School of Yoga
Signature Trainings since 1978
Our signature 200 and 300 hour teacher trainings are approved by the National Yoga Registry, The Yoga Alliance, and are led by an extensive faculty; many of whom have been practicing, studying, and teaching yoga at Mount Madonna for over 25 years.
School of Yoga Courses
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour
Immerse yourself in a yogic lifestyle: learn to teach meditation, breathwork and postures. Come to our 380 acre redwood campus in the Santa Cruz mountains.
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Advanced Yoga Studies (YTT 300)
Delve deeper: integrate Patañjali's Yoga Sutras, Sāmkhya, Subtle Body theory, Ayurveda, Sanskṛit & Mantra, Tantra, Ritual, Bhakti, Psychology and Neuroscience.
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Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program
Unite the sister sciences in this IAYT accredited course. Explore the practices of yoga & of Ayurveda to work with clients on the path of self-healing.
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Yoga & Ayurveda: The Essentials
View yoga through the lens of Ayurveda: asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, & shat karma! Integrate these foundational concepts through study & practice.
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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
This comprehensive training includes in-depth instruction on prenatal āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation, Āyurveda, mindfulness techniques for labor, the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, common discomforts in pregnancy, and how to support mothers through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum.
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YTT for Educators: Teaching Yoga & Mindfulness to Children
Yoga & Mindfulness can be fun & engaging to for any age! Children's YTT brings the spirit of play to ancient teachings, promoting presence as a path to peace.
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We cover a broad range of yoga theory, philosophy, and practice, with particular emphasis on the traditional eight limbed (Aṣhțāṅga) yoga system as described in Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras.
Tuition & Fees
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Apprentice and Assistant Program
Our Apprentice Program provides further structure and development for your personal teaching. Apprenticeship within our Yoga Teacher Training programs create a progressive sequence of learning opportunities to further develop your skills as a yoga student and teacher while providing space for personal growth.
Free Daily Yoga Classes
We welcome you to join us for free yoga classes offered daily in the Redwood Yoga Room. These classes include classical Aṣhtāṅga Yoga practices including breathing, meditation, and āsana.
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Code of Ethics
Mount Madonna is inspired by the example and teachings of Baba Hari Dass (Babaji) and are dedicated to the principles and practices of yoga. By means of sādhana (spiritual practice), karma yoga (selfless service), and satsang (supportive community), we aspire to create an environment for the attainment of peace. To further this aspiration we have developed a code of ethics for yoga teachers trained by and associated with our extended community.
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Senior Teachers and Instructors
Senior Teachers have been studying and practicing yoga for decades. All of our teaching faculty incorporate the words of our teacher, Baba Hari Dass, “Teach to Learn”. You will receive classes from 30 highly experienced teachers during the course of your studies.
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