Why should you consider enrolling in the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Waynesville Yoga? Oh, let me count the ways:

1. Personal Growth

YTT will bring your unresolved “stuff” to the surface for examination and healing. It will push you to grow & evolve in ways that will surprise you. Sometimes these surprises will delight you; other times, they will frustrate or scare you. But cultivating the resources and courage to face your sh*t can be incredibly liberating. Our 200 hour YTT invites unique, empowering personal growth.

2. Overcoming Challenges

Is there anything more satisfying that overcoming a personal challenge, struggle, or roadblock? YTT helps you employ the principles of Yoga off the mat, in the rest of your life. It helps foster both strength and flexibility; helps you recognize your safe edge; and teaches you to how to stay steady in moments of intensity & heat. All of these tools offer enhanced personal freedom, joy, contentment, and grace.

3. Self Care & Retreat

But the program’s not just challenging! It’s also richly rewarding, nourishing, and calming. You’ll receive nervous system-soothing and powerfully de-stressing self care every weekend of the course, in the forms of yoga, meditation, and other somatic experiences. So many graduates share that it felt like a self care retreat to come to the center and be in our building & space each weekend.

4. Support & Community

Whether your an introvert or extrovert, the community and encouragement offered by your fellow YTT students is an invaluable source of support. You’ll build bonds with these folks that will honestly last a lifetime, whether you’re looking for that type of connection or not. 🙂 The unique combination of a deep inner journey, but at the same time and in the same format as your fellow travelers, offers camaraderie of spirit & amplification of the course material.

5. Direction

Many of us are searching for direction and clarity, post covid. We want to organize around something to move us forward, into the future, but are still navigating the complexities of the changed landscape around us (and possibly inside as well!). YTT offers a 10 month transformative journey, in which the gooey disintegration of the chrysalis transmutes, on a cellular level, into the graceful splendor of an entirely new being.

6. Understanding Yoga Better

No matter how deep or organic your personal practice might be, Yoga Teacher Training will greatly expand and nourish your relationship with the art of Yoga itself. You’ll get a taste of a variety of yoga styles, including Buti, Kundalini, Yin, Hot Stone Restorative – and much more. You’ll learn the inside out of human anatomy, as it relates to Yoga, and take a deep dive into each of the common poses.

Click here for more details about the syllabus.

7. Cultivating Harmony

Each of the weekends that you spend at YTT helps make the world a better place. You’re not only gifting yourself the medicine of the ancient science of Yoga; you’ll also scatter the tools & resources you gain in the program, like seeds, in your community. And of course intentionally plant some of these seeds as well. The gift of knowledge you receive through the program will ripple out in your life, cultivating harmony & peace in the world. 

 

 

For the 200 Hour schedule, syllabus, and details, click here.

Can y’all believe we are almost 2 years into this mess!? As much as we would all like to find our new normal, the unrest stirred up by the pandemic is clearly not going anywhere any time soon…

Since we have zero control over the outcome – or progression – of this collective intensity, what can we do?

One method to honor the unsteadiness of the current time is to go for the things that pull on our heart strings. What makes you feel alive? What goals have you been quietly tending but never actually planting? What do you want to grow in 2022 – and beyond? Try to get clear about who & what do and don’t truly matter. And as you refine that list, identify concrete ways to commit to what makes the cut.

If you’ve toyed with getting your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate, don’t wait. We have no idea what the world will look like a few months from now – much less in a year! 🙂 Take the plunge and honor your deepest desires, whether that’s YTT, learning to speak another language, changing jobs so you can spend more time with your family… whatever the past 2 years have taught you, honor it.

Remember that yoga & meditation are 2 of the most powerful tools you have to support physical & emotional wellbeing. We’re here to support your yoga & wellness practices, and hope what we offer at WYC helps you handle the ongoing craziness.

May 2022 be better than 2021! Above all, may we learn, grow, and be kind to ourselves & one another as we journey together…

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There’s only 2 weeks left to register for YTT – after that, you’ll have to wait another year! Don’t miss your chance… get all the details here.

Email us any time at hello@waynesvilleyogacenter.com

2022 YTT: Going, Going, Gone!

Heads up, y’all: we only have 5 spots left in our 2022 YTT program! That’s our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training curriculum, a 10 month program starting in January. Yes, it’s a big commitment of time, money, and energy. Yes, it’s challenging, both physically and mentally & emotionally.

Any YTT worth its salt (and really, anything in life worth doing) will push you to grow past your current limitations and help you discover powerful new parts of yourself.

