The Wandering Ashram 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training
July 2025 - November 2025
Enrollment Status: Open
Let the Journey Begin Here
Embark on a transformative experience that nurtures both heart and mind. This immersive, Yoga Alliance–approved 200-hour training offers a sacred space to deepen your personal practice, cultivate mindfulness, and develop the skills to guide others with authenticity and compassion.
Whether your intention is to teach or simply to reconnect more deeply with yourself, this journey is yours to shape.
What You’ll Experience
Yoga Styles – Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle, Restorative & Yin
Mindfulness & Breathwork – Meditation and Pranayama
Holistic Foundations – Anatomy, Subtle Energy, Philosophy
Teaching Skills – Sequencing, Alignment & Inclusive Language
Professional Growth – Yoga Ethics, Business & Holding Space
2025 Training Schedule
Weekend Format | Saturdays & Sundays | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
July 26 & 27
August 9 & 10
August 23 & 24
September 6 & 7
September 20 & 21
October 4 & 5
October 25 & 26
November 8 & 9
November 15 – Graduation
Meet Your Instructors
Kathy Glaser (E-RYT 500)
Lead Instructor
Kathy Glaser, is an experienced wellness and education professional whose journey spans from the classrooms of Kentucky to yoga studios and military bases around the world. Originally from Kentucky, Kathy holds a degree in Elementary Education and began her professional life as a schoolteacher, teaching in Germany and Kentucky.
The military assigned her spouse William a new job, they moved to Savannah, GA, where her career path took a dynamic turn. Kathy learned to play golf and was offered a job as a Marketing Director for a prominent golf course management company based in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The next duty station was Fort Leavenworth, KS where Kathy transported her career with her to continue with a prestigious golf course management company in Kansas City.
In addition to her corporate experience, Kathy owns and operates Wandering Ashram Organizing and is a professional organizer, specializing in feng shui and energetic alignment for both homes and businesses. She has a particular passion for working with neurodiverse clients, helping them establish harmony, routine and a sense of ease in their homes and businesses.
Kathy is also the founder and owner of Wandering Ashram Yoga & Meditation School, established in 2016. The school
offers 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) programs and is rooted in the principles of Kripalu Yoga. Kathy’s teachings emphasize meditation, mindfulness, pranayama, contemporary yoga and Ayurveda, and she is known for her trauma-informed and adaptive approach, serving diverse populations with compassion. Her vibrant and inclusive teaching style infuses practical wisdom with a heartfelt sense of humor.
A military spouse for over 30 years, Kathy has dedicated her life to caring for soldiers and their families. Her work includes the development of an Army wellness teacher training program in Germany that empowers active-duty soldiers to lead physical training for their units. She has also volunteered with Veteran’s organizations, Wounded Warriors, and the USO, sharing yoga and wellness practices at various centers around the globe.
The name Wandering Ashram reflects Kathy’s global lifestyle—she founded the school in Wiesbaden, Germany as she taught from her home, and any space she could secure. Taking her yoga teachings with her on each new military assignment. Kathy continues to carry her business with her, offering a consistent sanctuary of wellness wherever she goes.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Kathy is a mother to 3 amazing kids, 2 cats and a hound dog. With over 20 years of personal yoga practice and more than 15 years of teaching experience, Kathy remains committed to nurturing balance, mindfulness, and healing in every space she enters.
Wandering Ashram Yoga & Meditation School, RYS 200 & RYS 300 has certified teachers that now teach across the globe. Germany, Korea, Italy, Belgium, Kuwait, California, Texas, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, Arizona to name a few.
Join our Sangha!
Makkenzze (RYT 200)
Supporting Instructor
Makkenzze is a dedicated RYT 200 yoga instructor who completed her training in April 2024. She brings a balanced teaching style that blends strength, stillness, and thoughtful sequencing, creating a welcoming space for all students. Drawing on her background in learning and development, Makkenzze is passionate about empowering new teachers with the confidence, practical skills, and authentic presence needed to thrive in their yoga journey.
With a heart-centered approach, she fosters a supportive environment that encourages growth, self-discovery, and mindful connection—helping students and trainees build a strong foundation for a lifelong practice.
Steps to Apply for Yoga Teacher Training
1. Complete the Application Form Below
Fill out the embedded form on this page. This gives us a better understanding of your background and intentions for joining the training.
2. Send a Follow-Up Email
After submitting the form, please email the following to conatus@longwoodyogashala.com and wanderingashram@gmail.com:
A recent headshot
Your full name
A brief note about why you’re excited to take this next step
3. Await Review
Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed by our team. Please note that submission does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
4. Approval Notification
If approved, you will receive an email with:
A secure payment link
The full training syllabus
Details on how to prepare and what to expect next
5. Complete Your Registration
Once payment is received, your spot in the training will be officially confirmed.