EMBODIED: 300 | 500 Hour Program
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EMBODIED YOGA METHOD
Evolution as a Way of Life
The 300-hour Embodied Yoga Method is an immersive experience for those committed to ongoing growth. Rooted in the understanding that yoga is an evolutionary process, this program supports deeper inquiry into movement, embodiment, philosophy, and integration.
Through advanced study and experiential practice, you’ll refine your awareness, explore the subtleties of the nervous system, and learn how embodied practice informs the way you live, lead, and relate. This training honors the infinite nature of growth — an ongoing spiral of learning, integration, and expansion.
In-person/Rolling Admissions:
Metta Yoga Marin
On-line: Join Via Zoom
All weekend immersions
Fri 6pm - 9pm
Sat 11am - 6pm
Sun 11am - 6pm
Rolling Admissions .. JOIN ANYTIME and continue along the path … take up to two years to complete the program
Payment plans available.
During our program we:
Meet (1) weekend per month
Integrate between weekends
Complete a group project - executed at the end of the training
You can join anytime / at any module and take the courses at your pace … must be completed within two years.
**Payment Plans Available*
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
2025 - 2026 dates
October 10: MODULE 1 - Yin/Restorative
November 14: MODULE 2 - Chakras / Subtle Body
December 5: MODULE 3 - Holistic Anatomy
January 9: MODULE 4 - Sequencing
February 6: - Sequencing / Art of Assisting
March 6: MODULE 5 - Philosophy as a Practice
April 10: MODULE 6 - Somatics and Yoga
May 1: MODULE 7 - Leadership & Business of Yoga
June 5: Final Project Due / Graduation
2027 dates
January 22: MODULE 1 - Yin/Restorative
February 19: MODULE 2 - Chakras / Subtle Body
March 19: MODULE 3 - Holistic Anatomy
April 23: MODULE 4 - Sequencing
May 21: - MODULE 5 - The Art of Assisting
June 18: MODULE 6 - Philosophy as a Practice
July 16: MODULE 7 - Somatics and Yoga
August 13: MODULE 8 - Leadership & Business of Yoga
September 17: Final Project Due / Graduation
Enroll in the entire training (payment plans available) or enroll in the modules separately
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 5 months prior to the program ending. 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, a train-the-trainer program.
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
This module is designed for those ready to deepen their understanding of how and why a practice unfolds. Through the principles of intentional, intelligent, and intuitive sequencing, you’ll explore how to create classes that feel cohesive, accessible, and meaningful.
We’ll examine multiple approaches to sequencing, including peak pose, regional focus, key actions, subtle body awareness, energetics, and philosophical themes. By weaving together asana, pranayama, and meditation, you’ll learn how to craft experiences that support the body, regulate the nervous system, and invite clarity and presence — allowing each class to unfold with purpose and authenticity.
25 hours
The Assisting module focuses on the art of safe, supportive, and empowering hands-on guidance. You’ll learn how to offer assists that honor individual bodies, build trust, and enhance awareness — rather than impose shape.
This training explores the energetics behind assisting, clear communication, consent, and adaptability, ensuring students feel supported and respected in their practice. You’ll also learn how to skillfully assist more advanced postures, including forearm balances and inversions, with an emphasis on safety, confidence, and embodied intelligence.
25 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
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Dana Damara, ERYT500, RYS500
Creator, Director, Collaborator
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Gillian Confair, ERYT500
Anatomy Teacher
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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