200-HOUR MANIFEST YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 

Charleston, South Carolina | WINTER 2026

Hosted at James Island Yoga

With Tymi Howard Bender & Guest Faculty

Training Dates

 Duration: 4-Month Intensive (8 Weekend Modules | meets every other weekend)
Start: Friday, September 11, 2026
Graduation: Sunday, December 20, 2026

Weekend Schedule

Fridays: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (occasional 6:00 AM start)
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Training Weekends

September 11–13, 25–27
October 9–11, 23–25
November 6–8, 20–22
December 4–6, 18–20

What to Expect

Step into your power, discover your purpose, and elevate your yoga journey.
Led by renowned teacher Tymi Howard Bender, this Yoga Alliance–certified
training blends modern techniques with deep roots in ancient yogic traditions.
You’ll explore not only Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Pranayama, but also holistic
practices such as Ayurveda, Myofascial Release, Nutrition, and more.

Expect rich exploration in:

  • Yoga Teaching Techniques
  • Meditation & Journaling
  • Biomechanics, Assisting, & Adjusting
  • Yoga Philosophy & Ethics (Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
  • Anatomy & Physiology (including energetic systems)
  • The Business of Yoga
  • Practice Teaching with Peer & Instructor Feedback

Graduates are eligible for 200-hour RYT certification with Yoga Alliance.

Investment

Option 1 – Payment Plan

  • $300 non-refundable deposit + $3,300
  • $300 deposit + 4 monthly payments of $825
  • Total: $3,600

Option 2 – Pay in Full

  • $300 non-refundable deposit + $3,000
  • Total: $3,300

All fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Graduation Requirements

  • Attendance of all required contact hours
  • Completion of homework, practice teaching, and virtual/non-contact hours
  • Full payment of tuition
  • Consistent attendance and professionalism