An Invitation to Deepen Your Path

Please register by April 15, 2026

Enrollment is now open for the 2026 Golden Lotus School of Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training. If you have been feeling called to deepen your understanding of Hatha Yoga, meditation, and spiritual living, this may be the invitation you have been waiting for.

Apply for the 2026 Teacher Training Here

From May through November 2026, join us for ten in-person training weekends at Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Vanderbilt, Michigan, nestled within the peaceful beauty of the Pigeon River State Forest.

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A Living Spiritual Lineage

Founded by Yogacharya J. Oliver Black, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Golden Lotus School of Yoga offers a rare opportunity to study within a lineage devoted to meditation, inner transformation, and the deeper purpose of yoga.

“In my silence, God’s silence ceases.”

— Paramahansa Yogananda

This training is more than a certification program. It is an immersion in yogic living, spiritual discipline, and inner transformation. Whether you feel called to teach or simply wish to deepen your own path, this program offers a meaningful opportunity to grow in wisdom and devotion.

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Curriculum & Exploration

With a gentle, traditional, and meditative approach to Hatha Yoga, students explore:

• Philosophy & Meditation: Yoga philosophy and personal sadhana development.
• The Practice: Traditional Asanas and Pranayama.
• Anatomy: Physical and subtle energy anatomy.
• Leadership: Practice teaching and retreat facilitation.

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2026 Training Schedule

All events take place in person at Song of the Morning.

• May 8 – 10 | Program Commencement
• May 29 – 31
• June 12 – 14
• July 3 – 5
• July 24 – 26
• August 14 – 16
• August 28 – 30
• September 25 – 27
• October 16 – 18 | GLYTA Yogananda Weekend
• November 6 – 8 | GLYTA Graduation

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Tuition & Investment

• New Students: $2,000
• Returning Graduates: $1,000
• Note: Tuition covers the training program only. Lodging and meals are handled separately through Song of the Morning. For your convenience, discounted all-inclusive trainee packages can be booked directly through the Song of the Morning Lodging and Meals Reservation Page.

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Foundational Prerequisites

Trainees are expected to complete the following, preferably before the training begins:

• Reading Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda.
• Reviewing the Self Realization Fellowship Home Study Lessons.
• Completing two Hatha Yoga classes with a qualified GLYTA teacher.
• Participating in two Song of the Morning or SRF meditations.
• Kriya initiation is encouraged, but not required for graduation.

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Application & Inquiries

For full program details and to apply, please visit the Teacher Training page on our website.

Contact Information:

Kendra Hubbarth Bohr, Trainer

Phone: (248) 759-3733

Email: kendra@goldenlotusyoga.org

We look forward to welcoming those who feel called to this transformative journey.

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