KALĀ YOGA BRIDGE PROGRAM

The Kalā Yoga Bridge Program is designed to support existing RYT-200 certified yoga teachers in expanding and refining their teaching through the lens of Kalā’s unique approach—one that centers the needs of our communities and celebrates movement, sensorial experience, and embodied learning. Teachers will engage with the practice through both Classical and Buddhist philosophies, gaining tools to broaden their understanding while deepening creativity, clarity, and intentionality in their teaching.

This program offers an opportunity to enliven your existing teaching skills, while learning how to craft classes that are dynamic, accessible, and well-informed. Drawing from selected modules within the Kalā 200-hour training, participants will grow their capacity to hold inclusive, transformative spaces that support individual and collective wellbeing.

Rooted in Buddhist and classical Indian traditions, infused with joy, and grounded in community, the Kalā Yoga Bridge Program equips teachers to meet students where they are—with confidence, compassion, and the unmistakable Kalā flare.

TOPICS COVERED: 

  • Buddhist Philosophy, Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras, & Yoga Iconography

  • Traditional Surya Namaskar A and B

  • Kalā Informed Sequencing & Transitions, Strength Based Drills 

  • Creating Mindful and Sensorial Classes

  • Practice Teaching

  • Kalā Assisting

  • Kala Strength & Conditioning Class Format Training (*Optional)

APPLICATION: An application is required so we can best determine if the Bridge Program is the right level of support for your teaching needs. Space in the Bridge Program is limited; we encourage you to apply early.

TUITION: Pay in full or in a 2-part payment plan

Pricing includes:
✔️ Access to selected training modules
✔️ Digital copy of Kalā Manual
✔️ Access to recorded videos on sequencing, strength building moves for yoga classes, and meditations
✔️ Community support
✔️ 10 Class Pack included; if preferred 25% discount on Unlimited Membership for duration of training

2026/2027 SCHEDULE

Weekend 1:

  • Friday, November 13th: 6-9pm ~ History of Yoga Timeline (Zoom)

  • Saturday, November 14th: 10:30am-12:15pm (Zoom), 1:30pm-7:30pm ~ Buddhist Philosophy (In-person)

  • Sunday, November 15th: 10:30am-12:15pm (Zoom), 1:30pm-6pm ~ Buddhist Philosophy (In-person)

Weekend 2:

  • Friday, December 10th:  6-9pm ~ Yoga Sutras (In-person)

  • Saturday, Dec 11th: 10:30am-12:15pm (Zoom) & 1:30pm-7:30pm ~ Yoga Sutras, Surya Namaskar A (In-person)

  • Sunday, Dec 12th: 10:30am-12:15pm (Zoom) &1:30pm-4pm ~ Yoga Sutras, Surya Namaskar B (In-person)

Weekend 3: *This weekend is optional.

  • Friday, January 8th: 6pm - 7:30pm ~ Meaning of OM, Opening a Class (Zoom)

  • Saturday, January 9th: 10am - 12:15pm ~ Sanskrit (Zoom)

Weekend 4:

  • Sunday, February 7th: 1:30pm - 4:30pm ~ Sequencing and Transitions (In-person)

Weekend 5:

  • Friday, February 26th: 6 -9pm ~ Yoga Iconography, Guiding Savasana (Zoom)

  • Sunday, February 28th: 10:30am - 12:15pm ~ Sequence Planning (Zoom); *OPTIONAL 3:30 - 6pm: Strength and Conditioning (In-person)

Weekend 6:

  • Friday, March 12th: 6-8pm ~ Dharma Talks (Zoom)

  • Saturday, March 13th: 1:30pm-7:30pm ~ Assisting (In-person)

  • Sunday, March 14th: 1:30pm-6pm ~ Assisting (In-person)

READING LIST:

  • Tibetan Book of Awakening by Khenpo Migmar Tseten

  • Awakening to the Noble Truth by Khenpo Migmar Tseten

  • The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche 

  • Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom by Rick Hanson

  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda 

MAKEUP, REFUND & CLASS POLICIES

  • Make-up hours can be arranged; 2 hours of missed group instruction will be made up as 1 hour of small group or private instruction at $100/hr.

  • All tuition and deposits are non-refundable. If a trainee must withdraw due to extenuating circumstances, they may apply their paid tuition toward a future Kalā Yoga Training.

Please email Kate@kalayogabk.com with any questions.