Teacher Training 2024/2025
Invest in your Best Self
We are a Yoga-Alliance Registered Yoga School offering an annual 200-hr Foundational Teacher Training Course since 2019. Our 7-month program focuses on vinyasa yoga, personal growth, and community learning. Program Reviews from recent graduates can be found HERE.
All 2024-2025 training weekends will be held in-person at the studio’s new home in the American Tobacco Campus (324 Blackwell Street, Bay 5 entrance)
October 18-20, 2024 // November 15-17, 2024 // December 6-8, 2024
January 10-12, 2025 // February 7-9, 2025 // March 14-16, 2025 // April 11-13, 2025 // April 25-27, 2025 // May 31, 2025 (graduation)
Application Process
2024-2025 Program applications are now CLOSED. Please submit the inquiry form below to join our waitlist for future trainings.
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 annually. The current training runs through May 31, 2025. This training will be conducted in-person with occasional sessions virtually via Zoom.
Program Hours
Training is held one weekend per month on Friday-Sunday, PLUS a few additional Friday evening sessions (in-studio) and a few Wednesday evening Zoom sessions (7-10pm). Self-study & program assignments are required outside of the weekend program. General Program Hours:
Fridays: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturdays 12pm - 6pm
Sundays 10:00am - 4:00pm
Additional Training Dates (all Wed or Friday Evenings 5-9pm)
Sample Readings*
The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar
The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele
Teaching Yoga with Intention by Judith Lasater
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.
Categories of Study
Techniques, Training, and Practice
Professional Essentials
Anatomy + Physiology
Yoga Humanities
Inquire Now
Please submit this inquiry form to begin the application process. Once you click “submit”, the program application will be emailed to you within 48 hours. Applications are processed as received.
Pay in Full 2024-2025: $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.
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.”
“The yoga teacher training program at Yoga Off East was, for me, nothing short of transformative. The curriculum had depth and weight. The faculty offered such thoughtful care and skill. If anyone in the greater North Carolina Triangle area asked me about the best place to receive yoga training, I’d send them one place: Yoga Off East.”
“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.”