200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
in Hawaii & Online
Join Konalani’s 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training — offered in person at our oceanfront ashram on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi or through a fully supported online format. Whether you’re seeking an immersive yoga retreat in Hawaiʻi or a flexible online path to become a certified yoga instructor, our program blends an Authentic Yoga & Meditation Tradition with a functionally informed approach to movement to truly transform your practice.
Yoga Alliance Certified RYT-500 Certified
Hundreds of Trainings Taught
Authentic Spiritual Lineage
In-Person in Hawaiʻi or Self Paced Online Mentorship
Small Groups, Personal Mentorships
MYCAA Military Funding Accepted
Satyam & Abhaya E-RYT 500
Resident Acharyas · Over 35 years of Combined Training Experience · 150+ certified trainings
A Movement & Meditation Transformation
Curriculum Overview
Our 200-hour training rebuilds the body through fascia-informed, functional movement that strengthens your deep core and restores your natural mobility — renewing rather than wearing down. You'll also learn time-tested pranayama and meditation from a living lineage, giving you tools to calm your nervous system and make meditation tangible in daily life. Train in person at our oceanfront ashram in Hawaiʻi, or complete the program online with personalized one-on-one mentorship.
Click here to view the complete curriculum, click below to see what interests you, or keep scrolling to learn more.
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Regenerative Yoga: Movement that Heals
Our approach to movement is fundamentally regenerative — designed to rebuild rather than wear down. Through fascia-informed, functional movement, you'll awaken deep core support, strengthen the connective tissue network, and restore your body's natural mobility and resilience. The result is a practice that protects your joints, prevents injury, and sustains you for life — not just on the mat, but in everything you do.
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Revitalizing Pranayama: Vitality Through Balance
Breath is the bridge between body and awareness — and most of us have never been taught to use it well. Drawing from both modern pulmonology and the living yogic tradition of pranayama, this training gives you time-tested breath practices that calm anxiety, balance energy, restore vitality, and open the door to meditation. You'll understand how breath shapes your nervous system and mental state, and leave with practices that are immediately useful — on the mat, on the cushion, and in your life.
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Functional Physiology: Anatomy that Moves
Our functional physiology curriculum teaches you to move with your body's natural design — not against it. You'll explore fascia-informed movement patterns that build connected strength, protect your joints, and prevent the common injuries that come from misaligned effort and repetitive strain. The result is a practice that improves everything — on the mat, at work, and in daily life — and a body that keeps getting better the longer you practice.
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Vibrant Meditation: Awareness that Transforms
Meditation at Konalani is not a technique — it's a way of being. Rooted in a living lineage spanning over a century and four generations of realized teachers, the ShambhavAnanda meditation tradition passes down practices that go far beyond calming the mind temporarily. Through mantra, visualization, breath awareness, and heart-centered focus, you'll develop the tools to steady your attention, reduce reactivity, and open to a deeper sense of connection — within yourself and with others. This is meditation as transformation: a practice woven into every moment of life, turning everyday challenges into opportunities for genuine inner growth.
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Intuitive Sequencing: Vinyasas That Inspire
Most schools teach you a sequence to memorize. We teach you how to create — building original, feeling-based classes from the inside out using a movement vocabulary and sequencing toolkit you won't find at any other 200-hour level. You'll leave with the creative confidence and practical tools to design classes that are alive, personal, and genuinely your own.
Ashram Practices & Hawaii Excursions
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Sunrise Yoga
Most days of your training begin with a guided yoga practice that integrates the teachings of your training into a flowing, Hatha-based style designed to rebuild your capacity for holistic movement. These sessions are more than just physical — they are an opportunity to embody what you are learning, quiet the thought waves of the mind, and reconnect with the deeper current of your practice.
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Authentic & Powerful Practices
The practices you'll receive during your 200-hour training are authentic transmissions passed down through four generations of realized practitioners in the ShambhavAnanda lineage — rooted in a tradition thousands of years old and kept alive by teachers who have lived these practices themselves. Offered within the sacred space of the training, they are not techniques to be learned and set aside, but lifelong tools for transformation.
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Sacred Sites & Turtle Spotting
Explore Kaloko-Honokohau National Park — some say the best snorkeling on the Big Island of Hawaii. Relax in the Queen’s bath, spot dozens of fish, octopus, and of course sea turtles floating above the vibrant coral reef. All in a protected bay, in shallow accessible water, that everyone can enjoy.
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Empowered Meditation
Every morning and evening of your training, you'll be guided through empowered lineage practices taught by resident Acharyas — drawing from the breath, mantra, heart awareness, and the deeper currents of the ShambhavAnanda tradition. These are not generic meditations — they are living practices passed down through an unbroken lineage and offered here with the full intention of awakening your inner life.
