Joy Ravelli Holistic Yoga Training
July 12-17, 2025 | One Week Intensive Retreat | 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
At Purusha Studio, San Francisco
Dedicate a week to turn inward, reconnect with your innate wisdom, and immerse yourself in the transformative experience of this 6-day intensive retreat.
Through our 200-Hour Holistic Yoga Training, you are provided an opportunity to deepen your practice for your personal journey or apply these learnings to teach others.
Foster your passion
Embrace this journey and let your passion for yoga flourish as you connect with a lineage passed down with love and respect for generations.
Deepen your practice
Embark on a transformative path to deepen your practice. Our well-developed training offers a profound exploration of classic yoga, meditation, and holistic health.
Express your true self
Your truth and experiences will become your greatest gifts, shared with the world in a way that inspires and uplifts you. Through a blend of timeless practices and modern insights, explore your unique path with respect and kindness.
Retreat Week
When: Saturday, July 12 – Thursday, July 17, 2025
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Daily
Where: Purusha Studio in San Francisco
How to Join
Register now to save your spot!
Want to learn more? Schedule a discovery call or jump straight to our frequently asked questions.
Typical Day
8:30 AM: Morning arrival and tea, prepare for the day
9:00 AM: Morning meditation, chanting, breathwork, intention of the day
9:30 AM: Holistic Yoga Practice (Sadhana)
10:45 AM: Tea break
11:00 AM: Foundations of Holistic Yoga: methodology, techniques, philosophy
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Yoga anatomy and physiology
2:00 PM: Asana Workshop – Understanding each posture and practice teaching
4:00 PM: Tea break
4:15 PM: Philosophy in practice
5:15 PM: Closing meditation
6:00 PM: Optional group activities/dinner/walk
Foster your passion
Deepen your practice
Express your true self
Our 200-Hour Holistic Yoga Training will help you…
- Develop your personal style.
- Discover how to be comfortable in your body.
- Be inspired to practice more intently.
- Give yourself grace through compassion and patience.
- Embrace the true gift of holistic yoga.
- Experience gratitude and celebration of yourself.
Our unique approach will help you…
- Explore your inner self through supportive mentorship.
- Develop your personal style.
- Learn what works for your lifestyle, choices, movement patterns, thoughts, desires, goals, and daily rhythm.
- Discover how to be comfortable in your body.
- Find inspiration to practice more intently and with more curiosity and enthusiasm.
- Learn to meet yourself where you are with kindness, compassion, and patience.
- Embrace the true gift of holistic yoga by learning to accept yourself as-is.
- Experience gratitude and celebration of yourself.
Pricing
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6-day in-person training at Purusha Studio in San Francisco
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Workbooks: Asana, Foundation, 200-Hour Teaching Manual, “Threads” Yoga Sutras in everyday life
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Access to online curriculum to go at your own pace
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Certification upon graduation
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Ability to register with the Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200-Hour
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All of the above
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20 Classes at Purusha Studio
* Early bird pricing until April 20. Gain online access to course materials and Purusha in-studio classes once registration is complete.
* Early bird pricing until April 30. Gain online access to course materials and Purusha in-studio classes once registration is complete.
Ready to Join?
Register now to save your spot!
Want to learn more? Schedule a discovery call or jump straight to our frequently asked questions.
About Joy Ravelli
Joy brings her dynamic, authentic true self to her practice as a world traveler, community leader, internationally known master yoga teacher, yoga therapist, mentor, personal trainer, and coach.
A dedicated yogi, Joy has been honored to study personally with many profound yet simple teachers, including Thich Nhat Hanh, Pema Chodron, John Featherstone, Anodea Judith, and Anna Halprin. Joy’s practice has been a lifelong journey of realizing and enjoying the common ground of practices and people worldwide, including indigenous wisdom from America, Tibet, Thailand, Hawaii, and Nepal.
For over 30 years, Joy has led workshops, retreats, and yoga teacher trainings worldwide guiding thousands of clients individually and in groups to discover their true self and explore all aspects of wellness. Joy’s 5-star rated YTT is recognized worldwide providing specialized certifications for self-growth and career enhancement. Joy’s compassionate leadership supports growth for rewarding careers as professional holistic yoga teachers and yoga therapists.
