Awaken 200-Hour Teacher Training
Play hard. Love big. Lead life like only you can.
WHY CHOOSE AWAKEN?
🐾 Built for Humans. Not Hashtags.
This isn’t a training for perfect poses or polished personas. It’s for people who sweat, stumble, laugh, and show up anyway. Awaken is where you learn to lead with your own voice — not someone else’s script.
We don’t do spiritual soundbites. We do real practice with real people in a community that’s anything but ordinary.
💥 Why Awaken Is Different
You’ve seen the ads. You’ve heard the buzzwords. Here’s what makes us stand out:
One-of-a-kind leadership: We don’t mold you into a “yoga teacher.” We help you uncover the kind of leader only you can be.
Reliable, not random: We teach the Baptiste Power Yoga methodology and the Journey Into Power sequence — so you know what you’re getting every time you roll out your mat.
Top-tier instruction: Led by Tier 3 Baptiste Power Yoga certified teachers Nick and Katie Clark, you’ll learn from people who live what they teach.
Community that sticks: No cliques. No fluff. Just people who show up for each other — during training and long after.
We’re the only Baptiste Power Yoga affiliate in the Greater Sacramento area. That’s not just a badge — it’s a promise of consistency, integrity, and depth.
💸 What Your Investment Covers
We don’t list the price here — because we want you to understand the value first. When you click through, here’s what your investment includes:
A 200-hour teaching credential that’s earned through sweat, study, and skill. We are not affiliated with Yoga Alliance—here’s why
Unlimited yoga at Spotted Dog Yoga during the program
Books and materials — no hidden fees or surprise costs
Hands-on practice and assisting so you’re not just watching, you’re doing
Lifetime access to resources and alumni support
Flexible payment plans
Instruction in anatomy, philosophy, and teaching from experts who keep it real
Play Hard. Love Big. Live Spotted.
Our current Awaken training has officially kicked off! While the doors for this session are closed, the journey doesn't stop here. This practice isn't about becoming someone new—it’s about showing up as you: louder, clearer, and more confident than ever.
Missed the deadline? Get on the list.
Fill out the form to join the Pack waitlist. You’ll be the first to know when we announce the dates and details for our next Awaken program.
Real words from real humans — grads who showed up, dug deep, and have something to say about it.
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If you have any interest, just sign up RIGHT NOW!
“I just completed yoga teacher training at Spotted Dog and I highly recommend this program. It was such a fun experience, especially with the support and knowledge from Nick and Katie. I not only gained new insights into my own yoga practice, I found clarity and direction in all aspects of my life. I also made a bunch of new friends! Enhance your life and sign up!”
-Mary Weiler
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Spotted Dog is more than a yoga studio, it is a community and a family!
“I was instantly welcomed with open arms by all of the teachers and other members. They provide a training program known as AWAKEN which was such an amazing and powerful experience to be apart of, and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. I can't say enough good things about Spotted Dog!”
-Aaron Donaghue
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I decided to participate in the AWAKEN training program and I am so glad I did!
“This program has changed my life in many different ways and has allowed me to gain more of an awareness to myself and my yoga practice. Nick and Katie do such an amazing job at all of their yoga trainings as they are so knowledgable and informative. I highly suggest this yoga program to anyone who is in search of something more and as a way to enrich their own life, as well as others!”
-Michaella Bruce
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Warning! Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP causes good health and happiness!
“Just recently I enrolled in the studio's 200 hour teacher training program. One of the best decisions I've ever made, its been a phenomenal experience. Not only does it bring you closer to your mat but you will discover tremendous shifts in your personal and professional life. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, I highly recommend checking out the program and the studio. See you at the Dog!”
-Dave Marcik
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Teacher Training changed me in ways I never expected.
“What I learned in creating a physical practice: to put my attention on what I wanted to have happen, to give up what constrained me from reaching my goals, and to accept right now is all I've got, these lessons from my mat transformed my mind, as well as my heart. I became a better person on my way to becoming a yoga teacher. Spotted Dog Yoga's community welcomes you. They see you from the first class you take and they support each step you take.”
-Bonnie Walker
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I highly recommend Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP and the AWAKEN program.
“The AWAKEN program is an incredibly empowering experience, which lends itself to so many opportunities to learn more about yourself, acknowledge and accept where you are, and create a tangible plan to help you set goals and reach them. Not only did I learn about Baptiste yoga and how to teach it, I also developed tools and skills that will allow me to communicate with intention and confidence.”
-Lauren Davis
