Yoga Allianced Approved Teacher Training

200-Hour Yoga Certification Immersion Retreat 

Hybrid Yoga Training |


The Blue Ridge Mountains

We begin on March 17th, 2025 online for 3 months followed by completing our training in person for one week. Read for more details!

Step into Your Power. Transform Your Life.

Join Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – Yoga Alliance Certified

Are you ready to deepen your practice, step into leadership, and become a certified yoga instructor? This Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour teacher training is not just about learning asanas, it’s a complete exploration of emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Rooted in the Akhanda Shakti Lineage and offered through the lens of nervous system health, this training focuses on wholeness—mind, body, and spirit.

We invite you to join a heart-centered, intimate group of 10 passionate individuals who are committed to living with integrity and kindness, exploring the full potential of yoga beyond the mat, and learning how to serve with authenticity. Let’s journey together.

Who Is This For?

This training is for you if:

  • You’re devoted to personal growth, emotional well-being, and compassionate leadership.
  • You want to teach yoga from the heart, share your passion, and inspire others.
  • You’re looking to integrate holistic health, energy systems, and mindful leadership into your life and work.
  • You are ready to make a transformative impact in your own life and the lives of others.

A Path of Wholeness

In this training, you will:

  • Learn the Akhanda Shakti lineage with the SoulWork Method and its principles of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
  • Explore the art of teaching with a focus on sequencing, alignment, and energy anatomy.
  • Dive deep into pranayama, meditation, and asana for holistic integration.
  • Study the Yoga Sutras, chakras, and energetics to understand the power of yoga on every level.
  • Practice trauma-informed yoga to serve others from a place of healing.
  • Develop your leadership and community service with ethical foundations for teaching.

What to Expect from the Online Portion

Our 3-month online journey is designed to support long-term integration of the curriculum. Each week, you’ll engage in live sessions, receive valuable teachings, and have the opportunity for deep self-reflection and community connection.

  • Comprehensive Learning: Philosophy, sequencing, pranayama, meditation, and anatomy.
  • Personal Practice: Deepen your own sadhana and spiritual practice.
  • Community Support: Share your journey and insights with a supportive group.
  • Practical Tools: Integrate yoga into your personal life and community.

In-Person Immersion – A Sacred Week in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Our in-person immersion is a powerful week designed to deepen your practice and finalize your certification. Set in the healing energy of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this immersive experience will allow you to:

  • Location: Immersed in the healing vortex of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this week-long retreat will allow you to finalize your certification in a nurturing, peaceful environment.
  • Experience: Connect deeply with your peers, refine your teaching, and deepen your practice with hands-on guidance.
  • A Sacred Opportunity: Spend the week immersed in yoga, personal reflection, and community rituals.

Three Benefits of a Yoga Training for Nervous System Health:

Stress Regulation: Pranayama and restorative asanas help calm the nervous system and reduce stress.

Emotional Resilience: Meditation and somatic practices support emotional balance and peace.

Mind-Body Awareness: Deepen your connection to your body, enhancing your ability to respond to your nervous system’s needs.

This training empowers you to teach confidently while nurturing your own emotional and physical well-being.

Schedule

Training Dates & Structure

Start Date: March 17, 2025
Online Classes: 3 Months (March-June 2025)
In-Person Immersion: One week in the Blue Ridge Mountains (July 2025)

  • Live Online Classes via Zoom:
    • Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST
    • Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
    • Sundays: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
    • Access to replays for convenience
    • Holidays adjusted for schedules

In-Person Retreat Details

Your training fee covers all final hours of the program, meals, and lodging at our beautiful on-site location in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please note that flights and ground transportation to the retreat are not included and will need to be arranged separately. The program costs are listed below.

Limited Availability

This is for those ready to deepen their practice, step into leadership, and teach with authenticity. Only 10 Participants. This is more than just a training; it’s a chance to align with your heart’s truth, serve with love, and transform your life and the lives of those around you.

Pricing:

Pricing

  • Early Bird Price: $2999 (Until January 11, 2025)

    • Payment Plan: 8 payments of $375/month
  • Regular Price: $3333

    • Payment Plan: 8 payments of $416/month

Sign Up Links:

  • Enroll for $2999 – Early Bird Price
  • Enroll for $3333 – Regular Price
  • Enroll for 8 Payment Plan – $375/month Early Bird)
  • Enroll for 8 Payment Plan – $416/month 

Secure your spot today and start your journey

REVIEW OUR POLICIES

It is important to note: Review the following agreements that will be attached to your welcome document upon sign-up.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy

  • No Refunds or Account Transfers.
  • Cancellations must be made within 30 days of the start date to move to a future program.
  • For all cancellations or transfers, please email alicia@inspirationislife.com

Join Us and Step into Your Dharma.

