Shanti Yoga Training School
20+ Years Serving Our Community
Choose Your Training Path
In Person | Hybrid | Online Self Paced
About our School
Shanti Yoga Training School Offers A Thoughtful And Structured Approach To Yoga Education, Grounded In Years Of Study, Practice, And Teaching.
Our Trainings Support Both Personal Growth And Professional Development, Meeting Each Student Where They Are.
How We Teach
Our Approach
Rooted in the traditions of Ashtanga (Vinyasa) and Iyengar Yoga, our program emphasizes:
Alignment and intelligent sequencing
A mindful and inclusive approach
Balance, mindfulness, and self-acceptance
We honor the rich history of yoga while embracing its evolution, fostering a practice that supports your modern lifestyle.
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Description text goes hereWith over a decade of experience, Shanti Yoga Training School has certified hundreds of yoga teachers across the U.S. and internationally.
Our proven method—rooted in the traditions of Ashtanga (Vinyasa) and Iyengar (Alignment)—has evolved through years of practice, mentorship, and real-world application.
We’ve witnessed countless lives transformed through our programs, and we’re proud to be a trusted leader in yoga education.
Join our renowned training, guided by a world-class faculty, and make a meaningful impact in your life and the lives of others.
Ongoing Support:
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What You’ll Learn
Our programs are designed to offer a well-rounded, transformative education in yoga:Intelligent & Creative Sequencing – Build purposeful, effective, and inspiring yoga classes
Foundational Asana Principles – Learn alignment, form, and safe movement techniques
Inclusivity & Student Diversity – Teach with cultural sensitivity and awareness of all body types
Yoga Philosophy for Modern Life – Apply timeless wisdom to elevate daily living
Meditation & Mindfulness – Cultivate presence, clarity, and inner calm
The Chakra System – Explore energetic anatomy and its role in healing
Yoga Nidra – Harness the power of deep rest and conscious relaxation
Yogic Lifestyle – Embody the values of yoga on and off the mat
Business & Leadership Tools – Receive practical coaching to launch or grow your teaching career
And so much more to support your journey as a confident, empowered yoga teacher.
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Our Method
Rooted in classical yoga, our approach is primarily inspired by the dynamic flow of Ashtanga (Vinyasa) and the precise alignment principles of Iyengar Yoga. -
Train Online at Your Own Pace
Prefer to learn from home on your schedule? Our 200-hour and 300-hour online trainings let you deepen your practice and become certified at your own pace—all from the comfort of your space. Upon completion, you may register with Yoga Alliance.What You’ll Receive:
YTT certification and eligibility to teach internationally
Detailed guidance on intelligent sequencing
Pre-recorded workshops & guided Yoga Nidra
Journal prompts & self-reflection tools
Access to our private graduate Facebook group
E-copies of The LIGHT CODE & The Yoga Law Book
A digital library of on-demand practices
Exclusive access to Life On Earth Podcast with 100+ hours of content
Ongoing mentorship & alumni community through our YACEP portal
Core texts including Living Life In Light, The Yamas & Niyamas, Eastern Body, Western Mind, The Yoga Sutras, Key Poses of Yoga, and The Freedom Journal
Train with flexibility, connect with a global community, and step fully into your path as a yoga teacher.
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Trainees will learn to design fun, creative, and effective vinyasa flow sequences rooted in traditional yoga principles and a strong foundational practice.
Our method is inclusive and adaptable, offering a safe and sustainable approach for lifelong practice. We welcome students of all levels and provide tools to make yoga accessible to everyone.
Beyond the mat, our training explores healthy living, mindful choices, and daily habits that support a balanced, vibrant lifestyle.
Yoga teacher training is a transformative journey—deepening your practice, expanding your awareness, and elevating your life on every level.
We are available to travel to schools around the U.S. and the world.
If you are interested in hosting the training in your home town contact our school.
Shanti Yoga Teacher Training School Is Mobile!
Your Teacher
Nathalie Croix
Nathalie Croix is a full time yoga trainer who has dedicated her life to the healing arts, alternative medicine, and meditation. Her training includes four extensive trips to India to study at The Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute. She is an author, blogger, SmartFLOW certified, a yoga teacher trainer E-RYT 500 Hour, Human Design coach, Five Sense Collective sound healer, Reiki energy master, and founder of Shanti Yoga Training School.
