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Awakened Heart
Yoga & Lifestyle Teacher Training
Deepen your practice | Find your voice | Inspire others
Whether you’re a dedicated practitioner looking to deepen your practice or feel a calling to share yoga with others, this program is designed to take you on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. This training is about more than just learning how to teach, it's about embracing the essence of yoga, understanding yourself more deeply, and discovering how to support others in their journey.
Why Choose Our Program?
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Personal Growth: This program is designed to help you deepen your practice, find your voice as a teacher, and develop the confidence to teach with authenticity.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Our training covers everything you need to know about teaching yoga—from philosophy and anatomy to meditation and class design.
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Supportive Community: You’ll be part of a supportive group of like-minded individuals, and you'll have plenty of hands-on practice, mentorship, and guidance.
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Yoga Alliance Certified: Upon completion of this training, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour certified teacher, opening doors to teaching worldwide.
Co‑designed by Sarita‑Linda Rocco and Lisa Frank, this 200‑hour Yoga Teacher Training weaves together compassionate, classic yoga, deep embodiment, breathwork, lifestyle, qigong, and evolutionary practices—all rooted in heart‑centered service, and real‑world experience. Hosted at The Nest Collaborative, it reflects the strengths and wisdom of both teachers. Whether your goal is to deepen your practice, teach yoga, or both, this training will equip you with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to succeed. Are you ready to take the next step in your transformation?
2027 Program Dates: March 19-21, April 16-18, May 21-23, June 25-27, July 16-18, Aug 20-22, Sept 17-19
Oct 15-17, Nov 19-21
Fridays 6-8pm | Saturdays 10:30am-5:30pm | Sunday's 11:30am-6:30pm
Location: The Nest Collaborative
Payment plans available upon request.
Join us for our FREE INTROS - learn more details, ask questions!
Saturday November 28 1:00-2:00pm
Sunday December 13 1:45-2:45pm
Saturday, January 9. 1:00-2:00pm
Saturday, February 20 1:00-2:00pm
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Your Teachers
Sarita‑Linda Rocco, RYT 700/Eryt 500: Sarita‑Linda is career yoga teacher with more than 3,500 hours of training and 33 years of dedication to yoga, Ayurveda, body‑mind fitness, and entrepreneurship,She holds a 700+‑hour Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher and Embodyment® Therapist certification, alongside certifications in Bikram Yoga and Freedom Style Yoga. Her journey began in the late ’80s and ’90s, when she founded multiple fitness and yoga businesses, created innovative tools like Yoga on the Ball® and The Original Superblock®, and trained Ayurvedic practitioners at Wise Earth School. Known for blending ancient wisdom with modern innovation, she leads transformative teacher trainings and classes through The Nest Collaborative. Sarita‑Linda is also a devoted mother and grandmother, bringing compassion and presence to her teachings.
Lisa Frank, RYT 200: Lisa is certified and trained through Transformations Breathwork and Clarity Breathwork (2019), and a flowing, open‑hearted yoga instructor certified by Shri Yoga (2012). She attended Svaroopa®️ Yoga Foundations (2022), advanced qigong training (150hr, 2023), and attended international breathwork conferences in Joshua Tree and Germany.