Neuroscience and Yoga Teacher Training Program

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Up to 30 in group
Date
June 10 - 14, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Understand brain basics, stress, and nervous system regulation
  • Learn the Neuro-Yoga Psychology Model and research foundations
  • Practice vagus-nerve–informed breath, asana, and mindfulness
  • Teach a Neuro-Yoga Hatha class and adapt for clinical settings
  • Two-part format: 19-hour online Part 1 + 26-hour immersive Part 2

About this Retreat

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Earn Your Certification in Neuroscience and Yoga!
With advances in neuroimaging, researchers can now observe how yoga, meditation, and mindfulness reshape our brain function, influence our neural pathways, regulate our nervous system, and support overall mental and physical health. We know these practices improve resiliency, self-regulation, mood, and overall well-being—but why do they work?

This innovative certification program will give you a deeper understanding of the science behind the yoga and meditation practices. You’ll learn to view yoga through the lens of neuroscience, empowering clinicians, teachers, and students to work more skillfully with the vagus nerve, support healing, and regulate the nervous system. The Neuro-Yoga Psychology Model will also be presented along with an understanding of which yoga practices activate and regulate the vagus nerve.
A sampling of what will be taught:

An introduction to brain basics and the nervous system.
The Five Foundational Concepts of Neuro-Yoga Psychology Model.
A review of neuroscience research studies
An understanding of the vagus nerve and its relationship to Yoga
How to practice and teach a Neuro-Yoga Hatha class
How to incorporate Neuro-Yoga Practices within clinical settings.
Yoga practices for nervous system regulation, anxiety, and depression.
And more….

Part One (19 hrs): Part One of the course is on-line and self-paced through our learning platform Thinkific. It

requires a separate sign up and payment process from Part 2. Completing Part 1 and Part 2 of the course is

required for those seeking certification in Neuroscience and Yoga. The fee for Part 1 is $196.00. To sign up

click here: https://drmala.thinkific.com/courses/neuroscience-yoga-mindfulness-powerful-healing-strategies-

for-the-mind

Part Two (26 hours): Part Two of the Neuroscience Course is only open to those who have signed up for and

completed Part 1 of the Neuroscience and Yoga course. To sign up for Part 2 …..

Eligible: Healthcare workers, mental health professionals, yoga teachers, yoga therapists, Allied Healthcare

professionals, and yoga teachers in training. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact Dr. Mala at:

info@cardiacyoga.com
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities

Yoga Alliance (YA)
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Integral Yoga 300-hour
Yoga Therapy: This is one of the required modules to become certified as an Integral Yoga Therapist.

Students will learn:

The Four Foundational Principles of Neuroscience and Yoga
How to assess dysregulation in their system
How to apply practices of Neuro-Yoga for regulating and impacting on healing.
This workshop will include both didactic and experiential activities, including a Neuro-Yoga Hatha class.

Testimonials:
“Just loved, loved, loved all of it and would have taken more.  You teach from your heart and it echoes in ours. Thank you for the time you gave us to share in big and small groups.” Will recommend this program to everyone I know.”   LLQ, M.D., Neuroscience and Yoga TT student, 2023
“Excellent training! Dr. Mala is a warm, kind teacher and human being and very inclusive in her lecture style.  Excellent asanas and meditation practice. Excellent training. I’m so happy to have met you and to have chosen this training for my C-IAYT, APD. A.M. Yoga Therapist, TT Neuroscience student 2023
“Truly a transformative experience.”     M.T. Student, 2023 Training
“Thanks for an amazing experience. Great content. The practices we did were very powerful.” H.J. Student 2023 Training
“This training exceeded my expectations in the depth and power of the experience. Fantastic! You’re a wonderful teacher.  I just loved the course. Thank you so much!!!” S.S. 2023 Student Training Program in Neuroscience and Yoga. 



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Getting Here

Location icon Yogaville

Directions

Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn directions.

Accommodation

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory

The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)

Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.

Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.

Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk

Accommodation
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room. Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds. Shared bathroom Dorm rooms are not coed Availability is Gender Specific

Private Dormitory

Accommodation
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only

LGH: Full Bed

Accommodation
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.    

LGH: 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.  

LGH: Queen Bed

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. A queen bed or a queen with two day beds and a private bath that is perfect for couples and families searching for a peaceful time together. Please put in the personal comments if you need a room that includes trundles.  

Tent-Site

Accommodation
Open from Mar. 16–Nov. 30. Closed from Dec. 1–Mar. 15 Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are Eighteen campsites. Campers have use of the nearby bathhouse as well as laundry facilities at the LGH Building 3.   Also, all tent sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience.  Fires and Stoves are not Permitted. Price is per person per night. Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.  

Venue & Amenities

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Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Meals

Menu Types

Organic, vegetarian/vegan food Labeled ingredients Lacto-vegetarian Gluten-free and vegan options Salad bar Large herbal tea selection Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe

What's Included

  • Accomodations
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  • Meditation Sessions
  • Yoga Classes

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Airfare

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