# Evolution Trainings ## Pages - [Online -200 Hour YTT - Details](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/ytt-online) - [Autumn 2024 AYTT Immersion](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/aytt): This yoga teacher training will bring you to the beautiful beaches of Nicaragua to learn how to be your best teaching self. Study the ancient and modern art of yoga and learn how to guide your students skillfully. Our sustainable yoga shala is near our saltwater pool, with views of the ocean; housing packages with private bathrooms and personal chef are your most convenient and affordable option! - [Sample Menu](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/menu): Evolution Trainings is a collaborative of highly trained educators, doctors, professors, and innovators working at the conjunction of ancient medicine and modern science, distilling practices that teach healing, without harm. We offer professional yoga teacher training, healing retreats and one-on-one healing sessions. - [Be The Light - Winthrop, MA -200 Hour YTT - Details](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/200hourlotus): Students leave fully prepared to teach all levels of classes ranging from power style, sweaty and exhilarating classes, to gentle, slow therapeutic flows. The best part is, all students will graduate knowing how to support themselves deeply, as well as their students, even those working with constraints or injuries. - [YTT Intensive Fall 2024](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/ytt2024): This yoga teacher training will bring you to the beautiful beaches of Nicaragua to learn how to be your best teaching self. Study the ancient and modern art of yoga and learn how to guide your students skillfully. Our sustainable yoga shala is near our saltwater pool, with views of the ocean; housing packages with private bathrooms and personal chef are your most convenient and affordable option! - [Charla Housing BMLU](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/housing-options-charla) - [No Mud, No Lotus, Oregon -200 Hour YTT - Details](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/ytt-oregon): All participants will graduate this course with an ability to teach informed, safe and inspiring yoga classes ranging from slow, gently and therapeutic to fast, sweaty and exhilarating; to students of all levels and all degrees of experience, in person and online. - [Housing Options Couples](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/housingcharlasweet) - [Nourish in Nicaragua](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/nourish-in-nicaragua) - [Bye Bye, Back Pain!](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/byebyebp) - [Housing Options - Katina](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/housing-guest): Housing options available for retreats with Dr. Katina Manning! - [Personal Sessions - Contact Michelle Fleming](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/retreats-contact-michelle-fleming) - [Rejuvination Rituals: A Womens Retreat Oct 25 - Nov 1, 2025](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/rejuvinationrituals): In our busy world it is important to set aside time to slow down, pause, reflect, re-evaluate, reset, and renew; when we do this it helps us to reveal our deeper meaning and purpose in life.  We will spend this week aligning ourselves with the elements, the cycles of the sun and the tides in a beautiful setting where the jungle meets the ocean.  - [Learning to Protect and Heal the Spine](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/protect-the-spine) - [2024 RV Earth & Water Retreats](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/rv-2024): We begin with our Earth segment and explore our connections, to ourselves, our families’, our students, each other, our communities, our planet and our god. We begin to analyze what it means to be a teacher and the unique opportunities it affords. We will revel in the earthly qualities that allow us to ground down, reconnect and move forward from this stable foundation. In that effort will learn to develop self-care practices designed specifically for our unique bodies and our unique needs to connect and recharge. Moving further into this realm we will explore practices designed to fend off depression and learn how to guide students to find individualized daily practices custom tailored for their current needs. Guest teacher Chip Hartranft will help us to grow our roots all the way back to India with his History of Yoga Course, Ray Crist will bring us into the Luminous Field and I will delve deeply into the anatomy of the spinal column. - [2024 YTT 200 Hour Overview](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/yoga-teacher-training) - [Retreats - SOLD OUT](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/retreats-contact-michelle-fleming1) - [Class Studio](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/findsanctuary): Reborn online, Sanctuary Studios is your home yoga studio. With all the innovative insights, irreverent realism, and holistic healing practices you loved in Plymouth, Massachusetts - now streaming to your home. - [Ritual Vinyasa Overview](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/ritual-vinyasa-2025) - [The Feminine Identity in Structural Integration](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/fem-identity-in-si) - [Awaken The Healer Within 2027](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/awaken): Calling all chiropractors! You take care of people every day - come take care of yourself! Enjoy beautiful Nicaraguan sunsets while learning and receiving chiropractic care with Dr. Katina Manning and learn Osteopathic Manual and Movement Therapy with Michelle! - [Movement, Meditation, and Memoir Jan 18 - 2, 2025](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/mmm): Movement, Meditation, and Memoir" is a transformative workshop led by Michelle Fleming and Bridget LeRoy that combines gentle movements, mindfulness practices, and reflective writing to help participants tap into their inner selves and foster personal growth.    