Frequently Asked Questions
What if I need to miss a training day?
Because this training is deeply experiential and community-centered, attendance is important. Students may miss up to 15% of the program hours and still receive certification. Limited make-up options may be available through approved assignments, workshops, or supplemental study if needed. Participation in the retreat weekend is required for program completion.
Are there any additional costs?
We’ve designed the program to include as much as possible within tuition. Additional expenses may include:
- Required reading materials
- Transportation to and from the retreat location
- Optional workshops or events outside the core curriculum
Retreat lodging, meals, and programming are included unless otherwise noted.
What if I need to leave the program?
Because training spaces are limited and reserved in advance, tuition and deposits are non-refundable. If unexpected life circumstances arise, students may have the option to continue with a future training cohort at a reduced continuation rate. The initial deposit is non-refundable and secures your place in the program.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Students may choose to:
- Pay in full
- Utilize a monthly payment plan
- Take advantage of early enrollment pricing when available
Our intention is to make the training as accessible as possible while honoring the depth and value of the experience.
What if I don’t want to teach yoga?
That’s completely okay.
Many students join this training for personal growth, healing, self-discovery, nervous system support, spiritual exploration, or to deepen their relationship with yoga and embodiment practices.
Some graduates go on to teach professionally. Others integrate what they learn into parenting, healthcare, leadership, coaching, creative work, or everyday life.
This training is just as much about personal transformation as it is about learning to teach.
What is the retreat weekend?
The retreat weekend is an immersive part of the training experience designed to help students step away from everyday distractions and deepen into practice, learning, rest, reflection, and community connection.
Together we will practice yoga and meditation, share meals, engage in workshops and group discussion, spend time in nature, and create meaningful space for integration and self-study.
For many students, the retreat becomes one of the most transformational and memorable parts of the entire journey.
Will there be work outside of training weekends?
Yes — though much of the work is experiential rather than academic.
Students will be encouraged to establish a personal practice that may include yoga, meditation, journaling, self-reflection, observation, practice teaching, and assigned reading. Students will also complete practice teaching and class observation hours outside of scheduled training weekends.
The intention is integration and embodiment — not overwhelm.
What if I’m primarily interested in yoga and less interested in Ayurveda or somatics?
The training is intentionally designed as an integrated experience. Yoga, somatics, nervous system awareness, meditation, embodiment, philosophy, and Ayurveda are woven together throughout the curriculum to support a more holistic understanding of wellbeing and practice.
You are not expected to become an Ayurvedic practitioner or somatic therapist. Instead, you will leave with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how to support yourself and others in a more balanced, connected, and sustainable way.
Is this training Yoga Alliance registered?
This training is independently offered through House of Bliss Yoga and is not currently a Yoga Alliance registered school.
Our curriculum mirrors the depth and structure of many traditional 200-hour yoga teacher trainings while offering a more integrative and embodiment-centered approach that includes somatics, nervous system awareness, mindfulness, Ayurveda, meditation, and holistic wellness practices.
Graduates will receive a 200-hour certificate of completion through House of Bliss Yoga upon successful completion of the program.