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Cloud Nine Yoga School

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Kapaʻa, HI, USA

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Full-time
usually intensive/immersion

Part-time
spread out over time

Weekends only

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Residential
trainees stay on-site

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Destination / retreat

Languages

ENGLISH

Other Locations

Cloud Nine Yoga & OG Yoga at The Collective Impact Center
3295 Meade Avenue
San Diego, CA, USA

Cloud Nine Yoga at Calistoga Fit
1006 Washington St
Calistoga, CA, USA

Cloud Nine Yoga at PMAB
PMAB + Movement, Country Center Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO, USA

Cloud Nine Yoga at Rebe Yogini
9850 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV, USA

Cloud Nine Yoga at the Center for Compassion & Connection
2900 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Cloud Nine Yoga at Toula Studio
2720 1st Avenue Northeast
Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

About Cloud Nine Yoga

Aloha and Welcome to a Yoga School that has specialized in training Yoga Teachers for over 22 years. Our humble beginnings started in California in 1999 and since then, Cloud Nine Yoga has developed an incredibly diverse, holistic, and accessible 200-hour and a 300-hour...

Aloha and Welcome to a Yoga School that has specialized in training Yoga Teachers for over 22 years.

Our humble beginnings started in California in 1999 and since then, Cloud Nine Yoga has developed an incredibly diverse, holistic, and accessible 200-hour and a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Certification Courses, as well as Pre/Post Natal Yoga & Children's Yoga Certification, and curriculum that extends into Trauma-sensitive practices, yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, and Yin/Restorative Yoga.

We have been Registered with Yoga Alliance since 2002 and have the professionalism, longevity, and accountability that make us a highly respected and credible community organization. Every trainer has an E-RYT 500 teaching designation and a minimum 10 years experience in the field of Yoga. The founder and lead educator, Erika Faith Calig, has taught for over 26 years. She built the School with an emphasis on recognizing diverse learning styles so every student can feel supported and empowered. Curriculum for all courses blend academics with intuition, playfulness with methodology, practicum with heart-felt encouragement.

The trainers and support staff take pride in bringing a high quality education to our students. With a focus on Yoga for Mental Health, we teach 'permission-based' Yoga -- meaning: all practitioners are intiated into movement through alignment cues and invitational language. Practitioners are given tools and a variety of options to adapt the practice to their own body, mood, and conditions. We bring the practice of Yoga down-to-earth and help weave the teachings into all aspects of life.

We teach Hatha Yoga, which is an umbrella term for ALL Yoga styles that link Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana (postures, breath, meditation). We don't want to live in a box, so we call it "the fun kind of yoga" - the type of Yoga where people laugh, learn, integrate, and grow. 

What matters most to us? Authenticity, peace, and kindness. We strive to find bliss, joy, and meaning in all we do. We care about people more than poses. We honor the Earth and all her creatures. We know that we are in collaborative creation with all Life. So, we promote sharing and caring in every way. Our students become family and we offer generous opportunities for spiritual development and a conscious lifestyle combined with promoting healthy respect for our planet's resources.

Our School is in-person and virtual, hybrid, and traditional. We flex our creativity by providing students with a wide range of learning environments. You can come to an immersion in Kauai, find a school in a location near you, learn in real-time online through Zoom, or acquire certification through a powerful self-paced course on our savvy Online platform. No matter what you choose, we are with you, every step of the way. You are not a number or a dollar sign -- you are a person and we are invested in your education.

Mahalo Nui Loa for reading about Cloud Nine Yoga School. 

First Registered April 2002

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Amber Atwood Feb 25, 2024

    I would highly recommend Cloud Nine Yoga to anyone who is looking for a quality experience. The Cloud Nine instructors I worked with were dedicated, knowledgeable and always willing to support student success.

    • General Comments

      I would highly recommend Cloud Nine Yoga to anyone who is looking for a quality experience. The Cloud Nine instructors I worked with were dedicated, knowledgeable and always willing to support student success.
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Julie Anderson Feb 25, 2024

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jeri La Mar RYT500 Dec 14, 2023

    I highly recommend Cloud Nine Yoga Schools. The founder Erika Calig is wonderful and has written her curriculum that is very informative and very detailed. Her support staff are of great value to her trachings. I took cloud nine 200 YTT and 300 YTT. I've been extremely happy with my education as well as attending Erikas other program Syzygyy. Erika offeres wonderful emersion classes that I highly recomend.

