
300-Hour Embodied Yoga Method
Our 8-month immersive journey — broken down into one module at a time.
Join anytime

The 300-Hour Embodied Yoga Method
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

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.
To make this training more accessible, the eight-month program is now offered as a series of individual modules. Participants may choose to enroll in specific modules that align with their interests and goals, or commit to the full training experience for a comprehensive and immersive journey.
Refine your awareness through advanced study and experiential practice.
Explore the subtleties of the nervous system and their role in embodied living.
Engage in modules that offer meaningful stand-alone learning while contributing to a larger transformational journey.
Honor the ongoing process of growth, embodiment, and personal evolution.

What You’ll Experience

MODULE 1:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 8:
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.
Hybrid Learning:
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.
2027 dates
January 22: MODULE 1 - Yin/Restorative
February 19: MODULE 2 - Chakras / Subtle Body
March 19: MODULE 3 - Holistic Anatomy
April 23: MODULE 4 - Sequencing
May 21: - MODULE 5 - The Art of Assisting
June 18: MODULE 6 - Philosophy as a Practice
July 16: MODULE 7 - Somatics and Yoga
August 20: MODULE 8 - Leadership & Business of Yoga

Breathwork & Sound Healing Training
Level 1 Weekend Immersion
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
Full Enrollment:
Enroll in the entire training and pursue the full 300-hour certification.
Per-Module Option:
Ideal for those deepening their learning without pursuing the full 300-hour certification
Per-Module Option:
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

Common Questions
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.
Yes. This advanced training welcomes experienced teachers from any lineage. What matters is your commitment to deepening your practice and refining your awareness.
We offer both in-person weekends in Marin County and live-stream options for online participation.
One full weekend per month (Friday evening through Sunday) plus integration work between sessions. Online students can participate live or catch recordings.
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.
Book a call with Dana or one of our advisors to discuss whether this is the right next step for you.
If you're a 200-hour teacher, this is the next step on a path that never truly ends. The Embodied Practice Academy— 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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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.