300 HouR Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Receive your 300hr Advanced Yoga Training from a top-rated Yoga Alliance Registered School and upgrade your YA designation to RYT 500 upon graduation from our program.
*Pre-requisite: In order to enroll, you must complete a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Lotus Pond or another Yoga Alliance Registered School. More info on our 200 Hour YTT here.
Join us for an Information Session on Thursdays @ 5:30pm and stay after for a complimentary yoga class
Why take a 300-hour yoga teacher training program?
Deepen Your Knowledge and Practice
A 300-hour yoga teacher training allows you to deepen your understanding of yoga beyond what you learned in a 200-hour training. You'll have the opportunity to study advanced asanas, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and physiology, and other topics that will enhance your knowledge and skills.
Advance Your Career
Some yoga studios and wellness centers require teachers to have a 300-hour certification to be eligible for certain teaching positions. By completing this training, you'll be able to expand your career opportunities and potentially earn a higher income.
Refining Your Teaching Skills
A 300-hour training can help you refine your teaching skills, including sequencing, cueing, and adjusting, so you can create more effective and engaging classes for your students.
Personal Growth
A yoga teacher training program is also an opportunity for personal growth and transformation. You'll have the chance to explore your own practice and connect with other like-minded individuals who share your passion for yoga.
Overall, a 300-hour yoga teacher training program can be a valuable investment in your personal and professional growth, and can help you take your practice and teaching to the next level.
Why Choose Lotus Pond's Advanced 300 Hour Teacher Training?
Yoga Alliance Registered School for 16 Years
Nationally Recognized Experienced Teachers
Inspiring, In-Depth Curriculum
Online & In Studio Trainings
Flexible Schedule & Payment Plans Available
Level Up Your Teaching & Dive Deeper Into The Studies Of Yoga.
Take a Combination of Required and Elective Courses.
10-15 credit hours per month through either online or in studio trainings.
Required Courses (Chosen For You)
Meditation Unveiled
Form & Function: Advanced Alignment Principles
Perspectives on Anatomy of Yoga
Advanced Pranayama Level 1 & 2
Ayurveda & The Subtle Body
Share What You Love: Yoga Business
Vinyasa Certification
Deepening Peace Bundle: A Philosophy Series
YTT 300 Masterclass Kulas
Elective Courses (You Choose From The List Below)
Yoga For Seniors
Local Mindfulness Retreat
Chair Yoga Certification
Yin Yoga Certification Level 1 & 2
North Carolina Mountain Retreat
Restorative Yoga Certification
The Art of Developing A Strong & Powerful Voice
Chakra Yoga Teacher Training
Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra Level 1 & 2
Yoga to Build Strength
Fundamentals of Prenatal Yoga
Yoga for Pain Relief
Yoga for Flexibility
Reiki Certification Level 1 & 2
Inversion Training: Handstands, Headstands, Forearm Stands, Arm Balances
The Language of Teaching Yoga
Beyond Asana: Philosophy Series
Meditation Certification
+ more always being added to the in-studio schedule & online training gallery
Take a Combination of Required and Elective Courses.
10-15 credit hours per month through either online or in studio trainings.
Required Courses (Chosen For You)
Meditation Unveiled
Form & Function: Advanced Alignment Principles
Perspectives on Anatomy of Yoga
Advanced Pranayama Level 1 & 2
Ayurveda & The Subtle Body
Share What You Love: Yoga Business
Vinyasa Certification
Deepening Peace Bundle: A Philosophy Series
YTT 300 Masterclass Kulas
Elective Courses (You Choose From The List Below)
Yoga For Seniors
Local Mindfulness Retreat
Chair Yoga Certification
Yin Yoga Certification Level 1 & 2
North Carolina Mountain Retreat
Restorative Yoga Certification
The Art of Developing A Strong & Powerful Voice
Chakra Yoga Teacher Training
Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra Level 1 & 2
Yoga to Build Strength
Fundamentals of Prenatal Yoga
Yoga for Pain Relief
Yoga for Flexibility
Reiki Certification Level 1 & 2
Inversion Training: Handstands, Headstands, Forearm Stands, Arm Balances
The Language of Teaching Yoga
Beyond Asana: Philosophy Series
Meditation Certification
+ more always being added to the in-studio schedule & online training gallery
Tuition & Payment Plans
Total tuition = $5,400 ($18 per credit hour)
Deposit is only $199 through.
Remaining balance can be set up on an interest free 2 year payment plan!
Deposit is only $199 through.
Remaining balance can be set up on an interest free 2 year payment plan!
*Yoga Alliance has approved online training as contact hours through 2023.
You will receive your 300hr certificate from The Lotus Pond that qualifies you to register with Yoga Alliance as a 500RYT.
This level of registration combines a previous completed 200hr training with this advanced level 300hr training.
Highly Experienced Teachers
At Lotus Pond, we have a team of highly trained, experienced, and nationally recognized teachers that offer a wide range of specialties and certification training programs.
Meet Your Teachers:
Val Spies, Founder of Lotus Pond, E-RYT 500, Chopra Health Coach, valspies.com
Karin Stephan, Master Teacher of Iyengar Yoga for 40+ years / E-RYT 500, yogamacro.com
Larissa Carlson, M.A. in Mindfulness Studies, E-RYT 500, larissacarlson.com
Manasa Kanithi, M.S., E-RYT 200, RYT 500, currently in medical school for Osteopathic Medicine
Katie Beene, RYT 500/E-RYT 200, Co-Owner of Lotus Pond & Director of Teacher Training
Ryan Devin, E-RYT 500, BS in Alternative Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Swaringen. RYT 500, Orthopedic Surgeon, alexanderorthopaedics.com
Anne Curtis, E-RYT 500, Ph.d In Biology, yogawithin.com
Melissa Carroll, MFA, E-RYT 500, theyogawriter.com
Pam Kaplan, E-RYT 500, Speech-Language Pathologist
Willow Marcotte, E-RYT 500, Owner of Sun Yoga
Lee Albert, Neuromuscular Therapist, leealbert.com
Carla Jimenez, E-RYT 500
Meet Your Teachers:
Val Spies, Founder of Lotus Pond, E-RYT 500, Chopra Health Coach, valspies.com
Karin Stephan, Master Teacher of Iyengar Yoga for 40+ years / E-RYT 500, yogamacro.com
Larissa Carlson, M.A. in Mindfulness Studies, E-RYT 500, larissacarlson.com
Manasa Kanithi, M.S., E-RYT 200, RYT 500, currently in medical school for Osteopathic Medicine
Katie Beene, RYT 500/E-RYT 200, Co-Owner of Lotus Pond & Director of Teacher Training
Ryan Devin, E-RYT 500, BS in Alternative Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Swaringen. RYT 500, Orthopedic Surgeon, alexanderorthopaedics.com
Anne Curtis, E-RYT 500, Ph.d In Biology, yogawithin.com
Melissa Carroll, MFA, E-RYT 500, theyogawriter.com
Pam Kaplan, E-RYT 500, Speech-Language Pathologist
Willow Marcotte, E-RYT 500, Owner of Sun Yoga
Lee Albert, Neuromuscular Therapist, leealbert.com
Carla Jimenez, E-RYT 500
Be Here Now: A Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
Oct 25-29, 2023
Receive 30 Elective Credit Hours in the mountains of North Carolina at the Art of Living Retreat Center.