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Teen Summer Yoga Certification Course


Teen Yoga Certification Course

(Summer Program)

Program led by,

  • Directors: Ashwini Surpur & Savita Joshi

  • Senior Yoga Teachers and Kids Yoga Experts from YB.

Two Options:

  • Option 1: Summer Only Course - June 6th to Aug 23rd, 2026. Details below.

  • Option 2: Annual Batch: Summer and Academic Year (2026-27) - June 6th 2026 - April 25th 2027. For details, visit Teen Academic Year Certification Course Page

This Course Description is about Option 1 - Summer Only Course

When: June 6th 2026, to Aug 23rd, 2026

Who: Teens 13-18 years

Where: Online and In-person (in some areas)

Module 1 : Deepening Your Practice - Holistic Yoga

Duration: Jun 6th - Jul 23rd (6 weeks) (ONLINE ONLY)

** This part will be offered multiple times in a year. You may also start with Part 2 if you cannot take Deepening your yoga workshop now.

Days/Times: You can attend classes in two or three of the options below (At least 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)

** July 4th weekend holiday

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 (online & in-person in Dallas Area):

    • 6 AM - 11.30 AM PST

    • 8 AM - 1.30 PM CST

    • 9 AM - 2.30 PM EST

  • West Coast Friendly Timezone (online & in-person in SF Bay Area):

    • 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:

When: Aug 8th - Aug 23rd 2026 (Three weekends 10 hours each weekend - hybrid online and in-person in some areas)

Mode: Online and some in-person options (if we have enough students)

  • 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

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: $1150 (Early Bird: $950 until May 15th 2026)

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

  • Yoga Practice and Techniques (Module 1) Only : $225 (Early bird $175 until May 15, 2026)

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 after holding $75 admin fee, which is non-refundable. Check with us for detailed refund policy.

** Minimum 8 enrollments required to start the course.

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 $500 deposit and reserve a spot for your child.

Pay $500 Deposit
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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Anil Surpur
Anil Surpur

Anil Surpur, B.E (E&C), M.S (Yoga), MBA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT, serves as the President of Yoga Bharati, where he is also a Senior Faculty and Yoga Teacher. Apart from his teaching roles, Anil actively engages in Yoga research. He holds positions on the Board of Directors of both Yoga Bharati and Vyasa USA. Furthermore, he currently holds the role of Director of Engineering at Ooma Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA.

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Ashwini Surpur
Ashwini Surpur

Ashwini Surpur, BS (CS), MA (Sanskrit), ERYT-500, CIAYT, is the Executive Director of Yoga Bharati and a Senior Yoga Therapist. With 15 years of experience as a Software Engineer at Oracle, she transitioned to full-time volunteering at Yoga Bharati in 2010. Specializing in yoga therapy, particularly for cancer and terminally ill patients, she's a sought-after speaker on yoga and Hindu philosophy and contributes articles to various publications. Passionate about literature and philosophy, she holds an MA in Sanskrit and enjoys writing poems and articles in her free time.

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Rima Shah
Rima Shah

Rima is the Yoga Education Administrator at Yoga Bharati. With a background in physical therapy education from India, she is a trained yoga teacher with a focus on therapeutic practices. In addition to coordinating and administering yoga services, Rima conducts prenatal classes, wellness sessions, and yoga therapy sessions. She strongly believes in the transformative power of yoga, which has positively impacted not only her life but also her entire family. Her son, Arnav, enjoys participating in the Yoga Bharati community and summer classes. Rima eagerly anticipates many more fulfilling years of practicing and teaching yoga.

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Mona Shah
Mona Shah

Mona Shah (C-IAYT) is a Manager, Yoga Therapy Education at Yoga Bharati. She is a IAYT certified Yoga Therapist and Yoga Bharati Faculty member with over 10 years of yoga teaching. She is particularly drawn to individualized Yoga Therapy sessions, aiming to personalize healing. Mona designs curriculums and workshops to enrich yoga education for students and practitioners. Beyond yoga, Mona finds joy in gardening, hiking, and reading, especially Philosophy and Health/Wellness literature. With a background in Biochemistry and Computer Science, she has contributed to healthcare companies in the Bay Area, adding depth to her holistic approach

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