200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga 8 in Waco, Texas

In 2015, my family and I moved to Texas in search of a slower pace of life, and to be close to family. Texas ended up not being where we would live long term, but I cherish our time there. Although it may seem crazy, I sometimes feel like I was called to that small town in Texas to be connected to the Yoga 8 community. I wandered into Kim’s studio about 4 months pregnant, and instantly knew we would be friends. We bonded over the joys and also many challenges of owning a studio, and Kim still to this day is one of my favorite humans. Kim and I are always laughing, mostly at how we both tend to spin too many plates! Kim and I continue to partner on trainings, and throw around grand, somewhat ridiculous ideas. Come check out class here, and we’d love to see you in one of our programs!

Who is Yoga 8?

Ignite Strength + Purify Soul

“Welcome to Yoga8, where our main focus is to help as many people as possible increase their quality of life. Through the practice of yoga, we aim to nourish and heal not just the body, but also the mind and spirit. At Yoga8, we are dedicated to supporting each individual based on their unique wants and needs. We understand that trying new things can be intimidating, but we assure you that you will be greeted with open arms and loving hearts in our judgment-free zone.

Yoga has incredible benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety, aiding in healing from grief and trauma, and promoting strength and flexibility in the body. Many individuals find that before starting yoga, they couldn't touch their toes, and that's perfectly okay. This is precisely why yoga is so beneficial – the less mobile you are, the more you stand to gain from this amazing practice.

Join us at Yoga8, where we will love and support you on your journey to living the highest quality of life possible. Remember, you are loved and welcomed here with us.”

Yoga 8 is located at:
5100 Franklin Ave. Unit D
Waco, TX 76710

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Our well-rounded program was developed with you in mind to not only gain confidence in teaching, but also in your own personal practice. We focus on the journey within, to help you connect with the most authentic version of you. Our detailed alignment principals will teach you the structure of poses, and how to adjust them for different students, seasons of life and injuries. We teach you to see and teach to people, not just bodies. The entire program is interlaced with Anatomy, Sanskrit terms, Subtle Energy, and Yoga Philosophy alongside your Asana (poses). We will give you the tools to develop your own sequences for every stage of your teaching and to expand your own personal practice. This 200 Hour Training was created for your teaching, your practice and for your life beyond the mat.

2025- 200 TT Schedule

Led by Kim Damm, Sarah Neely, Roxanne Glaser, and Nicole Connell

Tuesdays 5:45 pm- 9:15 pm
Fridays 5:45 pm- 9:15 pm
Saturday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

    • Opening Circle

    • Asana: Tadasana, Surya A Poses, Neutral Poses

    • Anatomy: Terms, Basics, Injury Terms

    • History, Sutra Lecture #1

    • Sanskrit Root Words

    • Teaching Tips and Styles

    • Asana: Surya A Sanskrit and Flow, Forward Folds

    • Anatomy: Lumbar/Pelvic Region

    • Teaching Methods: Verbal Cuing

    • Practice Teaching

    • Asana: Surya B Sanskrit and Flow, Forward Folds

    • Anatomy: Hip, Thigh

    • Sutras Lecture #2

    • Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching

    • Asana: Externally Rotated Poses

    • Teaching Methods: Sequencing Basics, Practice Teaching

    • Sutras Lecture #3

    • Asana: Hip Openers, Twist Poses

    • Anatomy: Knee and Shin, Body Systems

    • Teaching Methods: Teaching Beginners, Hands on Assists, Teaching to Groups and Demonstration, Sequencing Prep Poses

    • Nutrition

    • Asana: Balance Poses

    • Anatomy: Ankle and Foot

    • Teaching Methods: Teaching Balance Poses

    • Sutras Lecture #4

    • Intro to 8 Limbs

    • Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching, Sequencing Counters

    • Teaching in the Heat

    • Asana: Backbends

    • Anatomy: Thoracic, Shoulder

    • Pranayama + Bandhas

    • Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching

    • Sutras Lecture #5

    • Asana: Restorative

    • Anatomy: Special Populations

    • 4 Inner Limbs + Meditation

    • Subtle Body, Chakras

    • Teaching Methods: Using Props, Create Final Sequences

    • Asana: Arm Balances

    • Anatomy: Elbow, Wrist and Hand

    • Ethics

    • Asana: Inversions

    • Aromatherapy

    • Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching

    • Business of Yoga

    • Sutras Lecture #6

    • Prenatal Yoga

    • Study Guide

    • Final Teaching

    • Celebration of Knowledge

Tuition Investment