Yoga Immersion Program
With Raama Das, Swami Ramananda and senior staff Kalyani Carlee Cohen Barr and Raisa Punkki
Tuition* $1295.00
$1100 Early Bird exp. 2/9/2026
Dates & Times (PDT)
March 9–May 11, 2026 (no class 5/9)
Mondays – ONLINE: 5:30–8:30 pm PT
Saturdays – ONLINE or In-person: 8:30 am–12 pm, 1:30–4:30 pm PT
This comprehensive 9-week course will offer a chance to take your own practice to a deeper level, experience Yoga as a way of life and receive well-rounded Yoga studies founded in the teachings of Integral Yoga.
The Yoga Immersion Program opens the door to personal transformation and spiritual fulfillment. This comprehensive 9-week course offers an opportunity to deepen your practice, experience Yoga as a way of life, and engage in well-rounded studies rooted in the teachings of Integral Yoga—a classical Yoga tradition. All levels of practice are welcome; however, some prior experience is required.
“Yoga believes in transforming the individual before transforming the world. Whatever change we want to happen outside should happen within. If you walk in peace and express that peace in your very life, others will see you and learn something.”— Sri Swami Satchidananda
Curriculum Overview
The program offers in-depth learning across various aspects of Yoga practice:
- Yoga Asana – Practice and theory based on the Integral Yoga Level 1 sequence, an inward, spiritually focused form of Hatha Yoga. This style is designed to lead practitioners toward inner peace and greater self-awareness. Emphasis will be placed on developing a personalized Hatha Yoga practice.
- Philosophy – A comprehensive Raja Yoga course with Swami Ramananda, exploring the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through the lens of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s commentary. The course will conclude with a written review.
- Pranayama and Meditation – Guidance in establishing a personal practice rooted in traditional yogic methods, complemented by discussions on benefits supported by current scientific research and personal experience.
- Anatomy – An introduction to basic physiology and the body’s systems to support understanding of the benefits of Yoga practice and to help make informed decisions about what to include in one’s personal practice.
- Yogic Lifestyle – An introduction to traditional yogic paths that support a well-rounded yogic lifestyle, including Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga—core elements of the Integral Yoga tradition.
The Integral Yoga Immersion Program provides a strong foundation for those who may wish to become Yoga teachers. It serves as Module 1 of our two-part, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training format. Whether or not you choose to teach, this program will support you in deepening your personal Yoga practice, taking it off the mat, and integrating it more fully into your daily life—helping to cultivate a lasting sense of ease in the body and peace in the mind.
Graduates who complete both Module 1 and Module 2 are certified to teach Beginner Level Hatha Yoga and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200. You may choose to complete Module 2 within two years to fulfill the full certification requirements.
Tuition includes free access to all Yoga classes offered at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco and free access to IYTV, a large and ever-expanding library of recorded Integral Yoga Teachings and classes, throughout the duration of this course!
Online
The entire course can be completed online. We offer optional in-person components, though they will not be required. We are committed to providing a safe, high-quality learning experience for all participants.
All materials shared online, including lecture recordings, will be available throughout the training and for three months after completion of the course.
Technological Requirements
Please note that regular access to the internet is required to participate in this online training. You must be able to run Zoom on your computer or tablet and have an active email account to receive course materials.
*Payment information and Refund Policy:
A $25 non-refundable application fee is applied towards the tuition. After your application has been accepted, you will be prompted to make a payment when we start enrolling students into the course. If you apply before the early bird pricing expires, you will receive a discounted early-bird price. For RYT 200 teachers, please email us your diploma when you apply at training@integralyogasf.org. Full payment is required one week before the start of the program, unless a prior payment plan has been arranged. Once the program begins, the program tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. If canceling before the start of the program, the balance will be refunded minus $175 administration fee.
Partial scholarships are available for this training when possible. We accept scholarship applications up to one month prior to the start of the training. BIPOC are encouraged to apply.
We offer payment plans for our applicants. The tuition is divided into a number of smaller payments. A one-time, $35 admin fee applies when setting up your plan. You can apply with an early enrollment option and start your payments in advance to have smaller monthly payments.
Modules 1 can be taken with Module 2 Yoga Teaching Essentials. Together, Module 1 & 2 comprise our 200-hour program; modules are offered individually.
