Take your yoga teaching skills to the next level with the Yoga Center of Columbia. RYT500 Teacher Training Program is a 13-weekend program (mostly Friday evenings through Sundays one weekend per month) from January through December 2024. Program Director Jen Randle and other experienced faculty members will guide you through 300 hours of intensive study, covering techniques such as asana, pranayama, chanting, mantra, and meditation. You will also explore teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, as well as lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers.

Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance at the prestigious 500-hour level. With a focus on Yoga as Therapy, this program is inclusive of all abilities, allowing you to cater to a diverse range of students in your teaching.

Registration is closed for the 2024 RYT500 Teacher Training Program. Click the Download Brochure button below to review our current brochure with all the details, dates, costs, and information regarding this year’s program.

Join the list at the button below to learn about our next RYT500 Yoga Teacher Training program. If you have any questions, call 410-720-4340 or email us at info@columbiayoga.com.

RYT 500 Teacher Training
In-Depth Training Testimonials
A Perfect Blend

This program is the perfect blend of rich yoga philosophy, structured anatomy and physiology courses for correct alignment and student accessibility, community engagement, meditation, and self-study. Thank you for all the knowledge, experience, and passion you have poured into this program and into your trainees.

-Megan B

So Much More Than I Thought

I expected to learn more about asana, pranayama and meditation, but it was so much more. This was a deep dive into learning about the self and how I want to show up in the world as a human and a yoga teacher. My fellow teachers-in-training became very close and supportive through this program. The instructors were so knowledgeable and found the perfect balance between serious and fun. I had a great time, even though it was a lot of inner work as well as studying and practice. I highly recommend this program not only for people wanting to teach yoga, but also for those who would like to deepen their personal practice.

- Patty I

The Best Possible

The RYT 200 program at the Yoga Center of Columbia is nothing that you would expect it to be, in the best possible way. My personal practice and teaching has become richer, deeper, and more respectful, both of myself and my students. Learning how the physical parts of yoga (asana, pranayama) work inside of the larger yogic tradition was enlightening. The teachers respect the students in a way that I have not experienced before. That respect was something I can carry on into my own teaching and daily life and I am eternally grateful to have learned it.

-Zach D

Transformative

This teacher training with Kelly and Lucy has been a transformative and rewarding experience. It was not just about any one thing about yoga like asana or teaching, it was about all of yoga! It is a well thought out course, and the monthly meetings really allowed me to process everything, let the teachings marinate before we went on to the next topic.

-Emnet W

Learn All of Yoga

I am so happy that I chose to do my yoga teacher training at The Yoga Center of Columbia. What an amazing experience with amazing teachers and fellow students. Such an amazing studio. I recommend The Yoga Center of Columbia for all of your yoga needs.

-Wendy O