Yoga Teacher Training

Share your love of yoga with the world with our RYT-200® yoga teacher certification.

Share Your Love Of Yoga.

Our Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is a comprehensive journey that delves into all eight limbs of yoga, providing a holistic education that goes far beyond the mat. This program is designed to equip you with a deep understanding of yoga philosophy, history, and practice, ensuring that you graduate not only ready to teach but also to embody the true essence of yoga. You'll develop a solid foundation in sequencing, alignment, and the physical aspects of yoga, while also learning the importance of community, integrity, and the profound impact of holding space for others. Upon completion, you'll be fully prepared to lead classes with confidence, grace, and a deep respect for the traditions of yoga. Dancing dogs Yoga is a Yoga Alliance RYS-200® and RYS-300® School. Graduates are qualified to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200®.

Yoga Teacher Training Dates

Yoga Teacher Training Dates

2024-2025 Dates:

October 4-6, 2024

October 18-20, 2024

Nov 1-3, 2024

Nov 15-17, 2024

Dec 6-8, 2024

Jan 10-12, 2025

Jan 31-Feb 2, 2025

Feb 15-16, 2025

Feb 28-Mar 2, 2025

March 14-16, 2025

Weekend Schedule:

Fridays: 6-8:30pm

Saturdays: 8:30am-5:30pm

Sundays: 8:30am-5:30pm

Love Yoga? Share Yoga

From Learning to Leading

Our comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed for those who aspire to teach or are considering a career as a yoga instructor. This program offers a transformative journey that takes you from dedicated practitioner to confident teacher, fully equipped to inspire and guide others on their yoga journeys.

What You'll Learn:

  • Practice Teaching & Feedback: Engage in supervised teaching sessions, where you'll receive personalized feedback to refine your style and approach. These sessions build your confidence and expertise, preparing you to lead your own classes with assurance.

  • Hands-On Assisting: Master the art of hands-on adjustments, learning how to safely guide students into deeper postures. Emphasizing alignment, safety, and the nuanced use of touch, this skill is essential for any aspiring teacher.

  • Class Management Techniques: Develop strategies for managing diverse and mixed-level classes. You'll learn to create an inclusive, safe, and well-structured learning environment that supports all students in their practice.

  • Advanced Teaching Methodologies: Explore effective teaching methods that cater to various learning styles. This includes mastering sequencing, pacing, and the integration of yoga philosophy and anatomy into your classes, ensuring a holistic approach to teaching.

Who Should Enroll in Yoga Teacher Training?

The Yoga Teacher Training Track is ideal for:

  1. Aspiring Yoga Teachers: Individuals who feel called to share the transformative power of yoga with others. This track is perfect for those ready to step into the role of a teacher, providing the skills and confidence needed to guide students on their own yoga journeys.

  2. Personal Growth Track Graduates: Those who have completed the Personal Yoga Enrichment Path and want to take their knowledge and practice to the next level. If you’ve already experienced the deep personal growth from the first 150 hours, this track offers the additional training required to transition from student to teacher.

  3. Yoga Enthusiasts Considering a Teaching Career: Practitioners who are "secretly" considering becoming a yoga instructor but are still unsure if teaching is the right path for them. This track allows you to explore teaching in a supportive environment, providing a clear path to certification without the pressure of immediate commitment.

  4. Community Leaders and Advocates: Individuals who are passionate about building and supporting their local yoga communities. This track not only equips you to teach yoga classes but also provides you with the tools to lead, inspire, and create inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome.

This track is perfect for those ready to transition from practicing yoga to teaching it, empowering them to lead classes that inspire, educate, and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Your Investment

Enrolling in our Yoga Teacher Training Program is more than just a commitment to learning—it's an investment in your future, your personal growth, and your ability to inspire and lead others. This 200-hour program is designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to transition from student to teacher, all while fostering your own personal and spiritual development.

Your Investment:

  • Total Program Cost: $3750 for the full 200-hour program.


    Save $300 if paid in full by August 15, 2024.
    Flexible financing options are available to support your journey.

