May 2025 - August 2025
hybrid
in Costa Rica and Santa Cruz
The Embodied Breath 200hr
Yoga & Breathwork Teacher training
dive deeper
into the practice you love
Start Sharing the Gift of Yoga
Deepen your practice and teach what you love in this innovative 200 Hr Yoga and Breathwork Teacher Training with veteran yoga teacher trainer Kayla Copeland and the Pleasure Point Yoga Faculty
Innovative & Life-Changing Program
The Embodied Breath Yoga & Breathwork Training program is integrated & rich: you’ll graduate from this program ready to teach an amazing class while feeling like you’ve deepened your personal practice.
Learn From In-Demand Experts
Kayla Copeland brings vast experience in multiple forms of Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, & Mindfulness-based Counseling Psychology.
Immerse yourself in the practice you love
Meet your leader
Namaste, I’m Kayla Copeland, MA E-RYT-500
I am leader of the Embodied Breath™ Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training, an E-RYT 500, artist, and psychotherapist in Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. I have been honing my skills on the yoga mat since the early 2000’s and my intention is to support you in diving deeper into the practices of yoga, yogic philosophy, spiritual alignment, mindfulness, psychology, and so much more in a beautifully meaningful way.
I have studied extensively with Sri Dharma Mittra in New York City and Aimee Nitzberg in Santa Cruz, California.
I lead yoga and wellness retreats locally and abroad. My teaching focuses on mindfulness, breath awareness, and somatic experiencing while weaving in essences of Buddhist Psychology and Taoist principles. I fuse fluid movement, strength building, and a loving awareness of self.
I cannot wait to share these practices with you and watch all your growth unfold!
Yoga & Breathwork Transforms Lives…
Yoga and breathwork have changed your life, and now it’s time to share that gift with the world.
And, as you might have noticed, this isn’t any ordinary yoga teacher training.
Our 200 Hour Yoga and Breathwork Certification program takes you deep into the aspects of the practice that create authentic healing and transformation, including:
Embodiment Practices
Transformational Breathwork Tools
Yoga Postures & Techniques
Chanting & Mantra
Philosophy & Meditation
But at its heart, this program is about stepping into your gifts as a leader and yoga teacher.
Welcome to the journey, future teacher!
inside the embodied breath training
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THE PHYSICAL PRACTICES
You’ll dive deep into the physical aspects of yoga & breath in Asana (Posture) Workshops, Advanced postures and transitions, Yoga Anatomy, Hands-On Assists, Use of Props, Modifications.
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THE ENERGETIC PRACTICES
Learn and embody energetic and subtle body practices and techniques, including Breathwork, Mantra and Chanting, Meditation, & Kundalini Energy Work.
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THE TEACHER'S PATH
Learn transformative teaching techniques, including how to sequence & theme classes and retreats, use of voice & cueing, and how to grow your teaching business.
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MODULE 1: ALIGN
Learn the foundations to teaching vinyasa & hatha yoga and embodied breathwork.
Topics Include:
• Hatha, Vinyasa, & Yin Yoga Foundations
• The History of Yoga
• Integrated Yoga Anatomy
• Introduction to Embodied Breathwork Level I
• The Yoga of the Five Elements: Earth
• Deities & Yoga Philosophy: Earth (Ganesha & Bhumi)
• Meditation 101
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MODULE 2: EMBODY
Deepen your embodiment of yogic practices and teachings.
Topics Include:
• Functional Yoga with Kenny Graham
• Asana (Posture) Workshops and Masterclasses
• The Yoga of the Five Elements: Water
• Embodied Ayurveda
• Deities & Yoga Philosophy: Water (Lakshmi & Saraswati)
• Embodied Breathwork Level I Training
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MODULE 3: EXPAND
Expand your awareness & your skills as a leader and facilitator.
Topics Include:
• Yoga Philosophy: Unravelling the Sutras
• Asana (Posture) Workshops and Masterclasses
• Restorative, Yin, and Prenatal Yoga Foundations
• The Yoga of the Five Elements: Fire
• Embodied Breathwork Level I Practice Teaching
• Deities & Yoga Philosophy: Fire (Shiva & Shakti)
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MODULE 4: ELEVATE
Elevate your skills & your community as you step into Embodied Leadership.
Topics Include:
• Advanced Posture Lab
• Sequencing & Theming for Transformation
• The Yoga of the Five Elements: Air & Ether (Hanuman)
• Yoga, Service, & Social Change
• Yoga Philosophy: Living into the Gita
• Teach-Serve-Grow: Preparing to Teach & Grow as a Yoga Professional
WE’RE YOGA ALLIANCE APPROVED
UPON COMPLETION YOU’LL RECEIVE:
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200HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION (YA APPROVED)
You’ll be a certified Embodied Breath™ Yoga Teacher and qualified to register with the Yoga Alliance at the 200 hr level.
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CERTIFICATION AS AN EMBODIED BREATH™ BREATHWORK FACILITATOR COACH
You’ll also receive certification as an Embodied Breath™ Breathwork Facilitator Coach so you can feel confident offering breathwork practices in any setting.
OUR TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY:
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Kayla Copeland
Lead Teacher Kayla Copeland will be leading you through the Embodied Breath Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training, yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and yoga nidra.