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Journaling & Group Sharing
The practice of translating inner experience into outer reflection is a skill that can transform your daily life — sharpening your capacity to understand your own inner landscape and watch it evolve. Each day you'll be guided through a reflective journaling practice and invited to share with the group, creating a living dialogue between inner and outer worlds. The play of Shiva and Shakti, made visible on the page.
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Sacred Mala & Mantra Workshop
Craft your own Rudraksha mala from sacred seeds grown right here at the ashram. Then learn to use it with a living lineage mantra — vibrating your energetic system from the inside out and bringing the transformative power of Shakti down to its subtlest level. A practice you'll carry long after the retreat ends.
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Coral Reef Snorkel Adventure
Float above colorful coral reefs and swim alongside brilliant Hawaiian fish at one of the Kona coast's most beautiful snorkel spots. No experience needed — just curiosity and a sense of wonder.
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Vedic Fire Ceremony
Greet the dawn and participate in one of yoga's oldest and most beloved rituals — offering mantra into a sacred fire as the sun rises over the Pacific. The Vedic fire ceremony was empowered into the ShambhavAnanda tradition over thirty years ago, and we have practiced it every morning since. It is a powerful way of transforming tension into energy and deepening your understanding of the inner alchemy at the heart of all meditation practice.
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Kirtan - Live Music & Chanting
Immerse yourself in the energy of Kirtan — devotional chanting with live music and call-and-response community singing that draws your meditation practice up into a lively, heartfelt expression. Chanting ancient mantras to live music is one of the fastest paths to an open heart, dissolving the boundaries between practice and joy in a way that is both spontaneous and deeply transformative.
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Beach & Town Excursions
Visit a stunning white-sand beach and explore the shops, cafés, and coastline of historic Kailua-Kona. Swim, paddle, wander, or simply rest in the sun.
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Gratitude and Closing Circle
Share your experiences, honor your growth, and celebrate the week in a heartfelt closing circle with the group. A meaningful seal on everything you've moved through together.
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“I wish Satyam had taught me anatomy in med school!”
— Dr. Mel Bechard, Pediatrician
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“As a counselor, I’ve always been drawn to healing, but I never wanted to memorize muscles or anatomy. Konalani Yoga connects the philosophy to the science, making it intuitive and inspiring to learn. It’s helped me understand the body on a whole new level—and it resonates deeply with everything I’ve seen in 30 years of counseling.”
— Britt H., Counselor
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“Even their understanding of the arches of the hands and how to use our hands in yoga has changed my everyday life.”
— Julie, 500 Hour Graduate
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“This approach is revolutionary. I’ve been teaching for so long—so grateful I found this.”
— Deanna, Doulla & Counselor
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“For the first time, I am not experiencing back pain.”
Jen, Dancer
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“My students were thrilled with the new yoga… this is exactly the practice I was looking for.”
Terrie, Retired Social Worker
Energizing Vegetarian Meals
Enjoy three delicious, nourishing vegetarian meals a day, thoughtfully prepared by the resident kitchen team. The menu is a blend of health and comfort food, using fresh, local, and organic ingredients whenever possible. Breakfasts often feature tropical fruits with oatmeal or homemade granola. For lunch and dinner, expect hearty and balanced dishes like Mediterranean-style falafel or quinoa burgers. All meals are vegetarian and we can also support vegan and lactose-free options, designed to support your well-being throughout the week.
Special Diet Options:
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18 Day • 200 Hr. • YTT Sample Syllabus & Schedule
Student Testimonials
Discover what makes this training more than just a certification—through the eyes of those who’ve been here.
Flexible by Design - Online, In Hawaiʻi, or Both
Our 300-hour program is built around flexibility. Each of the five modules is available individually for $1,000, or you can enroll in the full 300-hour series for $4,000 — saving $1,000 compared to taking each module separately. The series rate assumes you'll complete all five modules live online, which is the most accessible and affordable path to your full certification.
That said, many students choose to come to Hawaiʻi for one or more modules — and we make that easy. If you're enrolled in the full series, your tuition is already covered and you simply add the cost of accommodations for any in-person training you attend. That in-person accommodation rate is discounted compared to what individual module students pay — so committing to the full series saves you money both upfront and every time you visit the ashram.
However you build your path — all online, all in Hawaiʻi, or somewhere in between — the curriculum, the mentorship, and the certification are exactly the same.
In Hawaii Group Training
Studying in person at our ashram in Kona, Hawaiʻi is a priceless experience—guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed, renewed, and replenished. Each upper-level module includes 8 nights and 9 days of immersive learning, surrounded by the beauty and nourishment of Hawaiʻi Island.
