogic philosophies that inspire positive change through your actions.
- Embrace your dharma: Align your life with your unique dharma and purpose by serving humanity with unwavering devotion.
- Embody holistic wellness: Unify the diverse practices of Yoga and Ayurveda into your postural practice, pranayam, mantras, and meditation.
- Cultivate Mental resilience: Build mental strength and spiritual fortitude to navigate life with grace.
Why take Dancing Shiva's comprehensive 250-hour Yoga and Ayurveda certification program?
- Experiential Learning: Immerse yourself in daily Yoga practice, philosophy, wisdom lectures, and meditation that solidify your knowledge.
- Teaching Expertise: Learn to teach an integral approach to yoga that incorporates breath, mantra, meditation, and Ayurveda.
- Ancient Wisdom: Ground your practice in an lineage of enlightened masters, accessing timeless knowledge.
- Empowered Guidance: Offer support on Ayurvedic diet, herbs, lifestyle, and yoga integration.
- Tri-Doshic Wisdom: Discover the wisdom of the doshas and know how to tailor a Yoga practice for optimal results.
- Holistic Education: Learn about integrating yoga asana with Ayurvedic principles for deep mind-body understanding.
- Global Expertise: Register with respected third party organizations, like Yoga Alliance.
- MA or PhD - Further your study with an advanced degree at Ubiquity University. All graduates of the 250 Hour or the 600 Hour program will be qualified for furthering their degree with Ubiquity.
The program is offered on an annual basis in southern California and other affiliate locations in USA, Mexico, and Asia.
Are you ready to begin your Yoga and Ayurveda journey?
Program at a Glance
Duration: November 2026 – April 2027 (6 Months)
Total Commitment: 12 Immersive Weekends
Frequency: Meets the 1st & 3rd Weekend of each month
Location: Los Angeles, California (Live In-Person)
What the Program Includes
Modular Learning Structure
12 2-Day Intensive Modules blending lectures, deep practice, reflection, and practical exercises.
Comprehensive Wisdom & Reading Materials
Official Dancing Shiva Training Manual (compiled by Mas Vidal).
Essential wisdom texts and guides by Paramahansa Yogananda and Dr. David Frawley.
Practical Integration & Assessments
Track your progress throughout the training.
Personalized Sadhana
Dedicated practice designed to help you reflect on your spiritual journey and deepen self-understanding.
Begin your Yoga and Ayurvedic journey
Students who have enrolled in or completed the 250 hour Yoga and Ayurveda Certification will be eligible for graduate degrees in Yoga and Ayurveda. Learn more about our Graduate Program.