Course Highlights: Transform Your Practice

  • Meditation: Explore powerful techniques to quiet the mind and deepen your connection to your divine self. Learn to guide others in meditation with confidence.

  • Pranayama: Harness the power of breath to enhance your practice and teaching, connecting with life force energy.

  • Daily Asana Practice: Refine your alignment and understanding of Hatha’s daily practice of over 75 postures.

  • Yoga Philosophy: Dive into the Yoga Sutras and teachings from Buddhism and Zen, gaining insight into yoga’s philosophical roots.

  • Teaching & Touch: Build confidence through alignment cues, sequencing, and adjustments while learning to lead mini-sequences from day one.

  • Ayurveda: Integrate Ayurveda’s holistic wellness practices to nourish both body and mind.

  • Anatomy & Physiology: Understand the physical and energetic anatomy of the body, chakras, nadis, and prana.

  • Kriya Cleansing: Deepen your practice with purification techniques to align body, mind, and spirit.

  • Kirtan & Chanting: Open your heart through chanting and explore Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy.

This training will expand your knowledge, deepen your practice, and empower you to lead with authenticity and compassion.

Ideal For:

  • Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners: Purpose-driven leaders.
  • Coaches & Consultants: Wellness and leadership guides.
  • Therapists & Counselors: Emotional well-being professionals.
  • Holistic Practitioners: Reiki, yoga, and energy healers.
  • CEOs & Executives: Compassionate leaders.
  • Educators & Teachers: Empower children through yoga and mindfulness
  • Healthcare or Caretakers: Caregivers balancing self-care. 

Meet Your Facilitators

Alicia Buivis has a playful spirit, and intuitive nature & radiates an inner child that offers warmth. Her passion is to support those seeking to live with self-love as the foundation. She is a Yoga Alliance-certified instructor with over 1000 hours of training, an intuitive energy guide, and an Ayurveda Clinical Health Mentor. With a deep commitment to holistic wellness, I integrate Reiki, somatics, Ayurveda, and yoga to help individuals unlock their true potential. I’m dedicated to empowering you to live with integrity, purpose, and authenticity, and to serve others from a place of compassion.

Alongside me, we have experienced facilitators who bring expertise in trauma-informed yoga, nervous system regulation, and soulful leadership to support your journey.

Janet Love found a passion for yoga & has been practicing for over a decade completing her 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica, 300-hour YTT in Peru studying Shamanic healing & plant medicine, along with a certification in Vinyasa & Buti Yoga completing my 200 hour training in Scottsdale, AZ. She also just added Yin Yoga to her practice. Her mission in creating a conscious living world has led her to attain a certification as a health coach with Integrative Nutrition & a certification with Reiki Energy Healing as well. She believes in the transformational work through healing and finding peace within self to create true self-love. 

She lives a balanced lifestyle and is here to share her knowledge with the rest of the world exerting love & positivity to support with healing and spiritual growth for the divine feminine and masculine to reach a higher version of themselves so we can all evolve to be free, powerful and live a joyous life.

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Andrea is a 500+ Yoga Alliance Certified instructor through Soul Work, a certified doula, and a ceremonialist. A full-spectrum medicine woman and curandera, she is reclaiming her roots and what it means to walk through life in a good way. Her modalities—body, breath, and sound—serve as powerful reminders that everything you need is already within you. Andrea curates sacred spaces for profound healing, blending ancient wisdom with modern practices. She guides individuals to love their shadow as much as their light, holding a mirror to blind spots and helping others navigate these transitional times with grace and authenticity.

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We look forward to having you join us!

I have a lot of information on this page so be sure you read through all the details before our call. I look forward to connecting with you to share more about our upcoming 200-Hour Yoga Training, yoga alliance approved! 

FAQ?

Is this training Yoga Alliance approved?
Yes! Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is fully Yoga Alliance accredited and approved as a continued education program. Upon completion, you will be a Yoga Alliance registered teacher.

What is the structure of the program?
This program is divided into 3 months of online learning followed by 1 week of in-person immersion. The online portion is flexible, with live sessions and recorded materials, allowing you to learn at your own pace. The in-person retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains offers hands-on teaching and deep practice.

When does the program start and end?
The online portion begins on March 17, 2025, and runs for 3 months. The in-person immersion will take place in July 2025.

What if I need to cancel or transfer my enrollment?
All cancellations must be made within 30 days of the program start date in order to transfer to a future program. No refunds will be issued, but we can transfer your enrollment to a future training. Please email alicia@inspirationislife.com for assistance.

How do I pay for the program?
You can pay in full for $2999 (Early Bird rate until January 11, 2025) or choose a payment plan of $416/month for 8 months. 

Is there a minimum level of experience required to join?
This program is open to all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you will benefit from a comprehensive approach that includes asana, meditation, philosophy, and teaching methodology.