Dancing Dogs Yoga · Atlanta
300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Ten weekends in Atlanta, May 2027 to February 2028, with certifications in Yin, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, Trauma-Informed teaching and Pranayama woven in.
Yoga Alliance® RYS® 300 · With your 200, eligible for your RYT® 500
2027–2028 Cohort
Ten weekends, one deeper practice
May 21, 2027 – February 6, 2028 · Dancing Dogs Yoga, Atlanta
Weekend hours: Friday 6:30–9pm · Saturday 8am–6pm · Sunday 8am–6pm
Pay in full or hold your place with a $300 deposit. Want to spread it out? Buy now, pay later
Buy now, pay later is offered through a third-party provider, with terms set by the provider.
Your next evolution
Step into your next season as a teacher, leader and healer.
Deepen your practice. Refine your voice. Learn to teach from the inside out.
The DDY 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training is an in-person program in Atlanta for teachers and dedicated practitioners who are ready for more: philosophy, energetics, ethics, leadership and the craft of meaningful, embodied teaching. The whole training is built on the chakra system, one energy center at a time, so what you learn on the mat moves into how you live and lead.
What this training is
An invitation to slow down and study yoga as a living practice.
Your 200 gave you the foundation. The 300 is where you go deep: mythology, ethics, subtle anatomy, ritual, leadership and real-world teaching skills, taught in community over ten weekends.
Confidence in how and why you teach
Every cue, sequence and theme has a reason behind it, and you'll know what it is.
A clearer teaching voice
Find your own point of view and the language to share it.
Five certifications
Yin, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, Trauma-Informed teaching and Pranayama, woven through the year.
Tools to lead beyond class
Design and lead workshops, series and longer-form offerings.
Full-spectrum asana. Decolonized teaching that honors yoga's South Asian roots. Depth, fire and true leadership.
The journey
Ten weekends, rooted in the chakras.
Each weekend is anchored in one energy center, so your study builds layer by layer, from the ground you stand on to the crown.
Weekend 1May 21–23
Root · Mūlādhāra
Opening circle. Grounding, safety and belonging, plus advanced teaching methodology: how to plan, hold and read a room.
Weekend 2June 4–6
Root, continued
Trauma-informed teaching for every nervous system in the room, and advanced hands-on adjustments: consent, touch and skillful assists.
with Yeira DeLeon and Elizabeth Rowan
Trauma-Informed CertificationWeekend 3July 16–18
Sacral · Svādhiṣṭhāna
Creative sequencing and advanced vinyasa methodology. Flow, creativity and building classes with intention.
Weekend 4Aug 13–15
Solar Plexus · Maṇipūra
Fire, will and breath. The breath as practice: technique, philosophy and how to teach it with the depth intact.
with Shelley
Pranayama CertificationWeekend 5Sept 10–12
Heart · Anāhata
Compassion, connection and stillness through long-held Yin practice and the meridian system.
with Shelley
Yin Yoga CertificationWeekend 6Oct 22–24
Throat · Viśuddha
Voice and truth through chanting and mantra, and finding your own teaching voice.
with Shonali Banerjee (chanting + mantra) and Shannon Demko (voice)
Weekend 7Nov 5–7
Third Eye · Ājñā
Intuition and inner seeing through Yoga Nidra: how to practice it, script it and guide it.
with Shelley
Yoga Nidra CertificationWeekend 8Dec 10–12
Restorative Yoga
The art of rest: props, supported shapes and teaching stillness in a culture that rarely allows it.
with Lisa Rolf
Restorative CertificationWeekend 9Jan 21–23, 2028
Crown · Sahasrāra
Meditation and Ayurveda: connection to something larger, and the daily rhythms that sustain a lifelong practice.
with Shelley
Weekend 10Feb 4–6, 2028
Graduation
Final teaching, integration and closing ceremony as a 500-hour certified teacher.
Weekend themes, order and faculty may shift as we finalize the curriculum. Your dates and weekend hours are confirmed.
Certifications included
Five specialty certifications, built in.
Each one is earned by practice: you'll lead a class or session in that style to receive it.
June
Trauma-Informed Teaching
Learn the practice that makes every room safer.
You'll explore how stress and trauma live in the nervous system, the window of tolerance, and the yogic roots of ahimsa, then learn language, cueing and choice-based teaching that lets every student feel safe, seen and in charge of their own experience.
