YogAMittra

A community rooted in practice, philosophy, and connection.

Confident Teaching

Intelligent Sequencing

Embodied Practice

Supportive Community

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The Philosophy

This is a community of friends brought together through a shared love of yoga philosophy and mindful movement. Rooted in the Hatha and Vinyasa traditions, our approach emphasizes intelligent sequencing, intentional breath, and yoga as a healing modality for cultivating strength, balance, and personal transformation.

With over 15 years of development, Yoga Mittra has been dedicated to mentoring practitioners into confident, thoughtful teachers. Since 2010, we’ve proudly offered 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings alongside live classes, ongoing mentorship, educational workshops, and immersive retreats.

Guided by curiosity, collaboration, and deep respect for yoga lineage, Yoga Mittra invites students and teachers alike to study deeply, practice sincerely, and grow together in community.

Yoga Mittra Teacher Training

Through Yoga Mittra trainings and immersions, students receive a full-spectrum yoga education that blends ancient wisdom with modern application.

This is a community of like minded friends joined together with a passion for learning and practicing the art and science of yoga.

What You'll Learn



• Yoga philosophy, history, and lineage
• Functional anatomy and its application to asana
• Intelligent sequencing and peak-pose design
• Pranayama, meditation, and subtle body studies
• Teaching methodology, cueing, and language skills
• Injury prevention, modifications, and hands-on adjustments
• Community mentorship, self-reflection, and personal practice development
• Downloadable manuals, workbooks, and on-demand learning access

Who IS THIS FOR?

Yoga Mittra trainings are appropriate for:

• Dedicated practitioners seeking to deepen their personal practice
• Aspiring yoga teachers ready to build a strong, confident foundation
• Experienced teachers looking to refine skills, expand knowledge, or reconnect with purpose
• Students of all ages and experience levels who value depth, accessibility, and community

No matter your background, this training meets you where you are.

Pathways

200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Foundation Program

Now in its 12th year, the Yoga Mittra Teacher Training School offers an inclusive, tradition-rooted Vinyasa Yoga immersion designed to be both meaningful and accessible. From Restorative Yoga to dynamic Vinyasa Flow, our program supports students in exploring yoga from classical to contemporary perspectives.

Many of the South Bay’s most beloved yoga teachers have trained with Yoga Mittra, and we are honored to share this work both locally and globally.

Virtual + In-Person Immersions

Yoga Mittra offers both virtual and in-person immersions, with select courses available on-demand. Live cohorts are archived for continued self-paced learning.

Two learning tracks are available:

Self-Study Track
Explore curated modules focusing on specific aspects of yoga philosophy, anatomy, history, physiology, and subtle body practices. Each module is a stand-alone immersive experience designed to support real-life integration, stress reduction, and personal growth.

Certification Track
To earn a Yoga Mittra Teacher Certification, students may complete either:

The full 200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Foundational Training
OR

Three required 50-Hour Virtual Immersions (Foundations for Life, Elixir for Life, Subtle Body) plus one elective, a final teaching video, and written exam.

What’s Included?

• Weekly study groups and supportive community connection
• Live practices and full on-demand course access
• Downloadable full-color manuals and workbooks
• One-on-one mentorship and guidance calls
• Teaching methodology for private, group, live, and online classes
• Professional development and real-world teaching support

Program Requirements

To support integration and embodiment of the teachings, participants are asked to:

• Practice 3x per week in approved classes throughout the program
• Complete light homework, including:
• Class observations
• Classroom assisting
• Assigned readings
• Reflective writing

These hours are included within the 200-hour curriculum.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

Shelley Williams began practicing yoga in 1996 while working as a professional modern dancer, initially turning to the practice for healing. What began as support for her body evolved into a lifelong lifestyle and teaching path. She has studied extensively and assisted renowned teachers including Shiva Rea and Max Strom, among other respected guides.



In 2010, Shelley founded Yoga Mittra Teacher Training School, where she continues to lead annual trainings and workshops rooted in the Krishnamacharya lineage. Her teaching blends traditional Hatha Yoga with a Vinyasa flow approach.

Shelley draws from a wide range of modalities to meet the needs of her students, including restorative and yin yoga, Vinyasa and Ashtanga, pre- and postnatal yoga, yoga for recovery, youth and teen yoga, yoga for older adults, somatic healing, breathwork, and meditation.

Testimonial

"I came to Yoga Mittra Training to enhance my practice. I had no intention of becoming a yoga teacher because I already had a profession I was quite happy with. I had no idea that my myopic expectations would be blown way beyond what I could have ever imagined.  Not only did the 200-hour course elevate my mindfulness and awareness of my physical practice, but it had a lasting effect on my spiritual and visceral practice. I shared and collectively created a higher level of consciousness with 26 (Shelley was it 27?) other observant yogis and to this day, we share a bond that is particular and singular. As my 200 hours evolved, so did I. The shift I had ten years ago permeated me and created yogic buoyancy in me and around me ever since. I belong to a bigger idea than I ever knew when I was only confined to a mat. My overall knowledge of the ethical practice of the 8-limbs and all they encompass, the function and use of anatomy, alignment, adjustments, the history and parables....is smart; gifted to me by intelligent instructors and accurate and adequate feedback. 

I wear this experience like a commodious garment."

-Angela Capeilli

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