300-Hour Embodied Yoga Method
Embodiment as a Way of Life
A 9-month immersive journey through advanced yoga, philosophy, somatics, and leadership — for teachers and practitioners committed to living the practice at every level.
Join anytime. Take up to two years to complete.
Your evolution moves at your pace.
The 300-Hour Embodied Yoga Method
Embodiment as a Way of Life
A 9-month immersive journey through advanced yoga, philosophy, somatics, and leadership — for teachers and practitioners committed to living the practice at every level.
Join anytime. Take up to two years to complete.
Your evolution moves at your pace.
It has been so wonderful being a part of the Dana Damara Evolution community. So supportive and expansive! Enrolling and completing the 300 hour program at 300 hour embodied practice academy helped me solidify exactly where I wanted my yoga career to take me. The mentorship hours quickly showed me areas to press more deeply into in both my life, and in my work.
— Amber
This Training Was
Made for You If...
You hold a 200-hour certification and feel called to go deeper — into philosophy, anatomy, somatics, and leadership
You're seeking continuing education (YACEP) that goes beyond the physical practice into the full spectrum of yoga
You want to refine your awareness, deepen your teaching, and understand how embodied practice informs the way you live and lead
You're interested in becoming a yoga teacher trainer — this pathway supports apprenticeship access
You want a flexible, rolling-admissions format that works with your life — join when you're ready, complete at your pace.
Nine Months of
Immersive Study
The 300-hour Embodied Yoga Method is rooted in the understanding that yoga is an evolutionary process — an ongoing spiral of learning, integration, and expansion.
Through advanced study and experiential practice, you'll refine your awareness, explore the subtleties of the nervous system, and learn how embodied practice informs the way you live, lead, and relate. Each module builds on the last. Each integration period deepens the work. This training honors the infinite nature of growth.
One weekend immersion per month — Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Month-long integration periods between each weekend
Online content and resources available through a private portal
Mid-month check-ins with your lead trainer
Group project — executed and presented at the end of the training
What You'll Master
& Take With You
Advanced Philosophy
yoga's traditional texts, modern application, and how philosophy informs daily life and teaching
Holistic Anatomy
the nervous system, energetics, and how embodied knowledge transforms teaching
Somatic Awareness
the subtleties of felt experience and how to facilitate nervous system regulation in others
Chakra and subtle body awareness
cultivating clarity, insight, and awakening.
Yin &
Restorative practices learning to slow down, restore, and reset.
Sequencing & assisting intentional, intelligent sequencing that support the body, and cultivate clarity, presence, and authenticity.
Leadership & Teaching Mastery
from sequence design to facilitating transformation in groups
Personal Integration your own ongoing practice deepening through all realms of yoga
what's included:
Complete Training Manual — comprehensive resource for each module
Recorded Sessions — access to all teachings for ongoing reference
Leadership & Business Resources — guidance on creating offerings, building your teaching, and stewarding community
Alumni Network — lifetime access to your cohort and the broader EPA community
RYT-500 Certification from Yoga Alliance — upon completion if you hold an RYT-200
EPA Advanced Teaching Certificate — validates mastery in the Embodied Yoga Method
Pathway to Apprenticeship — completion opens eligibility for our exclusive Teacher Apprenticeship
What You’ll Experience
inside the training
MODULE 1:
Yin /
Restorative
Learn the key differences between yin and restorative yoga and how each practice uniquely supports the body. Using props and intentional stillness, you'll explore how deep rest and nervous system regulation create one of the most powerful forms of balance available in modern life.
MODULE 2:
Chakras & the
Subtle Body
Move beyond the physical and into the energetic dimensions of yoga through an exploration of the chakra system, prana, and the subtle body. Through pranayama and meditation, you'll cultivate awareness and insight while creating the inner conditions for transformation and balance.
MODULE 3:
Holistic
Anatomy
Deepen your understanding of the human body and how poses function to support different bodies safely and effectively. You'll learn to offer modifications, address common challenges, and teach alignment with greater precision, intelligence, and embodied awareness.
MODULE 4:
Intuitive Sequencing
Explore how and why a practice unfolds the way it does through intentional, intelligent, and intuitive sequencing approaches. By weaving together asana, pranayama, and meditation, you'll design classes that support the body, regulate the nervous system, and invite presence.
MODULE 5:
The Art of Assisting
Learn the art of safe, supportive, and empowering hands-on assists rooted in consent, communication, and the energetics of touch. You'll develop confidence assisting a range of postures — including inversions and arm balances — while honoring each student's unique body and comfort level.
MODULE 6:
Philosophy as a Practice
Immerse yourself in the spiritual foundation of yoga through the Yoga Sutras, Yamas and Niyamas, and ancient teachings brought into modern, practical application. Mudras, mantras, yantras, and mythology round out a rich, multidimensional understanding of yoga as a path of self-discovery.
MODULE 7:
Somatics
and Yoga
Bridge yoga with somatics and trauma-informed practices to create safe, inclusive environments for all students. Grounded in both modern research and yogic wisdom, you'll gain tools for nervous system regulation, emotional integration, and compassionate, healing-centered teaching.
