YOGA AS A LIVED PRACTICE
Yoga Education for Life, Practice, and Purpose
Over 14 weeks, you'll study asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, Sanskrit, teaching methodology, seva, and the art of guiding others with clarity and care.The 200-hour certification is included. The deeper invitation is to learn how to live, lead, and serve through the lens of yoga.
Yoga is often thought of as movement, but it is much more than a physical practice. Rooted in India, yoga is a living tradition and a practical path for self-study, clarity, discipline, and inner steadiness. This program explores yoga beyond the studio, offering students a strong foundation in practice, philosophy, cultural respect, teaching methodology, and community leadership.
The Cafe Namaste 200 Hour Teacher Training is rooted in the Hatha Yoga tradition while drawing from contemporary teaching methods, Vinyasa sequencing principles, meditation, pranayama, restorative practices, and yoga philosophy.
You will learn how to teach with confidence, integrity, and awareness. You will also explore how yoga can support your life, your relationships, your work, and the way you serve your community. Teaching does not only happen in a studio. It can happen in a boardroom, a home, a neighborhood, a school, a retreat, or anywhere people are ready to gather with intention.
BEGIN AS A STUDENT, GROW INTO A TEACHER
Two Pathways, One Foundation
Cafe Namaste offers two connected ways to study yoga. Begin with the 21 Day Immersion, a 50+ hour foundation in yoga philosophy, practice, breath, meditation, Sanskrit, cultural respect, Ayurveda, and community. Continue into the 200 Hour Teacher Training if you feel called to teach, lead, and guide others with confidence, on and off the mat.
Whether you are here to live the practice more fully or prepare to share it with others, both pathways begin with the same foundation: respect for tradition, committed practice, self-study, and meaningful community.
SEPTEMBER 9 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
21 Day Immersion
50+ hours
The 21 Day Immersion is for students and teachers who want to understand yoga beyond the mat through philosophy, practice, breath, meditation, Sanskrit, cultural respect, Ayurveda, and community.
CEUs provided for current teachers who want a refresher course.
SEPTEMBER 9 - DECEMEBR 12, 2026
200 Hour Teacher Training
14 weeks
Full certification pathway for those who want to learn more or are called to teach, guide, and lead. Includes the full course plus:
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Two 1:1 mentorship calls with Sam
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Professional group photo shoot
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First Aid + CPR Certification
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30 day post graduation alumni chat support
Empower
Growth
What makes this unique?
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50+ Hour Foundations Immersion included
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Global faculty and experienced teachers from India
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Sanskrit, philosophy, Ayurveda, and cultural context
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Two 1:1 mentorship calls with the founder
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Small group teaching labs and personalized feedback
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Professional group photoshoot included
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30 days of post-graduation alumni support
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CPR and First Aid certification included
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Schedule designed for working professionals
BEGIN AS A STUDENT, GROW INTO A TEACHER
Meet your Teachers
Samantha Reynolds, E-RYT 500 Founder, Cafe Namaste | Lead Trainer
Samantha Reynolds, E-RYT 500 is the founder of Cafe Namaste and lead facilitator of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. With more than a decade of teaching experience, she brings together traditional yoga education, real-world business experience, and community leadership.
Sam has taught in residential communities, botanical gardens, hotels, corporate environments, and clinical settings throughout South Florida. She built Cafe Namaste into a community-centered wellness company rooted in accessibility, cultural respect, and meaningful connection. Her training background includes a 300-Hour certification in Ashtanga Vinyasa Methodology through Miami Life Center with Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann, as well as advanced study in Yin Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, and yoga philosophy. She currently studies with Prasad Rangnekar, in yoga philosophy and yogic lifestyle coaching.
Sam's approach to yoga extends beyond the mat. She believes yoga is a way of living and leads students through a journey of practice, self-study, and service, helping them discover how yoga can support their unique purpose in the world. Prior to teaching yoga, Sam worked around the world in International Education and development. She is a professional photographer and loves to be in nature.
Pooja Mamadapalli, Msc, MA, E-RYT 500 | Lead Trainer
Pooja Mamadapalli, MSc, MA, RYT-500 is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida with a multidisciplinary background in psychology, movement, and contemplative practices. She holds an MSc in Industrial Psychology from Bangalore University and an MA in International Disaster Psychology: Trauma and Global Mental Health from the University of Denver. She is also an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, trained in Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and Yin Yoga in Bangalore, India.
Trained in the classical Indian dance forms Bharatanatyam and Kathak, Pooja integrates embodied wisdom, yogic philosophy, and psychological insight. Her work is grounded in decolonized, culturally rooted practices that honor indigenous knowledge systems and lived experience, supporting holistic wellbeing, resilience, and trauma-informed healing.
