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Mix classes have a varied sequence. The level and style will remain consistent, but you will move through a different series of poses each time you attend.
Set classes have a set sequence. The series of poses will be the same regardless of the teacher.
Guided meditation and instruction to help deepen your practice and explore forms of meditation, including vipassana or insight meditation on the breath, mantra, and chakra work. Guided meditation is FREE for all, and no experience with meditation is necessary!
Restorative Yoga is a series of poses in which practitioners are effortlessly and completely supported with bolsters, blankets, pillows and other props. This yoga class is designed to promote deep relaxation and provide a healing and meditative experience. All levels of practice are welcome. A choice of light Thai Massage from an experienced on staff massage therapist may be included during this class. No experience necessary.
Hot Power Flow yoga classes are inspired by a blend of yoga traditions, with an emphasis on heated vinyasa flow. Hot Power Flow classes are a creative fusion of teachings from different lineages and movement modalities, practiced in a heated room (99+ degrees). This class works on strengthening and stretching the body, while moving through the major muscle & joints in the body. You may expect balance work, arm balances, inversions and creative transitions within the flows of this class. Mix classes have a varied sequence. The level and style will remain consistent, but you will move through a different series of poses each time you attend.
Note: Please bring a towel and drink plenty of water before your class.
Morning Energy Flow connects movements with the breath to create a dynamic practice. This practice includes basic asanas, while moving towards some more challenging ones as well. This class really allows the student to move into the options that will best suit them. Modifications, props and options will be given for all levels of practitioners.
Hot Slow Flow classes are held in the Fire room, which is heated to 99+ degrees. The heat allows for purifying, heat-building practices that stretch and strengthen the body safely. Participants can slow down and heat up at the same time in Slow Flow yoga classes. The slower pace makes these classes accessible to those new to practicing in the heat. This class is open to all levels, although some prior yoga experience is recommended.
Note: Please bring a towel and drink plenty of water before your class.
Gentle yoga is an unhurried, therapeutic yoga class introducing postures and breathing techniques that gradually build flexibility and strength. It is suitable for those new to yoga, with special physical concerns, or who simply wish to move at a slower pace. Gentle yoga is for absolutely anyone of any age, shape or size who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga. All levels of practice are welcome, and no experience or flexibility is necessary.
Y12SR was founded in 2004 by Nikki Myers, based on her personal struggles with addiction and her study of yoga. Class begins with a 12-step Recovery meeting where participants are able to share experience, strength and hope. Yoga practice aligned with meeting themes and designed to help release the issues in our tissues. All levels of recovery and yoga are welcome! This is a donation based class.
This class focuses on connective tissue and its relationship to the meridians of the traditional Chinese medicine system. Postures are held on the floor, passively, and props are used when necessary. It is a quiet practice with Awareness Meditation (Vipassana) practiced in conjunction with the postures.
Warm Sunrise Flow yoga classes are inspired by a blend of yoga traditions, with an emphasis on heated vinyasa flow. Warm Sunrise Flow yoga classes are a creative fusion of teachings from different lineages and movement modalities, practiced in a heated room (85+ degrees). Warm yoga classes allow for purifying, heat-building practices that stretch and strengthen the body. The level of these classes vary depending on each teacher’s style and creativity, and the class sequences always offer something new!
Note: Please bring a towel and drink plenty of water before your class.
Yoga HIIT combines the fluid movements you see in a typical power yoga setting with strength building exercises to increase the heart rate periodically throughout the class. We begin by appropriately warming the body to transition into more intense and dynamic movements throughout the namaskars. This class will be taught in a non heated room so that the heat (agni) may be induced naturally in the body. This is an all levels class, as options will be given throughout. Props, including blocks, blankets, sand bags and weights will be integrated into class.
This class is taught with the traditional namaskars and asanas which show up in the Primary series. Taught in the Fire room (around 99 degrees), the class is slower paced than a more traditional Ashtanga class. This class is taught without music and led in a quiet manner. Power yoga experience is encouraged for this class.
Note: Please bring a towel and drink plenty of water before your class.
This class is taught in the Fire room (99+ degrees). This class is designed for the student who is looking for some movement as well as some longer held asanas. The class is split with some vinyasa style movement in the beginning leading into longer held poses (may use props) towards the end. This is a peaceful and well-balanced class.
Note: Please bring a towel and drink plenty of water before your class.
Pier Yoga is a seasonal offering (usually) from May through October. Our current online schedule will indicate when this class is available. It is offered at the Oceanic Pier at Wrightsville Beach. This morning class is available to all levels however props and yoga mats are not available on this site. If you are used to practicing with props we encourage you to bring them with you.
