Yoga Works Teacher Training 200 & 500 hour Certifications 
I am excited to announce what will be the most detailed and comprehensive yoga teacher training program ever to have been offered in San Diego County. I have aligned with Yogaworks, the best of the best when it comes to Yoga Teacher Training, and I’m very proud to be a part of what will be a program with unparalleled guest teacher trainers, lecturers, top- quality materials and ultimate certification which is recognized internationally as being one of, if not the best available. Plus, this certification will be registered with the Yoga Alliance the #1 yoga certification registrars in the world. Along with some of the top Teachers, I will be lending my expertise and experience to these programs for additional depth and local tutorage. Yogaworks is the world’s leading teaching training facilitator. We will be offering not only the 200 hour certification, but for the first time ever in San Diego the more advanced 500 hour professional certification. Teachers must have their 200 hour certification from any recognized Yoga Alliance School to apply for the additional 300 hour advanced certification. For those of you who already have your 200 hr certification and are considering doing a 300 hr program to get your 500 hour certification, I am mentoring for the Yoga Works Professional Program starting this spring. If you are interested in “apprenticing” with me, let me know. For more detailed information regarding pricing and schedule or if you’d like to speak to me about what program will benefit your needs most contact me at st***@***********cy.com
YOGA NAMASTACY
On the BlogHOW YOU THINK
When I began studying under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, founder of the Ashtanga Vinyasa method, I learned a foundational truth: in traditional yoga, agni — the heat that transforms the body — comes from within. It’s cultivated through rhythmic breathing, unwavering focus, and subtle energetic locks (bandhas) that generate warmth from the inside out.
Even in Mysore, India, where Jois taught, practice traditionally began in the cool, pre-dawn hours. The body’s warmth was earned through movement and breath, not given by the thermostat.
Even in Mysore, India, where Jois taught, practice traditionally began in the cool, pre-dawn hours. The body’s warmth was earned through movement and breath, not given by the thermostat.
I could see he was seeking a deeper answer — one that made sense beyond the poses. Working at a resort, he witnessed countless western guests who, despite having material abundance, often seemed unhappy, stressed, or in conflict. It was clear he wanted to understand more.
I shared with him that many people believe their “home” is their house or their car — something external. But the only true home we ever have is our body.
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- A house can be lost and replaced.
- A car can be taken and bought again.
- But our body? It’s the only true home we are given.
