Incredible ! SYI is not only a school, but a community. When I was looking for a YTT program, I had 3 criterias ; Localisation, community/family feeling and spiritual experience through yoga. They had everything I was looking for. The school offer differents localisations and programs. I have done my 200hrs teaching training in Pondok Pitaya, in Bali. Everyday we were practicing in front of Balian beach, with the sounds of the waves. We had a busy schedule everyday, going through Art of teaching and touch, spiritual lesson/ philosophy, anatomy, satsong, dancing, ceremony, meditation,etc. The teachers are supportives, knowledgeables, creatives and respectful. read more

SYI is run by a remarkable staff who has the heart of yoga in all they do. From emails before the training, to the teachers they have and the locations and accommodations offered, they have your growth in mind and cultivate an incredible experience for their YTT groups. At my 200YTT in the Sacred Valley Peru with Janani, Ashley & Zach, each day was transformational. Every day we were encouraged to stretch to the edges of our limits and expand beyond them. If you are ready for DEEP TRANSFORMATION and GROWTH, this is certainly the path. Every moment of my healing I felt supported, heard, and understood. Those around me, from the leaders to the other students, were constant inspirations in their strength, courage and commitment to personal and world healing and growth. We truly became a family in this space, made and held for us by SYI, and ourselves. I am incredibly humbled and honored to be part of such an experience, and family. I am honored to share it with you. <3 read more

School Yoga Institute offers an in-depth, immersive teacher training program that provides the insight and experience of a lifetime. I completed the sacred transformation program in Peru as a 200 hour certified yoga instructor, feeling confident in teaching both a Hatha and Vinyasa class. During the training we gained a broad understanding of yogic philosophy, alignment, the art of teaching and touch, Ayurveda and sound healing, all while immersed in a sacred mountain valley full of wisdom, traditions and Peruvian culture. We sang songs that remind us of why we’re here on earth, danced, laughed and made memories that will continue to teach and influence our lives moving forward. SYI creates a space which allows for vulnerability, growth, healing and connection while offering a high quality, soul deep education in world class locations. read more

School Yoga Institute opened my heart to so many gifts hidden within myself that I never knew were there or was afraid to share with the world. I took my journey with SYI in the Sacred Valley of Peru and it was beyond what I could've ever imagined. The beautiful souls that I shared my journey with will forever hold a place in my heart and words can not express how much this training has changed me and brought forth a more authentic, mindful and aware sense of self. Through the teachings and ceremonies I was able to shed all the ethereal and emotional weight I have been carrying for so long and surrender to the beauty of the universe. I learned what it truly means to hold space for another person and how to bring the true meaning of yoga to my classes and practices. I am forever grateful for this experience. Namaste read more

My 200hr YTT with SYI was just incredibly amazing - best decision ever!! I went to the sacred valley of Peru for the training, were a group of international students quickly became a family while we all shared and learned from our passionate and experienced facilitators: Leslie, Anita, and Raquel. I found a warm and loving support from all SYI staff since the very beginning and you can tell it is an organization that truly walks the talk all the way through. The content of the course is very complete and thorough, the classes are well prepared and in general it is a great program that combines yoga practice, theory, and philosophy. This experience is truly unforgettable and I cherish the memories in my heart. read more

My experience with School Yoga Institute and my 200hr YTT in Peru was truly incredible and once in a lifetime. From the very start I found that the admin at SYI was so responsive to any and all questions that I had. They go above and beyond and you feel as though you are being looked after so well. By the end of my email exchanges with Keri I felt like I was in amazing hands- and like family. The location of the my particular training at Sacha Munay set the stage for healing, learning, growth and transformation. The food, staff, facilities, accommodations, and beautifully maintained garden environment was next level. Nothing would have been possible without the SYI facilitators- Anita, Leslie, and Raquel. These three ladies have a remarkable talent for teaching and a true passion for Yoga as a philosophy and way of life. They truly practice what they preach which is so refreshing. We learned an insane amount of information about the history, linage, philosophies, and inner workings of Yoga as a practice. SYI also offers the unique and incredible opportunity to learn about the ancient cultures of their sacred locations. We learned about plant medicines, ceremonies, and traditions of the indigenous cultures of Peru. Over all I feel like I was adequately prepared to start teaching asana, meditation, and pranayama practice right away. I have come away with SO much from this, including a new tribe which is so tight knit and supportive we continue to talk via our massive whatsapp chat :) . Some things are just priceless. Im so grateful and humbled by this entire experience and I truly wish everyone could experience something like it. read more

