Bhakti Ashtanga Yoga Institute April 1–21, 2027 | Tulum, Mexico

B.A. Yogi - Certified Yoga Teacher

College-Certified, Bachelor’s-Track Ashtanga-Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training

A one-year yoga teacher training for sincere students who want real competence in Ashtanga Yoga, authentic grounding in Spiritual wisdom of Bhakti, practical Kirtan Music Immersion, and a powerful 21-day ashram experience in Tulum.

This is not another generic 200-hour yoga course. This is a deeper path for students who want to practice, teach, and represent yoga with confidence, skill, and authenticity.

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What You Receive

Everything built into this rigorous, beautifully structured path.

1 Year of Training

Comprehensive online study coupled with direct mentorship and support throughout the year.

30 FVC Credits

Granted through Florida Vedic College—equivalent to one-fourth of a Bachelor’s in Yoga Studies.

500-Hour Certification

Exceeds basic 200-hour standards and supports immediate Yoga Alliance 500-hour eligibility.

Online Study + Live Calls

Consistent, high-level interaction and ongoing video learning modules alongside real peers.

21-Day Tulum Immersion

Join us on site in April 1–21, 2027 for a transformative, deep-dive physical and spiritual retreat.

Ashtanga & Bhakti Fusion

Master the Primary Series sequence paired with profound ashram practice and Vedic wisdom culture.

Kirtan Leadership Training

Learn to confidently sing, play foundations, and guide sacred sound gatherings with master musicians.

Sacred Practices

Gain lifelong competency in authentic Mantra, Sanskrit basics, Pranayama, and Vedic scriptures.

Empowered Community

Ongoing personal practice structure, guidance, and support from sincere lifelong practitioners.

The 4 Core Pillars

The foundations of your evolution as a practitioner and an authentic leader.

01

Ashtanga Yoga

Build strength, discipline, alignment, breath, and competence in the Primary Series. Train in posture foundations, adjustments, advanced asana preparation, and practical teaching ability.

02

Bhakti & Vedic Wisdom

Understand the deeper spiritual purpose of yoga. Bhakti is the fruit of Vedic knowledge: the path of devotion, divine connection, and the highest spiritual attainment. You will experience mantra, sādhana, ashram culture, Vedic philosophy, and devotional practice in a serious but digestible way.

03

Kirtan

Experience beautiful, world-class kirtan during the live immersion. You will also train in your own personal kirtan practice and learn the foundations needed to lead kirtan with confidence. For those called deeper, this opens the door to advanced kirtan training.

04

Tulum Immersion

Nature, beaches, cenotes, healthy living, community, beauty, and four vacation/rest days during the 21-day immersion. This is not a casual “la-di-da” yoga vacation. It is serious training with beauty, joy, nature, and renewal built in.

Why Ashtanga Yoga + Bhakti?

Curated at the highest level: the synthesis of physical discipline and profound heart.

"We curated the best parts of Vedic and Yogic wisdom at the highest level."

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga is the root of many modern physical yoga systems, including vinyasa, power yoga, and flow-based practice. It is disciplined, physical, traditional, and transformative. It stretches you beyond your limitations.

Bhakti Wisdom

Bhakti is the heart and highest fruit of Vedic wisdom. It gives yoga its deepest spiritual meaning: devotion, divine connection, humility, beauty, and spiritual growth.

Together, Ashtanga and Bhakti create a complete path:
strong body, focused mind, open heart, and grounded spiritual life.

No unnecessary fluff No shallow certificate No vague spirituality

Is This Path For You?

This is a commitment to depth and mastery. See if your goals align with this lineage.

This training is for you if:

  • You love yoga and want to master it
  • You want to become a confident yoga teacher
  • You want more than a basic 200-hour certificate
  • You feel drawn to Ashtanga, bhakti, mantra, kirtan, and Vedic wisdom
  • You want a strong personal practice
  • You want spiritual depth without confusion
  • You want community, structure, and guidance
  • You want a serious training with a beautiful Tulum experience

This is not for you if:

  • You only want a casual yoga vacation
  • You want the easiest possible certificate
  • You do not want discipline or structure
  • You are not interested in spiritual practice
  • You want fitness yoga with no traditional depth

"This training is physical, spiritual, disciplined, and beautiful.
You will be forged into a strong Ashtanga, Bhakti, and Yoga practitioner."

Your Teachers

Learn from lineage-guided experts who represent decades of authentic yogic living.

Vishnu Swami
The Maverick Monk

Vishnu Swami

A monk for 30 years, trained in an ashram in India since age 11, and a published author. World's youngest Swami. He guides the bhakti, mantra, Vedic, ashram, and spiritual practice aspects of the training.

Jayson Barniske
Ashtanga Master

Jayson Barniske

Ashtanga Yoga teacher, author, and trainer with over 20 years of practice and teaching experience, trained under Tim Miller. Being instrumental in over 500 yoga teacher certifications.

Vijaya Krishna
World-Class Kirtaniya

Vijaya Krishna

World-renowned kirtaniya and musician, with videos reaching over 12 million views. He's been touring the world guiding students into sacred sound, mantra, and kirtan for close to two decades.

Institutional Accreditation

Florida Vedic College — Established in 1989, providing the college-credit structure for this bachelor’s-track yoga training.

Your Program Outcomes

The measurable competencies and deep integration you will walk away with.

  • Confidence and expertise in the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga
  • Competence in teaching & giving physical adjustments safely
  • A strong, self-guided personal daily yoga practice
  • Clear, rigorous understanding of yoga and Vedic wisdom scriptures
  • A steady daily bhakti practice and ashram integration
  • Foundations in leading kirtan, mantra, Sanskrit basics, and pranayama
  • A highly respected, dual college-credit certification foundation
  • A living, lifelong community of sincere practitioners

You will not just collect information...

...you will be fully competent.

Tuition & Beta Enrollment

Invest in an authentic lineage. Special Founding Cohort rates apply for 2027.

Founding Beta Cohort Offer

$5,497

Limited space available for this launch price

Standard Full Tuition

$12,000 USD

Food and accommodations for the live Tulum immersion are normally additional.

Total Package Value

$15,000 USD

Includes the Founding Cohort Tulum Bonus ($3,000 value)

Founding Beta Discount: Approx. 63% Off Total Package Value

Founding Cohort Bonus: Food and accommodations for the 21-Day Tulum immersion are 100% included for this first group.

Payment Plans

Pay In Full

$5,497

Paid-In-Full Bonus: Save $500

3 Payments

$1,888

Split over 3 convenient monthly billing periods.

6 Payments

$1,008

Low barrier entry split across 6 months.

What Is Not Included

  • Flights
  • Airport transportation
  • Local transportation
  • Excursions
  • Books
  • Personal expenses
Take the Leap

Join the Founding Cohort

Apply now to join the B.A. Yogi - Certified Yoga Teacher Training. Begin your online curriculum, secure your Tulum stay, and master your yoga journey.

  • Train online with ongoing peer support and direct teacher mentorship for one year
  • Join the live Tulum immersion from April 1–21, 2027
  • Build real physical, mechanical and therapeutic competence in Ashtanga Yoga
  • Experience authentic bhakti ashram immersion and community living
  • Learn kirtan, mantra, Sanskrit basics, pranayama, and yogic practice in community
  • Become the kind of practitioner and teacher others can trust
Apply Now To Join
B.A. Yogi — By Bhakti Ashtanga Yoga Institute