✦ KOULU · yoga school
Practice Being Human.
Learn to Hold Space.
for the ones who feel called to hold space for others. a 200-hour deep dive, traditional and modern, fire all the way to stillness.
🌙 thirteen weekends together, sept 2026 to june 2027. for the ones ready to go all the way in.
what this really is
You're not just here for a certificate. You're stepping into a circle, and learning to build that same circle for everyone who finds their way to your door one day.
Yes, you'll leave a certified RYS® 200 teacher, ready to teach anywhere, and that's only the beginning. KOULU is for the curious ones: the people who feel that quiet pull to hold space, to make rooms where bodies feel safe, nervous systems soften, and belonging is something you can feel in the air the moment you walk in. We'll happily teach you the anatomy, the sequencing, the breath, all of it. The belonging part? You already carry it. We just get to help it grow, and honestly, we feel pretty lucky we get to do that alongside you.
the path beneath the practice
this is a teaching certification. it's also, quietly, a spiritual path.
KOULU weaves four threads into one: psychology, somatics, neuroscience, and yoga as a living spiritual practice. we follow the arc of the hero's journey. we walk the eight-limbed path. we bring ancient techniques and ways of living into modern life, a real balance of east and west. none of it is decoration. it's the frame that makes the teaching hold.
underneath all of it, we're holding a new vision for what a room can be: spaces built on consent, boundaries, and real communication, led by people who can keep a steady frequency while the world feels like it's coming apart. if that lands somewhere in your body, you already know.
is this path yours?
you don't have to want to teach. you don't have to touch your toes. you just have to be curious.
then there may be a seat here for you. 🔥
start your applicationwhat you'll walk away with
more than a certificate. a craft, a method, and a circle you belong in.
a cueing framework that makes sense
teach clearly, confidently, and safely, without sounding robotic.
real studio experience
graduate having taught real classes, not just earned a certificate.
teaching rubrics + feedback skills
know what makes a class effective, embodied, and trustworthy.
trauma-informed consent + touch
consent-based assisting and nervous-system-aware teaching.
fluency in a real method
two designed sequence arcs and a full nervous-system spectrum, all yours to make your own.
a 200-hour RYS® certificate
recognized by Yoga Alliance, ready to teach anywhere.
the method you'll carry
you'll recieve the whole KUUMA method here: a perfect blend of traditional and modern yoga, every sequence we teach, given to you to learn, to hold, and to make your own. each one is its own little world, designed to be felt in the body more than memorised on a page. come curious, and take what's yours.
SPARK™ · FLAME™ · BURN™
the hatha arc · hot yoga, traditional roots & real strength- traditional hatha the roots · with Suraj, classical postures & steady breath, the foundation it all grows from
- SPARK™ the foundation · 60 min · standing strength that readies the body for stillness
- FLAME™ the opening · 75 min · backbends & a wide-open heart
- BURN™ the culmination · 90 min · strength, opening & peak shapes, all in one
Earthed™ · Embodied™ · Aura™
the vinyasa arc · hot flow, breath-led & lineage-woven- Earthed™ the ground · 60 min · classic salutations, a clean build, real foundations
- Embodied™ the expression · 75 min · room to play and make each shape yours
- Aura™ the synthesis · 90 min · one sequence that repeats and grows, Earthed + Embodied in one
- warrior of the sun the tradition in motion · Suraj's traditional flow sequence, lineage carried into movement
the breath practices
breathe, shift & release- breathwave · upregulating · connected, activating breath that moves energy
- breathwave · downregulating · slow, settling breath that calms the system
- traditional pranayama · the classical breath practices, steady and grounding
the meditation practices
rest, reset & journey inward- yoga nidra · guided yogic sleep, the art of deep rest
- The Voyage™ · our silent-disco nidra journey, a whole inner world
- traditional meditation · simple, timeless seated practice
by the end, you'll know how to read a room and meet it gently, wherever it happens to be, from fire all the way to stillness. that's the real art, and it's the part we love teaching most.
the journey · sept 2026 – june 2027
thirteen weekends, three phases, one becoming. you'll move from spark, to flame, to burn, and graduate a teacher who knows how to hold a room.
