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Immersion

200-hour Certification
A guided journey of embodied practice, mentorship and community. 
Nine studies, nine in-person weekends, online resources and personal mentorship. Begin with the next scheduled gathering, then continue through the complete 200-hour curriculum.
$3,300
Open Enrollment • Payment Options Available

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Paramparā

Immersion

200-hour Certification

Immersion is where the living tradition is experienced in community. Through shared practice, mentorship and meaningful relationship, the teachings deepen.

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An Invitation

Enter the living tradition.
  • A living course of study that fulfills the requirements for a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification while remaining rooted in yoga as applied mythology, contemplative practice and embodied wisdom. 
  • Communal gatherings where movement, story, dialogue, shared inquiry and contemplative practice bring teachings into lived experience. 
  • Online studies that prepare and extend each in-person gathering, allowing the conversation to continue between seasons.*
  • Personal mentorship that supports your practice, and your own authentic voice. 
  • A circle of practitioners committed to authentic learning, meaningful relationship and lifelong practice. 
  • Eligibility to continue into Integration, where the work expands into advanced study and leadership. 

Includes full access to the growing Paramparā collection of studies, practices and companion resources. 

THE NINE STUDIES

MAITRI

Shambhala Yoga

Profound practices from Tibetan Tantrik traditions cultivate wakefulness, compassion and courage—expanding Yoga beyond self-realization into fearless engagement with the world.​​​​​​​

SŪTRA

Beyond Yama & Niyama

The ancient text of Patañjali provides a timeless roadmap beyond mental turbulence to clarity, purpose, and freedom. It answers the question: “Why Yoga?”

MYTH

Yoga Stories & Symbols

Unpack the treasures of Indian Mythology: symbol & archetype. Weave soul story through your practice and teaching, to inspire a more meaningful, unforgettable experience.

CAKRA

Chakra Psychology

​​​​​​​Uncover the historical roots of the cakras–beyond the mainstream–for applied Yoga Psychology to activate soul healing and a more creative power.

PRĀṆA

Subtle Body Alchemy

To touch the heart of yoga, enter the subtle energy body through prana, vayu, bandha, mudra, spanda kriyas and mantra. This course dives into the undercurrents of practice.

BHŪTA

The Five Elements & the Wisdom of the Body

The sister science of Yoga, Āyurveda offers a practical language for understanding your constitution, your changing needs and your relationship with the rhythms of Nature.

PRESENCE

The Living Wisdom of the Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra

Engage practices and teachings from the Vijñana Bhairava Tantra. Access inner stillness and expanded consciousness, beyond dogma for real life.

NĀDA

Sanskrit & Sacred Sound

Learning the language of yoga, you will begin to identify–read and pronounce–the characters of the Sanskrit alphabet. Practice the healing power of mantra and sacred sound.

ORIGINS

Tantra & the Four Cores

ORIGINS is the foundational study of Paramparā. Through Tantrik philosophy, embodied practice and the Four Cores of Inner Power Yoga, you will explore how the movements of creation animate your own body.

ENROLLMENT & EVENTS

Open Enrollment

Paramparā Immersion is a guided course of studies in Yoga as Applied Mythology—uniting embodied practice, mythology, psychology, philosophy and contemplative inquiry.

Over the course of nine studies and nine in-person weekends, you will deepen your relationship to yoga, learn to recognize the stories and symbols shaping your life and become prepared to carry the teachings forward with integrity.

The Circle is Open.
Paramparā | STARS
September 18, 2026
The Gathering 2026
October 2, 2026

WHO is this for?

‍Previous teaching certification is not required.

A sincere interest in the practice and study of yoga and the willingness to participate fully in the circle are essential.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

  • A living course of study that fulfills the requirements for a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification while remaining rooted in yoga as applied mythology, contemplative practice and embodied wisdom. 
  • Communal gatherings where movement, story, dialogue, shared inquiry and contemplative practice bring teachings into lived experience. 
  • Online studies that prepare and extend each in-person gathering, allowing the conversation to continue between seasons.*
  • Personal mentorship that supports your practice, and your own authentic voice. 
  • A circle of practitioners committed to authentic learning, meaningful relationship and lifelong practice. 
  • Eligibility to continue into Integration, where the work expands into advanced study and leadership. 

Includes full access to the growing Paramparā collection of studies, practices and companion resources. 

200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification

The Immersion develops the knowledge, practice and teaching skills needed to share yoga with clarity, creativity and care. Participants learn to create adaptable sequences from thoughtful themes that bring mythology, philosophy and contemplative inquiry into a meaningful experience of Hatha Yoga.

Upon successfully completion of all program requirements, participants receive a 200-hour Yoga Teacher certification eligible for RYT-200 with the Yoga Alliance.

The Circle is Open.

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Occasional letters from the field of Applied Mythology—new podcast episodes, teachings, gatherings and invitations.
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