No. While the training prepares students to teach yoga, many participants enroll primarily to deepen their practice, study yoga philosophy, explore personal growth, and engage with a supportive learning community.

Many teacher trainings focus primarily on learning to teach yoga postures. Grounded Wisdom takes a broader approach, integrating asana, philosophy, ethics, anatomy, meditation, Sanskrit, Ayurveda, inclusive teaching practices, and personal inquiry.

Students learn not only how to teach yoga, but also how to deepen their own practice, cultivate self-awareness, and develop the skills to hold space for others with confidence, compassion, and integrity.

Applicants should have an established yoga practice and a sincere interest in learning more deeply about yoga. You do not need to be able to perform advanced postures or have prior teaching experience.

No. While many trainees are current or former 8 Limbs students, prior experience at 8 Limbs is not required.

Many trainees successfully balance the program with work, family, and other commitments. The hybrid format is designed to support deep study while remaining accessible to busy adults.

Yes. 8 Limbs Yoga Centers is committed to increasing accessibility and diversity within the yoga community and offers a limited amount of tuition support each year.

Applicants seeking tuition support should complete the training application and briefly share their request in the final application question. Requests are reviewed as part of the admissions process. Because available funding is limited, we encourage interested applicants to apply early.

In addition to the in-person weekends and livestream sessions, students should expect to complete reading assignments, recorded lectures, written reflections, practice teaching exercises, and independent study throughout the program.

Each training weekend builds progressively on the previous one, and attendance is required for certification. If a class is missed due to illness or emergency, students may complete make-up work by viewing recorded content and following up with the instructor.

Yes. Practice teaching is woven throughout the training and includes observation, feedback, mentorship, sequencing exercises, teaching practicums, round robins, and final teaching presentations.

To receive a Certificate of Completion, students must attend all required training sessions, complete all required homework and coursework, earn a passing grade of 80% or higher on the take-home final exam, and fulfill all financial obligations related to the program.

Yes. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion from 8 Limbs Yoga Centers and may apply for registration with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200.

Yes. Grounded Wisdom is offered through 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, a private vocational school licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board (WTECB). Accepted students receive an Enrollment Agreement outlining tuition, payment options, attendance requirements, refund policies, student rights, and other important program information.