Cancer Conscious Yoga Inclusive and nurturing Yoga for cancer patients and survivors. This class is designed specifically for cancer patients. No matter where you are in your journey, recently diagnosed, currently in treatment, or a long-term survivor, this is for you! In this workshop, we will • Safely and effectively teach yoga to people living with cancer. • Tailor asana (physical movement) and pranayama (breathwork) to specific symptoms and individual physical needs. • Putting yogic principles in context for people from diverse backgrounds. • Creating a safe community for all those living with cancer. No yoga experience required. Anyone living with, or having lived through cancer may attend.
Reflecting Moon Zen is not your every-day yoga class. Lead by Ven. Jeonchan Prajna and her student, Oblate Priest J. Myongmin, Reflecting Moon Zen is a meditation-based exploration of Zen and Buddhist teachings, updated for today’s hectic world. Classes feature little or no asana practice – no sweating in Zen class – and include an extended guided meditation practice and a topic-specific Dharma talk, both offered by Zen Clergy. Studio props like bolsters and blocks will be available, but you’ll probably want to bring your yoga mat, any meditation cushions you prefer and any other prop you need for comfort and relaxation. Most classes involve sitting (sukhasana) or lying (savasana) on the floor and it’s much easier to learn when you’re comfortable.
Committing to a 200hr or a 300hr yoga teacher training is a big deal! We want to make sure all your questions are answered before you register. If your questions aren’t answered below, please contact us for more information about our yoga teacher programs.
An electronic copy of your student manual is included in the price of your 200hr training. If you would like a printed and bound copy of the manual, ready on the first day of training, this is an additional fee. We find it extremely beneficial to have a printed copy for note taking, sequencing, and quick reference.
Any other required texts must be bought separately. Required texts for the different trainings may be available at WYC, we suggest coming in to see what we have in stock. If we are out of any of the required reading books, we can direct you where to purchase them.
Acceptance into our programs is granted based on your application and on a first-come, first-served basis. All applicants + participants are required to have a current email address for all correspondence. After you submit your completed Teacher Training Registration, you will be contacted via email within 7 days. Your tuition will be processed upon receipt.
To benefit the most from our 200hr program we recommend a foundation in basic and fundamental yoga postures. Therefore, we suggest that applicants have six months of practice with an experienced, certified (RYT) yoga teacher. If you are brand new to yoga, this would not be an appropriate program to participate in unless you are choosing to go through the program for personal growth only. About 1/3 of our participants choose to participate for personal growth and healthy lifestyle immersion, and do not participate in the practice teach sessions. This is optional based on your needs.
That being said, the 200hr Teacher Training program is designed for aspiring teachers, as well as people with a regular yoga practice who want to simply deepen their own personal experience. Remember: An advanced practitioner is not necessarily someone who can move deeply into advanced postures. An advanced practitioner is someone who comes to the mat with a level of maturity, a willingness to learn and understand the limits of their own body.
To participate in any of our 300hr programs, we suggest that you have already obtained a your RYT200 from a Registered Yoga School and have begun teaching public classes, though this is not required.
Students generally range in age from 20-70 years of age. Class sizes in the past have ranged from 10-20 participants depending on location. Trainings are limited to help maintain an interactive student-teacher relationship, and programs with more than 25 participants have up to two teaching assistants in addition to the director.
To receive your 200hr or 300hr Certificate, you must attend 100% of the required hours to comply with Yoga Alliance requirements. However, we understand that you may not be able to foresee every conflict, or have prior family obligations, so if you miss a session you are welcome to schedule private make-up sessions or discuss attending other appropriate modules for an additional fee. To cover the material you have missed pending approval from the Yoga School Manager.
We offer highly competitive partial scholarships each year to prospective students for each training. We also have a limited number of work trade positions available. To apply for a scholarship or work trade position, go to our Financial Aid page for more information. Spaces are limited and very competitive, and not available for every session, so apply soon! In order to be considered, scholarship/work trade applications must be received 3 months prior to the training in which you plan to enroll.
If you are a military spouse, you may qualify for the MyCAA program. The MyCAA program is a career development and employment assistance program offered by the military for military personnel and their spouses. MyCAA provides a maximum educational benefit of $4,000. MyCAA approved.
