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Teen Annual Yoga Certification Course


Teen Yoga Certification Course

(a slow-paced year-round program)

Program led by,

  • Directors: Savita Joshi, Senior Yoga Teacher and Kids Yoga Specialist

  • Senior Yoga Teachers and Kids Yoga Experts from YB.

This course starts in the summer with module 1 and continues at a slow pace during the Academic Year.

When: June 6th 2026, to Apr 25th, 2027

Who: Teens 13-18 years

Where: Hybrid, in-person and online

Module 1: Holistic Yoga Practice and Techniques

Starts June 6th (6 weeks).

* Optional for students who are currently enrolled in Dallas YB Youth Yoga classes (restrictions apply; check with us).

You can attend classes in two of the options below (One weekday and one weekend)

  • Wednesday 4pm PST/6pm CST/7pm EST (75 mins session)

  • Thursday 6pm PST/8pm CST/9pm EST (75 min session)

  • Saturday 8am PST/10am CST/11am EST (2 hour session)

  • Sunday 8am PST/10am CST/11am EST (2 hour session)

Module 2 - Immersive Summer Workshops

( Online and also in-person options in Dallas and SF Bay area)

When: Two Weekends- July 25th & 26th and Aug 1st & 2nd (10 hours each weekend)

  • East Coast Friendly Timezone: 6 AM - 11.30 AM PST/8 AM - 1.30 PM CST/9 AM - 2.30 PM EST

  • West Coast Friendly Timezone: 8 AM - 1.30 PM PST/10 AM - 3.30 PM CST/11 AM - 4.30 PM EST

Module 3 - Teacher Training and Yoga Techniques:

  1. Sep 2026 to April 2027: Attend every other Sunday Online 2-hour sessions from 3.30 PM PST/5.30 PM CST/6.30 PM EST

  2. We encourage you to enroll in our Annual or Semester youth yoga classes for classroom hours. Starts Fall 2026. Details TBD. In-person classes are held in different areas (such as Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, and the SF Bay Area). Online options will also be provided. A minimum of 15 sessions is required.

  3. A weekend residential retreat near Dallas, the SF Bay Area, or an online Intensive weekend workshop. (Dates and Details TBD)

Modules 4 - Internship

Shadowing of senior teachers. Self-Paced. See Handbook for details.

Module 5 - Practicum Delivery and Field Report

This involves teaching the classes under senior teachers. See Handbook for details

Youth YTT Course Fee: $1545 (Early Bird: $1395 until May 1st, 2026)

You can sign up for shorter courses, also. See below:

  • Yoga Practice and Techniques (Module 1) Only: $120 (Early bird $95 until May 1, 2026)

  • Yoga Foundation Course (Module 1 & 2): $295 (Early bird $265 until May 1, 2026, module 1 included)

Additional Discounts for students with financial difficulties. Ask us.

Secure your Spot: Pay $500 to secure your discount and reserve your spot.

Refund policy: We will refund your down payment until May 1st, subject to a $75 non-refundable admin fee. Check with us for the complete refund policy.

If you have questions about Youth YTT, please write to us ytt@yogabharati.org

If you have questions, call us at (408)341-yoga (9642) x 3 or write to us at ytt@yogabharati.org

Highlights: 

  • Holistic Yoga Practices for Body & Mind

  • Interactive Sessions to Strengthen Connection

  • In-person yoga sessions, online and in-person workshops

  • Residential Retreat options (1 retreat included in the course, but offered in the next academic year, dates TBD)

  • Expert Guest Speakers Sharing Valuable Insights

  • Yoga Games and Exercises for Engaging Learning

  • Guided Self-Reflections for Inner Growth and Clarity

Pay a $500 deposit and reserve a spot for YYTT for your child.

Pay $500 Deposit

Meet the Team

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Savita Joshi
Savita Joshi

Savita Joshi, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, B.E. MBA, is the Executive Director of Yoga Bharati Dallas chapter.  She has been teaching yoga for the past 20 years. As a chief yoga therapy consultant at Dallas chapter, she offers yoga therapy for various psychosomatic ailments. She is one of the faculty for yoga training programs and guides yoga therapy students. She has contributed at a traditional Sanskrit medium online school as an Executive Director for a couple of years. She likes hiking, gardening, bhajans, reading spiritual books, and spending time with her family.

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Rohini Garimalla
Rohini Garimalla

Rohini Garimalla, B.S. in Computer Science and E-RYT, currently advancing her expertise through a Diploma in Yoga Therapy at Yoga Bharati. Her yoga journey began in 2013, sparking a deep curiosity that shaped her path as a dedicated student and teacher. She is passionate about the multidimensional nature of healing, embracing health and wellness that nurtures the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of our being.

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Sheela Venkata
Sheela Venkata

Sheela Venkata, B.E., RYT-200, currently pursuing a Diploma in Yoga Therapy with Yoga Bharati. She has been involved with the Dallas chapter activities since its inception. She manages the center’s yoga therapy activities and works with the team in providing yoga therapy for various ailments. She has been teaching yoga for 10 years and is committed to sharing transformative benefits for yoga. She is passionate about helping community members to integrate the principles of yoga into all aspects of life. As a devotee, she helps at the local temple activities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family.

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Rupa Shankar
Rupa Shankar

Rupa Shankar B.E., Master’s in Yoga (from S-VYASA), currently working towards C-IAYT with Yoga Bharati.  She has six years of experience in IT. She has also completed a 3-year residential Vedanta course under Swami Parthasarathy. She has also pursed studies in Sanskrit.  Over the past seven years, she has passionately shared her knowledge of Vedanta and Integrated Yoga Therapy. She leads transformative yoga practices, insightful Vedanta discussions, and soulful chanting sessions for all ages—kids, youth, and adults alike.

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Himabindu Gorantla
Himabindu Gorantla

Himabindu Gorantla, B.Sc. Biotech& Biochem, MBA, LLB, certified yoga instructor (from India) with 5 years of experience. Currently pursuing DYT from Yoga Bharati. She is a volunteer at Yoga Bharati as a yoga instructor with a strong commitment to the holistic teachings of yoga. She contributes to the organization by teaching kid’s classes for special needs, yoga therapy workshops for adults, and supporting the growth of the community. Outside of yoga, she enjoys activities such as stroke painting, hiking, reading, meditation, and traveling. She believes in continuous learning and personal growth, both on and off the mat.

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