Basic In-Depth Yoga Studies

In-Depth Yoga Study and Basic Teacher Certification

Cloud Nine Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered School at both 200 and 500 levels.

Our school prides itself in being a community-based, non-dogmatic Yoga Education entity with a history of facilitating the awakening of many hearts and teaching freedom of mind and body. Each training group works together to promote and inspire growth, healing and transformation for each individual participant. Our teachers consistently enjoy giving encouraging, one-on-one consultations during the course of our program to keep each person evolving toward the best they can be. Our playfulness, gentle guidance and spiritually-focused approach provide a welcome and loving atmosphere for all ages and levels of students. We offer a vast network of support that includes thousands of graduates, scattered throughout the United States from California to Maine and as far across the world as Brazil, Costa Rica, England and Australia. We hope you’ll become part of our blossoming family! CLICK HERE for Application & Information Packet.

R.Y.T 200 Level Program Breakdown: 180 Contact Hours + 20 Non-Contact Hours
Asana Intensive Classes: 40 – 60 contact hours
Weekday Lecture Meetings: 30 – 45 contact hours
Internship: 20 – 35 contact hours
In-Class Asana Practice: 45 – 70 contact hours
Retreat: 45 – 65 contact hours
Homework & research: 20 – 90 non-contact hours

Subjects Covered: Yoga Anatomy and Physiology, Applied Teaching Methodology and Practice, Sequencing, Yoga History & Philosophy, Yogic Living/Nutrition, Ethical Guidelines, Sanskrit, Asana Benefits & Contraindications, Cuing, Vocal & Hands-on Adjustments, Partner Work, Thai Yoga Massage, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Dieties & Avatars, Understanding the Importance of the Guru, The Schools of Yoga, Chakras & Psychology of Yoga, Mudra & Mantra, Bandhas & Kriyas, Ayurveda, Professional Info for the Yoga Teacher, Yoga for Seniors & Motion Restriction (Chair Yoga), Intro to Pre Natal Yoga, Yoga for Kids, The Seven Moving Principles AND all the Asana Breakdowns for teaching all levels of students (Sun Salutations, Forward Bends, Back Bends, Inversions, Core Strengthening, Balancing & Standing Postures, Hip & Heart Openers).

Required Fees:
Tuition ~ $2200 (weekend all-day intensives & weekday evening meetings)
Retreat ~ $450 – 950 (varies by date, location and training team)
Books/Supplies ~ $70 – 100 (manual + reading materials)

To find a training in your area, see branch locations below and contact one of the listed teachers, or simply GO TO OUR SCHOOLS LINK. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to facilitating your next level of yoga evolution!

* Huntington Beach/Tustin/Orange, CALIFORNIA (West OC Branch)

Tobi Sondgroth Becerra ~ YoginiTobini@hotmail.com -or- (714) 552-5860

Linda Crossley ~ crossleyrl@socal.rr.com -or- (609) 505-4018

* Hermosa Beach, CALIFORNIA (South Bay Branch)

Simone Market ~ yoginisimone@verizon.net -or- (310) 977-6463

Jennifer Ahn ~ ahnjennifer@gmail.com -or- (310)308-5935

* Long Beach, CALIFORNIA

Stella Tryon ~ stellafly@yahoo.com -or- (714) 906-3083

April Matulich ~ lirpa82@aol.com -or- (714) 713-8018

* Hollywood, CALIFORNIA

Trinity Stuart ~ trinstuart@gmail.com -or- 626-222-4315

* La Jolla, CALIFORNIA