The Embodied Breath
200Hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training
Costa Rica & Santa Cruz, CA Hybrid

Santa Cruz : May 16 - 18 and July 25 - 27

Costa Rica : June 21st - July 5th

ENROLL BY MARCH 1st and SAVE $400 OFF TUITION!

FREE INFO SESSIONS: February 9th, March 2nd, & April 6th from 12pm - 1pm In Studio & Livestream

Welcome to The Embodied Breath 200hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training

The Embodied Breath in-person 200hr Yoga Teacher Training curated and led by Lead Teacher, Kayla Copeland and Pleasure Point Sanctuary Staff.

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 next step in your journey.

Have you ever wanted to go deeper in your personal Yoga practice?

Are you considering becoming a Yoga Teacher?

Are you in the midst of deep healing and learning self-love?

Are you on a journey of personal exploration and transformation?

ALL great reasons why a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training may be for you.

Join Kayla Copeland for a FREE Info Session on our Fall 2024 The Embodied Breath: 200hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training

Have you dreamt of becoming certified to teach yoga and breathwork?

This Training Will Guide You 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 Lead Instructor, Kayla Copeland, and veteran yoga guest teacher Emily Perry, and the Pleasure Point Yoga Guest Instructors and 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 experience in multiple forms of Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, & Mindfulness-based Counseling Psychology.

Emily Perry is the creator of The Embodied Breath: 200hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training, bringing over 25 years of expertise in Yoga, Mindfulness, & Energetic Healing Systems, Bhakti Yoga & Kirtan, Chinese Medicine and Holistic Health.

Kenny Graham Kenneth is registered at the highest level ERYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and has taught over 20 Teacher Trainings around the world and studied for over 20 years with numerous influential teachers, across diverse and intriguing philosophies. Students love his eclectic nature and unique ability to unite diverse teachings from asana to meditation to philosophy in a fresh and lively way. Kenny teaches functional yoga honoring each body as unique. 

Plus we have an incredible line-up of experienced guest teachers with vast knowledge leading you through their area of Yoga expertise!

Meet your Lead Instructor - Kayla Copeland

Hello! I am the leader of the Embodied Breath™ Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training, an E-RYT 500 and an artist. I have my B.S. in Psychology and am currently pursuing an M.A. in Mindfulness-based Counseling Psychology. I have been honing my skills since the early 2000’s and my intention is to support you in diving deeper into the practices of yoga, yoga philosophy, 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!

Meet Guest Teacher & Founder - Emily Perry

Emily Perry, E-RYT500, MTOM

Guest Teacher & Developer, The Embodied Breath: 200hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training

Emily Perry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Hamilton College and a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College. With over thirty years of experience in yoga, mindfulness, and energetic healing systems, Emily has become a Master Teacher and teacher of teachers.

Trained as an Acupuncturist and Herbalist in California, Emily’s deep immersion in Breathwork, Ayurveda, Buddhist meditation, and yogic science naturally led her to guide yoga teacher trainings. She is recognized for her expertise in blending energetic alignment, Bhakti (devotion), and soulful vinyasa flow practices.

Her meditation journey began as a teenager in Los Angeles, exploring Zen and Tibetan traditions before discovering yoga through the transformative book Light on Yoga. Emily’s continued practice draws from non-dual spiritual and devotional lineages, and her work is deeply informed by teachers Janet Stone, Chandra Easton, and Scott Blossom.

Emily has trained teachers worldwide, integrating energetic systems into her yoga teachings. As a sought-after speaker and retreat leader, she has shared her teachings at festivals, retreats, and trainings globally, as well as on platforms like YogaAnytime and Insight Timer.

In recent years, Emily has expanded her reach through her podcast, Rock Your Purpose, offering tools for living in alignment with purpose and personal growth. She also contributes as a content writer and marketing copywriter for Tony Robbins, helping others lead more purpose-driven lives.

Emily’s dedication to yoga as a path of awakening is reflected in her dynamic, devotional teaching style, deeply rooted in the sacred. Through her Purpose Habit™ framework, she continues to empower students to live with intention, clarity, and joy.

Connect with her here: purposehabit.com

Join us in Costa Rica 2025!

We are currently accepting applications for our upcoming hybrid 2025 training in Costa Rica & Santa Cruz! Message us to learn more.

Santa Cruz : May 16 - 18 and July 25 - 27

Costa Rica : June 21st - July 5th

Intentionally Potent Transformational Learning

ENROLL by March 1st and SAVE $400 OFF TUITION!

FREE INFO SESSIONS: Feb 9, Mar 2, Apr 6 | 12pm - 1pm | In Studio & Livestream

Upon Completion You Will Receive:

  • You’ll be a certified Embodied Breath™ Yoga Teacher and qualified to register with the Yoga Alliance at the 200 hr level.

  • You’ll also receive certification as an Embodied Breath™ Breathwork Facilitator Coach so you can feel confident offering breathwork practices in any setting.

  • Hone in your yoga teaching practice skills by joining our FREE Community Yoga Class teaching team - taught exclusively by graduates of our Embodied Breath Yoga and Breathwork Teacher Training. 

Embodied Breath Training Modules

Over six months, we’ll walk you through our four-module vinyasa yoga and breathwork teacher training pathway.