    • General Comments

      I highly recommend Cloud Nine Yoga Schools. The founder Erika Calig is wonderful and has written her curriculum that is very informative and very detailed. Her support staff are of great value to her trachings. I took cloud nine 200 YTT and 300 YTT. I've been extremely happy with my education as well as attending Erikas other program Syzygyy. Erika offeres wonderful emersion classes that I highly recomend.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kamele Nugent Dec 05, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Tara Swoboda Dec 04, 2023

    Teacher training with Cloud Nine was a blessing in so many ways. This was the perfect blend of advanced instruction and anatomy, deep reading with analysis, and regular asana and reflection.

    • General Comments

      Teacher training with Cloud Nine was a blessing in so many ways. This was the perfect blend of advanced instruction and anatomy, deep reading with analysis, and regular asana and reflection.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Suzanna Boogay Mannion Nov 13, 2023

    If you're looking for a yoga teacher training school with SO MUCH HEART and led by a master yogini extraordinaire Cloud Nine is your choice. After completing my 200-hour with Cloud Nine I returned for my 300-hour training. Given the number of schools out there, this is a true testament to Cloud Nine's educationally rich and heart-rich vibe.

    • General Comments

      If you're looking for a yoga teacher training school with SO MUCH HEART and led by a master yogini extraordinaire Cloud Nine is your choice. After completing my 200-hour with Cloud Nine I returned for my 300-hour training. Given the number of schools out there, this is a true testament to Cloud Nine's educationally rich and heart-rich vibe.
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Erin B. Rupert Nov 06, 2023

    My biggest takeaway from Cloud Nine Yoga teacher training is the emphasis of the yogic path in every dimension of life, not just on the yoga mat. This path focused on building a deep awareness of the unique stories of each body and how to mindfully support and nourish their differences. Not only were we encouraged to see the gift of our bodies, but we also intentionally considered the impact of each limb within our life at any given moment of the day. At the end, it was clear this training was only a fragment of our journey, but an important one that built a foundation of deep soulful connection to oneself, to others, and to our environment.

    • General Comments

      My biggest takeaway from Cloud Nine Yoga teacher training is the emphasis of the yogic path in every dimension of life, not just on the yoga mat. This path focused on building a deep awareness of the unique stories of each body and how to mindfully support and nourish their differences. Not only were we encouraged to see the gift of our bodies, but we also intentionally considered the impact of each limb within our life at any given moment of the day. At the end, it was clear this training was only a fragment of our journey, but an important one that built a foundation of deep soulful connection to oneself, to others, and to our environment.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Scott Northup Oct 19, 2023

    The well-rounded curriculum helped me build the confidence it takes to teach yoga. All of the instructors were accommodating and gave insightful feedback.

    • General Comments

      The well-rounded curriculum helped me build the confidence it takes to teach yoga. All of the instructors were accommodating and gave insightful feedback.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Julie Kim Aug 14, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Darla Saunders Aug 10, 2023

    This course has been the most beautiful, amazing, enriching experience.  I have learned so much and grown in ways I could never had predicted when I started. The teachers are wonderful! I can't recommend this course highly enough.  An amazing foundation for becoming a yoga teacher.

    • General Comments

      This course has been the most beautiful, amazing, enriching experience.  I have learned so much and grown in ways I could never had predicted when I started. The teachers are wonderful! I can't recommend this course highly enough.  An amazing foundation for becoming a yoga teacher.
First Registered April 2002

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 363

By Amber Atwood RYT® 200

Feb 25, 2024

I would highly recommend Cloud Nine Yoga to anyone who is looking for a quality experience. The Cloud Nine instructors I worked with were dedicated, knowledgeable and always willing to support student success. Full Review

By Julie Anderson RYT® 200

Feb 25, 2024

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Teaching Staff

Erika Faith

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, RPYT®, YACEP®

Laura Cropper

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Linda Crossley

E-RYT® 500

JoAnn Jaffe

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Erin McGuire Erin McGuire

E-RYT® 500

Andrea Franz Parks

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Crystal Rios

E-RYT® 500

Rebecca (Rebe) Taylor

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, RPYT®, YACEP®

Dani Forrest

RYT® 500

Katie Walter

E-RYT® 500

All Teaching Staff (10)

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