Invest in your Best Self
We are a Yoga-Alliance Registered Yoga School offering a 200-hr Foundational Teacher Training Course since 2019. Our 6-month program focuses on vinyasa yoga, personal growth, and community learning. Program Reviews from recent graduates can be found HERE.
2024 TEACHER TRAINING DATES:
December 8-10 // January 12-14 // February 2-4 // March 8-10 // April 12-14 // May 17-19 //May 31-June 1
Application Process
2024 Program applications are now CLOSED.
For future trainings, submit the inquiry form below to begin the application process. Once we receive your inquiry, you will be added to our waitlist in which the upcoming program application will be emailed to you once available (Summer 2024). Applications are processed as received.
Practice Requirement
A consistent weekly yoga practice for at least 6 months is required for admission into our 200-hr yoga teacher training program. This program is not suitable for those new to yoga.
Program Calendar
This 200-hr training program runs December 8, 2023 thru June 1, 2024. This training will be conducted primarily in-person with occasional sessions virtually via Zoom.
Program Hours
Training is held one weekend per month on Friday-Sunday, PLUS additional in-studio Friday evening sessions as scheduled below and a few Wednesday evening Zoom sessions (7-10pm). Self-study & program assignments are required outside of the weekend program.
General Program Hours:
Fridays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturdays 8:00am-4:00pm (Lunch Break ~12-1pm)
Sundays 8:00am - 12:00pm (NOTE: Sunday, January 14th will be an extended day from 8am-4pm)
Additional Training Dates (all Friday Evenings 5-9pm):
Dec 15; Jan 19; Jan 26; Feb 9; Feb 23; March 15; March 22; April 5; April 26; May 3
2024 Tuition
Pay in Full: $3,200
Payment Plan: $3,350 (deposit + 5 payments of $570)
Deposit: Upon acceptance into the program, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot in the training program.
Categories of Study + Practice
Techniques, Training, and Practice
Professional Essentials
Anatomy + Physiology
Yoga Humanities
Sample of Required Readings:*
The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele
Teaching Yoga with Intention by Judith Lasater
Revolution of the Soul by Seane Corn
Pause, Rest, Be by Octavia F. Raheem
Power Yoga by Leah Cullis
The Key Poses of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume II by Ray Long
*Books are NOT included in program tuition; some readings and excerpts will be provided in your manual.
Apply to join our 2025 Teacher Training cohort:
Our past students
“YTT was the best thing I could do for myself. Discovering my “why” through self leadership was something truly remarkable. The past few months, I was able to learn and grow and that I am thankful for.”
“My experience with YTT at Yoga Off East and Kathryn Smith was life changing in the best way possible. No exaggeration. The program was put together thoughtfully and opened my mind beyond what I expected. I know, without a doubt, my training from Kathryn Smith will take me far not just in the yoga world but off the mat as well.”
“Yoga Off East was the perfect place to do my 200-hour training and I cannot recommend it enough. Kathryn is the most uniquely kind, understanding, and patient person. She has created a dynamic, creative, and engaging training.”
“Kathryn Smith has put together a very well rounded program. I appreciate that she made an effort for students to not only hear from her, but to get exposure from many different teachers and backgrounds. A great effort was put into presenting sensitive, inclusive, and authentic material. This authenticity and desire to grow and learn could be felt throughout our entire 8 months. I highly recommend this training.”
“I can’t speak more highly of my experience. Kathryn Smith put together an amazing program that touched on all aspects of yoga. I entered the program in search of something new in my life and Kathryn allowed the space for me to take what I’ve learned to create a new chapter. Through many guest teachers, lots of practice, opportunities for reflection and self discovery, Yoga Off East has gifted me this new path. I am so proud to have become a registered yoga teacher and even more proud to have studied under Kathryn and Yoga Off East.”
“The YTT program at YOE was simply a beautiful experience. Kathryn laid out the path towards our RYT 200 certification but offered guidance and space to find the unknown self hidden beneath the stone. I now have the knowledge and confidence I desired to be able to share this love I have for yoga. And, I found me.”