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Is Cathy Madeo Yoga a Yoga Alliance registered school?

Yes. The Yoga Alliance public school profile lists Cathy Madeo Yoga as a Registered Yoga School, first registered in October 2019, with an overall school rating of 4.99 from 125 reviews and an NPS of 9.9/10. Cathy is credentialled E-RYT 500, YACEP. The site also states the 300-hour training is Yoga Alliance approved and displays an RYS 300 badge; the public directory listing we read surfaced the RYS 200 training, so confirm the 300-hour designation with the school directly.

What does the 200-hour training cost and when does it run?

The site states "Your investment for the training is $2195", with $500 off ($1,695) for registrations by the early-bird deadline of December 5, 2026. The 2027 Winter Session runs January 2 – March 21, 2027.

What does the 300-hour training cost?

$3,195 regular for new students and $2,695 for Cathy Madeo Yoga 200-hour alumni. Early-bird pricing is $2,695 and $2,195 respectively, with an early-bird deadline of February 15, 2027. The training runs April 3 – July 25, 2027.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes. The 300-hour page states 3-month payment plans are available but must be paid in full by the start of training — $900/month for new students and $735/month for alumni at early-bird pricing. The Social Media Bootcamp offers $250/month for 3 months.

What is the refund policy?

For the 200-hour, the site states refunds are available less a $500 cancellation fee. For the 300-hour, refunds less the $500 deposit are available up to 45 days prior to the start of training, and students who cannot complete can defer to the next scheduled online YTT.

How are the trainings delivered?

Online. The published weekly breakdown is two live sessions per week (6 hours), 1–2 hours of homework, about 5 hours of pre-recorded video, plus 20 supplemental yoga classes across the course. All live sessions are recorded, and graduates keep lifetime access.

Who else teaches at the school?

Alongside Cathy, the Yoga Alliance profile and site list Dr. Eden Goldman (Functional Yoga Anatomy) and Ellen Mosko, E-RYT 500, YACEP, who leads the 20-hour Yin Yoga training and the Settle With Yin series.

Do the shorter courses count for continuing education?

The site states several do: the 20-hour Yin training carries 20 Yoga Alliance CE hours, Functional Yoga Anatomy 10 hours, Activate Your Handstand 5 hours, and The Yoga Class Collection 25 Yoga Alliance approved CUE hours.

Are there in-person events?

Yes. The retreats page lists a weekend yoga intensive in Joshua Tree, CA on October 2–4, 2026 and one in Salt Lake City, UT on April 16–18, 2027, both co-led with Azure Wolfe.

How do I contact the school?

The contact page lists info@cathymadeoyoga.com and a general-inquiry form, with a stated response time of 48 hours.