Through the synergistic combination of movement, meditation, and memoir, participants can expect to experience a profound transformation in their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This holistic approach aims to inspire self-discovery, enhance creativity, and promote a sense of inner peace and balance. - [Surf Camp](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/surfcamp): Surf Camp with Evolution Trainings and High Tide Surf in Nicaragua. Find your inner surfer, whether you are experienced or advanced, and have the vacation of a lifetime! - [OYT Intensive Jan 16 - Feb 6, 2027](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/oytintensive): Are you ready to delve deeper into our world of truly holistic health and discover your true potential? Get a jump start on your Level 1 Orthopedic Yoga Therapy Certification: Transformational Vinyasa! - [Being Me, Loving You: February 1 - 8, 2025](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/beinglove): Women working together can create a fun, light, and safe place to speak your truth, express your desires, and gain confidence. As women, we have the same longings and desire to be seen, heard and touched as unique, sensual beings. Enjoy beautiful, fresh food by the beach, float in the pool, and enjoy the guidance of relational expert Dr. Charla Hathaway - [Osteopathic Intensive With Michelle Fleming Oct 5 - 7, 2025](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/osteointensive): In this course, you will learn Osteopathic listening techniques to gain the skills to listen to this divine intelligence, to ask the body questions and receive the answers so that you are able to best support your own body, and the bodies you work with. - [Awakening the Healer Within 3/6 - 3/13](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/wellness-week): Study with Dr. Katina Manning beside the beaches of beautiful Western Nicaragua. 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Enjoy peace and healing by the beautiful ocean of Nicaragua at our retreat center, and refill your cup so that you can be your best self for the ones you love. - [Finding the Sweet Spot: February 8 - 15, 2025](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/sweetspot): An intimacy retreat for couples, pairs, and friends, with relationship expert Dr. Charla Hathaway. Spring 2025, beautiful Nicaraguan beaches. - [Shine On - Milton, MA -200 Hour YTT - Details](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/shine-on) - [Logistics for Travel](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/travel) - [Embodied Evolution: A Week of Deep Healing](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/embodied-evolution) - [Retreat Center](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/retreat-center): Donate now to help a group of passionate, ecologically-minded professionals build a sustainable retreat center for healing in Nicaragua. - [True Transformation 1/25 - 2/1, 2025](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/true-transformation) - [Additional Activities](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/additional-activities): Take advantage of some exciting additional activities on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua while on your life-changing retreat with us! - [Bodywork](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/private-appointments) - [Retreats - Reserve your spot- Contact Michelle Fleming](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/please-contact-michelle-fleming) - [Housing Options](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/housing-options) - [Rest Recharge and Reset](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/rrr): During this week, we take time to go into deep peace. Disconnecting from the busy pace of everyday living, we will learn to honor our bodies and heal our nervous systems. All meals are provided, as well as twice daily yoga classes and nurturing practices to help you soothe your soul. Self-soothing is a skill we can improve throughout our life's journey, and this intensive will give you new tools to help you with life's ups and downs. You will leave feeling calm, hopeful, and with the grounded, yet uplifted finding everything you need within your own beautiful self. - [Dr. Katina's Chiro Camp Sept 28 - Oct 5, 20259 - April 5, 2025](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/chirocamp): Calling all chiropractors! You take care of people every day - come take care of yourself! Enjoy beautiful Nicaraguan sunsets while learning and receiving chiropractic care with Dr. Katina Manning - [Family Adventure Camp February 14 - 21st, 2026](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/family-adventure-camp): Family Adventure Camp, Family Vacation, Playa El Coco Nicaragua, Family Adventure Camp and Osteopathic Movement Therapy in Nicaragua - [Be The Light - Winthrop, MA -200 Hour YTT - Details](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/be-the-light) - [About](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/who-we-are): Evolution Trainings is a collaborative of highly trained educators, doctors, professors, and innovators working at the conjunction of ancient medicine and modern science, distilling practices that teach healing, without harm. - [Certifications & Workshops](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/certs-works): Continuing Education and Beginner Yoga Certifications. Enroll now to move towards your dream of being a capable, confident yoga teacher. - [Contact](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/contact): Contact Michelle Flemming at Evolution Trainings to learn more about your Healing Career - [Goddess Awakening Retreat: February 27 - March 6, 2027](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/goddess-awakening-retreat): Awaken to your inner goddess, find the divine feminine energy you need to heal yourself and nurture your life in ways that are authentic to you. - [Life Changing Retreats](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/life-changing-retreats): Life Changing Retreats in Coastal Nicaragua, breathtaking views, lush landscapes, pristine beaches, delicious food and, extraordinary opportunities to ground, grow and balance on a week-long journey into deep exploration and wonder through yoga. Osteopathic Manual and Movement Therapy treatments available. Beautiful retreat center in Coastal Nicaragua, air conditioning available in all rooms. - [Home ](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/): Osteopathic Manual and Movement Therapy, Ancient medicine and modern science, distilling practices that teach healing, without harm. We offer professional yoga teacher training, healing retreats and one-on-one healing sessions. ## Blog - [Intimacy Retreats with Dr. Charla Hathaway](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/blog/103205-intimacy-retreats-with-dr-charla) by Lindsay Williams (Jan 12, 2025): Join Dr. Charla Hathaway, PhD in Nicaragua for two life-affirming, transformational intimacy retreats in February of 2025. Workshops, support, joy, and relaxation await you at our beachside healing center. Bodywork and yoga classes are offered by Michelle Fleming, founder of Evolution Trainings & Retreats. - [Kerry Ann & Sadie are leading our Recovery Retreat this fall](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/blog/100389-recovery) by Lindsay Williams (Aug 29, 2024): A blog post about our recovery retreat in Nicaragua, a transformative and supportive spa yoga retreat in November. Featuring support from two experienced Yoga Teachers in recovery, this will be a wonderful time on the beach to recharge and be in community on your journey. Book now for $100 off! - [Heck Yes Baby Turtles](https://www.evolutiontrainings.com/blog/91574-heck-yes-baby-turtles) by Michelle Fleming (Oct 21, 2023) ## Products - ["So You Want My Job?" 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