Your days begin with sunrise yoga, mantra, and meditation, followed by a shared breakfast and a touch of selfless service (seva) to ground your day. From there, we dive into morning workshops and training sessions, leading into a vibrant lunch together.
Afternoons offer a generous break—perfect for a swim in the ocean, a visit to a local coffee plantation, or simply resting in the island breeze. In the evening, we regroup for practice teaching and a communal dinner.
It’s the best of both worlds: deep, enriching yoga teacher training in a supportive spiritual community, surrounded by the breathtaking oceanfront view and Hawaiʻi’s lush landscapes.
In-person rates are based on your choice of accommodation and whether you're enrolled in the full 300-hour series or joining as an individual module student. See rate chart below.
Self-Paced Online Training
Training online doesn’t mean training alone. Our Self-Paced Online 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offers the same depth and connection as our in-person experience—while giving you the freedom to learn from anywhere in the world. Designed for modern life, this format lets you move at your own pace, whether you’re balancing work, family, or simply following your natural rhythm.
Each module combines professionally filmed video lessons, guided practices, and interactive learning tools that make complex topics like anatomy, philosophy, and sequencing easy to absorb. You’ll complete short teaching reflections and video assignments after every module, receiving personalized one-on-one mentorship and real-time feedbackfrom your dedicated instructor.
Through our Video mentorship platform, you can ask questions, share insights, and stay connected with your teacher anytime—creating an ongoing conversation that supports your growth from start to certification. With lifetime access to all materials and support, this training adapts to your schedule and learning style.
It’s everything you love about yoga teacher training—depth, guidance, and community—brought to life in a flexible, self-paced online format that helps you thrive wherever you are.
What’s included in your
Yoga Transformation
World Class Instruction
Train with empowered acharyas—teachers authorized to share practices from an unbroken meditation lineage.
Globally Recognized Certification
Receive your 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate. Fully registered with Yoga Alliance and respected worldwide.
Decades of Proven Experience
Over 35 years of teacher training refinement and more than 100 certified programs led by seasoned instructors.
Small Groups, Personalized Support
Train in a close-knit setting where personalized mentorship ensures your growth and success.
A Path That Grows With You
Access 300-hour trainings, meditation certifications, and retreats for lifelong learning and support.
5-Star ratings on Yoga Alliance
With over 400 five-star reviews, we’ve been a Yoga Alliance accredited school since 2000—recognized for our world-class teachings, comprehensive physiological curriculum, and deep spiritual roots.
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Meet Your Teachers
Meet Acharya Satyam
Satyam Ehinger is the resident Acharya (Teacher) at Konalani Yoga Ashram and the lead author of Konalani’s 200-hour, 300-hour, and Meditation Level 1 & 2 Teacher Training Manuals. He has been living and serving in the ashram for 20 years and has guided over 85 Yoga Alliance-certified trainings.
After graduating with honors in philosophy from DePaul University, Satyam turned to yoga to help manage severe scoliosis, which he had struggled with since childhood. The transformation was immediate—both physically and spiritually—and set him on a lifelong path. After graduation, he moved into Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, Konalani’s sister ashram in Colorado, where he immersed himself in deep practice and selfless service. In 2008, he moved to Hawai‘i to help with Konalani and soon became the manager and resident teacher. In 2010, he was honored with the title of Acharya by his teacher, Sri Shambhavananda.
Today, Satyam co-manages the ashram with his wife Abhaya and serves as director of the ShambhavAnanda Yoga Philosophy Program. He pours his heart into every aspect of ashram life—from curriculum development to mango harvests—and feels deeply blessed to serve, swim, and raise a family on sacred Hawaiian land.
Meet Acharya Abhaya
Abhaya Ehinger is a resident Acharya (Teacher) at Konalani Yoga Ashram and lead faculty in the 200-hour, 300-hour, and Meditation Teacher Trainings. She has lived and served in the ashram for over 15 years and has guided more than 65 Yoga Alliance-certified trainings. A gifted teacher and curriculum developer, Abhaya has spent the past decade transforming Konalani’s yoga program—integrating natural, sustainable movement with practices that regulate the nervous system and expand our movement potential.
Abhaya discovered meditation in college, where she quickly became the student leader of the meditation program at Georgetown University. The spark was immediate and life-changing, leading her away from a high-powered career path and toward a life of deep practice. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in political science and moved into the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat shortly after. Within a year, she was already leading trainings—an unprecedented testament to her clarity and depth. In 2020, she was honored with the title of Acharya.
Today, Abhaya co-manages Konalani with her husband Satyam, bringing insight, lightness, and care to every part of the ashram. She loves distance ocean swimming, creative movement, and every moment with their daughter, Narayani.