Yoga Teacher Training
Hawaii Big Island Ocean Front

“Discover your True Nature as a Yoga Teacher”

Join us for an Educational Adventure of a Lifetime

January 12-30, 2025

200 / 300 hour Yoga Alliance Certification

ongoing Mentorship

Applications now accepted. Limited to 15 participants.

“Our True Nature is a reflection of Nature itself and the amazing Universe in which we abide.” ~ Deborah

Ancient Yogic (whole) Wisdom and Ayurveda (life Knowledge)
offer vast exploration into the expanse and simplicity of these practical teachings.

We are living in very inspiring and exciting times where science and spirituality are becoming accessible and useful as the fields of Neuroscience and the practices of Asana, (Movement)Pranayama (breath) and Meditation (introspection) are changing lives more powerfully than every before.

Join us on a transformative adventure into the many facets of Yoga.

Live ocean front with us as we nourish ourselves with fresh island foods, warm clear waters, immersed in the primal simple nature of the Big Island.

Explore yoga and the Big Island as a lifestyle in a vibrant yet relaxed learning environment with a group of like minded inspired friends.

200 hour and 300 hour

Yoga Teacher Training
Course Description

The Yoga Immersion format will be an inspirational, accessible and educational foundation for anyone who wants to learn more about their bodies, minds, emotions, spirituality and “Nature as teacher”. Through practical Yoga philosophy, relatable anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, and other tools we nurture health and happiness as a lifestyle.

We will explore the study of Yoga to navigate challenges and ingrained patterns [Samskaras], with introspection, respect and clarity. Through Asana, useful breathing [Pranayama], relaxation, restorative practices, meditation our aim is to create strength, stability, safety, and re-patterning. Adventures in neuroscience will help us to explore the underlying physical structure and energetics that influence and inform our lives emotionally, mentally and physically. The course will integrate the learning directly to daily life, giving you a groundwork to support yourselves and others in an ongoing transformational process.

Each session will have a focus for learning to be applied to a specific area of the curriculum for a 200/300 hour Yoga teacher training, mentoring, and continuing education training.

Discovering your nature and path in the practice of yoga for your personal journey will include: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Subtle Energy, the Chakras, the Elements and Nature as Teacher, Ayurveda, and Yoga Philosophy.

Establishing new circuitries in our body and mind will introduce healthy ways to inform ourselves of our innate spiritual essence. These are useful tools to navigate the ocean of life and stay grounded during challenging times.

Right now is such an exciting time. Together we can create a web of education and cultivate understanding, which will guide us all through the doorway of human consciousness that we are experiencing. We can harness the true power of the present moment and join together to see what we can discover.

All students who complete Deborah’s accredited course will receive a certificate of completion from Deborah with which you can then register for either the 200 or 300 level Yoga Alliance or continuing education credits. We were one of the first schools to be registered with Yoga Alliance since 2001.

Deborah also is a certified Yoga Therapist with IAYT and she and her school are members of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. See our Yoga Therapy page. 

Hale Kai (ocean house) is our ocean front retreat in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Described by guests as a work of art, Hale Kai offers beautiful open air living in a peaceful and inspirational environment created and built by David, Deborah and daughter Alison. The Balinese style Yoga space, kitchen, and accommodations blend with the spirit of old Hawaii to create a magical place for yoga retreats workshops and teacher trainings. Beautiful gardens and fruit trees grace the land at Hale Kai. We are blessed to be on this lovely Island and to share it with our guests.

Yoga Workshops and Teacher Trainings with Deborah and friends at Hale Kai are a unique and special experience found no where else in Hawaii. Deborah’s yoga adventure teacher trainings and school are registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200 and 300 hour levels.

We limit our Trainings to 10-15 students insuring caring attention to detail and a comfortable learning environment.

Hale Kai is located on the crystal clear waters of Ho’okena Bay, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. A myriad of colorful tropical fish, Sea turtle, humpback whale and spinner dolphin frequent the bay.

The weather is warm and sunny year round. We receive very little rain fall. Seasonal afternoon showers are welcome and refreshing. The Big Island has many beautiful beaches, waterfalls, warm springs, vapor caves, mountain hikes and Volcano National Park where you can experience Madam Pele the active volcano, Sea Kayaking is available at Hale Kai and there are numerous surf spots around the Island.

We feel that adventuring and exploring in nature is one of the greatest teachers and prepares us to be more connected, natural and sincere in our teaching.

A typical teacher training day at Hale Kai revolves around concentrated time in our ocean front yoga space studying, asana, yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, both physical and subtle, pranayama and meditation, time to enjoy the beauty and nature surrounding Hale Kai and living the life of a yogi.

We begin with meditation, tea, juice and fruit and a 3 1/2 hour morning class. We will share in a brunch of fresh islands fruits and vegetables.

Our experience continues as we deepen our connection with ourselves and nature, swimming in the ocean, walking, kayaking, reading and resting, gardening.

An evening gathering or personal study time follows dinner. Guest speakers include teachers with expertise and passion in the areas of anatomy, physiology, subtle energy and yoga philosophy.

200/300-Hour Yoga Alliance Registered
and Continuing Education

Details

 ~ participant reflections ~

Gain your Yoga foundation from an inspirational Yogini and healer – Deborah  Koehn.  She imparts an incredible amount of Yoga philosophy, anatomy, meditation  and asana knowledge using a relaxed but immersive method at Hale Kai on the Big  Island of Hawaii.  While the curriculum could seem overwhelming to absorb during  the training, you truly will walk away understanding the mind, body and nature connection that makes yoga such a useful life practice that you can share with  others.    ~  Kim Metta

My experience at the 2018 Yoga Adventure Teacher Training at Hale Kai was  transformative, beautiful, and empowering. Deborah’s wisdom and experience is  absolutely priceless. I can not express how blessed I feel to have learned from  someone so knowledgeable, intuitive, and loving. ~ Liz