"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 training
COMMITMENT
This is a five month program that will meet over the course of 8 weekends beginning February – June 2025.
Training weekends will be conducted in-person at vyb studio and other locations in 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:
February 7, 8, 9
March 1, 2, 3
March 22, 23, 24
April 4, 5, 6
April 18, 19, 20
May 2, 3, 4
May 24, 25, 26
June 6, 7, 8
June 15 (graduation)
SCHEDULE:
Friday: 5:30pm – 9pm
Saturday: 8am – 4pm
Sunday: 7am – 4pm
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
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 January 7, 2025
Regular Prepaid: $3,000
Payment in full by February 7, 2025
Payment Plan: $3,350
*See FAQ below for more details
A deposit of $500 is due by January 1, 2025 to reserve your spot in training.
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
FAQS
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
We’ve partnered with Affirm to offer payment plans up to 12 months at $3,350. Affirm allows you to choose your payment plan length with no additional interest. Once finalized, all future payments are handled by Affirm.
Please note:
- Deposit: No deposit necessary when choosing the payment plan option by January 7. After January 7, payment planners must submit a $25 non-refundable deposit.
- Membership: The 6-month unlimited membership included in this program is only valid for 6 months.
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.
