200-HOUR YOGA
TEACHER TRAINING
Winter/Spring 2025 Program is CANCELLED
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"Yoga is an internal practice. the rest is just a circus."
— K. Pattabhi Jois
200-HOUR
TEACHER TRAINING
vyb studio’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their practice or step into the role of a confident yoga teacher. This comprehensive training covers everything from yoga philosophy and advanced sequencing to breathwork, posture alignment, meditation, and hands-on assists.
Whether you’re aiming to teach or simply enhance your personal practice, this program will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to do what you love and share your passion with others. Plus, you’ll grow alongside like-minded individuals on this transformative journey, forming meaningful connections with fellow students that can evolve into lifelong friendships.
By the end of the training, you’ll be ready to confidently lead classes and experience a renewed connection to yoga, to Self, and to the supportive community around you.
2025
COMMITMENT
UPDATE: Our Winter/Spring 2025 Program is CANCELLED.
Training weekends will be conducted in-person at vyb studio and other locations in and around Winston Salem, NC. You will complete in-person lectures and workshops, observation and practice teaching hours, and self-study and homework assignments that will give you an in-depth and well-rounded learning experience.
In order to graduate, attendance is required for the entirety of each weekend. Absences planned in advanced will be excused, but you will be required to make-up assignments in order to graduate from the program.
DATES:
Winter/Spring 2025 Program is CANCELLED
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SCHEDULE:
Winter/Spring 2025 Program is CANCELLED
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CURRICULUM
OVERVIEW
You’ll learn to safely practice and teach yoga postures with proper alignment and muscular engagement, while making classes accessible to all students through pose variations, modifications, and advancements. You will develop the art of effective cueing, teaching off the mat, and intelligent sequencing for Power Yoga (learning our signature vyb class), Ashtanga, Yin, and Restorative yoga styles, deepening your personal practice in each. This program also includes a deep dive into functional anatomy, physiology, and yogic philosophy, including the Eight Limbs of Yoga and the Yoga Sutras, exploring how to apply these teachings in your life and your classes. You’ll cultivate a meditation and self-inquiry practice, gain experience in breathwork, and embody Ayurvedic self-care techniques. Additionally, you’ll explore the subtle energetic bodies, including chakras, koshas, and bandhas, while beginning to develop your authentic teaching voice. You’ll get comfortable with public speaking and apply conscious, intentional hands-on assists that your students will love.
YOGA HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY
History of Yoga
Eight Limbs of Yoga
Yoga Sutras
Science of Ayurveda
Different Types of Yoga
Sanskrit 101
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomy & Physiology
Biomechanics
Preventing Injuries
Strength & Mobility for Yogis
ASANA, PRANAYAMA, & MEDITATION
Alignment of Asanas
Modifications of Postures
Advancements of Postures
Pranayama Techniques
Benefits of Breath
Different Types of Meditation
SUBTLE BODY ANATOMY
Bandhas
Chakras
Koshas
Nadis
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Advanced Sequencing
Effective Cueing
Hands-on Assisting
Using Music
Teaching off the mat
PRACTICUM
Class Observations
Class Assisting
Practice Teaching
WHAT'S
INCLUDED
200 Hour Teacher Training Program
6-Month Unlimited Monthly Membership
Specialty Workshops & Lectures
Sound Meditation Experiences
Ayurveda Health Enrichment Online Course
Teacher Training Manual
1-on-1 Mentorship
Live Teaching Opportunities
Additional required textbooks and readings are not included.
TRAINING
INVESTMENT
Early Bird Prepaid: $2,600
Save $400 when you pay in full by TBD
Regular Prepaid: $3,000
Payment in full by TBD. Payment Plans are available—see FAQS below.
A deposit of $500 is due by to reserve your spot in training.
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
FAQS
Yes, please reach out to Allie to discuss payment plan options!
Absolutely! Regardless of your desire to teach public classes, yoga teacher training is a great avenue to deepen your knowledge and practice. Generally, only a handful of students go on to teach public classes, but learning the skills required to teach is a transformative experience for all participants!
Each teacher Teacher Training program reflects the unique style of its studio and lead instructors. If you connect with the community, practice, and teachings at vyb studio, this program is the perfect fit for you!