About Purusha Studio
Purusha is a proudly women-owned business in the Outer Richmond district of San Francisco. Founded by Joy Ravelli, Purusha Yoga Studio has been serving the community since 2010. In November 2024, Joy handed over leadership for the next phase of Purusha Studio’s evolution to co-owners Jen Betti and Kopal Maheshari who have continued to foster Purusha’s values. With community at its core, Purusha has a deep commitment to creating a safe environment where everyone belongs and feels safe to bring their whole self to practice. You will enjoy a welcoming and warm environment that celebrates diversity of all ages, stages, and abilities and fosters community connection.
Purusha Studio is proud to be the home studio for Joy Ravelli Holistic Yoga Training. Alumni stay connected through Purusha’s inclusive community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Holistic Yoga Training?
The difference in our Holistic Yoga Training is Joy herself. Joy’s superpower is connection where she intentionally creates and nourishes a community where everyone is seen, respected, and celebrated. Her deep commitment and care to the journey of each student throughout and beyond graduation is unmatched. In this training, diversity in learning styles and perspectives is celebrated fostering authenticity and creative expression. All are welcome—no experience or expertise is required. Purusha is the home and birthplace of the training and has a very special and supportive community.
The difference in our Holistic Yoga Training is Joy herself. Joy’s superpower is connection where she intentionally creates and nourishes a community where everyone is seen, respected, and celebrated. Her deep commitment and care to the journey of each student throughout and beyond graduation is unmatched. In this training, diversity in learning styles and perspectives is celebrated fostering authenticity and creative expression. All are welcome—no experience or expertise is required. Purusha is the home and birthplace of the training and has a very special and supportive community.
The ancient art of teaching yoga was traditionally in a circle, under a tree. Student and teacher come together with the intention of enthusiasm and strong regard for each other and the practices. Every day is like the best summer camp you ever dreamed of! Seriously, it is a legitimately life-changing experience. The curriculum fascinates me even though I have taught it to thousands of students for over 25 years. I learn something new every time because I am changing, and the students that gather form a unique cohort, and the world is constantly transforming. Yoga changes with all of these influences. This is why it has lived for so long and continues to attract new students. I have traveled the world and have had the honor of being in the presence of many master teachers. One becomes a master by recognizing the beauty and magnificence in unexpected places. I aim to gently guide you to find that magnificence alive within yourself.
Our Students
Absolutely not! In fact, this is our #1 question.
Am I good enough, flexible enough, strong enough, yogi enough?”. The answer is to relax and come as you are! You will learn to meet yourself where you are with kindness, compassion, and patience. Eventually, you may even experience gratitude and celebration for yourself if you practice enough. This is the true gift of holistic yoga. To learn how to accept yourself “as is.”
This training will teach you what works and what doesn’t regarding your lifestyle, choices, movement patterns, thoughts, desires, goals, and daily rhythm. You will learn how to be comfortable in your body while discovering inspiration to practice more intently and with more curiosity and enthusiasm.
The most excellent teachers start by saying they don’t want to teach. It is the best way to begin anything; learning it for yourself first is essential. The best things you will have to teach are those you have adopted into your lifestyle. That truth becomes you, and it is from that authentic place that your voice will resonate most clearly. So do it for yourself; naturally, it will flow from you and encourage change around you. This is the evolution of Dharma and Karma.
Absolutely not! In fact, this is our #1 question.
Am I good enough, flexible enough, strong enough, yogi enough?”. The answer is to relax and come as you are! You will learn to meet yourself where you are with kindness, compassion, and patience. Eventually, you may even experience gratitude and celebration for yourself if you practice enough. This is the true gift of holistic yoga. To learn how to accept yourself “as is.”
This training will teach you what works and what doesn’t regarding your lifestyle, choices, movement patterns, thoughts, desires, goals, and daily rhythm. You will learn how to be comfortable in your body while discovering inspiration to practice more intently and with more curiosity and enthusiasm.
The most excellent teachers start by saying they don’t want to teach. It is the best way to begin anything; learning it for yourself first is essential. The best things you will have to teach are those you have adopted into your lifestyle. That truth becomes you, and it is from that authentic place that your voice will resonate most clearly. So do it for yourself; naturally, it will flow from you and encourage change around you. This is the evolution of Dharma and Karma.