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Katie Jacobson
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY FOR YOGA
Explore the Applied Psychology for Yoga Teachers with Katie Jacobson, Yoga Teacher & Psychotherapist .katiesjacobson.com
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Kenny Graham
FUNCTIONAL YOGA
Learn functional yoga foundations with veteran Yoga Teacher Trainer Kenny Graham of kennygrahamyoga.com.
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Kate Bentley
EMBODIED AYURVEDA
Drawing from the classical teachings of Ayurveda and Yoga through her teacher Baba Hari Dass, Kate Bentley will help teach Embodied Ayurveda (sister science to Yoga) and well being with tools for natural healing and co-creation of long term solutions for inner and outer balance.
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Jessica Weizenhoffer
EMBODIED & INTELLIGENT SEQUENCING
Dive deep into Embodied, Intelligent, & Soulful movement and the Art of Sequencing with Jessica Weitzenhoffer.
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Caren Camblin
YOGA & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Caren Camblin will guide you through your Yoga, Social Justice, & Ethics through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita.
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Sherry Cassedy
YOGA PHILOSOPHY & YOGA SUTRAS
Integrate the meaning and Sanskrit of The Yoga Sutras as you apply it to your life with Sherry Cassedy. Thresholdguidance.com.
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Kelsey Lettko
EMBODIED BUSINESS
Tap into your unique gifts as a teacher and align with your WHY to create an impactful experience for your students and a sustainable relationship with teaching yoga.
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Megan McAllister
HOST & OWNER OF PLEASURE POINT YOGA
Meet Megan McAllister, the host, owner, and person behind the scenes at Pleasure Point Yoga and Pleasure Point Dance.
Become a Certified
Breathwork Facilitator
We’ve included certification as an Embodied Breath™ Breathwork Facilitator Coach as a port of your immersion because we’ve seen how breathwork changes and transforms lives in and out of the studio setting.
You’ll leave this training with the tools to safely and effectively integrate and teach Breathwork to students and clients in a variety of settings, including retreats, immersions, coaching, and corporate settings.
Connect to your inner wisdom & uncover your gifts.
dates and investment
Dates
Santa Cruz: May 16 - 18 and July 25 - 27
Costa Rica: June 21 - July 5th
FREE Info Sessions: February 9th, March 2nd, and April 6th 12 - 1pm at Pleasure Point Yoga in Santa Cruz, CA
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$4,900 per person
We have a lovely “dormitory style” room at Anamaya that accommodates 5 women or 5 men. Dorms have stunning ocean views, are a great option for solo travelers to be in intentional learning in community.
Gaia Cabaña:
Accommodates: 5 people – three in single beds and two in separate lofts
Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Two bathrooms – Two Showers
Description: The Gaia Cabaña is one of our favorites. There are TWO lofts, each with its own ladder to access it, and there are two small, but beautiful bathrooms and two showers.
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$5,100 per person
We have 1 room at Anamaya that accommodates 3 people with amazing ocean views that will take your breath away.
Hanuman Cabaña
Accommodates: 3 people
Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Hammock
Description: We named this cabaña for the monkeys we frequently see in the canopy in front of it. The Hanuman has a beautiful view of the ocean, and an open-air designer bathroom. One of the beds is built into a very unique niche, very queen-like. This cabaña is ideal with her/his own luxurious bed.
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$5,400 per person
Choose one of our two beautiful double occupancy cabañas, each with epic views and private bathrooms. These rooms are perfect for couples or BFFs or solo students for a shared experience.
Dharma Room:
Accommodates: 2 people / 2 beds
Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Balcony
Description: Originally this was a private room for the owners, but now we’ve opened it up to guests. It’s located underneath our second yoga deck, next to the Mantra Room and is one of our most private. It also has a great ocean view, and a big tree in front that’s a favorite of local monkey troupes.
Ananda Cabaña
Accommodates: 2 people – One King bed (or 2 Twins).
Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Deck – Desk – Hammock – Bathtub
Description: The Ananda Cabaña is our most spectacular accommodation, with the most amazing ocean views, great privacy, with a large beautiful bathtub.
Ananda is a favorite amongst couples.
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SOLD OUT
Enjoy everything Anamaya has to offer AND have one of our beautiful deluxe cabanas all to yourself.
Ganesh Room:
Accommodates: 1-2 people in Queen bed
Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Deck – Desk – Hammock
Description: The Ganesh Room is a favorite of visiting couples or solo travelers. It’s cozy and private, with incredible south-facing views of the ocean and southern Nicoya peninsula.
Prana Cabina:
Accommodates: 1-2 people in Queen bed
Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Deck – Desk – Hammock
Description: The Prana cabina is a favorite cabina of visiting couples or solo travelers. It’s cozy and private, with incredible south-facing views of the ocean and southern Nicoya peninsula.
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“Taking YTT through Pleasure Point Yoga became such an integral part of my world for those six months. I loved our intimate discoveries over our intense weekend trainings and equally enjoyed the readings and practices we did in our time apart.”
Else Green RYT200
“The Pleasure Point Yoga 200HR Teacher Training was challenging and informative, while enabling us to build community and lasting connections among the students and teachers. I left the training with a deeply enhanced personal practice and felt confident and fully prepared to go out and begin my journey as a yoga teacher.”
Joan Hammel RYT200
“My experience with the 200hr YTT at Pleasure Point Yoga was nothing short of incredible. I’ll never be able to thank the staff enough for this transformation they have led me through. I am eternally grateful.”
Chandi Collins, RYT200
