WELCOME TO THE NAMASTE ACADEMY
Yoga for Life, Practice, and Purpose
Over 14 weeks, you’ll study the foundations of Yoga and the art of guiding others with clarity and integrity.
This training offers a strong foundation in yoga as a living tradition and a practical path for self-study, steadiness, and purpose. Rooted in Hatha Yoga and shaped for modern life, the program explores yoga beyond the studio through practice, philosophy, cultural respect, community, and leadership. You’ll learn to teach with confidence, integrity, and awareness while discovering how yoga can support the way you live, work, relate, and serve.
BEGIN AS A STUDENT, GROW INTO A TEACHER
two pathways. one foundation.
SEPT 9 - DEC12, 2026 · 14 WEEKS
200 hour teacher training
Begin as a students. Grow into a teacher.
Full certification pathway for those called to teach, guide, and lead. Includes everything in the Immersion plus teaching methodology, anatomy, practicum, and business of yoga.
✓ You want to understand yoga beyond asana: its philosophy, history, language, and ethics
✓ You hold a steady personal practice
✓ You want to honor yoga's roots with cultural humility
✓ You're ready for a structured, semester-long commitment
SEPT 9 - SEPT 30, 2026 · 21 DAYS
50+ hour immersion
For students. For practice. For the love of yoga.
A foundation in yoga philosophy, practice, breath, meditation, Sanskrit, cultural respect, Ayurveda, and community. CEUs available for current teachers. Non-teaching path.
✓ Dedicated students who want to learn beyond weekly classes
✓ Those curious about philosophy, meditation, and yogic living
✓ Students considering teacher training but not ready to commit
✓ Current teachers seeking a foundations refresher
Empower
Growth
What makes this special?
✔ One flow first. Then your own voice.
✔ American and Indian faculty, bridging the gap.
✔ Cultural respect woven throughout.
✔ Two 1:1 mentorship calls with the founder
✔ Small group teaching labs with personalized feedback
✔ A real world business & retreat education
✔ Schedule for working professionals
✔ Mentorship that continues
Perks
Adult CPR & First Aid Certification
Graduate ready to teach with safety confidence. ($75 value)
Professional Lifestyle Photo Shoot
Walk away with high-end photos ready for your website and social media the moment you're certified. ($300 value)
CURRICULUM
what you'll learn
SCHEDULE
the format.
Fourteen weeks. Hybrid. Designed for working professionals, most learning happens on weekends in Miami, with online sessions woven in for depth and accessibility. Sample schedule. Weekend times will be finalized soon.
wednesdays
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online via Zoom
morning practice (weeks 1-2)
7:00am - 8:00am
Online via Zoom, Mon–Fri, Sept 14 - 25
friday kirtan night
6:30 - 8:30pm
Special evening on Bhakti, mantra, and chanting
saturdays
9:30am - 4:30pm (or 12 - 6pm)
In-person practice, philosophy, and asana labs.
select mondays
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sanskrit 101 (3-part series in Sept) + monthly Meditation & Pranayama
community seva
Select Mornings 8:30am
At Green Haven Project and local non-profits. Optional.
sundays
12:00 - 5:00pm
In-person with select modules online.
online anatomy
Self-Paced
20-hour anatomy course, learn at your own pace
mentorship support
Two 30-min 1:1 Calls
Via Zoom during midterms and finals.
PROGRAM CALENDAR
mark your calendar.
now Interest List Open
june 10 Applications Open
july Info Session
august 15 Enrollment Deadline
september 9 Online Orientation (200HR + Immersion)
september 12 Program begins (200HR + Immersion)
september 18 Deadline to Upgrade Program
september 30 21-Day Immersion Course Ends
october 26 — 30 Midterm 1-on-1 Mentorship Call
november 25 — 29 Thanksgiving Recess
december 5 — 6 Finals Weekend
december 6 — 12 Finals 1-on-1 Mentorship Call
december 12 Business of Yoga · Photo Shoot · Graduation
A 4-hour Adult First Aid + CPR course (2 hrs online, 2 hrs in-person) from an outside provider is included as a bonus and will be scheduled in December.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
faculty rooted in living tradition
Learn from experienced teachers in their field, plus gain insight from 5+ guest speakers from Rishikesh and around the world.
samantha reynolds
E-RYT500, MA
FOUNDER · LEAD TRAINER
Founder of Cafe Namaste and lead facilitator of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. More than a decade of teaching experience bridging traditional yoga education, real-world business, and community leadership. 300-Hour certification in Ashtanga Vinyasa Methodology through Miami Life Center with Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann. Advanced study in Yin Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, and yoga philosophy with Prasad Rangnekar. 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.