Nathalie is the host of Life On Earth Podcast. Nathalie loves nature, animal rights and supporting her students succeed throughout their journey of life and all things yoga.
Nathalie is a full time yoga teacher trainer, who leads multiple YTTs each year in various locations and has 20 years + teaching experience.
Testimonials
“ In 2014, during my time living in Louisiana, I decided to sign up for Shanti Yoga Training School 200 hour Teacher Training (it was one of the first offered by the studio). Stepping into the little studio on Magazine Street in NOLA over a decade ago, I didn’t know then then how highly impactful an investment this would be to my career, or how well it would serve me and my clients over the years. But I am so glad I chose to do it. A few of the many reasons why I love yoga:
Yoga is a beautiful mix of strength, mobility and balance
Yoga consists of so many functional movements: In just the Sun Salutation B there are elements of sit to stand, floor to stand transitions, reaching, and bending
Yoga promotes mindfulness and calming: Much of the practice is physical, but so much is emotionally beneficial as well
Things I loved in this training:
Beautiful asana and class building was instructed with progressions and regression, and pose intentio
Anatomy and biomechanics were a focus with consideration of an individual’s level and body type
The history behind yoga was studied as well as theory and applications.Verbal and tactile cueing and teaching methods were taught order to instruct clients in a way that is best suited for their learning. When working with my clients I often blend elements from my yoga training into sessions as it pairs well with many people’s goals and aids them in progressing function, balance, strength and mobility.” - StateShift Physical Therapy
“I’ve truly enjoyed the breadth and diversity of material covered, both in the 200 and 300-level trainings. I liked the Zoom meetings and getting to meet other students, but more than that, I like working within the platform. Having so much time to go through the material at our pace and diving deeper into subjects we want and enjoy is very lovely. The quality of the training from Nathalie and access to her knowledge and that of other teachers and practitioners within the community is rare. When I started researching yoga training, I knew that I wanted to learn classical-style yoga and not something that was trendy or popular. I consider myself a history nerd and enjoy learning about the past and applying it to today. With Shanti Yoga Training School, I got exactly what I was looking for! “ Sarah Holzhalb RYT 500 | Covington, LA
“ Feeling grateful for this yoga teacher training who brought me the needed knowledge and confidence. I now can imagine myself teaching this universal philosophy that brings about a joyful and connected life.” - Anne Bourgeois RYT 200 | Belgium
“Nathalie Croix, was really thoughtful and supportive throughout the process, and full of love and wisdom for her students. Also very helpful accommodating students own schedules and pace.” - Ha Yeon Kim RYT 200 | New York
“I completed my 200-hour YTT with Shanti Yoga in December 2025 ; A wonderful and transformative experience! What set this training apart was Nathalie Croix our mentor, teacher and leader. Nathalie comes from that linage of what I call - Masters Yoga Teachers - . her knowledge as a yogi and her focus on sequencing and body alignment is remarkable ! It was an Amazing training that is well organize with a lessons plan and a curriculum that built logically toward graduation. At Shanti Yoga you ‘ll be in a supportive environment; where I felt safe, seen and connected. I highly recommend Shanti Yoga Training School to anyone who wants a program that will empower you, guide you and spiritually ground you to become a great Yoga Teacher.”
- Karima Weinberger RYT 200 | New Orleans
"Nathalie is a seasoned yoga teacher and lead trainer of Shanti Yoga Training school, firmly established in her practice with a vast knowledge of traditional yoga and current yoga practices. Her students are blessed with a teacher who shares her yoga journey, guides you to deepen your practice, and most of all teaches you to teach yoga. You will be able to instruct vinyasa and sun salutations with breath and choreograph yoga sequences that are safe for the human anatomy. You will experience her classes as she teaches you with clear cues and instruction. I highly recommend becoming one of Nathalie’s students in any yoga class, course, or yoga teaching training. She is truly an inspirational yogi and mentor.” - Kristin Stringer RYT 500 | Physical Therapist
“This training experience was phenomenal. I will treasure the materials and knowledge I received for the rest of my life. The true art and science of yoga was taught in great depth and made relevant to modern life. The quality of training is stellar and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to truly infuse yoga into their life. This training is awesome for a yoga teacher or student to understand and integrate yoga into daily life. This helped me become a better teacher and human. I can't wait to participate in continuing education with this school in the future.” - Bianca Chumley RYT 500 | Atlanta, GA