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Ignite Your Passion:
Learn to Teach,
Teach to Learn at Shanti Yoga
The Shanti Philosophy: Two Paths of Mastery
We believe that true mastery is a continuous evolution. Our curriculum is intentionally structured around two distinct phases of growth:
1. Learn to Teach (200-Hour Certification Track)
The Foundation of Sound Biomechanics & Leadership
This track is your gateway to becoming a certified instructor. You will build a robust foundation in anatomical alignment, psychological depth, and ancient movement philosophies. Designed for seekers looking for profound personal transformation, you will gain the skills, confidence, and practical experience needed to lead inspiring, safe, and authentic yoga classes.
The Outcome: Graduation prepares you to step into the world as a confident, knowledgeable guide, fully prepared to register with the Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200.
Shanti-Yoga-200HR-Curriculum-Requirements.pdf.
2. Teach to Learn (300-Hour Advanced Track)
The Path of Meaning, Specialization & Mentorship
This advanced track is designed for existing RYT-200 instructors who are ready to shift from standard instruction to deep, purposeful inquiry.
Many of our advanced students come from high-stress corporate environments or major life transitions, seeking a reclamation of purpose. They aren’t looking for a corporate credential—they want to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Functioning much like a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, your training will center around a mentored Special Project. Working under the direct guidance of Dr. Debbi Murphy, you will turn your personal curiosity into a professional contribution—translating your unique life experience into a teaching voice that offers real-world wisdom, psychological depth, and scientific validity. (Note: Combining your 200 and 300-hour tracks earns you the prestigious RYT-500 designation!)
The Outcome: You will graduate not just with an advanced certificate, but with a fully realized specialization (such as therapeutic yoga applications or sound biomechanics) and a signature workshop ready to launch.
300 hr Requirements Shanti-Yoga-300HR-Advanced-Requirements.pdf
Expand Your Expertise: Dive even deeper by pairing your training with our specialized certifications in Children’s Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yin Yoga, or Chakra & Wellness Coaching. Explore these on our Specializations & Certifications tab!
Designed for Your Life: Global Flexibility
We believe advanced education should fit your schedule and lifestyle. Shanti Yoga offers an unparalleled, hybrid learning model that connects our roots in the Pacific Northwest to our international home in Guanacaste, Costa Rica:
Flexible Formats: You are in control. Choose a 100% online track with live virtual sessions, immersive in-person training, or a dynamic hybrid blend.
Self-Paced Progress: Start when you are ready and move through the asynchronous modules at a speed that feels authentic to you.
Seamless Digital Integration: Access a comprehensive wealth of knowledge via pre-recorded content, archived lectures, and robust digital resources.
One Cohesive Curriculum: No matter where you are in the world—or whether you log in online or join us for a residency intensive in Costa Rica—all modes follow the exact same high-standard curriculum.
A Connected, Global CommUNITY
Our online platform serves as the structural backbone of the program, but you are never learning in isolation. We foster a deeply supportive, interactive environment through:
Real-Time Growth: Gain invaluable confidence with real-time feedback as you practice-teach with fellow students during live-streamed or in-person sessions.
Interactive Mentorship: Benefit from weekly live Q&A sessions and vibrant group discussions that bridge the gap between scientific theory and yogic philosophy.
Unwavering Support: Your peer cohort and senior faculty will be there to motivate you, challenge your thinking, and keep you accountable from Day 1 right through to celebrating your graduation.
Discover the Power of a Purpose-Driven Education
Don’t just take our word for it. The true heartbeat of Shanti Yoga lives in the journeys of our graduates—many of whom walked this exact path to transition away from burnout and step into a life of profound impact and alignment.
See What Our Students Have to Say:
Ready to Begin Your Transformational Journey?
To Apply: 1. Download or copy the Shanti Yoga Teacher Training Application
2. Email directly to Dr. Debbi Murphy at deb@shantiyogastudio.org and schedule your initial consultation.
