Yoga Teacher Training - Level 2
February 21 - March 1
Lokananda Retreat Center, Downingtown PA
You are ready for more. Deepen your yoga and help others get what you’re finding.
In addition to the poses, anatomy and yoga philosophy, YTT 2 includes a Shaktipat Day with Gurudevi Nirmalananda. This initiation opens up a new level of inner access to your own multidimensionality. It also empowers you as a teacher in a profound way.
I’m leaving here a confident, competent and compassionate yoga teacher. – Patricia D.
YTT Level 2 includes three teaching themes.
Abdominals
Your abdominals work for you once you’ve released your spine. Discover how easy it is to activate these key muscles, which make you able to live with your spine open, supple and strong.
Backbends
Teach the hardest poses, the ones that keep you tall and strong all your life long. Your body needs backbends, both for your lower spine and upper spine, to open out the crunch that life puts in.
Standing Poses
Just like the yoga books and websites show, you’ll be doing the Warrior poses and other standing poses but in the Svaroopa® yoga way. Discover the support of your bones while you use your abs, arms and legs all at the same time.
Become a Certified Svaroopa® Yoga Basics Teacher. This attainment also makes you eligible to be a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Successfully complete these training elements:
- YTT Level 2
- YTT DTS 2
- Teaching Review (by video)
TAUGHT BY
Swami Shrutananda & Swami Prajñananda
DETAILS
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of YTT Level 1 and YTT Level 1 DTS.
- SATYA member in Current Standing [or take our YTT2 Prep Course, a free training during the 3 days prior to this YTT2 training].
Current Standing Info
Current Standing is a prerequisite so you are ready to get more profound physical changes and absorb the more advanced teachings. When you've been away from the classroom for a while, your rate of learning slows down, which holds back everyone in the training.
This is why we are offering a Prep Course - to make it easy for you. It is tuition-free; your only cost is housing and meals. [More info coming soon!]
Your other option is to do a Teaching Review. Read about it here from a teacher who has done it.
For more info about a Teaching Review, log into your SATYA Desktop Resources. If you need the password, email the SATYA Team.
SATYA Members
Successful completion of this course will maintain or reinstate your Current Standing status for Continuing Education.
Dates & Times
Saturday February 21 2026 begins with Dinner at 5:30 pm, with training going from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sunday February 22 from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner included
Monday February 23 from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Tuesday February 24 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Wednesday February 25 15 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Thursday February 26 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Friday February 27 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Saturday February 28 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Sunday March 1 from 6:00 am - 12:30 pm with Breakfast, also including Lunch (served at 11:45 am)
Location
Lokananda Retreat Center
116 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown PA
Course Confirmation Date
February 14 2026
We confirm the course on or before this date, when we have enough enrollments to confirm. Early rates are available until this date.
Enrollment Fees
Level 2 is normally offered as a package with Level 1, which includes course tuition, DTS (mentoring program), Materials fees, Teaching Review, and your housing and meals.
For yogis who took Level 1 in October 2025, your Component A enrollment covers this Level 2.
For yogis whose training track was interrupted by the pandemic or other events, you simply enroll in this Level 2. You have several options for discounted rates and payment plans.
Course Tuition:
Member discount tuition: $1,951 (on or before November 18 2025)
Member early tuition: $2,361 (on or before February 14 2026)
Standard tuition: $2,601.00
Materials Fee (175 pages) $59.00; DTS (3 months mentoring) $411.00; Teaching Review $281.00; Housing and Meals (8 nights) $1,400 .00
Total Enrollment Fees:
Member discount total (on or before November 18 2025): $4,102.00
Member early total (on or before February 14 2026): $4,512.00
Standard total: $4,752.00
Postponed H&M: Take advantage of the early tuition or standard rate while postponing your Housing & Meals until just before your arrival. Pay for your tuition, DTS & materials now, and your Housing & Meals 1 week before your program begins. Contact the Enrollment Team at 610-806-2119 or email.
Course fee on enrollment: Member Discount $2,702.00; Member Early $3,112.00; Standard $3,552.00
Housing and meals payment due 1 week before you arrive: $1,400.00
Monthly Payment Plan: First payment on enrollment $1,631.00 plus 24 monthly payments of $150.00, on your preauthorized credit card or bank account. Payment Plan total is $5,231.00
More Info
Our Enrollment Advisors will be happy to connect with you and answer any questions - programs@svaroopayoga.org or 610.806.2119
When events beyond our control cause unavoidable changes, locations and fees are subject to change without notice.
When events beyond our control cause unavoidable changes, locations and fees are subject to change without notice.
Svaroopa® Yoga
Svaroopa yoga works by decompressing your spine — opening your core. You do more yoga, you feel better. You do even more yoga, you feel even better. Old familiar pains and negativities disappear. You get a new body and a new you, all at the same time.