🌿 Become a Yoga Teacher

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Begins June 7, 2025 at The BendHave you felt the call to deepen your yoga practice, explore yogic philosophy, and share the gift of movement and mindfulness with others? Our next Cohort 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at The Bend Yoga Academy begins June 7, 2025, and we invite you to join this powerful, life-enriching journey.

✨ Why Train With Us?
Our Yoga Alliance Registered 200-Hour YTT is more than just certification—it’s an experience that will transform your relationship with your body, your breath, and your community. Taught by experienced teachers including E-RYT 500s and Yoga Therapists, this training weaves together traditional teachings and modern wellness tools.
You’ll explore:

• Foundations of yoga philosophy, history, and ethics
• Anatomy and alignment for safe, intelligent sequencing
• The art of cueing, adjusting, and teaching with confidence
• Intro to subtle energy: chakras, nadis, breathwork
• Meditation, pranayama, and trauma-informed approaches
• Practice teaching in a supportive, real-world setting

Whether you’re looking to teach or simply grow in your personal practice, this training is designed to meet you where you are.

📅 Key Dates

• Start Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
• Location: The Bend Holistic Health Collective, Mustang, OK
• Format: Weekend training schedule (exact dates coming soon)
• Early Bird Enrollment: Now open with limited spots available

🌟 Who Is This Training For?
This training is perfect for:

• Dedicated students wanting to deepen their personal practice
• Aspiring yoga teachers ready to lead with confidence and clarity
• Wellness professionals seeking to integrate yoga into their services
• Anyone curious about yoga philosophy, breathwork, and mindful living

💬 What Our Graduates Say
"This training changed my life—it gave me tools to care for myself, to hold space for others, and to truly understand the roots of yoga.”
– 2023 Graduate

"200 hour YTT training at The Bend Academy started my journey into the yoga and wellness world.  I received so much knowledge and hands-on training that I use daily, both on and off the mat.  It created a hunger for still deeper knowledge, which led to my 300 hour training at The Bend and eventually many more specialties."
-2020 Graduate

🎓 What You’ll Receive

• 200-Hour Bend Academy Certification
• Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance at the 200 hr level
• Hands-on mentorship and feedback
• Practice teaching experience
• Lifetime access to a like-hearted community
• Personal growth, reflection, and self-discovery

💚 Ready to Begin?
​Space is limited and this training fills quickly. To learn more, schedule a call, or secure your spot, visit our Yoga Teacher Training page or contact us directly.
Let your yoga journey come full circle. We can’t wait to support you on the path.

If you've been hanging out with us for a while, you probably know that yoga brings about some pretty amazing feelings in both the body and the mind. It's not quite like other exercises; it has its own special charm, doesn't it? Did you know there are actually seven more folds in yoga, making it an eight-fold path to living a yogic lifestyle? The Yamas are a big part of this, and there are five Yamas that might ring a bell with you: ahimsa (non-violence), asteya (non-stealing), satya (truthfulness), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), brahmacharya (fidelity or correct use of energy).


These are gentle guidelines on how we interact with those around us. They don't cost a dime, yet we often hold on to them tightly. Maybe you're not acting out in violence, but those negative thoughts can be just as impactful. Did you know just two minutes of anger can cause a stress hormone spike in your body for hours if not days?


Not stealing seems straightforward, right? But how often have you "borrowed" someone's time by being late? Or maybe dampened someone’s spirits by "keeping it real"? Have you ever taken away someone's chance to solve their own problems by stepping in too quickly? Sometimes, the toughest lessons are the ones we learn the best. Trust me, I speak from experience here!


Satya, or truthfulness, is about speaking what is real. But does sharing that truth cause harm, or does it take away joy? Is it necessary to speak it, or even your place to do so? Maybe approach it from another angle and realize there could be multiple truths.


Aparigraha, or non-possessiveness, asks us if we have enough. It’s not about wealth, but about making sure your needs are met with a little extra to spare. Know anyone who’s struggling to balance it all? It doesn’t have to be financial help—sometimes it’s just offering a hand, like tidying up for a busy mom who’s juggling a million things.


Brahmacharya, or the right use of energy, might get translated to chastity, but it’s more about using your energy wisely. How often do you find yourself scrolling through social media or browsing online, only to feel too drained to get things done later?


 We can serve our community in other ways as well. One of those ways is in preparedness. We have the ability to prepare for emergencies. The Bend is holding space for CPR Training this Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am. Having the knowledge if we ever need it is a great way to be in service. Our trainers have asked for $70 for this community event. This is to be paid directly to your trainer(s). This includes your CPR Certification card from the American Heart Association. The firefighters that teach this course are very knowledgeable and have lots of experience using these life-saving techniques in the real world. We are so grateful they are taking the time to come visit the Bend and keep us up to date on these life saving techniques.
Register soon so we have enough equipment for everyone. Space is limited. This is an excellent opportunity for teenagers and adults alike. We never know when we may be called into service. Let's get as many prepared as possible. 


Thank you,
Angie
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