300 | 500 Hour Program
300 HOUR
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
October 2025 - June 2026
In-person: Metta Yoga Marin
On-line: Join Via Zoom
All weekend immersions
Fri 6pm - 9pm
Sat 11am - 6pm
Sun 11am - 6pm
During this (9) month program
we will:
Meet (1) weekend per month
Integrate between weekends
Complete a group project -executed at the end of the training
The program is divided into (7) modules
Take one module at a time
Commit to the entire program **Payment Plans Available*
We believe that yoga is an evolutionary process… you are never done learning, ever.
If we are lucky, we are offered the opportunity to consistently learn, integrate, and immerse ourselves in this practice both on and off the mat, continually turning inward to ask the deeper questions. This practice starts on the mat with the physical body and ends in the heart. It’s a continuous loop, an infinite spiral of peeling back the layers until we get “there”, only to realize there is no “there”.
Whether it’s exploring the biomechanics of asana, discussing a philosophical concept, or learning how to create a life you love teaching yoga, we present the curriculum in a way that is approachable, digestible and relevant to real-life. Our hope is that you find what resonates and share it with others in a way that is authentic for you
**Payment Plans Available**
SEVEN MODULES
Our advanced 300-hour training is offered as monthly weekend immersions, spread out over (9) months.
You can meet with us in person in Marin County, CA or join us from anywhere in the world, online.
This is a A (9) month “gestation” period that includes
weekend intensives
month long integration periods
online content
mid-month check-ins with your trainer
group projects
integration practices for deeper learning
October 10: MODULE 1 - Yin/Restorative
November 14: MODULE 2 - Chakras / Subtle Body
December 5: MODULE 3 - Holistic Anatomy
January 9: MODULE 4 - Sequencing/Energetics
February 6: Sequencing / Assists
March 6: MODULE 5 - Philosophy as a Practice
April 10: MODULE 6 - Somatics/ Trauma-Informed Yoga
May 1: MODULE 7 - Leadership and the Business of Yoga
June 5: Final Project Due / Graduation
Enroll in the entire training (payment plans available) or enroll in the modules separately
Savings of $2,400 when you enroll in the full training!!
No interest or fees when you create a payment plan
In order to be inclusive and sensitive to the current economy, we do offer payment plans that can be tailored to meet your needs. We believe that the world needs more people interested in presence, thoughtful action, and community development, and what better way than to offer yoga/ meditation as a modality. We simply ask that the training be paid in full by March 2026. You can work directly with Dana Damara and create a customized payment plan that works for your budget.
For those of you who have an RYT-200, you will be eligible for the RYT-500 designation upon completing all six modules. Students interested in deepening their studies without doing a full 300-hour training are invited to take any module of interest to them. For those of you interested in becoming a trainer, we DO offer apprenticeship opportunities, and for those of you who are seeking mentorship in a group format, with hands on practice, we are offering that as well.
We receive more information on a day-to-day basis than we were ever meant to receive. Our nervous systems are compromised, and anxiety and depression is on the rise. It’s time to nourish, rest, restore and receive. Restorative yoga classes are meant to realign our bodies with their natural rhythms. Yin classes target the deeper layers of the body, like connective tissues, ligaments and joints. Learn the difference between these two practices and enjoy the space each one offers. We use blankets, blocks, straps, and bolsters to help us relax and rest deeply and completely into a pose. During deep relaxation all the organ systems of the body are allowed to rest. One of the best things we can do for ourselves is balance our daily lives with restorative and/or yin yoga.
25 Hours total
The Subtle Body and Somatics module is designed for practitioners who are ready to transcend the physical aspects of yoga and dive deep into the subtle dimensions of energy, breath and consciousness. We will explore the intricate network of channels and layers that comprise the human energy field. Through the framework of the Chakras, you will unlock the power of pranayama and explore the nature of the mind through meditation. These practices bring you into direct experience with prana and how to harness it to create the inner conditions for clarity, insight and awakening.
50 hours
The Anatomy & Alignment module is designed for practitioners who are looking to deepen their understanding of the human body and its relationship to the practice of yoga. This module offers a comprehensive anatomical review of poses and how to work safely and effectively with different regions of the body. You will learn how to address common issues, offer modifications and support optimal alignment – creating a safe and inclusive environment in your classes. In seeing the poses as a portal to embodied awareness, you will learn how to guide your students with precision, intelligence and mindfulness.
50 hours
The Sequencing and Assists module is designed for teachers who are ready to elevate their sequencing skills and create transformative experiences for their students. By understanding the energetics behind assisting and the principles of intentional and intelligent sequencing, you will learn how to craft classes that are accessible, cohesive and empowering. This training will explore all the different ways to sequence: peak pose, regional focus, key actions, subtle body, energetics and philosophical themes. Weaving together asana, pranayama and meditation, you will learn how to develop classes that nourish the body, mind and spirit. You will also learn assisting techniques that will support your students in feeling safe and empowered during their practice. Additionally, we will explore more advanced asana like forearm balancing and inversions, and how to assist in those postures as well!
50 hours
The Philosophy module is an immersion into the spiritual essence of yoga and its ancient wisdom. You will explore the rich philosophical heritage of yoga and discover how to apply these teachings in your daily life. One of the focal points of this immersion is Yamas and Niyamas and translating ancient text from the Yoga Sutras, for modern day application. Other topics covered include mudras, mantras, yantras and mythology. Through lively discussion and experiential practice, you will learn how to bring yoga into every area of your life as you continue on your path of self-discovery.
