Yoga Teacher Training
at Sol Academy
Sol Academy’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), certified by Yoga Alliance, begins October 18 in Lexington, KY. This in-person training is designed for anyone ready to deepen their practice, share yoga with others, or pursue a holistic wellness career.
Our unique integrative approach combines yoga, fitness, and career readiness in one program. Graduates leave not only as skilled yoga teachers, but also as well-rounded professionals prepared to make an impact in our local community and succeed in today’s wellness world.
Upcoming Class Schedule:
October 18-19, 2025
November 1-2, 2025
November 15-16, 2025
December 6-7, 2025
January 3-4, 2026
January 17-18, 2026
February 7-8, 2026
February 28-March 1, 2026
* All classes held each day from 9am - 6pm
An Integrative Approach to YTT
At Sol Academy, Yoga Teacher Training is more than a certification — it is a foundation for growth and a pathway into a holistic wellness career. Our integrative curriculum combines:
Yoga Tradition: In-depth study of asana, sequencing, philosophy, anatomy, and the roots of practice.
Fitness and Personal Training Education: Principles of strength, mobility, and functional movement to support students of all body types safely and effectively.
Business and Career Development: Coaching in marketing, branding, and community-building so graduates are equipped to share their work and create sustainable opportunities.
This well-rounded training prepares you not only to teach yoga with confidence, but also to expand your skills and grow within the larger wellness community.
A Small, Supportive Learning Community.
At Sol Academy, we intentionally keep our Yoga Teacher Training groups small. Limiting enrollment allows us to create the energy, connection, and trust necessary for true transformation.
In this close-knit community, you’ll have space to:
Receive personalized guidance from faculty and peers
Build meaningful connections with fellow trainees
Practice and teach in an environment where every voice is heard
Grow with the support of a group that feels like family
By the end of training, you won’t just leave with knowledge — you’ll leave with a community that continues to support your practice and your path forward.
Why Choose Sol Academy’s Yoga Teacher Training?
Yoga Alliance Certified 200-hour program
Designed for anyone ready to deepen their practice or begin a holistic wellness career
Led by trauma-informed ERYT-500 instructor, Erin Short; Sol Fitness and Sol Academy Owner + Master Trainer, Sunny Bayne; Sol Fitness and Sol Academy Owner + Business Consultant, Stephanie Melvin
Curriculum that blends yoga tradition, personal training education, and business skills
Inclusive, community-centered learning environment
Balanced focus on personal transformation and professional readiness
Our graduates leave with the skills to teach yoga confidently, integrate functional fitness knowledge, and grow meaningful, lasting careers in wellness.
Sol Academy’s course equips you with a holistic understanding of yoga, enhances your functional fitness expertise, and empowers you with the essential business know-how to thrive as a unique, well-equipped yoga teacher in your community.
Upon completion of this training, you will have the tools to:
Design programming for a variety of yoga class styles
Embrace your creativity when designing yoga sequences
Provide physical adjustments or movement cues to students
Lead guided meditation and breathwork practices
Manage a classroom of students safely and effectively
Give back to your local community by teaching a variety of traditional and contemporary yoga classes
What to Expect
This training is 100% in-person and will consist of eight (8) weekend-long immersive training experiences. There will be assigned reading and recommended observation opportunities outside of our scheduled class times.
Our classes are in-person. We find it so important to see real bodies move, to explore how we move together, to teach corrections, and to build community.
During our time together, we will engage in stillness and meditation, lecture-style learning, practical exploratory practices, and a variety of movement-based activities
Our classes at Sol Academy are thoughtfully crafted to accommodate all learning styles, employing a curriculum centered around Multiple Intelligences theory. This approach ensures that every student can fully engage with the material and excel in their learning journey.
Our Recent Graduates’ Testimonials
We're now welcoming applications for the October 2025 Yoga Teacher Training.
Please be aware that submitting an application doesn't guarantee enrollment. Our selection process prioritizes overall readiness and dedication to the course, ensuring our graduates excel at the highest level.
Ready to Transform Your Practice?
Sol Academy’s Yoga Teacher Training, starting October 18, 2025, is a transformative program designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Yoga Alliance. In partnership with the Kentucky Yoga Collective, we offer expert-led educational experiences that prepare students to teach yoga confidently and effectively.
Materials: Each student will receive a comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training instruction manual, along with additional surprises to support their educational journey. Required reading and other optional materials will be provided after acceptance into the program.
Location: All classes will be held at Sol Fitness, located at 2473 Fortune Drive, Suite 140 in Lexington, Kentucky. This private personal training studio provides the ideal setting for yoga students, offering a safe and inclusive environment for learning how to incorporate functional movement into their yoga practice.