Teaching Methodology · Signature Flow · Business of Yoga · Practicum
pooja mamadapalli
E-RYT500, MA, MSc
LEAD TRAINER
Indian-born and trained, Pooja brings authentic transmission of Sanskrit, chanting, mantra, and the subtle body. A bridge between the living tradition and contemporary study. 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, and Yin Yoga in Bangalore, India.
History · Philosophy · Pranayama & Breathing Techniques · Holding Space
komal dadlani
Yoga and Ayurveda
GUEST TEACHER
Komal Dadlani is an international yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and Vedanta educator with more than 16 years of teaching and dedicated practice. She has completed more than 900 hours of training across India, France, the UK, and the US, with studies in Hatha Yoga, clinical Ayurveda, meditation, pranayama, and classical texts including the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In this training, Komal leads our studies in Ayurveda and the Bhagavad Gita, bringing these teachings into practical relationship with daily life.
Bhagavad Gita + Philosophy · Ayurveda and Holistic Lifestyle
plus 4+ guest expert speakers from Rishikesh & beyond.
Visiting teachers in meditation and philosophy (Rahul Jawale, Rishikesh), functional anatomy, mindful communication (Cristhian Ponce, Communications Coach), and devotional practice (Vishnu Ramankutty) bringing global perspective to a Miami cohort.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
lifelong student. teacher.
Yoga is a lifelong practice and a way of living. You’ll learn how to live and teach with clarity, confidence, and integrity, while remembering that you will always be a student first.
Teaching yoga does not only happen in a studio. It may look like guiding a community class, supporting your colleagues, sharing breathwork with your family, leading retreats, teaching online, or simply showing up in your work and relationships with more steadiness and purpose.
This next chapter is an invitation to commit to your own practice and share what you love with the world in a way that feels authentic to you.
Certified to teach
Teach anywhere in the world plus you'll have an extra bonus, CPR/First Aid.
Cultural literacy
You'll understand where this practice comes from and how to honor it without flattening it.
A signature flow you can teach from memory
One sequence, deeply embodied, ready to teach the moment you graduate.
A real business education
Legal setup, pricing, contracts, marketing, photo assets, the essential parts that make teaching sustainable.
Confidence with beginners
The hardest, most important room to hold, and often the most overlooked group. Teach your colleagues, family, and the ones who might need it.
aligned community
New friendships, mentorship from faculty, and an invitation to keep showing up at Cafe Namaste with our alumni network.
INVESTEMENT
tuition and payment plan.
what's included in 200-hour
✓ All classes, workshops, + teaching labs across 14 weeks
✓ Training manual
✓ 20-hour online anatomy module
✓ Two 30-minute 1-on-1 mentorship calls (midterm + finals)
✓ Professional photo & branding session
✓ Adult First Aid + CPR certification ($75 value)
✓ 30 days of post-graduation mentorship and WhatsApp support
✓ Eligibility for Yoga Alliance RYT-200
not included in 200-hour
X Required books for the program
X Parking
X Meals during the program
X Yoga Alliance membership
X Make-up hours (additional fee)
Pre-requisites: At least one year of consistent yoga practice strongly recommended. All applicants complete an interview to ensure mutual fit. No prior teaching experience required.
JUST THE BEGINNING
a note on certification
The Namaste Academy by Cafe Namaste is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, RYS 200. Graduates who successfully complete all program requirements will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200. This is one of the few membership bodies in the US. Unlike India, the US does not have a Ministry or governing body over yoga education and curriculum.
To receive a certificate of completion, students must complete all required training hours, pass the online anatomy module, complete quizzes and assignments, participate in teaching labs and final practicum, complete both mentorship calls, and meet all attendance requirements. Full attendance is required. Missed sessions must be made up with the faculty member who led that session and may involve an additional fee. Some sessions may be live-streamed on a case by case basis.
Certification is not the end of study. It marks the beginning of a deeper responsibility to honor yoga as a living tradition with care, humility, and respect. This is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of the self.