About our Teacher Training:

Join our March 2025 Training

  • Samata Living Yoga School Lead Facilitators Lindsay Richards Braade and Jesse Braade have been leading yoga teacher trainings worldwide and in the Hampton Roads area since 2017.

  • Our Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training will teach you how to safely guide a wide variety of yoga classes including but not limited to; hatha, vinyasa, gentle, restorative, power yoga, kids yoga, prenatal yoga, Yoga Ayurveda and more.

  • This training is designed for a wide variety of student backgrounds, whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years.

  • When creating this program, we made it our mission to ensure that our students would receive a top-notch educational experience, facilitated in a professional and organized manner.

  • This training is perfect for those who are looking to begin their career as a yoga instructor...but is also a great fit for those who wish to share yoga with the world in other ways "beyond the yoga studio."

  • Our training is a wonderful continued education opportunity to help support a variety of careers such as first responders, police, military, healthcare professionals, therapists, teachers, fitness trainers, coaches and more!

What You'll Learn:

  • How to compose and guide safe, creative and alignment-based class sequences that are student-centered.

  • The art of seeing and guiding the "whole student," the art of cueing and the art of adjusting students safely and confidently.

  • A robust knowledge of yoga asana through asana labs, peer teaching, and practicums that will both deepen your own practice and enhance your teaching skills.

  • A comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology and its connection to our physical yoga practice, meditation and breath work.

  • A deep knowledge of energetic anatomy (subtle body systems) including the koshas, chakras, vayus and how to balance the energetic anatomy through asana, meditation and breath work.

  • The practices of yoga's sister science, Ayurveda and how to teach and practice yoga from an Ayurvedic perspective.

  • How to balance your own mind-body-spirit connections by learning to practice and teach key meditation and pranayama techniques.

  • The history and philosophy of yoga, and how to apply these timeless teachings and historical texts to our modern lifestyles.

  • Timeless self-care practices to cultivate a lifestyle that is rooted by self-study, self-actualization, growth and an openness to receive abundance in all its many forms.

  • How to apply the practices of yoga to a variety of careers, supporting professionals such as first responders, police, military, healthcare professionals, therapists, teachers, fitness trainers, coaches and more! Also, how to share the practices of yoga at home with your children and family.

What's Included in Your Investment?

  • 200 hours of yoga teacher training, providing you with the educational background and practical skills to successfully guide yourself and others through yoga asana, meditation and pranayama.

  • 200 hours of in-person instruction with Lead Facilitators Lindsay and Jesse Braade, both holding ERYT-500 certifications through Yoga Alliance and each with over 10 years’ experience teaching yoga + facilitating yoga teacher trainings.

  • 600+ page course manual packed full of timeless resources to guide you for years to come. Training manual reviewed and certified by Yoga Alliance ensuring you have the most robust and up-to-date knowledge base to be successful after graduation!

  • 6 months of training, meeting one or two weekends per month (8 total weekends) in the beautiful and peaceful setting of Pungo, Virginia Beach. You will study and practice on our private property, nestled within the tranquility of towering Virginia pines and wildlife—yet still steps away from Back Bay waterfront, offering amazing views of sunrise and sunset.

  • Immersion in a supportive community of like minded individuals. Learn alongside fellow thought-leaders, movement-seekers, freedom-chasers, healers, dreamers and entrepreneurs PLUS join our growing online sangha (community) for continued connection and accountability well beyond graduation.

  • Business and Lifestyle Coaching with Lead Facilitators and entrepreneurs Lindsay and Jesse Braade. During this training you will learn the tried-and-true tools to help maximize your success potential and clear the blocks that are limiting abundance in your career and relationships.

  • “Physical + Mental Fitness Bootcamp” with Lead Facilitators Lindsay and Jesse Braade, both Personal Trainers. During this training you will have the opportunity to challenge and train your physical strength and mental stamina…toning the muscles of the physical body, while also “toning” the emotional body to be more stable and less reactive to daily triggers.

  • “Beauty and the Beast” Mindset Training with Lead Facilitator Lindsay Braade. Learn how to silence the inner “Beast” of negative self talk and self sabotage, while activating and empowering a moment-to-moment awareness of your True “Beauty” so you may love and forgive yourself more fully each day.