This investment is not only in your education but in your growth as a person and a future leader. By committing to this program, you're choosing to deepen your practice, expand your understanding, and step into a role where you can share the transformative power of yoga with others. The skills and insights you gain will serve you both on and off the mat, making a lasting impact on your life and the lives of those you will guide.

Why You Should Enroll In This Training:

  • Share Your Practice & Learn to Teach

    Discover the joy and fulfillment that comes from sharing what has helped you so much in your own life. By learning to teach, you gain the ability to share the transformative power of yoga with others, helping them find the same peace, strength, and clarity that you have experienced. This is your opportunity to give back to the community and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

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  • Deep Personal and Spiritual Growth

    Embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual development. Through in-depth exploration of yoga philosophy, meditation, and pranayama, you'll cultivate inner strength, resilience, and a deeper understanding of your own spiritual path. This growth not only enriches your personal life but also empowers you to guide others on their journeys.

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  • Community and Connection

    Become part of a vibrant community of fellow yoga practitioners and aspiring teachers. This program fosters deep connections through shared learning experiences, group discussions, and collaborative practices. You'll build lasting relationships and a network of support that will continue to inspire and uplift you as you step into your role as a yoga teacher.

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  • Enhanced Understanding of Yoga's Physical Aspects

    ain a comprehensive understanding of the physical elements of yoga, including anatomy, alignment, and sequencing. This knowledge is essential for developing a safe and effective practice, whether for your own personal growth or in preparation to teach others. You'll learn to move with greater awareness and purpose, enhancing both your practice and teaching.

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  • Mastery in Teaching, Speaking, and Leading

    Develop the skills needed to effectively teach, communicate, and lead yoga classes. You'll learn advanced teaching methodologies, including how to sequence and pace classes, integrate philosophy and anatomy, and manage diverse groups of students. This program equips you with the confidence and expertise to step into a leadership role, inspiring and educating others through the transformative power of yoga.

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 Dancing Dogs Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School.

Become a certified yoga teacher in this Yoga Alliance Approved RYT-200® yoga teacher training program. As a 200 Hour and 300 Hour Yoga Alliance approved school,  DDY offers world class training in a supportive learning environment.  This yoga teacher training will give you the tools, confidence and skill to teach a safe, effective, informed and inspiring vinyasa yoga class.  

Whether or not you want to teach yoga, this yoga teacher training will be oa life changing experiences. Yoga is an outward expression of an inward change, and you will get the community, the support, and the knowledge you need to deepen your practice, share yoga with others, and discover your best self. We offer Yoga Teacher Training at Dancing Dogs Yoga Atlanta, Indigo Yoga in Locust Grove, Victory Power Yoga in Clayton, NC, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and in the Dominican Republic. Video by Lindsay LeGrand.

Why do your teacher training with Dancing Dogs?

  • Learn to Teach

    Our program is steeped in philosophy, alignment, sequencing, and experiential learning, and if you want to teach, you will graduate READY to teach.

  • Personal Growth

    When we look inward (svadhyaya) without judgment (ahimsa) we can grow like never before. Our training creates a brave container for your growth!

  • Experience

    We have been training yoga teachers for over a decade, and we are committed to delivering an experiential, well-rounded, balanced, and exceptional training.

  • Dharma

    Shelley has found a passion in training others to share yoga, so this is more than a training— it’s a purpose. Come discover your dharma and share what you love!

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Graduate Testimonials : Why Train with DDY

  • 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 then 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. I would and will continue to choose DDY while on my lifelong yoga journey to pursue mind and body union. The love I have for the community and information provided to me in teacher training is immeasurable.

    — Maddie Causby

Questions? Reach Out

Here is just some of material we cover in the 200-hour program:

Anatomy/
Physiology 

Sequencing 

Practice Teaching 

Hands-on Assisting 

Philosophy 

Asana 

Meditation 

Self Study

More Information about our Teacher Training

As a graduate of the Dancing Dogs Yoga teacher training program (YTT) you will feel empowered and ready to teach an amazing yoga class. In this yoga teacher training, you will learn the physical aspects of yoga, including anatomy, alignment, sequencing, and asana, or posture. You will also dive deep into philosophy, history and study the energetic and spiritual implications of yoga.

