Empowering your practice, purpose, and path.
Learn. Align. Lead.
Teach from the heart.
Transformed over 1,000 people!
Experience the impact of this training through the voices of those who lived it.
This testimonial offers an inside look at the transformation that unfolds within Elka’s Teacher Training. Beyond posture and alignment, students learn to teach from the heart, to embody presence, and to step into their purpose with confidence and clarity. In this video, you’ll hear how the training deepened personal practice, strengthened leadership, and opened a pathway to meaningful, soulful teaching. Every story is a reflection of the community, growth, and lifelong tools that students gain throughout this journey.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Transform your practice.
Transform your life.
Teach from the heart.
Join Elka’s annual 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training—a one-of-a-kind holistic wellness immersion that blends yoga, Ayurveda, tantra, energy work, and authentic teaching methodology. This exclusive program is offered only once a year in San Diego, with a hybrid option for both in-person and online participation.
Dates: June 24th–July 26th (no class on July 4th)
Location: Private luxury sanctuary in San Diego
(Alvarado Estates + outdoor sessions)
Format: Hybrid (in-person & online)
*Elka Yoga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards. Students who complete a verified training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
Deepen your practice. Teach from your truth.
Why Choose Elka’s Training?
This isn’t just about becoming a yoga teacher—it’s about cultivating a life of purpose, passion, and truth.
Transform your body, mind, and spirit
Build a lifelong support community
Learn to teach authentically—from your heart, not a script
Explore Ayurveda, tantra, breathwork, sound healing, and meditation
Graduate with confidence, tools, and ongoing mentorship
Who It’s For
This program is ideal for:
Seekers wanting to deepen their personal practice and spiritual journey
Aspiring teachers ready to lead authentically and confidently
Current teachers looking to refresh, expand, and reignite their teaching practice
Schedule Overview
Required Training Hours
Wednesdays & Fridays:
6:00 – 8:30 PM (online)Saturdays & Sundays:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (in-person or online)
Optional Office Hours
Mondays & Thursdays:
1:00 – 3:00 PM
(Q&A and mentorship with Elka)
Special Graduation Celebration
A private one-day retreat with gourmet vegetarian meals
Bonus Perks
1-month unlimited membership at Hapa Yoga
Graduation gift + tote bag
Graduate Benefits
Free month of mentorship & coaching program for new teachers
10% off all Elka’s retreats & workshops
50% off first month of life-coaching with Elka
Opportunities to join Elka’s Seva Project in service to communities in need
Tuition & Scholarships
Early Bird Pricing: $2,600
(save $500 if paid by June 1st 2026)Full Tuition: $3,100
Payment Plans Available
Scholarship Opportunities: Apply for up to $500
Secure your spot with a $500 deposit.
Schedule a Free Info Session
Curious if this training is for you? Contact Elka for a free virtual info session to learn more, ask questions, and connect.
email: elkayoga@gmail.com
Course Curriculum
Part 1
Yoga, Ayurveda, Breathwork & Tantra Immersion
Yogic philosophy & lifestyle practices
Chakra study & subtle body anatomy
Ayurveda foundations for daily life
Breathwork, meditation, mantra, and chanting
The Radiance Sutras & Yoga Sutras study
SUP Yoga & outdoor nature practices
Seva project with Casa Hogar (community service)
Crystal healing, energy cleansing, and sacred ceremonies
Part 2
Teaching Methodology
& The Art of Yoga
Asana alignment & hands-on adjustments
Thai Massage workshops
Anatomy & physiology foundations
Sequencing safe, balanced, and inspiring classes
Teaching lab practice with live feedback
Yoga for injuries & accessibility with props
Business of Yoga: building your path as a teacher
Teaching authentically—straight from your heart
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING ENROLLMENT, CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Thank you for enrolling in the Elka Yoga & Wellness 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Due to the intimate nature of this training and the significant preparation, administrative work, materials, and reserved space involved, the following cancellation and refund policy applies to all participants.
ENROLLMENT & DEPOSIT
• A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your space in the training.
• Enrollment is confirmed only after the deposit and signed enrollment agreement have been received.
• Tuition must be paid according to the agreed payment schedule.
CANCELLATION BY STUDENT
• More than 60 days before the training start date:
Student may receive a refund of all tuition paid, less the $500 non-refundable deposit.
• 30–59 days before the training start date:
Student may receive a refund of 50% of tuition paid, less the $500 non-refundable deposit.
• Less than 30 days before the training start date:
No refunds will be issued.
• Once the training has begun:
No refunds will be issued for any reason, including schedule conflicts, relocation, illness, personal circumstances, change of interest, or change in personal, spiritual, or religious beliefs.
TUITION TRANSFER OPTION
At the sole discretion of Elka Yoga & Wellness, tuition already paid may be applied as a credit toward a future training, retreat, workshop, private coaching package, or other eligible offering within 12 months of the original training start date.
Credits are non-transferable and have no cash value.
MISSED CLASSES
No refunds, credits, or partial reimbursements will be given for missed classes, late arrivals, early departures, or incomplete participation.
PROGRAM CANCELLATION
If Elka Yoga & Wellness cancels the training, students will receive either:
A full refund of all tuition paid, or
The option to transfer all funds to a future training
LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL DECISIONS
Enrollment in the training is voluntary. Students are responsible for determining whether the curriculum, philosophy, practices, and educational content align with their personal beliefs, values, and goals prior to enrollment.