Investment Options:

OPTION 1 - Pay In Full: $2,900

  • BONUS #1: SAVE $400! 
  • BONUS #2: Retake any future yoga teacher training (full, or portion of) for FREE, $3,400 value!
  • BONUS #3: FREE Lifetime Access to samataliving.com All Access Bundle; unlimited access to on-demand yoga classes for all levels, guided meditations, breathing practices, mobility drills, strength drills and more, $225 value!
  • BONUS #4: FREE Lifetime Access to samataliving.com Living Ayurveda 25-Hour, Yoga Alliance Certified Continuing Education Course, $300 value!
  • BONUS #5: Graduate Discount (50% off) applied to all future in-person retreats, yoga classes and kids camps offered by Samata Living. 
  • BONUS #6: Graduate Discount (50% off) applied to all future online courses offered by Samata Living.


OPTION 2: 2 payments of $1,500. Total $3,000.

OPTION 3: 3 payments of $1,100. Total $3,300. 

Discounted Tuition: $2,500

TakeOver Athletics Members, First Responders, Police, Active Duty Military, Veterans, Nurses and Teachers receive our discounted rate no matter the date of enrollment. Email us to receive discount.

We accept MyCAA funding. Check your eligibility here.

Work-study opportunities available. 

Email us for more info or to set up payment plan. 

Our Guarantee: 

We 100% Guarantee that you will experience some degree of transformation during this training, whether that be of mind, body or spirit—or all 3. 

If for some reason you don’t…

We will offer you a full refund or invite you to retake a future training for free, as long as you let us know prior to graduation weekend. All that we ask is that you have attended/completed all training modules and required assignments. 

Sample Training Weekend:

FRIDAY: 

6:00-6:30 PM: Meditation and Breath Work

6:30-7:00 PM: Check-Ins

7:30-8:30 PM: What is Yoga?

8:30-9:00 PM: Q&A and Closing


SATURDAY/SUNDAY:

8:00-8:30 AM: Meditation and Breath Work

8:30-9:30: Philosophy

9:30-11:30: Group Practice

11:30-12:30: Lunch

12:30-1:30: Practice Review, Sequencing, Cueing

1:30-2:30: Asana Lab

2:30-3:30: Business of Yoga

3:30-4:30: Anatomy / Energetic Anatomy

4:30-5:30: Ayurveda

5:30-6:00: Q&A and Closing

Training Dates:

Our yoga teacher training is hosted in a peaceful, rural atmosphere in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach, VA. Our program follows a 6-month format, meeting for a total of 8 training weekends. 

2025 Program Dates:

1 - March 21-23 

2 - April 4-6 

3 - May 9-10* No Sunday, Mother’s Day

4 - May 16-18 

5 - June 6-8 

July 25* Friday only 

6 - August 1-3 

7 - August 8-10

8 - September 12-14


Contact us at [email protected] with questions on upcoming program dates. 

Student Testimonials

I learned so much more than I ever imagined and am eternally grateful for the experience.

Dana

Working with Lindsay and Jesse to complete my 200 hr YTT was an amazing opportunity. The wealth of knowledge, teaching style, and openness to discussion was invaluable. They are very patient and their passion for the topic is infectious. I learned so much more than I ever imagined and am eternally grateful for the experience.

Lindsay and Jesse are easy to choose

Ellie

"Lindsay and Jesse were my facilitators for my 200hr yoga practice in Costa Rica 2018.

Lindsay is effortless and very explanatory in her Ayurveda teachings, she has presence and a grace about her that I have never really met in anybody else.

Jesse is a very hands on teacher, you instantly feel safe when he is around. He always puts his students at ease.

Together they finish each other's sentences off and the love that they have for each other and yoga is unmeasurable.

Lindsay and Jesse are easy to choose, I cannot explain it you’ll have to feel it and see it for yourself.

A very special duo indeed."

Do yourself a favor and give them a try- you will not be disappointed!