Who is the Teacher Training Program this For?
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You want to understand yoga beyond asana: its philosophy, history, language, and ethics.
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You want a steady personal practice.
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You care about honoring yoga's roots and want to learn with cultural humility.
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You want to teach, and you want to do it well with skill, presence, and responsibility.
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You see yoga as something that shapes how you live, lead, and connect with others.
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You're ready for a structured commitment.
CURRICULUM
Six Core Modules
200 hours of comprehensive training and more.
SCHEDULE
The Format
14 weeks, hybrid with Thanksgiving recess. In-person weekends in Miami. Online Wednesday evenings and select Monday nights. Daily morning practice for the first two weeks to establish a sadhana.
Wednesdays
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online via Zoom
Morning Practice
7:00am - 8:00am
Two-week online asana practice to establish daily rhythm, Monday through Friday, Sept 14-25.
Community Seva
8:30am
Select mornings at Green Haven Project and local non-profits
Saturdays
9:30am - 4:30pm
In-person practice, philosophy, and asana labs.
Select Mondays
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sanskrit 101 Three-part series in September, Once a month Meditation and Pranayama
Mentorship Support
30-minute 1-on-1 calls
Special 1-on-1 calls via Zoom during midterms and finals
Sundays
12:00 - 5:00pm
In-person with select modules online.
Friday Kirtan Night
6:30 - 8:30pm
Special evening experience on Bhakti, mantra, and chanting.
Program Calendar
Now
June 1
July
August 1
September 9
September 18
September 28
October 26-30
November 23
November 25-29
December 5-6
December 6-12
December 12
TBA
Interest List
Applications open
Info Session
Early Enrollment Deadline
Program Begins (200HR + Immersion)
Deadline to upgrade program
21-Day Immersion Course Ends
Midterm 1-on-1 Mentorship Call
Monday Online Session
Thanksgiving Recess (Wed-Sun)
Finals Weekend
Finals 1-on-1 Mentorship Call
Business of Yoga, Photo Shoot & Graduation Ceremony early evening)
4-hour First Aid/CPR course from outside provider is a bonus and will be scheduled in December.
LEARN MORE
Program Details
21-DAY IMMERSION (NON-TEACHING PATH)
Dates:
September 9 - September 30, 2026
Includes:
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All classes, workshops, and teaching labs across 3 weeks (55+ hours)
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Training handouts
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Sanskrit 101 Three Part Series
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In-person and online learning
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Parking
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Meals during the program
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YA Membership
Pre-Requisites: None, just a willingness to learn.
Cafe Namaste's Yoga School will be a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance. Attendees are eligible to receive CEUs upon successful completion of all program requirements.
Attendance Policy: We hope you attend, but there is no RYT certificate, so it's ultimately up to you. Some Zoom calls may be recorded.
200-HOUR COURSE
Dates:
September 9 - December 12, 2026
Includes:
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All classes, workshops, and teaching labs across 14 weeks
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Training manual
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20-hour online anatomy module
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Two 30-minute one-on-one mentorship calls (midterm and finals)
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Professional photo and branding session with Sam
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First Aid and CPR certification (bonus — not counted toward YA hours)
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30 days of post-graduation mentorship and WhatsApp community
Excludes:
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Books required for the program
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Parking
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Meals during the program
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YA Membership
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Makeup hours require an additional fee.
Pre-Requisites: A minimum of one year of consistent yoga practice is strongly recommended. All applicants must complete an interview to ensure mutual fit. No prior teaching experience required.
JUST THE BEGINNING
Certification
Cafe Namaste’s Yoga School will be a Registered Yoga School, RYS 200, with Yoga Alliance, one of the main credentialing bodies for yoga schools in the United States. Graduates who successfully complete all program requirements will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
Certification Requirements
To receive a certificate of completion, students must:
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Complete all required training hours and live sessions
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Pass the online anatomy module
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Complete all quizzes and assignments
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Participate in practice teaching labs and the final practicum
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Complete both mentorship calls
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Meet all attendance requirements - Full attendance is required. Any missed sessions must be made up with the teacher who led that session and may involve an additional fee. Some sessions may be live streamed on a case by case basis.
Yoga is a lifelong path. Traditionally, yoga was passed from teacher to student through relationship, practice, sincerity, and dedication. There were no certificates, only commitment. Being a yoga teacher calls for Shraddha, sincere faith and trust in the path, Sadhana, consistent practice, and Svadhyaya, self-study. Certification does not mark the end of study. It marks the beginning of a deeper responsibility. To teach yoga is to honor a living tradition with care, humility, and respect.
LET'S CONNECT
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