About this retreat
International Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Training Centers.
🌺 Aloha and Welcome
Yoga Awareness International
Based in Hawaii and Japan, Yoga Awareness offers a holistic path to wellness through the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda. Our programs include group yoga classes, private sessions, wellness retreats, and self-development trainings — all designed to help you cultivate balance, clarity, and inner peace.
We offer certified Yoga Teacher Trainings in Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga (Patanjali) — rooted in the Krishnamacharya–Desikachar lineage — along with in-depth Ayurveda trainings for healing and transformation.
🌞 Discover the Essence of Raja Yoga
Rooted in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra-s, Raja Yoga reveals timeless teachings for the mind and spirit. Since 2001, Tedd Surman has guided in-depth trainings in India, sharing the authentic teachings passed through the Krishnamacharya–Desikachar lineage, integrated with Ayurvedic wisdom from the Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam.
🌴 Yoga in Paradise – Waikiki
Join us for group yoga classes at Waikiki Beach Park, surrounded by breathtaking ocean views and Hawaii’s world-class year-round weather. These classes are open to all levels — a perfect way to reconnect with nature and yourself.
💻 Online via Zoom
Can’t join in person? Practice with us from home and connect directly to our Waikiki studio, overlooking Diamond Head, Kapiolani Park, and the beautiful beaches of Waikiki.
✨ Find Your Path
Not sure which training is right for you? Schedule a free online consultation to discuss your goals and discover the Yoga or Ayurveda path that best fits your journey.
🧘♀️ Train with Us
Join Tedd and Masumi for Yoga Teacher Trainings held in Hawaii, Japan, or online via Zoom.
What they offer
Part-time (spread out over time), Modules (several, shorter immersions), Non-residential (trainees commute to the program)
Yoga styles taught
Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, Spiritually-Oriented Yoga, Specialty Yoga