Ashley

"We have had the pleasure of working with Samata Living quite a bit and couldn’t be more pleased with our experience.
From private yoga instruction (on location we might add!, reiki healing, and health coaching, all the to management of our website and media needs, it was a wonderful experience.
The team is talented, educated, warm and friendly and are definitely professionals in their craft. Do yourself a favor and give them a try- you will not be disappointed!

Her encouragement and kindness makes me feel confident.

Betsy

"Lindsay's knowledge of yoga and her style of instruction is a great fit for me. She will personalize a program to your specifications, monitor progress and benefits and adjust as necessary. Her encouragement and kindness makes me feel confident. Which in turn makes me want to try new things, push a little harder and gain greater benefit. She's flexible with scheduling and always looking out for what's best for you!"

Lindsay has skill and intuition beyond her years.

Lynn

"I would wholeheartedly recommend Lindsay in any capacity she endeavors. As a personal yoga coach, she met me precisely where I needed to help me attain my desired goals. She has been my Ayurvedic guide as well. Lindsay has skill and intuition beyond her years. Lindsay is one of the most gifted teachers I’ve known."

Attentive, closely attuned to your physical, mental, and spiritual needs

LD Russell

"When Lindsay Richards first walked into my college classroom, I quickly noticed her open mind and heart and the remarkable potential she possessed both as a student and as a person. The one thing she lacked, as with so many at that tender age, was an awareness of her own tremendous gifts and the confidence to body them forth in the world around her. One day after we had come to know one another better, she expressed, almost in passing as if this wish could never become a reality, her life-long desire to explore Ireland. My response was simply, “Well, why don’t you?” It was an unexpectedly electric moment, as if a laser had come to light in her eyes. While I helped her think through how she might pool her resources to make this journey happen, the excitement that rose up within her left the air around us charged with energy. Before she graduated, Lindsay made that long-awaited trip to her beloved country, and to this day one of my prized possessions is a framed photo of her sitting on Ireland’s west coast, back to the camera, looking out across the Atlantic to her American homeland so far away. There simply are no words for how inspired I have been and continue to be by Lindsay’s courage and determination to explore her deep potential and fulfill her passions. These are the same fine qualities Lindsay brings to her work at Samata Living, yet another of her dreams-become-reality. I can assure you that those fortunate enough to spend time in her presence, so genuine and caring, will be the better for it. Whether in a yoga session, lecture, workshop, or other healing activity, you will find her to be attentive, closely attuned to your physical, mental, and spiritual needs, and fully capable of fashioning a program best suited to help you move toward deeper, lasting health. Like me, you will no doubt be grateful to have walked a portion of your path alongside this remarkable woman."

Funny, warm and very professional!

Kristi

"We hired Lindsay to teach a yoga class to my family and friends from out of town the day before my wedding! It was a great family activity and way to calm down before going into the BIG day! We were supposed to do it on the beach outside our beach house but the weather was bad so Lindsay made it work! She was super flexible, interested in everyone, funny, warm and very professional! It was so much fun and a staple to a great weekend! Even my Uncle John participated! 🤣 He was a little stiff but got a lot out of it! I can’t wait to hire Samata Living the next time we have a lot of family in town or for any occasion for that matter!"

The Samata Living Difference:

  • This is our hearts' work—to share yoga with the world in a way that honors the ancient aspect of these teachings, in a modern way that works for the modern yogi. We encourage students to think outside of the box in how they may share yoga with the world. It doesn't always have to be in the yoga studio! How can you bring yoga to your home? Your workplace? Helping you bridge that connection is our specialty, as we have done so in our own lives and have helped countless students do the same!

  • We like to have fun! By participating in our training you are sure to laugh, play and release your inner child. We like to bring creativity and humor into our yoga teacher trainings, while still maintaining professionalism and honoring the sacred aspects of our yoga practices.

  • We have a passion for hand and arm balancing and are excited to share it with our students! By participating in our training you can ensure you will walk away—perhaps on your hands ;) — with the ability to safely practice and guide students into hand and arm balances.

  • As parents we have a soft spot in our hearts for sharing mindfulness practices with children. As we often say in our trainings, yoga is a practice of unlearning. We as children were born with a "purity" of mind, body and spirit. It is our mission to help raise our children and the future generations to "hold onto" that pureness by learning mindfulness practices early. By participating in our teacher training, you will learn key principles for sharing yoga with children.

