Teacher Training Programs

In 2001, Lotus Gardens became the first Yoga Alliance registered school in CT.  We developed a strong, professional and knowledgeable certification program with a deep commitment to a very personal training experience.   

Lotus Gardens Training Program offers three different options; 200 Hour Beginning Level Yoga Teacher Certification; 500 Hour Advanced Level Yoga Teacher Certification; and Continuing Education for yoga teachers, fitness professionals, body and energy workers, wellness coordinators and educators. We invite you to look over the corresponding pages to see how we may assist teachers in their personal and professional development as a yoga practitioner and more importantly as a human being. We invite all styles and philosophies to learn with us. 

What just some of our graduates have said about our program....

" This program is phenomenal.  I like the small intimate size.   Yoga truly is for everyone!  Each teacher has an offering and "weakness" can mean "gift."  I am very very happy we found each other.  Lara led us to lead ourselves.  I would absolutely recommend Lotus Gardens Training to others. "   
     Michelle Wenis, Green Woman Yoga & Childbirth   

"If it weren’t for Lara, I would not be a yoga teacher today.  Her training is grounded, supportive and comprehensive.  Becoming a yoga teacher has truly blessed my life and work.  Thank you, Lara”
     Carolyn Parrs, Parrs Healing   

 "There aren't enough words to describe how much I learned about yoga & myself - thank you for sharing your gifts with me."
    Laura Erhardt, MS., LMFT, ND

 “All of the people I met I was inspired and touched by.  Very glad to have the experience of being so closely liked with people who gave so much of themselves in spirit & heart.  I experienced healing on many levels.  I give this program a 10 - there is nothing more that I could have asked for regarding the program in terms of preparing me to teach. "
    Funda Gulmen, Doctor of Natropathic Student, CT

" I have learned so much from this program and I am so excited to continue my journey.  I respect your continued enthusiasm and commitment to taking yoga and your program seriously.  You are an inspiration! "
   Diana Delbane, Yoga & Fitness Instructor & Athletic Coach, NY

"I could not have asked for a better teacher.  Thank you for everything. 
   Suzanne Blum, Artist, Yoga Instructor & Personal Trainer, NY 

"I never thought I would have the confident to teach, but you prepared me perfectly to gain that confidence.  I love that we learned about many styles of yoga and can now follow what ever path we choose. " 
   Elaina Weiser, Mother, Wife & Yoga Teacher, CT