About Yandara
Founded in 2003 by Craig and Christopher Perkins, Yandara grew from their lifelong passion for yoga and meditation. Over the years, we’ve grown into one of the world’s most respected Yoga Teacher Training schools. With this growth, we’ve continued to offer a heart-centered approach that empowers students to teach yoga with authenticity and compassion.
Yoga From the Heart
At Yandara, we teach yoga as more than just a physical practice—it is a way of life. From the very beginning, our mission has been to share yoga from the heart, free of dogma and open to all. Over time, thousands of students have joined us, discovering not only a training program but also a truly transformative journey.
Yandara’s mission is to teach and practice yoga from a heart-centered place, free from the rigid rights and wrongs of traditional lineages. Over the years, thousands have come to see Yandara as more than just a location or a learning center. For many, it has become a way of life—a place where yoga is lived on and off the mat.
With over 20 Yoga Alliance-certified programs each year, Yandara is one of the largest and most popular yoga schools worldwide. Many of our graduates go on to teach globally, and countless others carry Yandara’s wisdom into their daily lives.
Yandara Programs include:
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings (Mexico & Sweden). Open to all levels, ages, and experience.
- 300-Hour Advanced Trainings & 100-Hour Programs
Our trainings include healthy meals, cozy accommodations, and evenings of meditation and music with our in-house Kirtan band, JAYA.
Why Choose Yandara
Yandara is more than just a yoga school. Here, you’ll discover what it means to live in a supportive, heart-centered environment. Students often say they arrive as individuals and leave as family, building lifelong friendships and gaining tools for personal and professional growth.
In the true tradition of yoga, we believe that being a yoga teacher is about more than understanding the physical postures and their benefits. It’s about stepping into a space that allows you to embody the essence of yoga — becoming an inspiration to others through presence, compassion, and authenticity.
At Yandara, we strive to cultivate this connection — a radiance born from love and grace within the heart. While it may be difficult to measure, we see it reflected every day in the energy of our community and in the heartfelt words of our graduates.
Our trainings are designed to spark transformation on every level—body, mind, and spirit. With expert guidance and a supportive atmosphere, you’ll leave Yandara ready to teach yoga with confidence and joy.
YANDARA YOGA LOCATION
Our home base is a stunning beachfront retreat on Mexico’s Southern Baja Peninsula. Just 20 minutes south of Todos Santos and 40 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas, Yandara offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. Please visit our Travel page for more information.
In the summer time, you can enjoy a 200 Hour YTT program in Sweden.
Start Your Journey
Whether you’re beginning your yoga journey or deepening your practice, Yandara offers programs to support your growth as a teacher and a human being.