MODULE 5:
Leadership &
Business of Yoga
Step into your role as a leader and learn how to share your work with authenticity, clarity, and purpose. Through self-inquiry and practical tools, you'll build the confidence needed to communicate, hold space, and create a sustainable and impactful yoga career.
Breathwork & Sound Healing Training
Level 1 Weekend Immersion
Restore. Regulate.
Realign.
Explore the combined power of breathwork and sound as tools for nervous system regulation, emotional release, and energetic alignment — whether for your own healing or to hold transformative space for others.
June 19–21, 2026 | Metta Yoga Studio, San Rafael, CA
What Our Community Is Saying
Dana has the ability to see my strengths and gifts, often before I do.
She has been brilliant at supporting me to realize and refine those unique qualities and really lead everything I do from that place of awake, authentic power. In short, she has been the reminder of truth and love.
— korie
I was given the opportunity to dig deeper into my practice, my teaching, and into myself.
At the intersection of fear, anxiety and tears—I began to shed the layers of my past self. As I cracked my outer shell and dropped my inner stories, I felt a shift….there’s no going back only forward!
— dee
This training has
brought my teaching
to a new level.
I can read the room and connect with my students on a deeper level. I was pushed and hugged at the same time. Side note I nailed handstand and headstand yea baby!). Aaaaahoooo!
— Jesicah
Hybrid Learning:
Prepare Online, Learn Live
(In-Person or Via Zoom)
Pre-Training Materials:
Before each monthly weekend, you'll receive module-specific study materials:
Curriculum guide
2–3 foundation videos
Reading assignments with reflection prompts
Access to our learning portal to connect with your cohort and ask questions.
Attendance
(Choose Your Style)
In-Person: Metta Yoga Marin, Marin County, CA — gather with your cohort and teachers for hands-on, embodied learning
Live Online: Join via Zoom from anywhere in the world — same live instruction, same interaction, from your location
Weekend
Schedule:
Friday: 6pm–9pm
Saturday: 11am–6pm
Sunday: 11am–6pm
* times may vary, check weekly or check monthly programming
Rolling Admissions & Flexibility:
Join any module and follow the sequence from there. You have up to two years to complete all 8 modules. Your evolution moves at your pace, however, we do encourage you to join with your cohort in January.
Flexible
Investment Options
Full Enrollment:
$4,999
Enroll in the entire training and pursue the full 300-hour certification.
Per-Module Option:
$888
Ideal for those deepening their learning without pursuing the full 300-hour certification
Flexible Investment Options
Full Enrollment:
$4,999
Enroll in the entire training and pursue the full 300-hour certification.
Per-Module Option:
$888
Ideal for those deepening their learning without pursuing the full 300-hour certification
Over the past 3 years of mentorship, apprenticeship, and connection she has helped me to point my arrow with clarity and confidence.
I am now certain of my abilities and skills and proud to be a teacher of teachers. I am now more comfortable with myself, inside and out, than I could ever have imagined. Dana's guiding hand has been instrumental in this massive shift, and it's made my life better, both off the mat and on.
— gillian
Dana has a way of nurturing you, uplifting you and elevating you to your full potential.
I came to this 300 hour training wanting to find my voice, my confidence and finesse my sequencing, only to recognize that those things were always there inside of me. I just needed this space to believe in myself and trust that I have so much to offer my students. This is just the beginning of my big adventure. I finally found my tribe with these incredible women.
— angy
FAQ
Common Questions
When can I start? Do I have to wait for a cohort?
We offer ruling admissions, join anytime. However, it is advisable to join in January if possible and stay with your, community throughout the entire process.
I didn't do my 200-hour with Dana — can I still enroll?
Yes. This advanced training welcomes experienced teachers from any lineage. What matters is your commitment to deepening your practice and refining your awareness.
Is this in-person only or can I do it online?
We offer both in-person weekends in Marin County and live-stream options for online participation.
How much time do I need to commit each month?
One full weekend per month (Friday evening through Sunday) plus integration work between sessions. Online students can participate live or catch recordings.
Does this training lead to the Apprenticeship?
The 300/500-hour is foundational for Apprenticeship — but it's not automatic. Apprenticeship is invitation-only, and applications are considered after you complete the advanced training and Dana gets to know you.
What if I have questions before enrolling?
Book a call with Dana or one of our advisors to discuss whether this is the right next step for you.
You've Only Just Begun
If you're a 200-hour teacher, this is the next step on a path that never truly ends. The Dana Damara Evolution Tribe — alumni and current trainees who have walked this very same journey — will be with you every step of the way. More than a training, this is a community built on embodied practice, authentic leadership, and lifelong evolution.
You've Only Just Begun
If you're a 200-hour teacher, this is the next step on a path that never truly ends. The Dana Damara Evolution Tribe — alumni and current trainees who have walked this very same journey — will be with you every step of the way. More than a training, this is a community built on embodied practice, authentic leadership, and lifelong evolution.
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