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.
New Trainings on the Calendar Through Fall 2026!
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
Rooted & Radiant: Weekend Yoga Immersion with Christina Sell
Get ready for a weekend of dedicated practice, inspiration, and deep connection! This immersive yoga intensive is designed for experienced practitioners and teachers who are ready to refine their skills, explore new edges, and reconnect with the heart of their yoga journey. Morning sessions will focus on energizing and expanding with dynamic sequences dedicated to backbends and arm balances; while afternoons will be slower-paced practices, exploring inner awareness with an emphasis on forward bends, twists, and subtle alignment. Each session includes asana, guided inquiry, and time for Q&A and personal reflection. (13 CEUs)
September 5-7, 2025
Friday | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
Living Bhakti: Devotional Yoga for Artful Living
Join Jen Lo for a multi-week, 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 immersion will focus on the philosophy of the 5 Kleshas, Sanskrit chanting, and creating your own 108-beaded meditation japamala. (30 CEUs)
September 13 - 29, 2025
Weekly on Mondays + (2) Weekend Intensives
Location: Sessions are split between the Granary & Annex studios
Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat in the Portuguese Countryside
Waitlist Only! 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. 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. (30 CEUs)
October 4 - 10, 2025
Ayurvedic Foundations Immersion: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
Experience a grounded, modern approach to Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom in this 3-day immersion with guest teacher Leah Adams. Explore the foundational teachings and rejuvenative traditions of this 5,000-year-old “Science of Life” through the five element theory and dosha sites, while gaining insight into your own unique constitution and how to restore balance through yogic lifestyle, seasonal rhythms, and self-inquiry. Pricing discount offered for BYC 200-Hr YTT Grads & Autopay Members! (17 CEUS)
November 14-16, 2025
Friday | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Annex
2026
Bali Bliss: Yoga and Meditation Retreat Embodying Flow & Stillness
Escape to Indonesia for a transformative 9-day, 8-night retreat with Dani and Kendall, set across two beautiful retreat centers on the lush island of Bali. We’ll begin in Ubud, Bali’s cultural and wellness hub, where daily yoga, meditation, and temple explorations connect us to the island’s spiritual energy. Then, we'll take our practice to Bali’s Northern Coast for a slower pace, with opportunities for snorkeling, dolphin watching, and visits to sacred sites that deepen your cultural connection. This immersive retreat offers the perfect balance of yin and yang practices, adventure and ease, self-reflection and community. (30 CEUs)
February 28 - March 8, 2026
Sacred Sound, Subtle Power: Vedic Chanting & the Living Language of Sanskrit with Claudette Evans
Join Claudette Evans for a practice of embodied listening, precise sound, and presence through voice. When sound is offered with care and clarity, chanting becomes a gateway to transformation—supporting personal sādhana and enriching the yoga you share with others. Whether you are ready to integrate Vedic sound into your teaching or are simply seeking a deeper connection to the spiritual roots of yoga, this workshop weekend offers a luminous, accessible foundation for the path ahead. (20 CEUs)
May 15-17, 2026
Friday | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Subtle Body Immersion in Peru with Claire Zurbrugg & Jacque Sweet
The Peru Yoga and Cultural Adventure Retreat can count as the required subtle body training in the 300 hour. There will be more opportunities to take subtle body focused modules at later dates if this experience is not accessible for you. Guided sessions throughout the week will focus on Prana, Shushumna and Prana Shakti and there will be opportunities to immerse in Peruvian Ceremonies led by the local Shaman and guides that will add CEU hours when appropriate. Required for completion of CE hours will be a practice teaching task to practice/integrate the techniques learned, as well as a final paper - these assignments will be completed in the weeks following the retreat. (22-28 CEUs)
June 28 - July 4, 2026
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)
2025 Dates TBA!
Fridays | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sundays | 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
Save The Date
The Art of Sequencing: Small Group Mentorship for Yoga Teachers with Liza Higbee-Robinson
January 2026
Anatomy in Action: Joint Mobility & Asana Explorations with Christina Sell
March 20-22, 2026
Friday - Sunday | 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
(20) CEUs Available
Yin, Restorative Yoga, and the Nervous System: 50-Hour Training Immersion
November 6-8 & 13-15, 2026
Explore the slower side of yoga in this 50-hour training where Liza and Kelly will take you on a deep dive into the benefits of Yin & Restorative Yoga poses informed by functional anatomy, collaborative workshops, and practice teaching. Learn tools and techniques to help support yourself and your students in creating space to attune deeply to more subtle layers of the self, restore balance in the nervous system, and promote deep rest and integration.
Fridays through Sundays | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
(50) CEUs Available
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!
