Advanced Studies
Program
Become an RYT-500 Through Our Yoga Alliance Certified RYS-300 Program
The Bellingham Yoga Collective's Advanced Studies Program is offered to yoga instructors seeking to deepen their skills and offerings. Students who enroll in this program must have obtained a certificate of completion of a 200 Hour Teacher Training (RYT200) and upon successful completion of 300 hours in our Advanced Studies Program, will be able to register as a yoga teacher at the 500 hour level (RYT-500) through Yoga Alliance.
Now Enrolling For Trainings Through Fall 2025!
Program Overview
Upon application to BYC’s 300 hr advanced training program, students receive a logbook to track their 300-hour course attendance and progress
All workshops, retreats, immersions and trainings hosted by Bellingham Yoga Collective with available CEUs may be counted towards the 300 hour log
300 hours of CEUs must be accumulated and completed within 4 years from date of enrollment
Students are encouraged to enroll in the programming that interests them with *some required courses
Upon successful completion of 300 training hours, students can register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT-500 Hour level.
INVESTMENT - Each course varies in price depending on location, amount of hours and teacher trainer
ENROLLMENT - Complete the application below and we will be in touch!
Upcoming Advanced Training Events & Workshops
Expanding the Basics: 3-Part Winter Asana Series with Christina Sell
This 3-part series is designed with the experienced practitioner in mind who wants to deepen their anatomical knowledge while learning techniques to both respect and expand their capacity through prop-based work, progressive teaching strategies, and community-oriented learning. We will start with basic, regularly practiced poses and fundamental concepts and use them throughout the course to make connections between basic and more advanced postures. Expect Standing Poses, Arm Balances, Back Bends, and Forward Bends. Alternatives and modifications will be provided to accommodate different abilities. (6 CEUs)
February 1, 8 & 15, 2025
Saturdays | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Join Jacque and Kelly for a comprehensive Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training where you’ll learn how to safely and skillfully guide prenatal students throughout all trimesters of pregnancy during a 45-hour immersion spread across (2) weekends in February/March 2025. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to empower and support you in understanding how to modify postures and group classes to support healthy pregnancy and birth, anatomy, pranayamas, and much more. Open to yoga teachers, serious students, and healthcare professionals such as midwives, doulas, or others interested in supporting expectant parents with yoga. (45 CEUs)
February 7 - 9 & February 28 - March 2, 2025
Fridays | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sundays | 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
Oceanside Yoga and Wellness Retreat: Baja, Mexico
Join Jacque where the desert meets the sea in Baja, Mexico for a 6-day / 5-night immersive journey into the heart of yoga, breathwork, and meditation, designed to awaken and balance your body's energy centers. Enjoy chef-prepared, organic meals, unplug in modern adobe-style villas, and unwind amid the white sand beaches & crystalline waters of the Sea of Cortez. Take this opportunity to nurture your wellbeing, unlock the door to your most divine self, and embrace gratitude for all that you are!
For advanced YTT students attending this retreat, an available 25 continuing education credits are applicable towards your training hours with additional daily assignment and a post-retreat essay completion. (25 CEUs)
March 8 - 13, 2025
Yin, Restorative and the Nervous System Yoga Teacher Training
Learn to facilitate the slower side of yoga in this 50-hour Yin & Restorative Yoga immersion so that you can offer practitioners the space to attune deeply to more subtle layers of the self, restore balance in the nervous system, and promote deep rest and integration. Explore the intersection of evidence-based practices and ancient wisdom through a curated blend of practicum, interactive lecture and discussion, in-depth exploration of yin and restorative poses informed by functional anatomy, collaborative pose workshops, and practice teaching. Options available to join for either Yin + Nervous System or Restorative + Nervous System only portions of the training at a prorated cost. (50 CEUs)
March 14 - 16 & 28 - 30, 2025
Friday through Sunday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
Align & Refine: 3-Part Spring Asana Series with Christina Sell
This 3-part series is designed to help practitioners of all levels understand basic alignment principles that can be applied to poses to increase stability, promote integrated flexibility and to expand awareness over time. Using prop-based techniques, progressive teaching strategies, clear explanations and demonstrations, Christina will guide you through a variety of poses each week that build sequentially from basic to more advanced options.
(6 CEUs)
April 5, 12 & 19, 2025
Saturdays | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Living Bhakti: Devotional Yoga for Artful Living
Save the date this spring for a unique opportunity to join Jen Lo for a month-long, in-depth devotional study of Yoga philosophy, chanting, and japamala making. This program is designed to weave Bhakti (yoga of devotion) teachings and practices into daily life. This spring immersion will focus on the philosophy of the 5 Kleshas, Sanskrit chanting, and creating your own 108-beaded meditation japamala. (30 CEUs)
April 24 - May 18, 2025
Weekly:
April 24, May 1, 8 & 15
Thursdays | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. @ The Granary
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(2) Weekend Intensives:
April 26 - 27 & May 17 - 18
Saturday | 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. (Granary) & 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Annex)
Sunday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ The Annex
Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat in the Portuguese Countryside
Journey to the Iberian Peninsula and into the heart of Portugal with Liza for a 7-day / 6-night retreat designed to refresh your mind, body, and soul. Immerse yourself in a curated set of daily yoga and mindfulness practices, enjoy organic, farm-fresh meals, and unwind in modern-rustic accommodations amid the historic stone walls of a beautifully restored quinta and peaceful horse-laden countryside. Slow down, simplify, and let the gentle rhythms of this immersive experience guide you back to a place of ease and joy within.
For advanced YTT students attending this retreat, an available 30 continuing education credits are applicable towards your training hours with additional daily assignment and a post-retreat essay completion. (30 CEUs)
October 4 - 10, 2025
Save The Date
Weekend Asana Intensive with Christina Sell
September 7-9, 2025
Living Ayurveda Immersion for Yoga Teachers with Leah Adams
November 2025
The Art of Sequencing: Small Group Mentorship for Yoga Teachers with Liza Higbee-Robinson
January 2026
Ongoing Teacher Mentorship
with any BYC senior instructor
CE hours are variable depending upon commitment
This is a custom tailored 1:1 mentorship with one of BYC's senior instructors. A mentorship might look like receiving private lessons on cueing, assisting, sequencing or other valuable teaching skills, working on business plans, resume feedback, tips on auditions and getting hired as a yoga instructor, assisting in mentors busier classes when appropriate, language development, and much more.
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Registration for all events, including trainings and immersion workshops, is non-refundable. However, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to another person by contacting us via phone, email, or in person.
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We understand that plans can change, but our no-refund policy helps us maintain the quality and sustainability of our offerings. Organizing events requires significant time, effort, and resources from both the studio and our teachers. In addition, many of our trainings & workshops have limited spacing — last-minute cancellations not only prevent others from attending, but also affect the viability of the event for our dedicated instructors. As a small, local business, your understanding and cooperation not only helps us support our teachers, but also allows us to continue providing enriching experiences for our community!