SPARK™
semester one · foundations, breath & consent- 101 touch & consent · sep 25–27
- 102 the hot yoga lab · oct 16–18
- 103 the flow lab · nov 20–22
- 104 history & philosophy · nov 27–29
FLAME™
semester two · the body labs & the business of yoga- 105 the assists lab · dec 11–13
- 106 the upper body lab · dec 18–20
- 107 the lower body lab · jan 8–10
- 108 business of yoga · jan 15–17
BURN™
semester three · advanced teaching & holding space- 109 advanced teaching tools · mar 12–14
- 110 the art of holding space · apr 9–11
- 111 the breathwork lab · apr 23–25
- 112 meditation & embodiment · may 7–9
integration + graduation
practicum, integration & your becoming- 113 the practicum & integration · jun 18–20
- ✦ graduation · june 20, 2027
a gentle note on dates: these are our planned weekends. once in a while a date may shift for scheduling, weather, or life beyond our control. if that ever happens, we'll let the cohort know as early as we possibly can.
a weekend, woven
one weekend a month, give or take. enough room to keep your life, enough depth to change it. every weekend is built around a single theme: fifteen instructional hours shaped into a real arc, from morning practice to teaching to integration. nothing is filler.
sample weekend · theme: embodiment & meditation
friday
the checkpointsaturday
7 hrs · the full daysunday
6.5 hrs · integrationevery weekend follows this shape: a theme, a 90-minute morning practice guided by an experienced teacher, then a woven arc of practica, theory, and embodiment. it all builds toward one thing: you, able to hold the room.
the cadence
friday1.5 hrs · evening session
saturday7 hrs · practice + 5 sessions
sunday6.5 hrs · practice + 5 sessions
weekend total15 instructional hrs
built from 45 / 60 / 75 / 90-minute blocks, with real breaks and lunch woven in.
200 hours · yoga alliance
techniques, training + practice75
yoga humanities30
anatomy + physiology30
professional essentials50
practicum + electives15
who you'll learn with
every contact hour of KOULU is taught by Andie. a few trusted guests bring their own lineages in for special sessions.
Andie Moore
founder & lead educator
Andie designed KOULU and teaches every contact hour of the program herself, so what you learn stays coherent, personal, and whole from the first weekend to graduation.
- 200HR Yoga Teacher Training, Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio
- 300HR Yoga Teacher Training, Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio (100 hours within pranassage)
- 100HR Pilates Training, Body Balance Studio
- Neurosculpting® Licensed Facilitator
- BA in Psychology
- Bachelor of Education
- Cranial Somatics
- Brazilian Zouk, Brick Level 1 & 2, Brick Dance Academy
✦ guest teachers · our other staff
Luna
koulu graduate · reikia KOULU 200HR graduate and Reiki Level 1 & 2 practitioner. Luna assists Andie with KOULU and deepens her own training in the process.
Julia
tantra · kundalini · shamanism200HR Tantric Yoga & Shamanism, 200HR Kundalini Yoga, 50HR KOULU, and a BA in Psychology.
Suraj
traditional hatha · indiaa 300HR teacher trained in India, with 15 years of personal practice and teaching since 2020.
you won't just train. you'll teach.
here's something almost no school does: we merge our students right into our live, public teaching schedule. brand-new teachers share the calendar with our most experienced ones.
why? because all teachers matter. a beginner can reach someone an expert can't. every offering of seva, selfless service, is beautiful, and a room can feel that. so we make space for it on the real schedule, not just inside a practice bubble.
imagine it: your training hours, your own steady practice, and real public classes from early on. you don't leave KOULU with theory alone. you leave refined, practiced, and genuinely ready to teach, anywhere in the world your certification is recognized.
and this skill travels much further than a studio.
you could open the next studio, even. we believe there's room for everyone, and not every teacher wants a studio anyway. you get to decide what holding space looks like for you.
voices from the path
every light here is a real person who walked this path. tap one to hear their story. ✦
✦ and our roots, where it all began ✦
are you a KOULU grad with a story to share? we'd love to feature you, and link it to what you're teaching now. email andie@kuumayoga.com. ✦
what's included
KOULU certification
200-hour certificate · Yoga Alliance RYS® 200.
