The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health
🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200 · RYS 300

The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health

Tampa, FL, United States
Verified by OYP Since 2016 · 10 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.94 496 verified student reviews
Online trainingWork exchange program
Founded
2006
Designations
RYS 200, RYS 300
Trainers
13
Languages
English

About The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health

Headquartered in Tampa, FL, United States, The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health is listed in the official Yoga Alliance RYS directory. The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health is currently registered as RYS 200 and RYS 300 with Yoga Alliance. The program has accumulated 496 verified Yoga Alliance reviews at an average of 4.94 out of 5. The curriculum draws on Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga. 13 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. Request info below to ask the school about upcoming dates and tuition.

The Lotus Pond 200 and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training programs deliver nationally recognized master teachers and a beautiful and serene setting. We have been certifying teachers since 2006. The Lotus Pond's joyful Teacher Training is designed to allow the teachings of yoga to unfold in a manner that is inspiring, uplifting & powerful.

Lotus Pond offers a comprehensive Yoga Alliance Certified 200HR Yoga Teacher Training with a deep study in the following areas:

- Breathing Techniques & Practices

- Developing a consistent Meditation practice

- Anatomy and Physiology

- Posture Alignment & Modifications

- Teaching Methodology, Sequencing, and Techniques

- History and Philosophy: The Yoga Sutras/8 Limbs of Yoga and The Bhagavad Gita

- The Subtle Body and the Chakras

200hr YTT Tuition: $3,250 (payment plan available)

Includes full training, all required books & materials

The Lotus Pond's 200hr Teacher Training gives you the community, the tools, and the wisdom not just to be a yoga teacher, but to live the yogic path and truly help others along their own paths. You won't just be another yoga teacher: you'll discover how to access the teacher within.

\Lotus Pond's Advanced 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program can be done through immersive weekend workshops at the studio or through online on demand training workshops: https://app.heymarvelous.com/lotuspondyoga/shop

*Pre-Requisite: Completion of a 200 Hour YTT at a Lotus Pond or another Yoga Alliance accredited school.

View our in studio 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training workshop schedule: https://www.lotuspondyoga.com/teacher-training-courses-yacep.html

Option to pay as you take each workshop or set up a payment plan. Priced at $18 per credit hour. Finish your Advanced 300 Hour Teacher Training and upgrade as a 500 RYT on Yoga Alliance.

For more information about our Advanced Teacher Training: https://www.lotuspondyoga.com/300-hour-ytt.html

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health 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 The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health hold teacher training?

The school is based in Tampa, FL. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.

What yoga styles does The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health teach?

The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 13 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health have student reviews?

Yes — 496 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.94 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

RYS 200
Foundational 200-hour teacher training
RYS 300
Advanced 300-hour training (RYT 500 path)

Upcoming cohorts

ProgramStartEndStatus
RYS 2002026-01-292026-06-19

What they teach

Flow YogaAlignment-Oriented YogaSpiritually-Oriented YogaGentle Yoga
Formats: Part-time, Weekends only, Modules, shorter immersions), Non-residential, Destination / retreat

Meet the team

Karin Stephan
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Larissa Carlson
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Anne Curtis
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Ryan Devin Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Manasa Kanithi
E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®
Kaytlyn Beene Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Carla Jimenez
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Roger Mallory
E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®
Sharen Lock
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Tammy Bernard
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.94
average from 496 verified students
★★★★★
Caitlyn Wallace RYT® 200 · Mar 03, 2026

I had a wonderful experience going to YTT at Lotus Pond. The education was thorough and I felt very prepared to teach after I completed my 200 Hour Training. The learning, experience and connections continue to be very impactful within my life both on and off the mat.

★★★★★
alicia nunez RYT® 200 · Feb 19, 2026

Rated but no written review.

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Yoga Alliance directory last synced April 2026.

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