Mount Madonna Center & Institute
About Mount Madonna Center & Institute
Mount Madonna Center & Institute is an RYS-designated training provider located in Watsonville, CA, United States. The school holds RYS 200 and RYS 300 designations through Yoga Alliance. More than 200 verified Yoga Alliance reviews — averaging 4.91 — speak to the school's track record. The curriculum draws on Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga. 24 trainers are on the school's current Yoga Alliance roster. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. Next cohort dates appear on the Yoga Alliance listing.
At the heart of Mount Madonna is the study, practice and teaching of Yoga. For over 40 years our community has embraced this tradition as we seek to incorporate the practices and truths into our daily life. We offer these practices with the intent of promoting self-transformation for us all. We offer Yoga retreats, established Yoga Teacher Training programs, as well as weekend Yoga Workshops. We offer our signature 200 and 300 hour Teacher Trainings. We cover a broad range of yoga theory, philosophy, and practice. Classically, Ashtanga Yoga means eight-limbed Yoga (ashta meaning eight, and anga meaning limb.) We address each limb and teach asana, pranayama and shat karma from the Hatha Yoga system (referenced in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gherand Samita, and other Hatha yoga texts). The practices are taught classically as shared with us by our teacher, Sri Baba Hari Dass. Many of our faculty members have been practicing, studying, and teaching yoga at Mount Madonna Center for over 40 years.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Madonna Center & Institute Yoga Alliance registered?
Yes. Mount Madonna Center & Institute is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 300. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.
Where does Mount Madonna Center & Institute hold teacher training?
The school is based in Watsonville, CA. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.
What yoga styles does Mount Madonna Center & Institute teach?
Mount Madonna Center & Institute teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 24 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.
Does Mount Madonna Center & Institute have student reviews?
Yes — 200 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.91 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.
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Programs offered
Upcoming cohorts
| Program | Start | End | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYS 300 | 2026-08-26 | 2027-04-25 | — |
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Meet the team
Student reviews
This is one of the most authentic trainings available in the United States! Highly recommend for those who are serious about the Yogic path and developing their spiritual practice :)
Mount Madonna is an incredible program guided by a cohort of lifelong committed yogis on a land and in community suffused with a devoted history to yogic philosophy, practice, and living, anchored by the teachings of an incredibly accomplished teacher, Baba Hari Dass.