Yoga Teacher Trainings
Yoga for Fertility Care Teacher Training 2026 - Coming soon!
With Rowena Mittal, MS, PhD, the founder, creator, and teacher of Yoga for Fertility Care, the only classes in the San Francisco/Bay Area supporting preconception, fertility preservation, balanced male/female hormonal health and regular stress management.
Dates & Location TBA
Short-format (Single weekend)
Yoga Alliance certified hours
Interested in getting on the list to be the first to know about dates, location, syllabus, costs, and application? Click below.
NWY 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Spring 2026
With Neil Wadhawan Yoga and Faculty: Rowena Mittal, MS, PhD, Nichole Vaughn, MS, Nimisha Gandhi, and more TBA
January: 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
February: 1, 6, 7, 8
Rowena will be a guest faculty member at Neil Wadhawan's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, teaching the Anatomy, Physiology, and Alignment portion of the syllabus. If you've wanted to deepen your understanding of the yoga practice beyond the public studio asana practice, now is the time to learn from some of the most tenured teachers and practioners in San Francisco. This training is a rare opportunity to study with faculty for whom yoga is part of their heritage and culture as South East Asian Americans.
This immersive training delves into yoga's rich history, profound philosophy, and the essential techniques to empower you to teach yoga. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a budding teacher, or simply seeking to deepen your understanding, this program will ignite your practice and empower you to discover your authentic voice. Open minds of all levels are welcome. Upon completion of training, you will have accomplished RYT-200 hours of Yoga Alliance certified training and have the option to register in the YA directory.
From this yoga teacher training you’ll learn,
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Foundational Knowledge
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Yoga History & Philosophy
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Ayurveda
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Physical Practice & Teaching
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Asana - Alignment and Anatomy
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Art of Sequencing
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Teaching Skills & Practice
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Hands-on Assists
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Subtle Body & Energetic Practices
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Subtle Body - Pranayama, Chakras, Bandhas, Nadis, Koshas
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Mantra & Chanting, Nada Yoga
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Meditation
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Training Schedule & Locations
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Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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January: 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and February: 1, 6, 7, 8, 2026
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The Yoga Society of San Francisco, 2872 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
Required Texts
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Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras by Swami Vivekananda
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Bhagavad Gita by Stephen Mitchell
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda
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The Mirror of Yoga by Richard Freeman
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Bhakti Flow Yoga by Rusty Wells
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Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy by Sadhguru
These texts may be available at your local or online library, used online (eBay, FB Marketplace, Craiglist, etc.), or new online.
Pricing & Plans
$3,100
Application & Enrollment
You will need to apply for the training, and upon approval notification, submit your payment or deposit to gaurantee your enrollment.
To ensure personalized support and individual attention, training group size will be intentionally limited.
To receive a referral for your application by Rowena, please email hello@rowenamittalyoga.com expressing your interest.
Lotusland SF 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Spring 2026
With Owner & Program Director Jasmine Tarkeshi & Faculty: Amanda Moran, Chanda Williams, PhD; Zoe Elena, Tony Asaro, Astrud Castillo, Max Kopeikin, LFMT.
12 Weekends 1-7PM | 2 Weekends OFF (Feb 28/Mar 1 & Apr 4/5)
Lotusland, 1360 Valenica Street, San Francsico, CA 94110 (map)
Rowena will be for generating the syllabus, teaching exercises and content, and instructing the following modules:
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Yoga History 101
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Cultural Appreciation
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Yoga and Aging
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Including male and female needs, Perimenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause, and Seniors
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Yoga Asana and Injuries
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Chair Yoga
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The Art of Teaching Private Yoga Sessions
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Business of Yoga (startup small business operations, marketing, finance, etc.)
Our weekend training was designed specifically for students who would like to do teacher training spread out over four months, and integrate the teachings and practices into your life without having to take a lot of time off.
It is required to fill out an online application and have a minimum of 1 year of ongoing vinyasa practice along with a sincere desire to deepen your practice and a willingness to immerse yourself fully in yoga's life-changing path.
From this yoga teacher training you’ll learn,
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Asana - Alignment and Anatomy
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Subtle Body - Pranayama, Chakras, Nadis, Koshas
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Art of Sequencing
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Teaching Skills & Practice
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Yoga History & Philosophy
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Trauma Informed Yoga & Inclusive Teaching
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Ayurveda
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Hands-on Assists
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Pre-Natal & Kids Yoga
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Mantra & Mudra
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Yin & Restorative
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Meditation
Additional commitments
2 yoga classes at Lotusland per week, weekly practice teaching meeting with your yoga study buddy, bi-monthly in-class and monthly 1:1 mentor meeting, weekly reading and writing homework assignments, karma yoga project
Pricing & Plans
$3,300
Early bird $2,800 if paid in full by November 15th
20% off for Lotusland Members
3 work/trade opportunities for 25% off
3 50% off Scholarships available for BIPOC identifying students
Application & Enrollment
You will need to apply for the training, and upon approval notification, submit your payment or deposit to gaurantee your enrollment.
To receive a referral for your application by Rowena, please email hello@rowenamittalyoga.com expressing your interest.
Past Trainings
- Lotusland 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Fall 2025 with Owner & Program Director Jasmine Tarkeshi & Faculty: Amanda Moran, Chanda Williams, PhD; Zoe Elena, Tony Asaro, Astrud Castillo, Max Kopeikin, LFMT. September 5 - December 14, 2025 at Lotusland, 1360 Valenica Street, San Francsico, CA 94110 (map)