  • In addition to our passion for yoga, we are passionate about many movement modalities. Movement is healing! By participating in our teacher training you will learn and experience a variety of movement modalities and how you can bring mindfulness into each. Topics include but are not limited to; the power of breath for athletes, mind-body awareness for athletes, the healing power of dance, meditating on the move and more!

  • Ayurveda is the sister science to Yoga. By participating in our training you will simultaneously complete our Intro to Ayurveda course, created by Lead Facilitator Lindsay Richards Braade, Certified Ayurvedic Counselor. This material is truly unique to other teacher training programs as it dives deep into Ayurvedic principles on how to live an Ayurvedic lifestyle and counsel others.

  • Owner and Lead Facilitator Lindsay Richards Braade has over 15 years' experience in the digital marketing and advertising industry. Our yoga teacher training includes the practical steps on how to get started as a successful entrepreneur in the wellness industry. Topics include but are not limited to; how to register an LLC, how to set up automated business accounting, how to build a business website and online presence, how to set up digital advertising and marketing and more.

Training Facilitators:

Senior Instructor

Lindsay Richards Braade

This course is facilitated by Lindsay Richards Braade, a Yoga-Alliance Certified Education Provider, 500-Hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor through Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda School.

Lindsay is the owner of Samata Living, a wellness organization offering both group and individual services. Individual services include personal training, private yoga instruction for adults and children, wellness coaching, Ayurvedic Consultations, handstand training and more. Group services include yoga teacher training, events, lectures and seminars in a variety of wellness, motivational and spiritual topics.

Lindsay has over 5,000 teaching and instructional hours as a 500-hour experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT- 500) via Yoga Alliance, is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor.

Lindsay completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training in Virginia Beach, VA in 2015, and a second 200-hour yoga teacher training specializing in Yoga Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Consultations in 2016. In 2017, Lindsay completed her 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Kerala, India with specialization in Ayurvedic Counseling, Energetic Anatomy and Therapeutic Yoga. Also in 2017, Lindsay completed a 50-hour certification in Rocket Ashtanga.

Lindsay has led multiple 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, seminars and motivational lectures. Her experience and expertise in teaching Ayurveda, Energetic Anatomy, History of Yoga, Philosophy of Yoga, Asana, Meditation, Yoga for Children, Hand and Arm Balancing have provided continued invitations to guest teach various modules within the 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training curriculum both at local yoga studios in Hampton Roads, VA and worldwide in Bali, Costa Rica and India.

Lindsay is also a certified Personal Trainer and certified CrossFit Level-1 Trainer. In addition to her passion for health and wellness, Lindsay is the owner of Samata Digital. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications and Business Administration from Elon University, with over 15 years' professional experience in digital art, marketing and advertising. She loves being active, imaginative and spending time with her family and fellow creators.

Senior Instructor

Jesse Braade

This course is co-facilitated by Jesse Braade, a Yoga-Alliance Certified Education Provider and 500-Hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher.

Jesse is the co-owner of Samata Living, a wellness organization offering both group and individual services. Individual services include personal training, private yoga instruction for adults and children, wellness coaching, Ayurvedic Consultations, handstand training and more. Group services include events, lectures and seminars in a variety of wellness, motivational and spiritual topics.

Jesse has over 2,000 teaching and instructional hours as a 500-hour experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT- 500) via Yoga Alliance, is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor.

Jesse's journey began in 2014 when he attended his 200-hour yoga teacher training with Sadhana Yoga School in Fiji. In 2017, Jesse completed his 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Kerala, India with specialization in Ayurvedic Counseling, Energetic Anatomy and Therapeutic Yoga. Also in 2017, Jesse completed a 50-hour certification in Rocket Ashtanga.

Jesse has led multiple 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, seminars and motivational lectures. His experience and expertise in teaching Yoga for Strength, Advanced Inversions, Hand and Arm Balancing have provided continued invitations to guest teach various modules within the 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training curriculum both at local yoga studios in Hampton Roads, VA and worldwide.

Jesse is also a Professional Firefighter and certified CrossFit Level-1 Trainer. He enjoys strength training and conditioning, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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