I loved the 200 hour training. They covered a wide range of topics which I loved. Also the facilitation is superb :) I loved the location which was held at Pondock Pitaya in Balian Beach, Bali. I highly recommend Janani and Maha as facilitators. They both brought similar but also different approached to teaching which I felt gave the training a very well rounded feeling to it. read more

I completed my 200ytt in Peru in June 2018- As I’m sitting here thinking over the last few weeks, I haven’t even been home from Peru a month, it’s hitting me how monumental and transformative that trip was for me, how much it shifted my course and changed the direction of my life.... what box!??! What comfort zone!??The honor to share in the vulnerability of a group of strangers and come to realize that essentially they were my tribe. The lifelong deep friendships and connections made- woah!! So much deep soul healing done that was super intense and necessary- I’m so full of gratitude!! Shifted mindset and perspective on life and especially on myself. So next time you hear some crazy ass thought in your mind- before immediately dismissing it, do your best to entertain it for a bit, maybe google it, play with the idea, be open minded, and who knows what will happen next but when you get the chance - JUMP and find your wings on the way down, life is short and adventure is calling your soul!!! Thank you so much to School Yoga Institute for such an amazing, mystical, transformative training- i am forever grateful and so full thanks!!!!! read more

I just completed a transformative 200 HR YTT with SYI at Mystical Yoga Farm in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. It was a challenging, intense schedule covering not only the art of teaching and asana, but spiritual lessons, the shamanic wheel, the ancient traditions and history of yoga, and anatomy and physiology. MYF is an off-grid, vegan permaculture farm that runs on solar power, so there are many things to learn just from the location itself. I wanted a challenge and I got one! The best thing about my training experience is that I gained a new extended yogi family of dedicated, beautiful teachers and friends. The MYF family is awesome and took great care of us, and the food is great, although a bit carb heavy.

The physical practice was challenging, as we work through two asana practices (one for hatha and one for vinyasa) that are quite advanced and rigorous. There are many instances where the poses are taught from the full expression rather than the foundation up, and I had to ask for modifications and basic poses. It is very important in this training to ask for what you need and not to push your body past what is healthy for you. While it is probably doable for all levels, be aware that the training is geared for highly athletic, younger bodies who have an advanced yoga practice. I came to this training at 40, and I'm a curvy lady, so if you're older or less experienced in asana, be aware that at this location in particular, there are minimal props and small bolsters and no furniture, so you're sitting on the floor the entire time, which could be hard for some bodies. I have been practicing for 15 years, but I don't do inversions or advanced binds, and was surprised that as new teachers, that was the base level of the instruction. Getting into difficult poses is not why I practice yoga. The curriculum and training itself was much different than what I expected, however the facilitators were responsive to my requests and helped me develop my own flow and get what I wanted from the time I was there. Because of the challenges I had, I left with a very strong and clear path of the kind of yoga teacher I want to be, and how to get there. I am grateful for the difficulty of this experience for that reason. The lesson for me was in the hard parts, and that was what I needed to grow in my own spiritual and yogic path. Namaste, SYI! read more

The experience I had with School Yoga Institute was transformational. So much information, connection, exploration and adventure during the insanely busy 21 days on The Mystical Yoga Farm in Guatemala! The vast ocean that is the study of yoga could never be encapsulated in the amount of time we had together, however I feel like I now have the basic knowledge to be able to set sail upon that ocean. The facilitators were lovely and truly gave us a safe and sacred space in order to go within and explore ourselves. In the 200HR training we learned one Hatha flow and one Vinyasa flow that we can now customize and teach to anyone in the world! The flows are super traditional and are geared towards people who have a standing yoga practice, just a heads up. The asana was accompanied by many ceremonies, spiritual lessons, and information on the philosophy and origins of yoga. The teachings are very ritualistic, and you will be encouraged to reach deep into your spirituality and bring it to the surface, which can be challenging! The best part of the whole thing was being able to connect with the insanely beautiful, powerful, yoga queens who were able to come together and raise each other up. I now have a tribe that spans all over the world that I know I will be connected with for the rest of my life. read more

School Yoga Institute are amazing! I just finished the 200hr in Beautiful Bali and it was an experience of a lifetime. The facilitators were knowledgable, beautiful people that truely live and breathe yoga and inspired me greatly. I loved the way the course was set out and how they weaved in shamanism. From the start the communication with SYI was fantastic and i highly recommend this 200hr Yoga teacher training if you want a full experience of transformative self growth as well as your yoga teacher qualification. Thank you SYI. read more