a year of unlimited classes
unlimited regular KUUMA classes all year, a $1,000 value, included. all the practice and studio time you want, with our experienced teachers.
the full KUUMA method
both signature arcs: SPARK™/FLAME™/BURN™ and Earthed™/Embodied™/Aura™.
trauma-informed tools
consent, ethical cueing, boundaries, nervous-system-aware teaching.
therapeutic touch + assists
consent-based assist training and hands-on support.
manual + resources
training manual, anatomy education, templates & materials.
studio practicum
practice teaching, real feedback, real studio experience.
the nervous-system spectrum
SONA™ touch, yin, breath & meditation, all yours to learn and hold.
instructor check-ins
supportive check-ins, group chats & mentorship throughout.
koulu online · in your pocket
the training doesn't stop when you leave the room.
you'll join our private student community and the growing KOULU online library. pocket-friendly videos for the in-between moments. a posture clinic to review your cueing while you wait in line. real recordings from in-person trainings, jokes and all. missed an in-person hour? it's there. want to run a sequence again, or sit with something longer? that's there too.
- a private student community, real people, real support
- a posture & cueing clinic, bite-sized and pocket-friendly
- live training recordings for missed hours and rewatching
- a library that keeps growing, for repetition & integration
🔒 students only
we're building the KOULU web portal, a full web home for all of this, so your library, clinics, and recordings live in one calm place beyond instagram. it's in progress now, and you'll get the keys when you join.
an honest word
this one isn't for everyone, and that's okay.
KOULU is a real deep dive: a full year, thirteen weekends, and everything we have, poured in. it asks for your time, your presence, and a real investment, and in return it gives you the whole method, mentorship, and a circle for life. it's reasonably priced for what it actually is. it isn't the quick-certificate path, and it isn't required of anyone. if this is your season and you feel the pull, we'd love to meet you. and if it isn't, no pressure at all: our classes are always here, gently priced, and there's so much to learn just by showing up to the mat.
the investment
a full year of training, mentorship, the entire method, and a full year of unlimited classes (a $1,000 value on its own). everything we have goes into it.
early-bird tuition until july 31, 2026.
apply
fill out the application form and pay the one-time $200 application fee (for serious applicants, non-refundable, separate from tuition). it holds your place in the review and helps us feel out the fit, both ways.
once you're accepted, claim your seat
set up tuition right here, or in the KUUMA app under the buy tab. pay in full, or start with the deposit and a plan. both options are just below.
pay in full
$2,950 $2,750 + HST
early-bird until july 31, 2026 · $2,950 + HST from august 1
- 13 required training weekends
- final practicum + graduation
- unlimited regular KUUMA classes during training
payment plan
$444 deposit
then 12 payments of $222 + HST
- 13 required training weekends
- final practicum + graduation
- unlimited regular KUUMA classes during training
deposit first, then set up your plan (12 payments of $222). the plan is a binding agreement; you'll review and sign the full terms at checkout.
just want one weekend? when space allows, you can drop into a single training weekend for $289 + HST. it doesn't include certification, membership, or teaching hours, but you're welcome to taste it.
need a custom plan? we'd love to make this work for you. email andie at andie@kuumayoga.com to set up a custom payment plan, or to ask about financial assistance.
the $200 application fee is non-refundable and separate from tuition. all tuition is final sale. unlimited membership applies to regular weekly classes during the active training year only.
the agreements
a deep dive asks for real commitment. here's exactly what that looks like, so we're clear and on the same page from day one.
graduation & the take-home exam
all thirteen weekends are required to graduate, along with a take-home, open-book review exam. our grads are often surprised how long it takes them, not because it's hard, but because it invites real reflection. that's the point: it becomes your own living record of everything you learned here. it covers our core cueing framework, the methodology, your sequencing, and space for reflection and dharma.
