Love Yoga?
No, like - do you really LOVE YOGA?
YTT is Calling
YOGAST8 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
January 12th - March 25th 2027
Fill out our submission form to take the first step!
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Whether you are looking to deepen your personal practice, or you want to become a yoga instructor, this program will provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of all things YOGA.
As an official 200-Hour Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance, Abica, owner of YOGAST8, and her team of passionate instructors, will guide you through this transformational experience leaving you with a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy, asana, anatomy, the subtle body and so much more!
You will develop confidence, find your voice, and settle into this grounded way of life – one of community, hope, and grace.
Our YTT Mission
Abica & the YST8 Teacher Training team aim to not only help you become a great yoga teacher, but an overall great student of yoga. With a curriculum written by Abica, and all in-person instruction, our goal is to create a safe and healthy environment for you to come learn about the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga.
Learning more about yourself through this ancient practice will allow you to reach your full potential as a teacher AND student. We have no judgment in our space, and we hold strongly to that. Come as you are with an open mind and open heart. And we promise, the yoga will take care of the rest.
What our YTT provides:
A full understanding of yoga history and philosophy and how it can be applied to modern day.
Fun lectures from a certified and working physical therapist covering the understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to yoga
How to sequence a safe and fun vinyasa flow class.
The ins and outs of asana (the postures) including alignment, modifications and deeper variations.
A deeper understanding of pranayama (breath work), meditation, and the subtle body.
The ability to observe bodies and offer safe and personalized adjustments and modifications.
The business of yoga - how to promote yourself, develop your own style, and build a following.
Inclusion and equity and how it pertains to yoga and our lives off the mat.
How to use props safely and effectively.
A chance to develop your teaching skills at YOGAST8.
A chance to connect with like-minded individuals through a journey of self discovery.
The ability to teach, lead and inspire others.
Confidence! Overcome fears and shut down that inner critic!
A lifetime of memories, friends and mentors.
Days, times & location
January 12th - March 25th 2027
Tuesday 5:30-9:30pm
Thursday 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday 8am-4pm
Sunday 8am-4pm
*Students must participate in every hour of training in order to receive their certificate of completion. No exception!
JK there are exceptions. Let’s chat!
Where we practice:
11829 Ransum Dr.
Louisville, KY 40243
Yes, its a dentist office. Yes, there is a large open space that is all ours on the second floor :)
Tuition and payment options
Who doesn't love a great deal?
Early Bird — save $300! Pay in full by October 25, 2027: $2,900
Regular Price After October 25, 2027: $3,200
A $250 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot!
Payment plans available — just ask! ($250 non-refundable deposit to hold your place.)
Paying with cash or check? Flat Rate.
Paying with a card? Taxes and processing fees included.
*Students will be required to purchase their own books.
*Students will receive an unlimited membership at YOGAST8 during the training period.
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Lead Instructor
Abica began her yoga journey in Los Angeles, CA, during college at CalArts. Hook. Line. Sinker. She did her 200 hour teacher training in LA with Ella Cojucaru who has gone on to be a huge inspiration in the yoga world through her outlook and teachings of inversions. Abica began teaching right away all over LA at many different studios and learning from many different and eclectic teachers. She completed an extensive Yin training and Restorative training before she moved to Louisville, KY, to open YOGAST8. Abica lived in Bali for a month, completing her 500 hour teacher training with world-renowned yoga instructors, Deep Kumar, Vijeth Kumar, Anurag Acharya, and Greg Burdulis. Abica has always loved the asana practice of yoga but has truly developed yoga as a lifestyle over the past few years. She is well-rounded, motivated and highly passionate about her teaching. And she can’t wait to share it with you!
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Anatomy and Physiology
Dalton is our YTT physical therapist, assisting in all things anatomy and physiology. He is a Louisville native, and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in 2017. He is also a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, a designation that < 1% of physical therapists have achieved across the country. He is the clinic director at ProRehab J-town, which just recently opened in November. Dalton has been practicing yoga for 5 years and is excited to join the YOGAST8 team to help develop the best yoga teachers around!
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Instructor
Ali Gruber, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, has been teaching yoga for over 12 years. She is certified in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Prenatal, and Yin. In addition, she is 200 RYT Faculty, Reiki, and Reformer and Mat Pilates certified. She believes that the benefits of yoga far surpass the physical and can completely change the trajectory of one’s life. As a Clifton’s Strength Finder “learner,” she’s excited to embark on this YTT journey with you. When not in studio, you can find her with her three children, dog Louie, and husband.
We Can’t. Freakin’. Wait.
To take this next step in your yoga journey with you!
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