Everything you need to know before beginning your Bend Academy journey.
Admissions & FAQ
Bend Academy trainings are meaningful commitments, and we want every student to feel informed, prepared, and supported before enrolling. This page explains how admissions work, what to expect, and how to choose the program that best fits your experience, goals, and next step.
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Explore the programs
Review Dive Into Yoga, Immersion Into Yoga, and Ascend Into Yoga to understand the focus and requirements of each program.
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Ask questions or attend an info session
Join an upcoming info session or reach out directly if you need help deciding which program is right for you.
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Apply or enroll
Depending on the program, you may complete an application, registration form, or enrollment agreement.
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Review tuition and policies
Before your spot is confirmed, you’ll review payment options, refund policies, attendance expectations, and program requirements.
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Begin your training
Once enrollment is complete, you’ll receive details about your schedule, materials, preparation, and next steps.
Best for: students ready to deepen their practice, explore teaching, or begin formal yoga education.
Recommended experience:
We recommend students have an active yoga practice before beginning training. Students who are newer to yoga are encouraged to build consistency through classes before enrolling.
Admission type:
Enrollment / application may be required depending on the cohort.
Good fit if:
You are curious, committed, open to learning, and ready to study yoga beyond the surface.
Best for: 200-hour graduates, yoga teachers, and serious students ready for advanced study.
Recommended experience:
Students should generally have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training before entering the full 300-hour program.
Admission type:
Application, approval, or program conversation may be required.
Good fit if:
You want to refine your teaching, deepen your study, and choose a focused 300-hour path: Power Path, Gentle Path, or Therapeutic Path.
Best for: experienced yoga teachers interested in individualized yoga support and therapeutic application.
Admission type:
Application-based / interest list while in development.
Good fit if:
You feel called to support students or clients through yoga therapy, nervous system support, assessment, ethics, mentorship, and whole-person care.
Recommended experience:
Prior yoga teacher training is required. Additional prerequisites may apply depending on the final program structure.
FAQ
Do I have to want to teach to join the 200-hour training?
No. Many students join 200-hour training to deepen their personal practice, understand yoga more fully, and learn in community. Teaching may become part of your path, but it does not have to be your only reason for enrolling.
How much yoga experience do I need before 200-hour training?
We recommend having a consistent yoga practice before beginning. If you are newer to yoga, we suggest attending classes regularly for a few months before enrolling so you feel more comfortable with the practice.
Do I need to be advanced at yoga?
No. Bend Academy is not about performing advanced poses. It is about learning, practice, awareness, curiosity, and growth.
Do I need a 200-hour certification before the 300-hour training?
For the full 300-hour advanced training, students should generally have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training or receive approval before enrolling.
What are the 300-hour paths?
Immersion Into Yoga offers three focused paths: Power Path, Gentle Path, and Therapeutic Path. These paths help students specialize their advanced study.
Can I take 300-hour modules individually?
Some modules may be available individually for continuing education, depending on the training, schedule, and space available.
Is Ascend Into Yoga open for enrollment?
Ascend Into Yoga is currently in development. Interested students may join the interest list to receive updates as the program becomes available.
Are payment plans available?
Payment plans may be available for select programs. Details will be listed on the individual program page and reviewed before enrollment is complete.
Are deposits refundable?
Deposit and refund policies vary by program. Please review the specific training agreement before enrolling.
What happens if I miss a training weekend?
Attendance requirements vary by program. Some missed hours may require make-up work, mentorship, or completion at a future training. Review your program’s attendance policy before enrolling.
Will I receive homework?
Yes. Training may include reading, journaling, practice assignments, observation, teaching practice, or study guides depending on the program.
Where are trainings held?
Most Bend Academy trainings are held at The Bend Wellness Center unless otherwise noted.
How do I apply or enroll?
Visit the program page for the training you are interested in, attend an info session, or contact us for next steps.
Have questions before you begin?
Choosing a training is a big step, and you do not have to figure it out alone. Reach out with your questions, attend an info session, or explore the Academy Programs to find the training that fits your next season of growth.
