YOGA AS A LIVED PRACTICE
More than a certification, a different way to live.
This Yoga Alliance Registered School (RYS 200) program prepares you to teach with confidence, integrity, and cultural awareness. Our curriculum meets and exceeds Yoga Alliance standards, with particular emphasis on yoga's philosophical roots, ethical teaching practices, and creating inclusive spaces beyond the studio. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).
Our Approach
Yoga is a profound science rooted in Indian schools of philosophy. While universal in its benefits, it's important to be mindful of yoga as an embodied practice and living cultural tradition. Our hope is that yoga becomes a way of being, extending far beyond the mat.
CURRICULUM
Six Core Modules
200 hours of comprehensive training aligned with Yoga Alliance competency categories: Techniques, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy, Philosophy, and Practicum.
Foundations of Yoga
History, philosophy, and cultural context of yoga. The Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, ethical principles (Yamas & Niyamas), Ayurvedic foundations, and respectful engagement with yoga's Indian heritage. Yoga as a way of being.
Asana, Alignment, and Sequencing
In-depth study of postures across all categories. Biomechanics, modifications, contraindications, advanced asana, the CN Signature Flow, restorative yoga, and guided relaxation techniques.
Teaching Methodology
Mindful communication, cueing, demonstration, observation, and hands-on assists. How to teach beginners, mindful language for special populations, group management, and creating inclusive spaces.
Anatomy & Physiology
Functional anatomy for yoga teachers. Musculoskeletal system, breath mechanics, injury prevention, and the nervous system as they relate to asana and pranayama.
Pranayama, Sound and Subtle Body
Breathwork practices, bandhas, mudras, and the energetic body including chakras and nadis. Bhakti yoga, mantra, and kirtan within their traditional context.
Practicum & Business of Yoga
Supervised teaching hours, feedback, and ethics of teaching. Plus: ways to earn as a yoga teacher, planning and leading retreats, legal essentials, professional photo shoot, and teaching beyond the studio walls.
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Program Details
Dates
Program dates and schedule to be announced. Training is conducted in-person in Miami, FL over a series of intensive weekends and immersion weeks.
Pre-Requisite
Yoga is an embodied practice. A minimum of one year of consistent yoga practice is strongly recommended. All applicants complete an interview to ensure mutual fit. No prior teaching experience required.
Location
Training takes place at select studio and outdoor venues across Miami, FL. Specific locations shared upon enrollment.
Fee
Announcing soon.
What you'll Receive
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In-person and online instruction from diverse teaching staff
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Comprehensive training manual & resources
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Yoga Alliance RYT-200 eligibility upon completion
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30-day mentorship & community access post graduation
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CN Yoga Academy certificate of completion
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Discounted classes and events throughout training
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Discount on India Tour (March 2027)
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Professional photo shoot to launch your teaching career
Yoga Alliance
Cafe Namaste's CN Yoga Academy will be a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance. Graduates are eligible to register as RYT-200 upon successful completion of all program requirements.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Upcoming
200-Hour Teacher Training Interest FormFall 2027 (August - November)Hybrid: In-Person and Online
Meet your Lead Teacher
Samantha Reynolds, E-RYT 500 Founder, Cafe Namaste | Lead Trainer
Samantha Reynolds is the founder of Cafe Namaste and lead facilitator of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. With over a decade of teaching experience, she brings deep knowledge of yoga, building a sustainable wellness business, and working with special populations beyond the traditional studio setting.
Sam teaches across Miami in residential communities, botanical gardens, farmers markets, corporate environments, and clinical settings. She has built Cafe Namaste from the ground up into a multi-venue wellness practice rooted in accessibility, cultural respect, and genuine human connection.
She leads cultural and yoga immersions to India, connecting practitioners with the source of the tradition, and to Rwanda, where her personal roots in community and service shape a leadership and wellness experience unlike any other.
Sam believes that yoga is a way of being. Her teaching philosophy is simple: we are more connected than we are different, and the greatest thing you can do to change the world is to change yourself.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CLUB
Spread good energy
Cafe Namaste supports the people and places that shape our communities. We partner with purposeful organizations, from urban gardens and food programs to cultural and wellness initiatives, to create lasting impact.
Each gathering is an opportunity to connect, contribute, and care for the world around us.
LET'S CONNECT
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Learn more about our program.
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305-908-2410