You’ll develop not just as a yoga and breathwork teacher— but as a leader and visionary in your community.

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.

THE ENERGETIC PRACTICES

Learn and embody energetic and subtle body practices and techniques, including Breathwork, Mantra and Chanting, Meditation, & Kundalini Energy Work.

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.

Read more about the Training Modules below.

  • 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

    • Intro to Embodied Breathwork Level I

    • The Yoga of the Five Elements: Earth

    • Deities & Yoga Philosophy: Earth (Ganesha & Bhumi)

    • Meditation 101

  • Deepen your embodiment of yogic practices and teachings.

    Topics Include:

    • Functional Yoga

    • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

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2025 Embodied Breath

Costa Rica + Santa Cruz Hybrid Immersion Training YTT Training Dates:

May 16th - July 27, 2025

  • May 16 - 18* (opening weekend in Santa Cruz)

  • June 21 - July 5** (held at Anamaya in Montezuma, Costa Rica)

  • July 25 - 27* (graduation weekend in Santa Cruz)

    $750 Non-Refundable Deposit to secure your spot!

    ENROLL by March 1st and SAVE $400 OFF TUITION!

    Payment Plans available!

    FREE INFO SESSIONS: Feb 9, Mar 2, Apr 6 | 12pm - 1pm | In Studio & Livestream

    * Opening & Graduation Weekends are held in Santa Cruz, CA at Pleasure Point Sanctuary. Training sessions on both weekends meet Friday 6-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am - 6pm

    ** Our Immersion training in Costa Rica is incredibly powerful. When you commit to a training where you have the opportunity to give it your complete focus and live in an intentional learning community…where you get to live your Yoga – your outcome and your skill level will reflect that. Whether you want to become a yoga teacher, or simply want to deepen your practice, you’ll find immersing yourself in this way gives you an incredible advantage for a truly transformational experience.

Meet your Instructors

  • Kayla Copeland, Lead Instructor

    Lead Teacher Kayla Copeland will be leading you through the Embodied Breath Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training, yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and yoga nidra. Learn more at www.kaylatahani.com

  • Katie Jacobson, Applied Psychology for Yoga

    Explore the Applied Psychology for Yoga Teachers with Katie Jacobson, Yoga Teacher & Psychotherapist. Learn more at www.katiesjacobson.com

  • Kenny Graham, Functional Yoga

    Learn Functional Yoga foundations and to honor each body as unique with veteran Yoga Teacher Trainer Kenny Graham visiting from Costa Rica. IG:@kennygrahamyoga

  • Caren Camblin, Yoga & Social Justice

    Caren Camblin will guide you through your Yoga, Social Justice, & Ethics through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita.

  • Sherri Cassidy, 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.

  • 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.

  • Kelsey Lettko, Embodied Business

    Align yourself in your why and clarify your message as a Yoga teacher to create a bigger impact in your community. http://kelseylettko.com

  • Jessica Weitzenhoffer, Embodied and Intelligent Sequencing

    Dive deep into Embodied, Intelligent, & Soulful movement and the Art of Sequencing with Jessica Weitzenhoffer.

  • Megan McAllister, Host & Owner of Pleasure Point Sanctuary

    Meet Megan McAllister, the host, owner, visionary and inspired leader behind the scenes at Pleasure Point Sanctuary

Yoga Alliance Accredited.

Pleasure Point Sanctuary is Accredited with the Yoga Alliance.

 Pricing & Accommodations

Yoga Teacher Training Rates are per person and include your tuition, accommodations, 3 organic gourmet meals per day (plus snacks), special excursions, and all the training and classwork required to become certified through Yoga Alliance (books, Yoga Alliance registration fees, & airfare / transfers are not included)

Early Bird Discount: $400 if registered by March 1st, 2025

$750 Non-Refundable Deposit

Payment Plans Available

  • $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 Cabina:

    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 Cabina 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.

  • $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 Cabina:

    Accommodates: 3 people

    Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Hammock

    Description: We named this cabina 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 cabina is ideal with her/his own luxurious bed.

  • $5,400 per person

    Choose one of our two beautiful double occupancy cabanas, 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 Cabina:

    Accommodates: 2 people – One King bed (or 2 Twins).

    Features: Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Deck – Desk – Hammock – Bathtub

    Description: The Ananda Cabina is our most spectacular accommodation, with the most amazing ocean views, great privacy, with a large beautiful bathtub.

    Ananda is a favorite amongst couples.

  • $5,900 Single Occupancy

    $5,500 Double Occupancy (per person)

    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.


What Graduates are Saying…

  • “The Pleasure Point 200 Hour Yoga 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

  • “When I signed up for yoga teacher training I had no idea I was entering into one of the most transformative experiences of my life. By dedicating and investing myself into this 200hr training I can say honestly that I have received the most powerful tool for walking through this wild life.".”

    Rayne

  • “Kayla was a wonderful teacher. She guided us through poses with clarity, through emotional and spiritual journeys with kindness and grace, and through daily integrations of yoga with passion. I cannot put into words how impactful this training was on my yoga practice and my self care routines. The community within the program is also wonderful, and the studio is a sacred space for me and anyone who is a part of it!"

    Past Student