Love yoga?
No, like do you really LOVE YOGA?
YTT is calling!
Grab the Early Bird price through November 15th!
Fill out the submission form to apply!
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Whether you are looking to deepen your personal practice, or you want to become a yoga instructor, this program will provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of all things YOGA.
As an official 200-Hour Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance, Abica, owner of YOGAST8, and her team of passionate instructors, will guide you through this transformational experience leaving you with a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy, asana, anatomy, subtle body and so much more!
You will develop confidence, find your voice, and settle into this grounded way of life – one of community, hope, and grace.
Our YTT Mission
Abica & the YST8 Teacher Training team aim to not only help you become a great yoga teacher, but an overall great student of yoga. With a curriculum written by Abica, and all in-person instruction, our goal is to create a safe and healthy environment for you to come learn about the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga. Learning more about yourself through this ancient practice will allow you to reach your full potential as a teacher. We have no judgment in our space, and we hold strongly to that. Come as you are with an open mind and open heart. And we promise, the yoga will take care of the rest.
What our YTT provides:
A full understanding of yoga history and philosophy and how it can be applied to modern day.
Instruction from a certified and working physical therapist covering the understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to yoga (that’s right, no online training here). How to sequence a safe and fun vinyasa flow class.
The ins and outs of asana.
A deeper understanding of pranayama, meditation, chakras and the subtle body.
The ability to observe bodies and offer safe and personalized adjustments and modifications.
The business of yoga - how to promote yourself, develop your own style, and build a following.
Inclusion and equity and how it pertains to yoga and our lives off the mat.
How to use props safely and effectively.
A chance to develop your teaching skills at YOGAST8.
A chance to connect with like-minded individuals through a journey of self discovery.
The ability to teach, lead and inspire others.
Confidence! Overcome fears and shut down that inner critic!
A lifetime of memories, friends and mentors.
Dates & Location
January 14th - March 27th 2025
Tuesday’s 5:30-9:30pm
Thursday’s 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday’s 8am-4pm
Sunday’s 8am-4pm
Students must participate in every hour of training in order to receive their certificate of completion. No exception!
JK there are exceptions. Let’s chat!
Cost
*We only accept cash or check made out to YOGAST8*
Early Bird
$2900 through November 15th
Full price
$3200 after November 15th
A $250 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot!
Need a payment plan? We got you.
$250 non refundable deposit to hold your spot.
$950 by January 1st
$1000 by February 1st
$1000 by March 1st
*Students will be required to purchase their own books.
*Students will receive an unlimited membership at YOGAST8 during the training period.
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Lead Instructor
Abica began her yoga journey in Los Angeles, CA, during college at CalArts. Hook. Line. Sinker. She did her 200 hour teacher training in LA with Ella Cojucaru who has gone on to be a huge inspiration in the yoga world through her outlook and teachings of inversions. Abica began teaching right away all over LA at many different studios and learning from many different and eclectic teachers. She completed an extensive Yin training and Restorative training before she moved to Louisville, KY, to open YOGAST8. Abica lived in Bali for a month, completing her 500 hour teacher training with world-renowned yoga instructors, Deep Kumar, Vijeth Kumar, Anurag Acharya, and Greg Burdulis. Abica has always loved the asana practice of yoga but has truly developed yoga as a lifestyle over the past few years. She is well-rounded, motivated and highly passionate about her teaching. And she can’t wait to share it with you!
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Anatomy and Physiology
Dalton is our YTT physical therapist, assisting in all things anatomy and physiology. He is a Louisville native, and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in 2017. He is also a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, a designation that < 1% of physical therapists have achieved across the country. He is the clinic director at ProRehab J-town, which just recently opened in November. Dalton has been practicing yoga for 5 years and is excited to join the YOGAST8 team to help develop the best yoga teachers around!
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Instructor
Ali Gruber, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, has been teaching yoga for over 9 years. She is certified in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Prenatal, and Yin. In addition, she is 200 RYT Faculty, Reiki, and Reformer Pilates certified. She believes that the benefits of yoga far surpass the physical and can completely change the trajectory of one’s life. As a Clifton’s Strength Finder “learner,” she’s excited to embark on this YTT journey with you. When not in studio, you can find her with her two children, two dogs, and husband.
BIPOC (POTGM)
SCHOLARSHIP
Don’t forget to fill out our YTT submission form FIRST to be considered.
We believe that Yoga should be accessible for all, no exceptions. And we want to see more shapes, more color, and more liberation for all in the Louisville Yoga Community. To help this grow, we are offering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color AKA People of the Global Majority) scholarships for our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training in 2025.
We offer this scholarship to 2 people every year at 50% off the early bird price. Questions? Holler @ us.
We see you. We hear you. Let’s do this.
We Can’t. Freakin’. Wait.
To take this next step in your yoga journey with you!
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