Simply put, you can’t teach yoga effectively or safely without facing yourself. You can’t ask your students to show up, vulnerably & authentically on their mats, without being able and willing to swath that path for them first.

It’s a big, darn deal. And it’s totally worth it! As the 2021 class shared during their recent graduation ceremony: “Best f*cking decision! So glad I made it.”

We’re glad they think so, and absolutely love watching our YTT students bloom into a stronger, more clear version of themselves. It’s beautiful to witness them transforming over the course of the program from nervous & apprehensive to empowered and confident.

We Got You

Despite the inevitable challenges of the program, we provide so much support for your success (more than many other programs): study guides, one-on-one check-ins, the lead trainers available to answer questions any time, a small class size for better learning, and more. In fact, our program boasts a graduation rate of 91%!

If you’ve been considering taking the plunge, don’t wait! If the past 2 years has taught us anything, it’s that life is short & uncertain, and time waits for no one. One of the blessings of the pandemic is helping all of us to recognize what (and who) do or don’t matter – and to courageously claim what we truly want from our lives.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact us for details: ytt@waynesvilleyogacenter.com.
We’d love to explore if it’s the right fit for you.

 

 

Where do you want to be in a year from now? How do you want to move through the world, physically – emotionally – mentally? How dang good would it feel to be almost done with your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and preparing to graduate the program?!

If you want to be a yoga instructor, you’d be finishing up student teaching assignments and starting to find a place to teach. If you don’t have teaching intentions, you would be completing a journey of self-discovery and deep yoga knowledge that benefits not only you, but your love ones & whole community.

 

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that life is short and uncertain. If you’ve been wanting to write that book, start it now. If you’re not happy in your job or relationships, make the changes needed to be fulfilled.

Time waits for no one, and if there are soul callings you were too busy or distracted to hear pre-pandemic, it’s time to honor them.

“Time waits for no one.”

As the intensity of the past year and a half begins to fade, this window of prioritization we’ve experienced will also close. While that’s a wonderful thing, on many levels, don’t let this chance to get clear about what really matters pass you by.

This is the time to confirm who & what matters – and doesn’t! Once we’re back on the busy train, it won’t be nearly so easy to “go for it”.

If you’ve been considering Yoga Teacher Training, join us for the 2022 program. We’re happy to provide references from graduates and alumni, or answer any questions you might have. We’d be honored to watch you bloom, blossom, and nail your goals over the next year!

Click here for program details…

 

Oh my goodness, y’all! We’ve already filled the lowest price tier for next year’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training! 🙂

We’re very happy that so many of you are taking this next step in your yoga journey, whether it’s your intention to teach, or simply to deepen your own commitment to yourself.

The past year and a half has certainly been an intense time, and it has created some deep changes in many of us. At very least, it is an opportunity to prioritize: to recognize what does and doesn’t matter.

To get clear about who and what are worth (or not worth!) our time & energy. It’s a chance to appreciate small, everyday blessings, like being able to connect with those we love and move about freely in the world.

And it’s a rich invitation to “get right with ourselves”: to be honest about whether or not we’re honoring our deepest desires, our most vital goals, our one precious, sacred life. Are we showing up authentically for ourselves and those who matter? If not, are we ready to wake up and make whatever changes are needed to answer the call of our soul?

“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

For some people, 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training is part of this process of reflection. Even if you never teach, YTT can provide direction, clarity, and insight about your life trajectory – and help you get on track if you’re not satisfied with where you’re headed. It will challenge you, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

But if you can sit in the heat of your own discomfort, you’ll learn, grow, evolve – and have a wonderful time with some truly amazing people! Every class is different – but every person who says “yes” to this journey has something to offer you, and each of our students has been truly phenomenal.

If you’ve been considering the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program at Waynesville Yoga Center, don’t wait! We’ve only got 4 spaces in the middle price tier, and we expect those to go quickly over the next few months. Click here for program details – or email us any time with specific questions: ytt AT waynesvilleyogacenter.com.

We look forward to connecting with you and seeing if YTT at WYC is right for you!

Where has this year gone!? As much as 2020 seemed to last forever, 2021 is flying past – it will be Christmas again before you know it! If you’re also watching the calendar flip by, we’ve got some 2022 dates for you to save: 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)! We’d love to have you join us for this life-changing adventure, and we’re excited to offer some changes to next year’s program:

More Consistent Schedule

In years past, we offered summers off, as many of our attendees travel, have kids who are on break from school, are school teachers themselves, etc. But we’ve gotten feedback from many of our graduates that the summer break made it too easy to get out of the habit of reading and keeping their heads in the YTT game. While they appreciated the time to catch up on the reading list, it also let them veer off track.