Grounded · Compassionate · EmpoweringAugust
Teaching Pranayama
Learn the practice that moves life force.
You'll explore the five prana vayus, the nadis that carry energy through the subtle body, and the classical roots of breathwork, then learn to teach techniques that calm, energize and clear the mind with skill and safety.
Simple · Ancient · PowerfulSeptember
Yin Yoga
Learn the practice that teaches stillness.
You'll explore the 14 meridians, the living web of fascia, and the Taoist roots of Yin, then learn to sequence and hold long, potent shapes that work on body and energy at once.
Quiet · Deep · TransformativeNovember
Yoga Nidra
Learn the practice that teaches deep rest.
You'll explore the five koshas, the states of consciousness from waking to deep sleep, and the Tantric roots of yogic sleep, then learn to script and guide journeys that unwind body and mind at once.
Restful · Profound · AwakeningDecember
Restorative Yoga
Learn the practice that teaches surrender.
You'll explore the relaxation response, the thoughtful use of props, and the roots of supported practice in the lineage of Judith Lasater, then learn to build and teach shapes that let students fully let go.
Nourishing · Gentle · Deeply healingFebruary
500 Hour Certification
Graduate as a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.
With specialty designations in all five practices, from one of the top yoga schools in the Southeast.
Why train at the 300 level with DDY
We teach you how to lead.
DDY is a lineage of teachers and embodied activists: grounded, fierce and lit from within. Whether you want to deepen your own practice, launch a new offering or train other teachers, this training changes how you move through the world.
Become a leader
For teachers ready to step into leadership. Mentor newer teachers, lead workshops and series, and expand your voice as an educator.
Refine your teaching style
Advanced cueing, theming and sequencing help you build a style that's authentically yours.
Depth over dogma
Yoga as a living, breathing practice. Rooted in the Eight Limbs, we balance tradition with innovation.
Expand your reach
Specialized training in Yin, Restorative and Trauma-Informed yoga, plus the business skills to design and lead your own offerings.
Your lead trainer
Shelley Carroll
I'll be with you from opening circle to graduation, alongside our support team and faculty, and I'm here for your questions between weekends too.
I've been teaching trainings since 2010 and have taught on six continents. My path includes two decades of vinyasa, with teachers like Bryan Kest, Shiva Rea and Seane Corn; Yin with Bernie Clark and Sarah Powers; Yoga Nidra with Richard Miller; and an Ayurvedic certification. I'm writing a book on the chakras and social justice, and this training is where all of it comes together.
What's included
Everything you need for the year ahead.
- 300 hours of expert-led, in-person training across ten weekends
- Pre-recorded modules and downloadable resources between weekends
- Five specialty certifications and your 500-hour certification
- Unlimited yoga at DDY during training weekends
- Discounts on ongoing DDY memberships
- Community, mentorship and tools you'll use for life
Our standard
Accountable to the people we train.
We’re a Yoga Alliance® Registered Yoga School (RYS® 300), and our hours, curriculum and faculty standards are set and held by us, well beyond the registry’s and with the same rigor our graduates have always counted on. Every graduate earns a Dancing Dogs Yoga certificate backed by more than fifteen years of training teachers.
Investment
Choose the way that works for you.
Monthly plans are in-house financing through Dancing Dogs Yoga: pay your $300 deposit online and we'll reach out to set up your payments. Buy now, pay later is offered through a third-party provider, with terms set by the provider. Bundle questions: team@dancingdogsyoga.com
DEI scholarships up to $500 are available for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other underrepresented folks. We trust you to know your own lived experience. Apply for a scholarship
This training is for you if
You're ready for more than peak poses and playlists.
- You hold a 200-hour certification, from DDY or another school
- You're an experienced practitioner ready for advanced study
- You want to understand the why behind every cue and sequence
- You're drawn to philosophy, chakras, ritual and leadership
- You want to lead workshops, series or longer-form offerings of your own
- Trained online or a while ago? Start with the Reboot first
From our graduates
What training at DDY feels like.
Badass + capable
“Whether you want to be a yoga teacher or just deepen your practice, YTT has so much to offer physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Teacher training pushes you out of your comfort zone and shows you how incredibly badass and capable you are of doing new, difficult things. You'll create a lifelong bond with your fellow trainees, and learn more about yourself than you knew was possible.”