Expect to spend about 40 – 50 hours on your written assignments and assisting/teaching live classes. The homework is designed to support the material covered in class and help you integrate what is presented into your own practice and teaching. You will receive details regarding your projects on the first day of your Teacher Training Program. Please check your email regularly. You will also receive emails on topics, updates, & schedules. Email will be our primary form of communication with you. If you are not planning on teaching after this course, you may choose not to complete the homework assignments and take the course for non-credit. However, if you wish to receive a Certificate for the course, you must attend all the sessions and complete all the homework assignments.
We have a number of students that come to our yoga school from NC, SC, VA, MD and various other locales. We do not organize accommodations for students. We can certainly aid in general housing questions, regarding local hotels/airbnbs/rentals/etc.
Yoga Alliance is an organization that was started in 1999 as a way to create nationally recognized standards for yoga teachers and yoga teacher trainings. More and more yoga studios across the country are requiring their teachers to register with the Yoga Alliance, either at the 200 or 500-hour level.
Yes! With the successful completion of all the requirements of the program, including your contact hours, and homework projects, you will receive your Certificate evidencing your training at the 200-hr Level. You may also register with the Yoga Alliance (www.yogaalliance.org) at the RYT-200 level (Registered Yoga Teacher 200). Graduates of the 200-hour program usually begin teaching in small studios, gyms, with private clientele, friends and family, etc. Experienced graduates of our program are also considered for in –studio teaching internships + mentor programs at host studios, as well as work/study positions. Upon completion, you may also gain continuing education hours to keep your RYT200 current, and also the opportunity to take our 300hr teacher training modules at discounted rates.
In the event of cancellation of either a 200 or 300hr teacher training, the following policies apply:
Withdrawals from active trainings will result in the loss of all fees paid and contractually promised.
Committing to a 200hr yoga teacher training or a 300hr yoga teacher training is a big deal! We want to make sure all your questions are answered before you register. If your questions aren’t answered below, please contact us for more information about our yoga teacher training programs.
In our studio or at a location of your choice, with a small travel fee.
We have rates for single, semi private (up to 6ppl), and groups – so any number of people!
Please cancel at least 24 hrs in advance to avoid being charged the full session rate.
Fill in our wellness questionnaire or call the studio at 910-350-0234. You are welcome to purchase your classes online or talk to an advisor about the best option for your needs.
Comfortable clothes that let you move. We have mats and props but you are welcome to bring your own. Bare feet are fine unless you need orthopedic support. Bring water or make use of our fountain/bottle filling station.
All of our private sessions are led by 200 or 500 hour Yoga Alliance registered teachers paired specifically to meet the needs of your group and requests.
Just like the classes we offer at Wilmington Yoga, our yoga retreats offer different styles of yoga including flow practices, yin yoga and gentle and meditation practices. Classes will be held both indoors and outdoors where possible. Meals are fresh and healthy and specific food requirements or preferences can be addressed.
Retreat cost does not include plane fare. You are responsible for securing your own flights to and from the retreat.
Everyone attending will be booking their flight separately so it’s highly unlikely that everyone attending will be on the same flight. In the case of more extensive travel, we are happy to share fellow participants’ contact information (with permission) to help with organizing shared travel.
All retreats include daily yoga classes, but they are 100% optional. Some of the yoga classes will be all levels classes and some will be more vigorous. We are happy to have you participate in all, some, or none of these classes! This is your retreat, and we want you to feel comfortable choosing which activities you would like to be a part of throughout the length of your stay. Some retreat participants choose to use this time to rest, sight see, or participate in local activities outside of the retreat itinerary.
All teachers attending the retreat currently teach at Wilmington Yoga Center. All of our teachers are experienced, compassionate and dedicated practitioners who will do their best to ensure you have an amazing experience.
All retreat activities are entirely optional. There will be an itinerary of yoga classes, volunteering, or group excursions daily. Your participation is completely voluntary. Some retreat participants choose to use this time to rest, sight see, or participate in local activities outside of the retreat itinerary. We respect and encourage you to make this time your own and to meet your needs each day.
Absolutely! You are always welcome to arrange any activities that you are interested in. These costs are not included in the package with Wilmington Yoga Center but all are welcome to create any schedule that helps you make the most of your experience!
We’ve had participants of all ages from their mid 20’s right through their mid 70’s.
Many participants book with friends, but many also go alone. It’s about a 50/50 split.
This answer varies with each retreat destination. Check out the http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.htm website for more information. If you have additional questions please contact us at info@wilmingtonyogacenter.com.
This answer varies with each retreat destination. We recommend that all participants carry a valid Passport even if the country we are visiting does not require it to enter or exit. Check out https://travisa.com to find out up to date information on your travel visa requirements and secure your visa if necessary.
If you have additional questions please contact us at info@wilmingtonyogacenter.com.
