About The bend Academy
The Bend Academy MissionAt The Bend Academy, we believe yoga education is both a science and a sacred art.
Our mission is to guide students on a progressive path of transformation—beginning with Dive Into Yoga, deepening through Immersion Into Yoga, and expanding into Ascend Through Yoga.
We blend evidence-based anatomy, contemplative philosophy, and embodied practice to cultivate teachers and practitioners who are skillful, ethical, and heart-centered.
Through rigorous study and soulful exploration, we empower every student to understand the body with clarity, steady the mind with intention, and awaken the spirit with compassion.
We exist to create a learning environment that is inclusive, uplifting, and rooted in both timeless wisdom and modern knowledge.
Here, curiosity is encouraged, authenticity is celebrated, and each person is supported as they grow—not only as a yogi, but as a human being.
At The Bend Academy, we teach yoga as a lifelong journey—one that invites you to Dive, Immerse, and ultimately Ascend into your fullest expression.
Our mission is to guide students on a progressive path of transformation—beginning with Dive Into Yoga, deepening through Immersion Into Yoga, and expanding into Ascend Through Yoga.
We blend evidence-based anatomy, contemplative philosophy, and embodied practice to cultivate teachers and practitioners who are skillful, ethical, and heart-centered.
Through rigorous study and soulful exploration, we empower every student to understand the body with clarity, steady the mind with intention, and awaken the spirit with compassion.
We exist to create a learning environment that is inclusive, uplifting, and rooted in both timeless wisdom and modern knowledge.
Here, curiosity is encouraged, authenticity is celebrated, and each person is supported as they grow—not only as a yogi, but as a human being.
At The Bend Academy, we teach yoga as a lifelong journey—one that invites you to Dive, Immerse, and ultimately Ascend into your fullest expression.
200 Hour
Our 200-Hour Dive Into Yoga study group establishes a foundational knowledge of philosophy, meditation, pranayama, anatomy, and yoga postures. This is an introductory training is for all levels, designed to give students exposure to all the various paths of yoga, and learn how to integrate them into daily life. All study groups are taught live in studio. This allows students to have a true taste of the authentic yoga practices while learning the practical tools they need to build a confidence in their practice. This will be perhaps one of the most unique experiences of your life. New sessions begin in January and June of each year.
300 hour
Your yoga journey continues with the 300-Hour Immersion Into Yoga study group. The yoga style is a combination of traditional Hatha and modern Vinyasa, giving students a strong foundation that can be applied to any teaching style. But it also goes much, much deeper. We will explore the many dimensions of yogic philosophy and lifestyle, advanced teaching topics, and help students see the world through the lense of yoga.
*** 200-Hours of study is a prerequisite for this courses.
*** A minimum of 30 hours of yoga teaching experience is recommended.
*** A minimum of 30 hours of yoga teaching experience is recommended.
We have so many ways to study and deepen your knowledge. Whether you choose to explore different styles of yoga, hands on teaching techniques, or making your practice more accessible The Bend Academy offers continuing education from Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers.