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 & Immersions
Awakened Heart: 5-Week Asana & Mindfulness Series Inspired by the Brahma Viharas
In Buddhism, the Brahma Viharas, or "four immeasurables", are described as the four faces of the heart where each one is both an internal quality of being and an expression of embodied action. This spring, join Liza to awaken the four faces of your heart through movement, mindfulness, and reflection practices. Together we’ll explore how these timeless qualities can spur presence, resilience, connection, and ease in everyday living. (15 CEUs)
March 4 - April 1, 2026
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
Applied Anatomy in Asana: 3-Day Yoga Intensive with Christina Sell
WAITLIST ONLY! Join Christina Sell for a practical and inspiring exploration of anatomy in the context of yoga practice. This course is designed for yoga teachers, teacher trainees, and dedicated students who want to deepen their understanding of how the body works and how that knowledge can support a safe, skillful, and transformative asana practice. (20 CEUs)
March 20-22, 2026
Friday - Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
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
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Yin 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 Kendall will take you on a deep dive into the benefits of Yin Yoga poses informed by functional anatomy, the nervous system, 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
Living Bhakti: 150-Hour Advanced Yoga Training
September 18, 2026 - March 7, 2027
Join Jen Lo for a 7-month journey into the heart of Bhakti Yoga through an artful devotional yogic path, beginning with Ganesh’s birthday in September 2026 and ending on Shiva’s grand celebration in March 2027. This training will bring together an intimate group of nine humans for monthly weekend intensives held in-person in Bellingham, Washington and conclude with a multi-day destination retreat. Designed for yoga teachers looking to advance their practice and teaching skills, training modules will cover several areas of study from Bhakti asana, Yoga philosophy, and teaching practicum to mantra and storytelling, offering practical tools and insights to authentically weave devotion into both your teaching and everyday life.
One Weekend Immersion Per Month (Friday - Sunday) + Culminating with a 6-Day / 5-Night Destination-Based Retreat (March 2-7, 2027)
Location: BYC - Annex + Retreat Center Outside of Bellingham (Location TBD)
(150) CEUs Available
Prenatal Yoga Training
2026 Dates TBA
Learn how to safely and skillfully guide prenatal students throughout all trimesters of pregnancy during this 45-hour immersive training spread across (2) weekends. 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.
Fridays | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sundays | 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Annex
(45) 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!