If you haven’t taken a class with us yet, we encourage you to join one with Allie Labate, the lead teacher of our Yoga Teacher Training Program and owner of vyb studio.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have, so feel free to schedule a time to chat with us! You can email Allie here: allie@vyb-studio.com
Throughout the training, we will read and use several texts (around 5 books) to support your learning and growth. These texts range in price from $3 each to $25. All books can be purchased new or used on Amazon or at any other major book retailer.
As we get closer to the start of training, you will be emailed your syllabus and required reading list.
LEAD
TEACHER
Allie Labate
Yoga Teacher
Lead Teacher Trainer
Chopra Health™ Ayurveda Teacher
Owner of vyb studio
I started yoga for all the wrong reasons—wanting to sculpt my body, achieve impressive postures, and push my physical limits. But yoga had other plans for me. What began as a pursuit of strength and flexibility became an unraveling, a deep questioning, and a discovery of something far greater than the body. Yoga shattered the illusion that fulfillment comes from external achievements and instead led me inward—to presence, to truth, to the infinite.
I grew up in a small town in Virginia, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. In my early 20s, I turned to bodybuilding as a way to lose weight and build muscle, dedicating nearly eight years to sculpting my physique. But beneath the surface, I developed an unhealthy relationship with my body and food—one that slowly eroded my mental and physical well-being. Yet, through bodybuilding, I cultivated a deep fascination with biomechanics, anatomy, and human performance. I became obsessed with understanding how the body moves and functions. But it wasn’t until an injury forced me to slow down that I truly began to listen—to my body, to my mind, and to something deeper within. That’s when I found yoga—and through it, I found myself.
Yoga is more than a practice; it is a path to awakening. Through asana, I learned discipline and mental focus. Through breathwork, I learned stillness. Through meditation, I learned that there is so much more to this existence than what we see on the surface. My practice and studies led me to embody yoga’s eight limbed path, dive into the wisdom of the Vedas, embrace Ayurveda as a way of life, and explore the depths of consciousness through meditation.
My Experience as a Teacher Trainer
One of my greatest passions is guiding others to become confident, knowledgeable, and well-rounded yoga teachers. Since 2020, I have led three 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings focused on Power Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga, as well as two 75-hour specialized trainings in Progressive Vinyasa and Rocket-inspired Yoga. In 2020, I was also part of the teaching team for Yoga With Carson’s 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training, which centered on Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Rocket Yoga. Additionally, I have created an online Ayurveda course to help yoga teachers and practitioners integrate the principles of Ayurvedic health and lifestyle into their practice and teaching.
My approach to teacher training is grounded in a deep understanding of how the physical body works, the art of intelligent sequencing, and embodying the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga. I teach anatomy, physiology, and alignment in a way that is functional, practical, and easy to apply in the yoga classroom. Beyond the physical, I believe in the science of yoga at every level—body, mind, and spirit. My teachings honor the Ashtanga lineage and are deeply rooted in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, helping teachers integrate the philosophical and meditative aspects of yoga into their personal practice and teaching.
Additionally, I view meditation as an essential part of the yogic path and aim to make it accessible, approachable, and an anticipated daily ritual rather than something that feels out of reach. My goal is to develop teachers who not only lead powerful, safe, and effective classes but who also understand yoga as a lifelong practice of Self-inquiry, study, and transformation.
My Teaching Style
My classes are inspired by the Ashtanga and Rocket Yoga lineages—challenging, playful, and set to energizing music. I believe real growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones, and I’m okay with being the yoga teacher you love to hate (until Savasana, of course).
Beyond the mat, I’m a total geek for learning—whether it’s diving into ancient yoga philosophy, studying body mechanics, or exploring consciousness through meditation. I’m also a proud hillbilly at heart, happiest when I’m outside, loving on animals, and getting lost in the woods.
Training & Certifications
- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
- 300-Hour Chopra Health™ Ayurveda Health Teacher with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Sheila Patel, & Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
- 12-Hour Handstand Seminar with Yuri Marmerstein
- 50-Hour Rocket Yoga Teacher Training with Carson Calhoun
- 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Ashtanga, Yin & Restorative, Ayurveda, Chair Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama) with Michelle Young
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Ashtanga & Rocket Yoga) with Carson Calhoun
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Power Yoga) with Jennifer Eddins
At the heart of it all, I teach yoga because it changed my life, and I believe it can change yours too. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or preparing to become a teacher yourself, I’m here to guide you through the challenges, the breakthroughs, and everything in between.
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