Mersiha Ramic
Indescribable magic
“I created such strong, lifelong friendships after just a few days. The experience is unlike anything else you will ever have the opportunity to do and the magic is indescribable. You will leave transformed, cleansed and ready for whatever life hands you next. I am beyond thankful for the space DDY creates with not only the physical, but the emotional and spiritual connection with everyone around you.”
Amanda Nihem
Absolutely priceless
“The amount of resources and knowledge provided through DDY's training are absolutely priceless. Shelley provides a safe and inclusive training where people from every walk of life can come in and deepen their practice to learn how to share yoga properly with confidence, strong 8-limb knowledge, and skill. The love I have for the community and information provided to me in teacher training is immeasurable.”
Maddie Causby
Questions
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training FAQ
Do I need a 200-hour certification?
Yes. Any 200-hour training opens the door, from DDY or another school. If you trained online, it's been a while, or you haven't taught yet, we recommend starting with the 220 Hour Reboot.
What certificate will I receive?
You'll graduate as a 500-hour certified yoga teacher with specialty designations in Yin, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, Trauma-Informed teaching and Pranayama, from one of the top yoga schools in the Southeast.
When does the training meet?
Ten weekends from May 21, 2027 to February 6, 2028, at our studio at 26 Waddell St NE, Atlanta. Fridays 6:30–9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 8am–6pm, with pre-recorded modules between weekends.
What if I miss a weekend?
Life happens, and we've built this training with that in mind. You'll have mentors, a small group inside your cohort and a whole support team behind you. Videos, tutorials and resources will help you catch up, and when you need it, we'll work with you one on one to make up anything you've missed.
Will the schedule change?
Your dates and hours are set. Weekend themes, order and faculty may shift as we finalize the curriculum, and we'll keep you in the loop.
How can I pay?
Pay $4,500 in full, or save your spot with a $300 deposit and we'll set you up with in-house financing: 12 months at $350/month or 18 months at $234/month. Buy now, pay later is also available through a third-party provider, and DEI scholarships up to $500 are available.
Do I have to want to teach?
Many people join to deepen their own practice and understanding of yoga. You are welcome either way.
Begins May 21, 2027 · Atlanta
Your next evolution starts with one weekend.
Ten weekends, five certifications and a community that will hold you the whole way.
Weekend hours: Friday 6:30–9pm · Saturday 8am–6pm · Sunday 8am–6pm
The DDY training path
What's the difference between our yoga teacher trainings?
How the 220, the Reboot, the 300 and the 500+ fit together, and where to start.
Your path
Three ways in. One lifelong practice.
Start at the root, return when you're ready, and go as deep as you want.
- STEP 1
Mūla
the root
220 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
You're ready to learn to teach, or to go deeper into your own practice.
- STEP 2
Abhyāsa
steady practice
The Reboot · 220 Hour Refresher
You trained online, it's been a while since your 200, or you're ready to truly learn to teach.
- YOU ARE HERESTEP 3
Svādhyāya
deep study
300 Hour Professional Training
You're teaching and ready for Yin, Nidra, Restorative, Ayurveda and leading workshops.
All in: 500+ Hour Yoga Teacher Training
The 220 and the 300 together, at one price, for the full journey.
How the path works
- 1
Everyone starts with a 200.No experience or prior training needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to practice.
- 2
A 200 opens the door to the 300.Ours or another school's. If you have a 200, you're welcome in the 300.
- 3
Feel like something's missing? Reboot first.If you trained online, it's been a while, or you haven't taught yet, start with the Reboot. Pair it with the 300 and save.
- 4
Or commit to the 500+ from day one.No experience needed here either. You sign up for both and move straight through.
Think of it like school. The 220 is your undergraduate degree. The 300 is your graduate degree. The 500+ is enrolling in both at once.
Every step earns a Dancing Dogs Yoga certificate. Keep learning: your students feel it.
Credentials
Dancing Dogs Yoga is a Yoga Alliance® Registered Yoga School (RYS® 200 and RYS® 300), and we’re glad to help you earn your RYT® 200 and RYT® 500. Our lead trainer, Shelley Carroll, is an E-RYT® 500.
If Yoga Alliance’s recent changes have you confused, you’re in good company. They’re rewriting their credentials right now, and we’re watching closely so you don’t have to. Whatever they decide, our training follows our own standard, and it goes well beyond theirs.