Additionally, they asked for more regularity in the calendar dates, to better support their learning momentum. Based on those requests, we’ve decided to try a more consistent schedule: a 10 month program – with at least 4 weeks in between each class – providing structure, consistency, and space to absorb the content.

(We do encourage students to start the reading list as soon as they sign up, as this will cultivate balance & calm during the program! 🙂)

More Spots Available

Now that covid is (thankfully!) fading, and we no longer have to socially distance in the studio, we can offer 2 more spots in the program. With a max of 14 participants accepted, you can still count on a supportive, intimate group. The honesty & connection that comes with a smaller group makes you a better teacher; and the focused teacher attention makes it easier to learn.

If you’ve been considering YTT, snag your spot now. We’ve already got a few people registered for the 2022 program, and expect to fill quickly. Remember that the earlier you pay your deposit, the less you pay overall**. We’re keeping the same rates as 2020, so what are you waiting for? Click here to commit to the journey! 🙂

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// 1st 4 people to sign up pay $2,250
// 2nd 4 people to sign up pay $2,500
// final 6 people to sign up pay $2,750

2022 Dates

Weekend 1: Jan 21 – 23
Weekend 2: Feb 18 – 20
Weekend 3:  March 18 – 20
Weekend 4: April 22 – 24
Weekend 5: May 20 – 22
Weekend 6: June 17 – 19
Weekend 7: July 22 – 24
Weekend 8: August 19 – 21
Weekend 9: September 16 – 18
Weekend 10: October 14 – 16

As always, you can find the complete program details here – or let us know if you have any specific questions. We’d love to have you join us for this incredible deep dive into Yoga – and into yourself! Contact us: ytt@waynesvilleyogacenter.com || 828.246.6570

 

We all have them: hangups that become obstacles to meeting our goals. They’re valid, legitimate, and deserve to be honored & addressed! We’ve heard from several of you over the past few months who want to commit to our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program in 2021, but have specific concerns. Thank you for sharing what matters to you, and for letting us address these common hangups to YTT! ♥

Obstacles to Yoga Teacher Training

Time

Yes, it’s a big commitment! But isn’t anything in life that really matters? Especially a journey of self-discovery that offers tools & resources for the rest of your life… Given that COVID will most likely alter our usual routines & schedules for at least the next six months (if not longer), this could actually be the perfect time to take the plunge.

Perhaps you’re on the opposite end of the spectrum: busier than ever, despite COVID. If you’re ready for this journey now but have prior commitments on one of the scheduled weekends, don’t let that stop you! We offer makeup options to accommodate the realities of busy modern life. Contact us for details…

Whether you have extra time right now – or are crazy busy – you are worth this investment of time and energy! ♥

(If it is safe to get out & about in six months, our program schedule offers the summer off, so you can get out and enjoy the world again! 🙂 )

Money

We get it: it’s all about the Benjamins. That’s true for all of us. However, don’t forget that the sooner you commit to our program, the less you pay! If you’ve been sitting on the fence, you could literally be costing yourself. Click here for price tier details.

Also, keep in mind that our program is more affordable than any other we’ve seen in the Southeast – and the cost of our reading list is less than other schools’ too. If you’re committed to getting your RYT-200, why not get the most bang for your buck?

Nerves

One of the most beautiful things that yoga offers each of us is the opportunity to face our fears and challenge our egos. “Am I strong enough? Am I smart enough? But I have that shoulder injury… I’ve only been practicing for a few years. What if they find out who I really am?”

You are strong enough. You are smart enough. Your Yoga is ready to receive your injuries, your past traumas, and all of the parts of yourself that you don’t like or are afraid to show the world. Your Yoga can support healing for every aspect of your life and every level of your being.

Our program doesn’t promise to fix your old injuries, or heal your deepest wounds. But it does provide the framework for you to heal – and take the best care possible – of yourself. It will give you the tools to prevent injury going forward and address injuries when they can’t be avoided. It will offer you the chance to realize that you’re more than enough, exactly the way you are.

Ready?

The next program starts on January 23, 2021 – we’re ready if you are! Click here to get started; or contact us if you need more information. We’re happy to answer any questions you might have: ytt@waynesvilleyogacenter.com // 828.246.6570

Still Not Sure?

We respect your cautious nature! And you looking out for yourself! 🙂 For more help unpacking the pros & cons of committing to a 200 hour program, check out this honest analysis from Body Positive Yoga. If you’d like unbiased feedback about our program specifically, we’re happy to connect you with one of our alumni: contact us.