A life time of YOGA
200 hour Purna Yoga College Training
OUR next class begins January 2026
Our health and safety protocols.
All students and instructors will wash their hands upon entering the studio.
We expect students and instructors to be in good health during each session.
If you are not well, we will accommodate make up time.
We limit class size to no more than 14 participants
Would you like to enrich your personal yoga practice that will sustain you for your LIFETIME?
This training is the most effective and profound way to do just that!
Do you have an interest in sharing the many gifts of a yoga practice that have impacted your life so wonderfully with others?
Do you want to do something really fun, learn more about yoga, challenge yourself and develop great friendships along the way?
Are you looking for ways to deepen or begin a meditation practice and connect more fully with your soul's purpose?
Do you want to know not just the how's but the why's of a safe and effective yoga practice?
Then the Purna Yoga College at Purna Yoga East has something for YOU!
All students and instructors will wash their hands upon entering the studio.
We expect students and instructors to be in good health during each session.
If you are not well, we will accommodate make up time.
We limit class size to no more than 14 participants
Would you like to enrich your personal yoga practice that will sustain you for your LIFETIME?
This training is the most effective and profound way to do just that!
Do you have an interest in sharing the many gifts of a yoga practice that have impacted your life so wonderfully with others?
Do you want to do something really fun, learn more about yoga, challenge yourself and develop great friendships along the way?
Are you looking for ways to deepen or begin a meditation practice and connect more fully with your soul's purpose?
Do you want to know not just the how's but the why's of a safe and effective yoga practice?
Then the Purna Yoga College at Purna Yoga East has something for YOU!
"I am very thankful of having been part of the teacher training. It has taken me to much higher levels of truth that I would not have reached on my own. We as a group have really enjoyed ourselves." Mette Juul Sorensen from Denmark, mother of 4 boys, wife to a loving husband We're offering a new Weekend Format
Classes are live, in-person at Purna Yoga East.
With advanced notice some classes may be held on zoom due to inclement weather or other circumstances. Weekend format beginning in the new year 2026
(only 13 hours/weekend!!!) Meets: Fridays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday 9:15 am - 3:15 pm (w/ 30 minutes of breaks) Sundays 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Weekends in 2026 TBA In addition to weekend classes, students are required to observe, attend and apprentice 24 hours of classes with one of our senior teachers, Catharine, Bob or Emily. You pick the dates and times! Zoom and virtual options are available. Our core curriculum covers:
Asana (yoga poses) with a focus on alignment for safety Pranayama (appropriate breathing techniques) Purna Yoga Heartfull® Meditation Snacks Applied yogic philosophy Healthy living and nutrition You will also learn:
Costs:
Non-refundable Application Fee $300 Tuition $3,800 Payment plans are available. Tuition does not include lodging, food, books and materials, travel expenses or application fee. |
"This course is wonderful, words cannot describe the amount of information contained. The instructor's knowledge and presentation was excellent (clear and concise) The most valuable things gained for me are truly living from the heart, the depth of knowledge of the asana and anatomy, meditation and all the wonderful friendships that have been formed with classmates." Hank Harris from Clayton, NC, Building Contractor How to ApplyApplications will be accepted beginning in Sept 2025
Pay your $300 application fee HERE Payment plans are available You may drop your application off at Purna Yoga East or mail to Purna Yoga College at Purna Yoga East c/o Catharine Eberhart 527 East Second Street Clayton, NC 27520 Applications are accepted any time space allows. We will contact you by email within three weeks of receiving your application to confirm your acceptance. Book List Required textbooks for the 200-hour course. Fire of Love by Aadil Palkhivala (available at Purna Yoga East) The Sunlit Path (available at Purna Yoga East) by The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trail Guide to the Body 4th, 5th or 6th Edition by Andrew Biel Trail Guide to the Body, Student Workbook 4th, 5th or 6th Edition, by Andrew Biel Teaching Purna Yoga: 200-Hour Program Manual by Aadil Palkhivala (you will receive this manual on the first evening of class and is included with your tuition) 
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"I would advise someone contemplating the journey that it is a wonderful trip! It will open you to things you hadn't imagined possible. Content is expansive. Instructor is awesome, warm, welcoming. Support of studio + other instructors is fabulous"
Gayle Murray Clayton, NC, Educator
" This is the best teacher training around. . .I have done several. My biggest fear with teaching yoga (i have been practicing for 30 years + taught a lot of Bikram and Iyengar classes was students with problems or special needs (high blood pressure, pregnancy, injuries, etc.) I no longer have that fear. The training incorporated anatomy all the time. I am inspired to learn more anatomy. The meditation is wonderful"
Judith Chelak St.Petersburg, FL, retired yoga school owner, travel agent
Frequently Asked Questions
What certificate will I receive?
With your successful completion of the program requirements (course hours and homework) you will earn the 200-Hour Course Completion Certificate from Purna Yoga College.
What if I miss a class?
To receive your Course Completion Certificate issued by Savitri and Aadil of the Purna Yoga College, you must complete 100% of the classes and requirements. When classes are missed outside assignments and make up class time will be assigned.
Who will be my instructor?
The 200-hour course at Purna Yoga East is taught by Catharine Eberhart, CPYI, 500 E-RYT, "Yoga Bob" Maiers, CPYI, 500-RYT and Emily Hurr CPYI 500 E-RYT hour.
The lead teacher of the 200-hour Level is a Certified Purna Yoga Instructors with over 2,000 hours of training, practice, and apprenticing. Catharine has been hand-selected by Purna Yoga founders Aadil Palkhivala and Savitri, and has studied under them personally for over 20 years to achieve the level of being a Purna Yoga College faculty member. The members of the college faculty have made very deep commitments to their own practice of Purna Yoga as well as to serving others and carrying on the Purna Yoga lineage by training teachers.
How many people will be in class?
Class size at Purna Yoga East is limited to 12 students.
Will I have homework?
Yes, you will have two books to read and anatomy workbook pages to complete. Expect about 20 hours of homework during the 200-hour course.
How much should I expect to pay for books and materials?
Your books should cost around $100. You can purchase them at the studio, order them online, or find them at other book retailers. Check with
I am coming from out of town. Where can I stay?
We will provide you with a list of local recommended accommodations, ranging from rooms in houses, airbnb's, hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as transportation options. Many students find that they prefer to set up carpools and shared lodgings with their classmates while they are here. We regret that, due to privacy concerns, we are not able to share directory information with students until the course has begun.
After I graduate, where will I be able to teach?
Upon completion, you will be able to apply to teach alignment-based yoga at a variety of venues, such as studios, gyms, park departments, and schools. The 200-hour level of training will equip you to teach basic classes; your teaching repertoire will grow as you increase your level of training. All of the teachers at Purna Yoga East are graduates of the Purna Yoga College trainings and Catharine hires from her graduates.
What is your refund policy?
Within five business days of receipt by Purna Yoga College of your signed enrollment agreement, you may withdraw and be refunded all money paid. After five days, but before the program starts, you may withdraw and receive all money paid, except the $300 application fee. Once the program begins, refunds are calculated according to the following:
If you complete this much of the program; You will be refunded this much of your tuition:
One weekend or up to 10%, whichever is less; 90% will be refunded.
More than two weekends or 10% (whichever is less), but not more than 25%; 75% will be refunded.
25%-50% of the course; 50% will be refunded.
50% or more of the course; no refund.