40 hours
This immersive module offers an integrative approach to teaching yoga through the lens of somatics and trauma-informed care. Participants will explore the nervous system, embodied movement, and the principles of creating safe, inclusive spaces for all bodies. Grounded in contemporary trauma research and somatic practices, the training empowers teachers to facilitate classes that honor individual agency, foster resilience, and support healing through compassionate, body-aware teaching methods.
Rooted in yogic philosophy, the module invites spiritual reconnection through presence, breath, and inner listening. It also offers therapeutic tools for nervous system regulation and emotional integration, while remaining accessible to diverse bodies, backgrounds, and lived experiences.
35 hours
The Leadership module is designed for practitioners who are ready to step into their role as leaders and inspire positive change in their communities and beyond. By identifying your strengths and passions, you will gain clarity into your unique leadership style and how to best serve others with authenticity and integrity.
“Service in action” is the guiding principle, informing how you communicate, relate, hold space and embody your practice. With an emphasis on self-inquiry, you will cultivate the inner resources needed to live – and lead – with wisdom, courage and compassion.
40 hours
The Mentorship and Group Project is required for the 300 hour Advanced TT Program and is a culmination of group dynamics that are built on week after week.
Available to all teachers/healers wanting support and connection!
Enrollment in this module MUST BE completed by January 11, 2026 in order to be included in this program. You will be working alongside your peers to create dynamic programming for a workshop or event that you will execute by the final weekend of training. Additionally you are required to lead and document a minimum of (10) public classes and create promotional items for your upcoming event. An incredible way to get hands on experience and put your tools in action.
70 hours
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Dana Damara, ERYT500, RYS500
Creator, Director, Collaborator
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Gillian Confair, ERYT500
Anatomy Teacher
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Sienna Smith, ERYT500
Trauma Informed, Somatics Facilitator
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Robyn Cohen, RYT
Teacher Apprentice
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Emily Weimer, RYT
Teacher Apprentice
PLEASE CONNECT WITH DANA DAMARA DIRECTLY FOR PAYMENT PLANS OR FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS.
PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF OUR ADVISORS ON INSIGHT AS TO WHICH PATH IS BEST FOR YOU.
Choose the content that inspires you and absorb it in the way that feels the best to you! Choose your path - take the required courses and then choose electives to enhance your learning !
Throughout this training you'll receive support from Dana Damara and other esteemed teachers , and you'll come away with your RYT500 - marking you as an advanced yoga teacher. More than that - you'll have access to and support of the Dana Damara Evolution Tribe: alumni and current trainees, people who have been through this very same evolution.
The tribe is at the heart of Dana Damara Evolution Teacher Training.
THE FINE PRINT:
You will have access to all content during the duration of the training plus one month after completion.
By agreeing to the terms and conditions you agree to not share your login with another person or resell content you receive in this course. This course is non-refundable. In order for us to communicate with you about this online course you will be added to the mailing list when you sign up. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Additional 3% service fee added at checkout
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Following your purchase of teacher training tuition, you have a 30-day grace period to cancel minus the $515 deposit. There are no refunds, however, the amount can be transferred to another Dana Damara Evolution teacher training program within one year.
For more information about the program, or to enroll, please email: dana@danadamara.com
What People Are Saying
"It has been so wonderful being a part of the Dana Damara Evolution community. So supportive and expansive! Enrolling and completing the 300 hour program at Dana Damara Evolution helped me solidify exactly where I wanted my yoga career to take me. The mentorship hours quickly showed me areas to press more deeply into in both my life, and in my work. The various theming classes helped me build a few different series workshops into actual programs and the sustainable yoga approach deepened my knowledge of guiding asana for different body types. Then I used the apprenticeship twice to become a teacher trainer. And that has been the most heart opening experience."
- Amber
"Dana has the ability to see my strengths and gifts, often before I do. She has been brilliant at supporting me to realize and refine those unique qualities and really lead everything I do from that place of awake, authentic power. In short, she has been the reminder of truth and love."
- Korie
“I feel so grateful for Dana! This beautiful woman created such a safe container for me to learn and grow. In this space, I was given the opportunity to dig deeper into my practice , my teaching, and into myself. At the intersection of fear, anxiety and tears—I began to shed the layers of my past self. As I cracked my outer shell and dropped my inner stories, I felt a shift….there’s no going back only forward!! Looking forward to leaving more layers on the floor (Dana will sweep them up:)”
- Dee
“This training has brought my teaching to a new level. I can read the room and connect with my students on a deeper level. I was pushed and hugged at the same time. Side note I nailed handstand and headstand yea baby!). Aaaaahoooo!”
- Jesicah
"When I first met Dana I had completed my first 200 hour teacher training and I wasn't sure of where to go next. I knew I loved yoga and wanted to share it, but did not have a clear direction in mind, or confidence in the tools I had at hand. Dana not only listened to me - she saw me. Over the past 3 years of mentorship, apprenticeship, and connection she has helped me to point my arrow with clarity and confidence. I am now certain of my abilities and skills and proud to be a teacher of teachers. I am now more comfortable with myself, inside and out, than I could ever have imagined. Dana's guiding hand has been instrumental in this massive shift, and it's made my life better, both off the mat and on."
-Gillian— Quote Source
“I came to this training because of Dana. There was an immediate connection upon our first visit as if we’d known each other for years, kindred spirits. And through taking her classes I knew I needed to learn more from this exceptional mystical woman. I finally found someone I trusted enough to guide me through my next yoga journey. Dana has a way of nurturing you, uplifting you and elevating you to your full potential. I came to this 300 hour training wanting to find my voice, my confidence and finesse my sequencing, only to recognize that those things were always there inside of me. I just needed this space with Dana Damara and Kelli Russell to believe in myself and trust that I have so much to offer my students. This is just the beginning of my big adventure. I finally found my tribe with these incredible women".”
- Angy