No experience or expertise is required. All are welcome regardless of fitness level, age, or stage of life. Our community thrives on each person bringing their unique ways of wisdom to the cohort. Ultimately, if you decide to teach you will learn how to meet your students where they are, so you should come as you are and celebrate precisely how you are today.
Yes, the curriculum, quizzes, homework, and assignments may be turned in or shared with the teacher in various ways. You can write, video, or demonstrate your knowledge in ways that best suit you.
Certification
Once you complete all of the course requirements, you may register with the Yoga Alliance. Joy Ravelli’s Holistic Yoga School has been accredited with the Yoga Alliance since 2002 at the 200, 300 and 500 hour levels.
Once you complete all of the course requirements, you may register with the Yoga Alliance. Joy Ravelli’s Holistic Yoga School has been accredited with the Yoga Alliance since 2002 at the 200, 300 and 500 hour levels.
The Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certification breaks down as follows:
63 hours: In-Person
30 hours: Anatomy online
30 hours: Philosophy online
40 hours: Group Classes including analysis and feedback
20 hours: Teaching Skills in Practice
The course includes online videos on anatomy and teaching skills. These videos are designed to help you learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home. We find it helpful to learn these skills slowly. You can take notes, stop the video, practice, color in your anatomy book, and learn anatomy at a pace that accommodates your needs. The course also includes daily practices and journaling from Joy’s Sutra book, “Threads”. You must also attend 20 classes led by graduates that you can access online or in person. You will receive personalized feedback and individualized mentoring along the way.
There is no deadline to finish this course. You can take as much time as you need to fulfill your requirements. We will help you every step of the way to reach your goals.
Joy Ravelli’s Holistic Yoga School graduates have a very high success rate of being hired by yoga studios, gyms, corporations, and private clients. Purusha Yoga Studio prioritizes hiring graduates of this program and our rich community of graduates is here for you with resources and networking opportunities.
Yes. This course includes business skills, next steps, and individualized guidance toward manifesting your dreams. We also have a Holistic Yoga Therapy Certificate, the next step in your education, and multiple specialized certifications that are all part of the 300-hour training.
What to Expect
Each day has a consistent rhythm and schedule, starting with meditation, breathing, chanting, and moving into a more physical practice with a breakdown of methods experienced, followed by lunch and an afternoon of asana, anatomy, and teaching skills/ practice teaching. The day ends with a guided meditation. Breaks are given throughout the day.
Each day has a consistent rhythm and schedule, starting with meditation, breathing, chanting, and moving into a more physical practice with a breakdown of methods experienced, followed by lunch and an afternoon of asana, anatomy, and teaching skills/ practice teaching. The day ends with a guided meditation. Breaks are given throughout the day.
Yes, you do need to purchase two books: The Anatomy Coloring Book and Yoga Anatomy. We will send you the link to these books once you register. You will also receive four workbooks at no extra charge with the course registration, including the 200-hour workbook, the Asana workbook, the Foundation workbook, and Joy’s book “Threads,” Yoga Sutras in Everyday Life.
Yes. You can access the online course materials immediately with your completed registration. You will be given a sign-in, and you may begin looking at the books, moving through the anatomy videos, and starting your daily practices.
We suggest you bring lunch or plan on buying lunch at one of the fabulous restaurants on Balboa Street.
Bring your yoga mat, snacks, water bottle, pen, and notebook.
Wear layers; the Outer Richmond weather may get cool.
We love to get outside and enjoy our redwood garden and the surrounding beauty of Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach, all within walking distance.
Yes. There is ample free street parking. We will provide more tips in our welcome packet.
We have many students who visit us in San Francisco for our training. We can provide guidance on areas to stay that are proximity and will help in any way that we can to ensure you have a great experience.
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Hear From Former Students
“It’s deepened my practice so much, and in all aspects of my life from what I eat to how I treat others to how I look at the world.”
– Alison M.
“Joy has a vast understanding and wealth of knowledge and experience in yoga, the body, health, fitness, yoga philosophy, teaching yoga, nutrition, and more.”
– Kari G.
“Yoga teacher training (YTT) at Purusha has made a big difference in my yoga practice and my everyday life.”
– Apoorva M.
