Deepen your
practice.Find your voice.
A journey into yoga. A deeper connection to yourself. Learn to guide others with confidence, compassion, and heart.
Begins January 2027 · Led by Cindy Shapiro & Chloé Porter
Come for the practice.
Discover what’s possible.
You don’t have to know exactly where this journey will take you. You may feel ready to teach, curious about yoga beyond the poses, or simply called to make more room for your own growth.
Metta Flow brings philosophy, anatomy, alignment, breath, meditation, and the art of teaching into one thoughtful experience. Grounded in LiveMetta’s spirit of loving-kindness, it connects traditional teachings with the way we move and live today.
What you’ll exploreA foundation.
A lifelong practice.
Through our 200-hour training, learn to practice and teach accessible, inclusive yoga while developing the skills to guide Gentle and Flow classes with confidence and care.
Functional anatomy & asana
Explore the purpose and application of functional anatomy in yoga. In asana lab, study the poses in depth and learn how alignment, variations, and adaptations support different bodies.
Gentle & Flow foundations
Build the skills to practice and teach LiveMetta’s Gentle Yoga, Gentle Flow, and all-level Flow classes. Learn to sequence purposeful classes, from gentle movement to the foundations of vinyasa flow.
Accessible & adaptive yoga
Learn inclusive approaches for different body types, ages, interests, and specialized populations. Explore how to adapt poses for individual needs while offering clear options in larger, all-level classes.
History & philosophy
Explore yoga’s history and philosophy in relation to human experience, resilience, and restorative practices for the whole person. Reflect on frameworks for viewing yoga as a journey toward radiant health and well-being.
Breath, meditation & subtle body
Study pranayama, meditation, and the subtle body. Explore yoga techniques that connect movement, breath, and awareness, with room for contemplation and personal inquiry.
The heart of the teacher
Develop a teaching voice rooted in compassionate presence. Learn to communicate with clarity, meet students where they are, and embody the care you hope to share.
Practice teaching
Put your learning into practice with classmates. Build your skills through guided practice teaching, exploring how to offer instructions, sequence classes, and respond to different student needs.
Specialty workshops
Explore Prenatal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and more through specialty workshops that broaden your understanding of different practices and populations.
Ethics & the business of yoga
Explore ethical entrepreneurship and the business of yoga, connecting the practical work of teaching with respect, responsibility, and the values at the heart of your practice.
Become the teacher
only you can be.
Each time we meet, we’ll combine learning, contemplation, inspiration, asana practice, yoga techniques, and practice teaching with classmates. You’ll deepen your own experience while learning how to share it with compassion, presence, and clarity.
- Explore poses in depth, then learn how to bring them together in a class.
- Practice adapting yoga for individual needs and all-level groups.
- Learn alongside classmates who support your growth, on and off the mat.
Your own journey.
A shared sense of belonging.
“When one teaches, two learn.”Robert Heinlein
Every person’s path is unique, yet there is so much we share. When we recognize both, we can support our own growth and one another’s with greater understanding and care.
Yoga teacher training invites you to open your heart, discover new perspectives, and deepen your connection to yourself. Along the way, a community takes shape—one rooted in respect, joy, celebration, and mutual support.
We look forward to this immersion into the theory and practice of yoga with you. It is an honor to witness your journey as we learn and grow together.
Meet your guidesExperience, with heart.
Two thoughtful teachers. A shared commitment to helping you discover your own way of practicing and teaching.
Cindy Shapiro
Cindy brings over 11 years of teaching and a practice that began at age 15. E-RYT certified, her training spans Hatha, Vinyasa, Therapeutic Yoga, trauma-informed practices, Restorative Yoga, and iRest Yoga Nidra. She has co-led a 200-hour training at LiveMetta and weaves mindfulness and loving-kindness into her teaching.
Chloé Porter
With over 1,000 hours of training, years spent living and working at leading retreat centers in India, and experience leading teacher trainings, Chloé brings a rich perspective to the practice. Her compassionate approach helps students explore both internal and external alignment.
Words to deepen
your practice.
We’ll study and reference these books throughout the training. We recommend having your copies before our first session so you can read, reflect, and return to them as your practice grows.
Select a book title to view it on Amazon.
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Translation and commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda · Blue cover edition
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Light on Yoga
B. K. S. Iyengar
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The Tree of Yoga
Shambhala Classics edition · Bodhi tree on the cover
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Yoga Anatomy
Leslie Kaminoff
Invest in your next chapterMake room for
what’s calling you.
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A first step toward your training
Refundable through November 30, 2026. Checkout through LiveMetta’s Mariana Tek system for Laguna Niguel.
Save $500 on full tuition
Payment plans available. Begins January 2027.
Available after November 30
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Pricing reflects the current LiveMetta training page. Ask the team about payment-plan terms, what tuition includes, and how the deposit applies.
Questions before
your next step?
Do I need to want to become a teacher?
No. The program is designed for dedicated practitioners as well as aspiring teachers. It offers space to deepen your personal practice whether or not teaching is your goal.
What styles of yoga will we explore?
You’ll learn first the yoga poses themselves and then how to sequence them in the foundations of LiveMetta’s Gentle Yoga, Gentle Flow, and all-level Flow classes, alongside the basics of vinyasa flow, philosophy, anatomy, meditation, breathwork, and teaching skills.
When and where does the training meet?
The training begins in January 2027. Request the full training details below for the confirmed dates, meeting times, and studio location.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Payment plans are listed on the current training page. Request details to discuss the schedule and terms with the LiveMetta team.
What are the completion and certification requirements?
All students will receive a certificate of completion if the training is completed in full, all coursework done and practice classes are completed. Students who pass their practical test and theory test on top of this will receive a teaching certificate to register as a RYT with Yoga Alliance.
Does submitting the form enroll me?
No. It’s a way to ask questions and express interest. Enrollment is a separate step through LiveMetta.
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