October 2026 — June 2027
Immerse Yourself in Yoga
The world does not need more yoga teachers. The world needs leaders who remember.
Leaders who remember how to listen.
How to soften.
How to stand steady.
How to serve from love instead of ego.
This 200-hour Sacred Embodiment Immersion is an invitation to come home — to your body, your breath, your voice, your heart. And while you will graduate eligible to teach, this journey is not only for those who want to stand at the front of a room.
It is for those longing to live a life that feels like their own.
A life aligned.
A life rooted.
A life guided by inner truth instead of outer noise.
At Gopi Yoga Center, yoga is not performance.
It is presence.
It is service.
It is love made visible through action.
We welcome all faiths. All identities. All bodies.
Truth is One. Paths are many.
Yoga is not owned by one voice, one lineage, or one tradition. It is a living path that meets you where you are — and invites you home to your heart.
This immersion is for the one who feels the quiet call — whether that call leads you to teach, to parent differently, to lead differently, to love differently, or simply to inhabit your life more fully.
Yoga Starts Here
Feel The Impact
Hear what Hanuman has to say about his experience during teacher training.
Now is the Time
Love As Service
To teach yoga is to serve. But to live yoga is also to serve.
Not from sacrifice.
Not from depletion.
But from remembrance.
When you are rooted in your heart, leadership becomes natural.
In this immersion, you will cultivate:
- Inner steadiness
- Compassionate strength
- Authentic voice
- Nervous system resilience
- The courage to lead with humility
This is not about becoming louder. It is about becoming clearer.
The world is longing for teachers who embody love — and humans who live from it.
Embody Love
The Heart of This Immersion
This 200-hour journey blends:
- Embodied asana
- Nervous system awareness
- Functional anatomy
- Sacred chanting & meditation
- Yogic philosophy as lived experience
- Authentic voice development
- The art of holding safe, inclusive space
You will learn to teach from integrity — not imitation.
From lived experience — not memorization.
From presence — not performance.
What You Will Experience
This journey blends grounded structure with sacred depth.
Embodied Asana
Learning to inhabit each posture from the inside out.
Teaching bodies — not shapes.
Listening to sensation as wisdom.
Sacred Study and Texts
We explore yoga’s roots through a lens of accessibility and integration.
Study materials may include:
- The Yoga Sutras (accessible translation and discussion)
- The Bhagavad Gita (through universal themes of duty, devotion, and discernment)
- Trauma-informed yoga resources
- Functional anatomy texts
- Modern contemplative writings
We approach philosophy as inquiry — not dogma.
Yoga is explored as a universal path of awareness, compassion, and self-study that honors all spiritual backgrounds.
Sacred Chanting and Meditation
Sound and silence are woven throughout the immersion.
You will learn:
- Sanskrit pronunciation and meaning
- How to lead mantra meditation
- Call-and-response chanting
- The energetics of sound
- Breath-based meditation practices
- How to create an inclusive devotional atmosphere
Chanting is offered as heart-centered practice — never required belief.
All faiths are honored. All expressions welcomed.
Anatomy and Nervous System Intelligence
Our anatomy training is practical, embodied, and relevant.
You will study:
- Skeletal alignment and joint integrity
- Muscular engagement and functional movement
- Fascia and connective tissue
- Breath mechanics
- Trauma-sensitive cueing
- Nervous system regulation & co-regulation
- Inclusive language & consent-based assisting
You will understand the “why” behind what you teach.
Safety and attunement are foundational.
The Art of Teaching
- Sequencing with intention and energetic awareness
- Finding your authentic voice
- Inclusive and invitational cueing
- Reading the room
- Teaching practicum with real-time feedback
- Holding circle and sacred space
You will teach.
You will refine.
You will grow in confidence and clarity.
You will be supported.
You will be refined — not reshaped.
And even if you never teach a public class, you will leave with tools to hold space in your family, your workplace, your community, and within your own nervous system.
Learn From Lived Experience
The Power of Sangha
At Gopi Yoga Center, you are not walking this path alone. Through group dialogue, shared practices, and heartfelt connection, our community becomes a mirror and support. Together, we hold space for growth, healing, and awakening. The collective energy of a sincere group magnifies each individual’s transformation.
Community Awaits
Why Gopi Yoga Center?
- Guided by experienced teachers rooted in traditional lineage and heartfelt service
- A warm, inclusive space that honors the sacredness of each student’s journey
- A curriculum designed to support both personal and professional evolution
- A deep emphasis on teaching with clarity, humility, and love
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Your Faculty
Guided by three devoted teachers walking the path of yoga, meditation, embodiment, and sacred leadership. Their instruction is grounded in extensive study and deeply integrated lived experience.
Shannon Elliott
Founder & Director, Gopi Yoga Center
Shannon leads from the heart. Her teaching integrates meditation, mantra, embodied awareness, and community devotion. She believes yoga is a path of service — one that meets real life, relationships, and leadership with compassion and courage.
Her specialty is helping trainees uncover their authentic voice and step into leadership rooted in love. Shannon’s spaces are inclusive, welcoming, and grounded in the belief that everyone belongs.
Santoshi Jane Lindemann
Embodied Alignment & Steady Leadership
Santoshi brings strength, clarity, and intelligent structure. Her work bridges functional anatomy with intuitive awareness, helping trainees teach safely and confidently.
She supports the development of grounded leadership — the kind that feels steady, calm, and deeply embodied.
Sumukhi
Sacred Sound & Devotional Expression
Sumukhi weaves chanting, voice, and expressive embodiment throughout the immersion. She guides trainees into relationship with sound as a pathway to vulnerability and power.
Her presence invites depth, joy, and reverence into the learning process.
The Path Is Ready
Schedule
Training sessions occur one weekend per month—Friday evenings (5–9pm), Saturdays (10am–6pm), and Sundays (11am–5:30pm). This makes the training accessible for those with full schedules while allowing ample time between sessions to reflect on and integrate the teachings. This intentional pacing supports deep learning, a more meaningful connection to the practice, and creates a foundation that will serve you for a lifetime.
Dates
October 2026 – June 2027
Detailed weekend schedule provided upon enrollment.
A Typical Day
11am-12pm: Meditation and Pranayama
12-2pm: Yoga Philosophy
2-2:30pm: Break
2:30-4:30pm: Therapeutics, anatomy, muscles involved in hip openers
4:30-5:30pm: Practice teach, chant, closing circle
Investment
We honor early commitment.
First 5 participants: $3,396
Next 5 participants: $3,696
Full Tuition: $3,996
$555 deposit secures your space.
Payment plans available for all tiers.
Books purchased separately.
Register online or call Gopi at (908) 834-8064.
Did You Know We Offer A Payment Plan?
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is more accessible than ever. When you place your deposit, you’ll unlock the option to pay the remaining tuition in monthly installments. You can spread payments out over time, with the full balance due by May 2027. It’s a flexible, low-stress way to commit to your training and stay on track.
Payment Plan Here
Certification
Upon completion:
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance
- Continued mentorship within the Gopi community
But beyond certification —
You leave remembering who you are.
Steadier.
Clearer.
Rooted in love.
Ready to serve.
Ready to live a life that is truly yours.
Contact Us
Have questions? Email shannon@gopiyogacenter.com and put “200 Hour YTT” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
