Newcomers Unlimited Special — 30 Days of Yoga for $30 (In Person & Streaming)
With Heather Metzler, ERYT500 + Jess Bichler, ERYT500
2 Week Immersion, 5 Live Zoom Meetings, 25 hours of pre-recorded videos
Sat May 16- Sat May 30, 2026
Saturday May 16 Arrival. Check-in around 3:00. Check in time confirmed with students closer to the start of training.
Sunday May 17- Saturday May 23 Training. General training hours: 8am-8pm. With ample time for breaks, meals, etc.
Sunday May 24- Day Off (Memorial Day)
Monday May 25-Thursday May 28 Training. General training hours: 8am-8pm. With ample time for breaks, meals, etc.
Friday May 29 Graduation
Saturday May 30 Departure. Mid-morning check-out
All Online training times are in EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
April 2, 2026 | 6:00-8:00pm
April 9, 2026 | 6:00-9:00pm
April 16. 2026 | 6:00-9:00pm
April 23, 2026 | 6:00-9:00pm
April 30, 2026 | 6:00-8:3pm
All Recordings will be sent out to students prior to the start date to begin watching before the in-person training dates. There are approximately 25+ hours of pre-recorded content that must be watched before the end of the training.
Less than 50 steps from the sand, the Dietrich Beach House is where our community will live, eat, relax, and learn together during your 200hr immersion. With sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Carolina Beach Marina, this spacious, light-filled home features ensuite bedrooms, private balconies, inviting common areas, and a gourmet kitchen—creating the perfect sanctuary for deep study and connection.
Accommodation: May 16-May 30, one block from the Ocean.
Meals: 10 Dinners, some breakfast and lunch staples provided daily.
Bike Rental: For you to use throughout the two weeks in Carolina Beach.
Manual Printed, Bound, and ready for you on the first day of training.
15 Class pass to use at Wilmington Yoga Center (activates at first use, expires after 180 days)
Dockside Queen Bedroom: Queen Bed. Ensuite Bathroom. Porch, Mini Fridge, Desk Space. $5,550
Seaside Queen Bedroom: Queen Bed, Ensuite Bathroom. Porch. Desk Space. $5,550
Scallop Queen Bedroom: Queen Bed. Ensuite Bathroom. Porch-partial water views of canal. Mini Fridge, desk space. $5,550
Boho Queen Bedroom: Queen Bed. Ensuite Bathroom with large shower. Porch-slight ocean view. $5,550
Primary King Suite: King Bed. Ensuite Bathroom with huge shower, double sinks, large closet. Shares Porch with Porthole room, canal views. $5,700
Porthole Queen Room: Queen Bed. Shares Jack-and-Jill bathroom with Marina Queen room. Shares Porch with Primary King Suite, canal views. $5,450
Marina Queen Room: Queen Bed. Shares Jack-and-Jill bathroom with Porthole room. No porch. $5,450
With its laid-back charm and vibrant coastal energy, Carolina Beach is the perfect backdrop for your yoga teacher training journey. Just minutes south of Wilmington, this classic beach town offers wide sandy shores, peaceful sunrises over the Atlantic, and a welcoming, down-to-earth community. In your free time, explore local cafes, ride your bike along the boardwalk, or take a dip in the ocean-just steps from your front door. Whether you’re unwinding after a full day of study or soaking in the beauty of your surroundings, Carolina Beach invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect. It’s not just a destination-it’s part of the experience.
* $25 Administration fee applies per month * Email Erin@wilmingtonyogacenter.com to inquire
*Final payment is due prior to the end of training
Click HERE to book online. To book online you must be paying in full. When booking online, you will choose your room in the drop-down menu. If you do not see the room you are interested in, that room may be sold already. Contact us.
If you would like to pay with a payment plan, please email Erin@wilmingtonyogacenter.com or call us at the studio 910-350-0234.
In the event of cancellation of a 200hr teacher training, the following policies apply:
Withdrawals from active trainings will result in the loss of all fees paid and contractually promised.
WYC reserves the right to cancel a 200hr training prior to 30 days of the start date of the training, in which case all payments towards training will be refunded or transferred based on student preference.
Enrolling in a 200hr yoga teacher training is a big commitment! We want to make sure all your questions are answered before you register. Please contact us for more information about our yoga teacher training programs.
