200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Applications being accepted for July - November 2026
Come as you are and start your journey to deeper understanding of mind-body-spirit today!
200hr Yoga Teacher Training starts on July 23, 2026
Applications being accepted for July - November 2026
Come as you are and start your journey to deeper understanding of mind-body-spirit today!
200hr Yoga Teacher Training starts on July 23, 2026
A Journey of Intentional Living
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Our mission is to provide the most nourishing, educational, and heartfelt in person training that upholds the integrity of this ancient wisdom tradition of yoga. Through our rich 200hr program, you will learn the many dimensions of yoga, including:
Our comprehensive program will deepen your yoga practice & prepare you to share these gifts with others. We help you draw upon your unique qualities to develop your teaching skills, find your authentic voice, and encourage your passion. For the last 17 years, we have offered a teaching faculty with the highest Yoga Alliance Certifications, a warm and welcoming community, and a tranquil setting unlike anything in the Tampa Bay area! |
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What to Expect
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Listening to Your Needs
This program has evolved over the last 19 years based on our community's needs. Not every individual that joins this program plans to become a teacher, and that's okay! You'll have the tools needed to teach (if you want!) plus here are some other benefits that you may walk away with from this yoga teacher training.
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What You You'll Need
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Books & Tuition
- 📚 Books Included: You'll receive the following books and resources that are included in the price of your tuition: The Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Unveiled and Ayurveda Unveiled Textbook Documentary Films Online Streaming Access and a Lotus Pond Training Manual.
- ⭐️ Low Deposit to Hold Your Spot: To register, you would put down a $350 deposit that goes towards the total tuition.
- 📆 Easy Monthly Payment Plans available: Option to pay the remaining balance through an interest free payment plan. Email [email protected] to inquire more about payment plan options!
Not sure if this will align with your schedule?
No worries! We offer a flexible schedule that meets Thursday evenings and select weekends. If a scheduling conflict arise, make up options are available for you!
No worries! We offer a flexible schedule that meets Thursday evenings and select weekends. If a scheduling conflict arise, make up options are available for you!
Questions about the training?
Join us for a free info session on Thursday nights with YTT Director, Katie Beene
Ready to start your journey?
What Graduates Are Saying..
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Your Teachers
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Katie Beene
E-RYT 500, Co-Owner of Lotus Pond, Director of YTT Co-Owner of Lotus Pond, Katie Beene brings a deep love for yoga to every class she teaches. She guides students of all levels through a variety of yoga styles, from group sessions to personalized 1:1 practices designed to meet individual needs. Katie’s teaching is rooted in the belief that yoga is for everyone, whether you're seeking physical strength, mental clarity, or emotional balance.
A lover of nature and mindfulness, Katie finds inspiration in the world around her, bringing a grounded, holistic approach to her yoga practice both on and off the mat. She enjoys cross-training in dance and sports, always infusing her movement with the wisdom of yoga. Her classes are a space for growth, self-discovery, and connection, where students are encouraged to explore their own path with curiosity and compassion. Katie believes in the power of yoga to transform lives, and her teaching reflects her commitment to sharing these practices in an accessible, warm, and supportive way. |
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Dr. Manasa Kanithi
E-RYT 200, RYT 500, Resident Physician - Neurology Manasa is a teacher in our 200 and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Having been a student of yoga from the age of five, Manasa brings authentic teachings of Philosophy, Sanskrit, Mantra, and Ayurveda to the YTT programs at Lotus Pond. Manasa offers classes drawn from multiple lineages that take students to the heart of yoga. Manasa attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and works as a resident physician at MedStar/Georgetown, specializing in Neurology. She strives to weave together the traditions of yoga with the scientific principles to promote health and wellness for her students. Her travels to 25 countries and extensive work with nonprofits, local and abroad, inspire her teachings to encourage diversity, inclusivity, and the importance of service and social action.
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Kranti Kalepally
RYT 200 and Certified Yoga Therapist In 2011, I embarked on a one-year Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program in Shri T Krishnamacharya Lineage under the guidance of my first teacher, Saraswathi Vasudevan of Yoga Vahini. My intention was to enhance my well-being as I embraced new roles in life. Through this journey, especially with responsibilities of householder, I realized the profound significance of yoga. Relocating to a new place became more manageable as I discovered the stability that yoga offered amidst life's constant shifts. The turning point led me to Lotus Pond Yoga Center in 2018 where I reconnected with a new perspective on yoga. I am currently engaged in teaching at the same center. In 2021, I re-commenced my yoga education with my initial teacher, opening new aspirations, particularly in chanting and the study of Yoga sutras. My approach to yoga revolves around focused attention and chanting. Chanting, to me, is a connection to the inner voice and a way of expressing oneself in a more divine manner. It is the practice of aligning the mind (manas), body (kaya), and sound/speech (Vaca). I continue to learn and evolve under the guidance of Sheela Shankar in Chennai. To keep my practice alive and curiosity thriving, I regularly pose questions to myself. Am I calm as I chant, even when there's a mistake? Am I truly listening, ensuring accurate repetition? What am I listening to every day? Join me on this journey of self-discovery through the profound realms of yoga.
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Karin Stephan
E-RYT 500 Karin Stephan is a highly experienced Alignment Teacher in our 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs. She is a leading Iyengar yoga teacher in the United States with a career that has spanned more than 45 years. She credits her understanding and appreciation of the human body to the teachings of BKS Iyengar, the world's foremost yoga master. As a student of Mr. Iyengar's since 1972 and a certified Iyengar teacher, Karin incorporates his insights and acute sense of observation into her yoga practice and teaching on a daily basis. Karin first met Mr. Iyengar on a visit to Pune, India in 1969. Mr. Iyengar's focus on yoga as 'precision in action' complemented her interest in structure and aesthetics, a theme which runs throughout her teaching. In 1985, she co-founded The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of Cambridge with Patricia Walden. Learn more at http://www.yogamacro.com
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