In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc shares her personal journey from 200-hour training to advanced study and explains the transformational power of a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She reflects on the difference between foundational and advanced training, who an advanced training is for, and why she created the upcoming 300-hour program at True Love Yoga launching in 2026. Whether you’re feeling called to elevate your teaching, reignite your passion, or step into a greater sense of purpose and legacy, this episode invites you to consider what’s next on your path.
TAKEAWAYS
•Advanced training offers space for nourishment, inspiration, and reconnection to purpose.
•300-hour YTTs are not required—but can be a powerful choice for deepening mastery.
•Advanced YTTs focus on leadership, subtle energetics, advanced teaching tools, and business strategy.
•True Love Yoga’s 2026 300-hour YTT is a 12-month hybrid program built around mastery, intuition, and leadership.
•The training is structured around three modules, personalized mentorship, and chakra-inspired progression.
•Listeners can sign up for a free PDF: 10 Signs You’re Ready to Level Up and be notified when enrollment opens.
SOUND BITES
•“You don’t have to do a 300-hour training—but if you want to, it can change everything.”
•“The 200-hour teaches you what to teach. The 300-hour helps you understand why you teach.”
•“This is about shaping your legacy as a yoga teacher.”
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome + Why This Topic Matters
01:30 – Lauren’s 200-Hour Training Story
03:30 – Why She Chose to Do a 300-Hour
06:30 – What Is Advanced YTT and Who Is It For?
08:40 – Benefits of Advanced Study
11:00 – Evolving Teaching from Knowledge to Wisdom
13:10 – Holding Space, Retreats, and Bigger Offerings
14:35 – Leading With Integrity and Shaping the Future of Yoga
17:20 – The Joy and Depth of Learning in Community
18:45 – What to Expect from True Love Yoga’s 300-Hour YTT
22:00 – How to Join the Waitlist and Get the Free PDF
23:30 – Reflection Prompts + Closing
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