Led by Shelley Carroll and other DDY Senior Teachers, this program is appropriate for practitioners of every level.  This is a physically, mentally and emotionally challenging training that is a must for anyone wanting to share the practice of yoga, as well as those who wish to deepen their own understanding of the practice.

The DDY yoga teacher training is designed to prepare you to be a confident, connected, and inspiring yoga teacher. Each session covers a different unit of study and includes asana (classes and workshops), lecture, group discussion, and small-group exercises, including mala making, cacao ceremonies, and more!

The aim of this training is to create exceptional teachers and leaders. You will graduate from this training prepared to teach, and to stand in front of a room of people and lead. At DDY, we believe that the best yoga teachers are those who connect with their students, and who speak authentically and from the heart. We aspire to inspire you to find your voice, and to share it powerfully.

DDY has a strict attendance policy and attendance is required at all Teacher Training sessions. Every group class that is missed must be made up in the studio within 14 calendar days. When possible, sessions and workshops can be made up in our online format. When those options are not available, you can book private makeup sessions. For every 1-4 hours missed you will need to schedule a one hour private, at a rate of $150. For every 4-8 hours missed, you will need to schedule a 2 hour private, at a rate of $250.  Workshops can be made up at other locations when available. We're happy to work with you on this to ensure that you can get all of the information that is missed. The maximum amount of days missed can be no more than 2 days without prior approval. We will work with you for any unforeseen circumstances, but no refunds are available in case of chronic absences.

Dancing Dogs Yoga is an accredited Yoga Alliance Teacher Training School. Students who successfully complete our training can register with Yoga Alliance as either a 200-hour or 300-hour certified teacher.

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    We start with a teacher training intake form to get an idea of your experience and goals. Tell us about you and about you want to do yoga teacher training! There is no wrong reason.

  • Choose Your Training

    We offer yoga teacher training in our Atlanta studio, and in the Dominican Republic. Check out our current dates and locations and choose the program that is right for you. Don’t want to teach? We have a youga immersion for just for you!

  • Payment

    Pay in full or choose from one of our flexible financing payment plans. We are also proud to offer MyCAA scholarships for spouses of active duty military, and our own DDY BIPOC and Queer yoga scholarships.

  • Get Excited!

    You just enrolled in Yoga Teacher training and you are going to be an amazing yoga teacher! Reach out to us anytime with questions and we will be in touch with next steps. In the meantime— get excited!

  • Get Ready!

    If you are part of an international program, we will be in touch about flights soon. If this is a studio program, just come to class! We cant wait to get to know you. Ask about our ambassador program today.

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Accreditation + Financial Assistance

  • Yoga Alliance

    Dancing Dogs Yoga is a Yoga Alliance accredited yoga teacher training school.

    Dancing Dogs Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance at the 200 and 300 Hour levels.  We have been teaching powerful and transformational  teacher training programs since 2012.

    We offer both RYT-200 and RYT-500 designations.  Students who successfully complete our programs are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.  

  • MyCAA Military Assistance

    Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA) school and participants may be eligible for up to $4000 in tuition support through the MyCAA program. MyCAA helps military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications or Associate's Degrees (excluding Associate's Degrees in General Studies, Liberal Arts, and Interdisciplinary Studies that do not have a concentration) necessary for gainful employment in high demand, high growth Portable Career Fields and Occupations. Email us to find out more.

  • BIPOC Yoga Scholarship

    DDY is committed to amplifying black and brown voices in the yoga space, and we have created a new BIPOC Yoga scholarship.

    We promise to give a minimum of five $500-1000 scholarships every calendar year to help a BIPOC student attend one of our yoga teacher trainings.

    All BIPOC students are eligible to apply, regardless of whether they practice at DDY. Applications are awarded on a rolling basis.

    Apply here.

  • Queer Yoga Scholarship

    At DDY y’all means all and we are committed to amplifying queer voices in the yoga space. In order to make this possible, we have created a Queer Yoga scholarship.

    We promise to give a minimum of five $500-1000 scholarships every calendar year to help a queer student attend one of our yoga teacher trainings.

    All queer students are eligible to apply, regardless of whether they practice at DDY. Applications are awarded on a rolling basis.

    Apply here.