Wonderful experience in the Sacred Valley of Peru with SYI. The teachers were skillful, knowledgable and kind. The setting was a spectacular place to learn. Overall, it is evident that SYI structures their trainings with deep intentionality and respect for this ancient practice. Magical and transformative! read more

transformative experience with Sri Mati and Maha Devi. Keri is such a gem! I really went through a life changing expereience with the medicine wheel and all else that was given to me in this training, especially the support. read more

I am so grateful to be an alum of SYI. I did the 200hr program in Costa Rica. I loved the shamanism that really provided a platform to break yourself down and then rebuild stronger and with more clarity. They provide a wealth of resources that you will spend months continuing to dive into. They offer a really good program and I do recommend people to go, especially if you are looking for personal transformation. read more

I feel lucky to have participated in the 200hr YTT at Sacha Munay in the sacred valley of Peru. SYI has done an excellent job generating a curriculum and schedule that offers students what they need to share the gift of yoga with others (alignment, biomechanics, creative sequencing, etc) in addition to a powerful transformative spiritual journey. I deepened my personal practice, made lasting connections, and came to know myself on a deeper level. read more

My Time with School Yoga Institute in Bali was incredible. To step into the power of healing and to realize how wonderful it is to share this kind of experience is a milestone in my life. Its amazing how 18 strangers come together and a deep connection and sisterhood can be evolve. <3 read more

The School Yoga Institute recently gave me the opportunity to come and practice yoga with them at their 200 hour retreat in Peru. Being in college, it's hard to find the funds to make such a magical experience happen so the SYI Family did one better and offered me a scholarship to follow my passions! Not only were they excited to share this part of my life with me but they were able to make it happen. Wonderful people at a wonderful place, they are hands down the best out there!!

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This beautiful journey with the School Yoga Institute was everything I could ask for and then some. I feel like the luckiest yogi alive to have been able to experience this once in a lifetime training with amazing people along my side. Finishing up my licenses in the Transformative Peru was something I will never forget thanks to SYI and the incredible tribe I was blessed with during this adventure. I learned so many things, and one thing is for sure, shoes are overrated. Being able to feel the earth, the emotions, and the people has been a truly exceptional experience and I cannot rave enough about SYI and all the wonderful opportunities they helped me create. Highly, highly recommend. Thank you, thank you, thank you, yes, yes, yes! Namaste my friends :) read more

School Yoga Institute was the most PHENOMENAL experience for me. I went with a Thyroid challenge but when I came back things and my perception has changed.
Physically I am stronger, mentally I am sturdy and must more align, Spiritually much more connected. My Teachers were the best teachers ever I learnt so much not only about Yoga but of myself. Everything was more than I ever expected. The accommodations, the people, the facility, the facilitators, you genuinely feel the most connection and Unconditional Love from the beginning to the end they create a space for you to be all of you.
If you are thinking or even debating your choice please contact me at [email protected] and I will tell you all you want to know.
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School Yoga Institute changed my life. Their YTT program is so much more than a certification. During the process you learn so much about yourself and the universe, all the while having love and support from your facilitators. What makes this program unique is that Shamanism is incorporated into the work. Half way through the training, the facilitators asked us what we would like more/less of in our classes and adjusted accordingly, letting us know that our opinions matter. Best decision of my life to do my 200hr with School Yoga Institute! read more

Just the Best!!! Experienced! Authentic! Dependable! Interesting content if teacher training. Pact training. Heart centered. Caring. Everyone saved me from stress I. Signing up/understanding what to expect and making sure that this was the training that was right for me, so far away from home. I felt cared for as an individual. read more

I just did my yoga teacher training with them in Peru and I learned and experienced heaps, especially my spiritual journey. Totally recommend it to anyone seeking to start a spiritual shamanistic/mystical journey, whilst doing a yoga teacher training course. read more

I love their mission and purpose. They truly dedicate themselves to assisting those on their journey of spiritual transformation and self development. read more

They are such a light force in an ever competitive industry and their staff goes above and beyond to accommodate their students! read more

i had a life changing experience at the mystical yoga teacher training for three weeks in October 2015... it took place in Yosemite, CA.... i was healed and transformed. i would recommend their programs to everyone looking for real meaningful change within themselves. read more

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