200 Hour Grounded Wisdom

Teacher Training

Discover your path to embodied living & teaching.

September 6, 2024 – April 27, 2025

Phinney Ridge & Livestream

Enrollment Closed. Sign up to receive information on the next training in 2025

"Excellent studio and training in every way! An inclusive and welcoming collective of seasoned teachers that practice what they preach. They do their own deep work……Inclusion extends to many different things at 8 limbs - the rich diversity of styles and influences under one roof; the accessibility of learning for all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and ages. …….if you do the work, you will leave not just as a yoga teacher, but a better human." - Suparna C. May 2021

The 8 Limbs Yoga Centers 200-hour Grounded Wisdom Yoga Teacher Training meets 10 weekends from September through April. Spread your time, commitment, and studies over the course of eight months!

Our training is a great fit for both the aspiring teacher and the dedicated practitioner ready to learn more. Whatever level of commitment you choose, our Grounded Wisdom Training offers excellent opportunities to deepen your yogic knowledge and self-study in a supportive community.

20+ years offering this amazing training!

The Grounded Wisdom program at 8 Limbs is extraordinary - because of the amazing teachers. Their understanding of all aspects of yoga and their willingness to teach with a commitment to learning, compassion, trauma informed yoga and using their many years of combined experience really made this 9 months transformative in my life.
Anne M. - May 2024

2024/2025 Training Schedule

10 Weekends

In-Person - Phinney Ridge

Fridays: 4pm - 7pm

Saturday & Sundays: 12pm - 7pm

September 6th - 8th

October 4th - 6th
November 1st - 3rd
December 6th - 8th
January 3rd - 5th
January 31st - February 2nd
February 28th - March 2nd
March 21st - 23rd
April 4th - 6th
April 25th - 27th

21 Wednesdays

Livestream

Wednesdays: 6pm - 8pm

September 11th, 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
November 6th, 13th, 20th
January 15th, 22nd, 29th
February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March 5th, 12th, 19th

Included in all tuition options for the duration of the training, is a complimentary All-Access Unlimited Monthly membership to access Livestream and In-Studio classes at either location ($875 value!)

Please note: Times and locations subject to change. Final schedule with locations will be sent out to accepted participants. All required attendance options are included in tuition.

Information

Attendance of all ten training modules*
Completion of required homework
Passing grade of 75% of higher on take home final exam
Upon completing all requirements, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. With this they may apply for 200 RYT Certification through The Yoga Alliance.

* Missed classes due to emergency or illness may be made up by listening to recorded classes and following up with instructor.
Included in all tuition options for the duration of the training, is a complimentary All-Access Unlimited Monthly membership to access Livestream and In-Studio classes at either location.
Early Bird (due before Aug 1st): $3600
Full Payment: $3,800
Installment Plan: $3,900
$750 deposit before start of the program
Balance paid in 7 autopay installments of $450 from Oct 1 through April 1
Repeat 200-hour: $2,800 paid in full for 200-hour graduates of other school
Repeat 8 Limbs 200-hour: $2,000 paid in full for graduates of 8 Limbs 200-hour Teacher Training
Tuition Support
8 Limbs Yoga Centers is committed to increasing diversity, accessibility and safety in the Pacific Northwest’s yoga community. To apply for tuition support, please apply to our training and note in the final question (“Do you have any concerns, questions or requests regarding this training?”) a brief description of why you qualify. Limited availability, apply early to be considered.
Our teaching staff is a strong collective of seasoned yoga teachers. Our core staff have led trainings together for more than fifteen years and have more than 100 years of combined study and teaching to share with you! Typical student to teacher ratio for this training is 15-20 to 1. Links below lead to yoga instructor bios, scroll to end of page to read more extensive bios related to Teacher Training:

Tracy Hodgeman E-RYT 500, YACEP- Art of Teaching, Lead Teacher
Chiara Guerrieri E-RYT 500, YACEP- Anatomy, Non-Violent Communication
Claudette Evans E-RYT 500, YACEP- Sanskrit, History of Yoga, Philosophy
RW Alves E-RYT 500, C-IAYT- Ethics and Holding Inclusive Space, Sequencing
Tami Hafzalla ERYT 500, LMT & Ayurvedic Practitioner- Ayurveda, Philosophy, Pranayama, Meditation
Megan Sloan E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP- Yoga for Pregnancy, Business of Yoga
Douglas Ridings RYT 200- Asana Modifications
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Want more info or have questions? Email us at: teachertraining@8limbsyoga.com
ONE of the following translations of The Yoga Sutras:
The Yoga Sutras Workbook (Atlas Edition) by Vyaas Houston
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Edwin Bryant (very in-depth commentary)
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchitananda (heart/bhakti focused commentary)
Light on the Yoga Sutra by BKS Iyengar (focus on the specific meaning of Sanskrit terms)
ONE of the following on sequencing:
Yoga Where You Are by Dianna Bondy + Kat Heagberg
Yoga for Everyone by Dianna Bondy
Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman
ONE of the following on anatomy:
The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book by Kelly Solloway
The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
Yoga Body by Judith Lasater

In Their Own Words

"The Grounded Wisdom program at 8 Limbs is extraordinary - because of the amazing teachers. Their understanding of all aspects of yoga and their willingness to teach with a commitment to learning, compassion, trauma informed yoga and using their many years of combined experience really made this 9 months transformative in my life."

Anne M. - May 2024
"8 Limbs Yoga offers a comprehensive, non-dogmatic yet deeply rooted in the Yogic tradition, well-rounded training. The instructors are top notch with many years of experience."

Amy - July 2022
"The teacher training program at 8 Limbs is a well rounded program taught by experienced instructors with a wealth of knowledge. With instructors whose specialities vary across a multitude of areas, whom are also passionate about their personal practice, and heavily invested in the growth of their students, 8 Limbs Yoga Center's Grounded Wisdom Teacher Training is an ideal space for any future teacher, practitioner, or curios soul to be nurtured as they grow!"

Trevor T. - Nov 2022
"I chose to attend the 8 Limbs Yoga 200-hour because of their stellar 20-year reputation. I was anticipating a great experience, and I am delighted to report that the program exceeded my expectations. All of the instructors are top of their field"

Andrea - June 2022
"A wonderful school with a great mission and willingness to accommodate......Teachers are very skillful. Highly recommended."

Vilma - June 2021
"My cohort learned entirely using virtual platforms. It was a time of creativity and challenge for our class and I applaud the special flexibility shown by the teachers at 8 Limbs. Our study was rigorous and deep and I'll spend years rolling some of the sutras over and over in my mind."

Sally - June 2021
"Participating in the 8 Limbs 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program was an extraordinary experience. All instructors are extremely knowledgeable and provide high quality instruction. I am so grateful to all of my cohort members for the relationships we forged and also to the instructors for their leadership, expertise and thoughtful instruction."

Gina - May 2020
"I feel lucky that I received a well-rounded, diversified and in-depth teaching with a variety of teachers, each with years of knowledge and expertise in what they taught. I also felt extremely supported and connected to the community that the 8 Limbs Yoga center teacher training created."

Kira - May 2020
"What an incredible experience and investment in myself and my well-being! I loved the opportunity to attend workshops that spoke to me... it opened a whole new world of teachers and community that will continue to inspire me in this lifelong journey. Thank you, 8 Limbs!"

Cindy - May 2020