Meet Our Instructors
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Owner and Head Trainer | Sol Fitness + Sol Academy
RYT-200
Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist
Reiki Master
Bluegrass-raised Sunny Bayne's life revolves around a few passions: friends, family, fitness, and her enduring love for horses. Introduced to riding on her grandfather's farm at age 10, she discovered her calling in connecting with these majestic animals. Despite facing injuries in 2004, Sunny's journey through rehabilitation ignited her passion for fitness, leading her to become a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. With additional certifications in yoga, youth exercise, corrective exercise and online training, she founded Sunny Bayne Fitness, fostering a vibrant community focused on wellness and support. Expanding beyond her initial gym space, Sunny established Sol Fitness in 2022, aiming to create a welcoming haven for holistic well-being. Living in Lexington, KY, with her wife Stephanie, daughters Mia and Simone, three dogs, and four cats, Sunny's dream includes adding horses to her family soon.
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Kentucky Yoga Collective Co-Founder
RYT 500
E-RYT 200
YACEP
BA from Trinity University
Erin is a highly accomplished yoga instructor, locally known for her versatility, challenging yet adaptive style, and unwavering support - on and off the mat - for every student and client. Erin began her own yoga practice in 2007 and earned her RYT-200 to begin teaching others in 2017. She has since gone on to earn her Advanced Yoga Teacher Training from the Asheville Yoga Center, Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider certification, and as a lifelong learner, Erin has added various other credits to support her students and community, including a trauma-informed facilitation certification.
Aside from leading Lexington’s most transformative and inclusive yoga classes, Erin also owns and handcrafts each mala and piece of intention jewelry in her bespoke collection, Sage + Strand. When Erin is not on her mat or raising her vibration through intentional craft and community involvement, you can find her nestled in her Lexington cottage with her cat, Sage, or enjoying time with her friends + family.
A Graduation Gift
To support our commitment to ensuring our graduates are career-ready, each graduate of our Sol Academy Yoga Teacher Training will receive a professional photoshoot with Sabrina Hounshell of Seriously Sabrina Photography.
Tuition & Fees
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$3,300 with a $300 non-refundable deposit paid upon acceptance into the program to reserve your spot. A discount of 10% ($300) will be applied to all students choosing to pay in full upon acceptance.
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Payment Plans are available. Tuition must be paid in full by the course’s start date.
Please Note: A discount of 10% ($300) will be applied to all students choosing to pay in full upon acceptance.
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Please note: Scholarship Applications due by May 1, 2025.
At Sol, we believe in raising awareness, celebrating representation, and providing access to educational opportunities for all.
As part of our commitment to increasing diversity, creating safe and inclusive spaces, and encouraging more representation and opportunity within our local fitness and wellness community, we are offering a $500 BIPOC scholarship, a $500 LGBTQ+ scholarship, and a $1000 Light the Way scholarship to attend our Yoga Teacher Training.
All scholarship applications will be reviewed by a blind panel of fitness experts, yoga teachers, wellness professionals and community members. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by this panel based on the applicant’s responses and their goals and intentions of supporting access and inclusivity in our local community through yoga, after certification.
Sol Academy Scholarships
Sol Academy is committed to building a wellness community that reflects the diversity of Lexington and beyond.
Our Light the Way Scholarships provide opportunities for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and those with financial need. By providing more access, we invite more voices, perspectives, and representation into yoga.
BIPOC Scholarship
The goal of this $500 BIPOC scholarship is to extend access to teacher training to communities that have been historically excluded. By extension, we hope that this scholarship, and this training as a whole, contributes to a positive shift in our local community and the yoga industry.
Applications Due by September 12, 2025
LGBTQ+ Scholarship
By offering this $500 LGBTQ+ scholarship, we hope to certify more members of this community as yoga teachers who will go on to create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone is welcome to engage in the profoundly healing and restorative practice of yoga.
Applications Due by September 12, 2025
Light The Way Scholarship
This $500 Light the Way scholarship provides an opportunity for those seeking a new career path, even while facing economic hardship. We envision these future teachers creating safe and inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome to experience the transformative and healing power of yoga.
Applications Due by September 12, 2025
“I’ve got 3 college degrees, including a master’s,” Adrianne shared, “but this has stretched me in a completely different way. It’s not just about memorizing what someone else expects you to know—it’s about learning, internalizing, and then allowing it to transform who you are as a person. That kind of learning is powerful.”
— Adrianne Cornish
