The 200-Hour Course

Starting January 2025

We will meet primarily in person but will meet virtually mid-week on Wednesday evenings, as well as some virtual/independent activities on some of our Friday evenings together.

  • Meeting Days and Times:
    - Fridays: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    - Saturdays: 8:30 AM -5:30 PM
    - Sundays: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    - Wednesdays: 6-9 PM (virtually)

  • Meeting Dates

    :- January 10th, 11th, and 12th

    - January 17th, 18th, and 19th

    - February 7th, 8th, and 9th

    - February 21st, 22nd, and 23rd

    - March 7th, 8th, and 9th

    - March 21st, 22nd, and 23rd

    - April 11th, 12th, and 13th

  • Course Books:
    - Man’s Search for Meaning (Viktor E. Frankl)
    - Ashtanga Yoga- The Practice Manual (David Swenson)
    - Light on Yoga (B.K.S. Iyengar)
    - The Heart of Yoga (T.K.V. Desikachar)
    - Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S.N. Goenka (William Hart)
    - The Hindu Yogi Science of Breath (William Walker Atkinson)
    - Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease (Dr. Dean Ornish)

Investment

YTT is an investment in yourself. The cost of this training, if paid in full, is $3000. This price includes a non-refundable deposit of $650 at the time of registration. The balance is due two weeks prior to the training start date.

A payment plan is available at a cost of $3300. For those who wish to take advantage of this, a non-refundable deposit of $650 is due at the time of registration, with monthly payments of $662.50 due in January, February, March and April of 2025. The balance is due one week prior to our last full weekend.

“Graduate” Student tuition, (for students who have previously completed a 200 or 300-hour training with Lois through either Sonda Yoga or Life Time Yoga), is $1000 to repeat this course.

In order to secure your spot, you’ll complete the application found below, and make payment via Zelle (919-274-3327) or check. If you wish to pay by credit card or PayPal, (Sonda LLC), please note that transaction and service fees apply.

Once registered, use the Schedule Your YTT Meeting button at the bottom right to select a time to meet with Lois. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a more detailed overview of training and ensure all of your questions are answered.

Due to our desire to keep YTT small and intimate, space in this training is limited. Early registration is highly recommended.

In addition, please note that attendance is mandatory in order to receive your certification. You must complete 200 contact hours with your teachers to meet Yoga Alliance requirements and Sonda Yoga is a registered Yoga Alliance Yoga School. Any exceptions must be approved before any absences with make-up requirements arranged.