$90
Includes 5 Required books for training at 15% Off. These will be ready for you upon arrival to the beach house.
Contact us directly to purchase!
“I highly recommend Wilmington Yoga Center’s Empowered Vinyasa program to anyone interested in becoming an instructor or deepening their practice. I had been practicing yoga for 11 years when I decided to pursue my certification, and I’m so glad I chose WYC to guide me on my journey. Jess and Heather have created a comprehensive, informative, enriching program that covers everything from anatomy, to sequencing, to adapting classes for specific populations (e.g., seniors and individuals with trauma). All of the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful, and professional, and I learned so much from them. The program provides lots of hands-on experience and imbued me with the confidence to guide students through their practice. In fact, I am so impressed that I have already begun my 300 hour training with WYC. With so many programs to choose from, it can be challenging to find one that delivers on its promises. Rest assured, WYC does just that—and then some!” – 2024 Graduate
“The instructors are encouraging and patient, the environment is a safe space. This is a great program for anyone who is starting. Thank you for everything!” – 2022 Graduate
“I learned so much about yoga and myself. Amazing people, always willing to help and genuinely care about students and the studio.” – 2022 Graduate
“The training was comprehensive and carefully planned. I feel prepared to teach. I am so glad I did this!” – 2024 Graduate
“I’ve been around yoga for 25 years, I learned more in 2 weeks than 25 years!” – 2024 Graduate
“It is a lot of work, but I left feeling so much more confident in yoga and teaching.” – 2024 Graduate
Heather has led many retreats over the years-including both service work and relaxation retreats. Through Kunga Journeys she has led two retreats to the Homes of Hope Orphanage in Kerala, India. She has led many retreats through WYC including Costa Rica, BHI, Prama Institute, Dominican Republic, and Scotland. She has developed and led local mini and weekend retreats in and around Wilmington.
Heather teaches on the public class schedule regularly, and leads/co-leads the Empowered Vinyasa 200 hour teacher training, as well as the newly minted WYC 300 hour program. She feels blessed to have her husband and two daughters that support her growth and passions. Heather is grateful for her students and the amazing teachers who enrich her life daily.
Studio Co-Owner, Jessica Bichler has a rich yogic history, steeped in a variety of trainings and lineages, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her classes, workshops and teacher trainings. Jess came to yoga in her teens, recognizing it as a path towards staying active and healthy throughout every stage of life and began teaching in 2001. Jess has had the opportunity to study myriad yoga styles, particularly the prominent lines of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Anusara – each complimenting her attention to alignment and core engagement gained as a gymnast – as well as therapeutic and kids yoga. Her formal education and certifications were earned at the Morningside School of Yoga in upstate New York, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts, and most recently 200 and 500 hour certifications from the Wilmington Yoga Center. Jess holds a MA in Visual and Cultural Anthropology. Her influential teachers include Michael Smith, Stacey Millner-Collins, Cheryl Crawford, Kristin Cooper and Noelle Cavenaugh. Jessica loves developing a wide variety of classes including everything from gentle and chair yoga, to kids yoga, to advanced practices focusing on arm balances and inversions. Her goal is to lovingly support students down the path of living a yogic lifestyle in all aspects.
Jenn first set foot on a yoga mat in 2010 and has hardly stepped away since! She was practicing massage therapy at a local spa and yoga studio, and tried her first class there. She was offered a place in a 200 hour teacher training program in 2011 and jumped right in! She loved learning about the history and philosophy of yoga and the different ways to integrate it into her life and the lives of her students. After teaching for about a year, she took a hiatus to raise her 2 children. In 2019, she decided it was time for a comeback and took the Mindfulness and the Eightfold Path 200 hour training with Frances Murchison and Jamie Annette. It was such a life changing experience; she couldn’t wait to share all she learned with everyone! She was offered an intern position at Wilmington Yoga Center and started training in the 300 hour Kunga Service Leadership program. The internship allowed her access to teaching public classes straight from training, along with a mentorship under Jessica Bichler. In 2022, Jenn graduated from her 300 hour training and internship and is now a registered ERYT 500 instructor. Her classes are energetic and playful; incorporating music, breath and movement to create a space that is truly welcoming for all.
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