attendance & cancellation
all bookings and cancellations happen in the Mindbody app. please cancel at least 24 hours before a session. inside that window it's a $25 late-cancel for the day, a no-show is $50 for the day, and arriving late counts as a late-cancel ($25). the door locks at start time, so please be on time; give yourself an extra 10 to 15 minutes each morning, you'll need it. emergencies happen, truly, and we still ask you to show up ready to learn (respectfully). we don't process cancellations by email, text, phone, or instagram and facebook messages. you're always welcome to email andie@kuumayoga.com to explain an absence, though it stays subject to this policy.
tuition & payment
all sales are final. the application fee, deposit, and tuition are non-refundable, no exceptions, and choosing not to participate doesn't change that. if you choose the payment plan, it's a binding commitment to pay in full: it can't be cancelled or ended early, and the full amount stays owing even if you withdraw. a valid card must stay on file, late or missed payments are subject to a fee and interest, and booking privileges may pause while a balance is owed. you'll review and sign the complete terms when you check out.
health, consent & your certification
you practice at your own risk in our heated FAR infrared studio (around 31.5°C). it's your responsibility to disclose any injuries, conditions, or diagnoses, and we recommend getting your doctor's okay before frequent hot practice. pregnant? you're welcome here, with some adaptations, and you'll still cover the full curriculum. your KOULU certification is internationally recognized and independent: completing it doesn't guarantee a job at KUUMA or anywhere else. consent matters deeply to us, we'll always ask first.
the questions underneath
what if i'm not good enough?
nearly everyone feels this, so let's say it plainly: you don't need to be advanced, but you do need a real relationship with your own practice and a genuine sense that you're ready. and "ready" is a feeling, not a resume. it is never too soon, and never too late. those are absolutes, and we practice yoga, so we both know reality bends more than that. if this is calling you, that pull is information. listen to it.
how much experience do i actually need?
enough that yoga isn't brand new to you. you don't have to be a guru or hold a single perfect pose, but a steady personal practice helps you actually receive what we teach. not sure where you land? email andie and we'll feel it out together, honestly.
what if i don't think i'll fit in?
belonging is the entire point. you don't earn your place here, you already have it. every teacher on our team felt exactly this on day one. you're not auditioning, you're arriving.
will i actually get to teach, or just practice on each other?
you'll teach for real. we merge our students into our live public schedule, so you can graduate with your training hours plus somewhere between 10 and 150 hours of actual studio teaching. that's the difference between knowing the material and being a teacher.
what if i don't want to open a studio or teach full time?
completely okay, and common. this is a portable skill. our grads bring it to seniors' homes, trauma recovery, hospitals, jails, kids, pregnancy and postpartum, or simply their own growth, or they fold it into work they already do. you decide what holding space looks like for you.
what if i miss a weekend?
all thirteen weekends are required to graduate, so attendance is part of the commitment. life still happens, so if something comes up, tell us as early as you can and we'll look at what's possible together. the full attendance and cancellation policy is up in the agreements.
do i have to teach after?
no. many train purely to deepen their own practice and understanding. teaching is a door this opens, not a requirement.
is it really trauma-informed?
yes. consent, boundaries, and nervous-system-aware teaching are woven through every module, not bolted on at the end. it's how we run the whole room, not a unit we cover once.
can i pay monthly?
yes. a $444 deposit, then 12 payments of $222 + HST. need something more custom? email andie and we'll work it out together.
what's the application fee for?
it reserves your place in the review and helps us make sure the training is the right fit, both ways. it's $200, separate from tuition, and non-refundable. because this is a real commitment, the fee keeps applications serious, so the people we review genuinely intend to show up. it is not applied toward your tuition.
what actually makes KOULU different?
the design, and the depth. two sequence arcs and a full nervous-system spectrum, with Andie teaching every contact hour. real teaching on our live schedule. a full year of unlimited classes included (a $1,000 value). and an approach that treats this as a path: psychology, somatics, neuroscience, and yoga, woven together. you don't just get certified. you get changed.
your becoming starts with one weekend.
Practice Being Human.
Learn to Hold Space.
if you made it all the way here, reading every word, that's the pull talking. when you're ready, the door is open. message lumi anytime to feel it out first. 🌙