No — and here’s why.

Yoga Alliance (YA) is not a certifying body. Registration with YA simply allows a teacher or training program to pay a fee to be listed in their directory. That’s all. It does not guarantee quality, integrity, or ethical teaching. Over the years, we’ve learned that a teacher’s skill, a program’s depth, and the transformative power of training cannot be measured by a logo or registration status. Registration alone does not make a training good — nor does the absence of it make one bad. What truly matters is the heart, integrity, and depth of the teaching.

For vyb studio, registering with YA would limit our ability to evolve and adapt our program to the needs of our students. We value flexibility, growth, and meeting students where they are over adhering to rigid standards that may not serve them. This freedom also allows us to offer a deeper, more comprehensive training — something many YA-affiliated programs simply cannot provide.

In my experience — as a yoga teacher, school owner, and lifelong student of yoga — no one has ever asked if I’m registered with YA. That’s because quality speaks louder than a certification. I choose to offer a training rooted in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Vedic Sciences — weaving together Yoga, Ayurveda, and the living wisdom I’ve gathered from my teachers and my own practice over the years. This is what I believe serves students best.

Yes!  Upon completion of the program, you will become a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT).  We will issue you a 200 hour Certified Yoga Teacher certificate and letter of completion.  You will be able to start teaching yoga at yoga studios, fitness centers, etc.

We are a Vinyasa-based school inspired by the teachings and methodologies of Asthanga Vinyasa Yoga,  Power Yoga, and Rocket Yoga.

We focus on a method that balances precise instruction, detailed alignment, breath, and fluid movement. Classes can be either moderately or vigorously paced and are carefully themed to deepen the students’ experience of Yoga. A flow of Sun Salutations and postures is skillfully sequenced, and modifications and props are used to individualize the practice for each student.

During your yoga instructor certification course, you will study how to:

• Perform poses in a safe and intelligent way (Asana)
• Use modifications, variations, advancements, and props to maintain alignment
• Design dynamic, effective, and intelligent sequences for all levels
• Teach and sequence a power yoga class
• Teach and sequence a deep stretch yoga class
• Work with different kinds of bodies and students
• Observe bodies in practice
• Work with injuries, pregnancies, and limitations
• Practice teaching
• Implement Pranayama, or breathing techniques
• How to practice and teach Meditation
• Translate some Sanskrit
• Be successful as a teacher and business owner

To get the most from this journey, full attendance at every training weekend is required for graduation. Absences planned in advanced will be excused, but you will be required to make-up assignments in order to graduate from the program.

Trainees are also required to practice at vyb studio a minimum of 2 times per week. This is how you’ll embody the teachings, sharpen your skills, and step into the role of an exceptional teacher—because you truly get out what you put in.

We know that emergencies do arise and life can get crazy sometimes.  Make-up work will be required.  If you need one-on-one assistance from the lead teacher due to an absence, Allie can meet with you for an additional fee of $65 per hour.  

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.