Lori Lopez and Carla Gallo
Wild Heart Yoga School
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 200-300 -500 YTT
Yoga Alliance Certified
Lori's Review 2025 YTT
My experience with Lori’s Wild Heart Yoga School has been truly transformative. Lori creates an environment that is supportive, empowering, and deeply rooted in the traditions of yoga while remaining accessible to students of all levels. The training was thoughtfully structured, blending philosophy, anatomy, sequencing, and practice teaching in a way that felt both comprehensive and engaging. Lori’s passion for yoga shines through in every session. She teaches with clarity, compassion, and intention, and she consistently encouraged us to explore our own voices as teachers. I left the program feeling not only well-prepared to teach, but more grounded, confident, and connected to my personal practice. I am grateful for the community Lori built and the dedication she poured into this training. It has had a meaningful impact on both my yoga journey and my life as a whole.
Carla and Lori have a gift for making yoga feel like home. Throughout YTT, they fostered an environment where self-doubt fades and confidence grows, helping you realize that you can do hard things. It's just yoga!
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My YTT 200 hours at Wild Heart Yoga with Lori was such a fun experience. I met amazing people who I continue to stay connected with today and absorbed so much information that helped me understand what style of yoga I wanted to teach. Lori was so kind, welcoming, and open to creating a safe positive space that was accessible for everyone. Lori’s encouragement and praise pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and be unapologetically me.
Rory
Review on Yoga Six YTT 2026
Lori is a talented healer and open hearted mentor. Her curiosity about life and enthusiasm for yoga and contagious! I'm so glad I decided to deepen my practice by enrolling in this course with her.
Meghan Tozer
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Carla's warmth and commitment made me feel welcome in this course and excited about teaching. Her steady, clear leadership has been such an inspiration! I've learned a lot from Carla and look forward to learning more.
Meghan Tozer
Opera Singer now Yoga Instructor
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Lori Lopez
As a dedicated 1008-hour certified yoga instructor, E-RYT 200, RYT 300, RYT 500, YACEP 1008.
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Owner of Wild Heart Yoga School, I illuminate the path of self-love and healing. My journey has been one of resilience and transformation—emerging from the darkness of drug addiction, heart attacks, and a knee replacement, I have shed 200 pounds, both physically and emotionally. These experiences have taught me the power of self-acceptance and the importance of nurturing love within.
With a passion for sharing knowledge, I've led teacher training sessions and host rejuvenating yoga retreats in the serene landscapes of Mexico. As a Reiki master i will help You realign your energy. 5 years of deep training into the power of anatomy, understanding that every body, regardless of age or ability, deserves care and compassion. My specialties include Hot Yoga, Restore, Yin, Nidra, and meditation with breathwork, ensuring a holistic approach to wellness. My hands are healing with touch.
Music is my soul's language; I play singing bowls and the harmonium, weaving sound into my practice to elevate the spirit. As a spiritual coach, I believe that within each of us lies a spark—1% of the divine, waiting to be discovered and embraced. Together, we will unearth this light, heal past wounds, and cultivate a vibrant future.
Join me in letting your inner child be reborn—let's embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and love, education either to become a yoga Intructor or deepen your practice.
Lori
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Carla Gallo,
E-RYT 200, RYT 500 YACEP,
is a yoga educator, facilitator, retreat host, and Lead Teacher with a passion for developing confident, skillful, and authentic instructors. With a background in dance and over a decade of teaching experience across Vinyasa, Hot, Gentle, Restorative, and senior-focused yoga, Carla brings a thoughtful, alignment-based, and accessible approach to Teacher Training.
Known for her clear communication and supportive leadership style, Carla creates learning environments where trainees feel encouraged to explore, ask questions, and grow into their unique teaching voice. She has also hosted transformational yoga retreats designed to foster connection, self-discovery, and personal growth both on and off the mat. Her teaching weaves together mindful movement, functional strength, breath awareness, and community connection, empowering future teachers to share yoga with confidence, integrity, and heart.
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Lori Lopez is an amazing instructor. Started a my instructor at Yoga Six then took her 200 YTT and now I'm teaching everywhere. Lori is such a wealth of knowledge. She is so supportive and not only an amazing instructor but a mentor and a friend.
Christy
Asana (Postures), Pilates
60 hours
Basic postures: 30 hours
Advanced postures: 15 hours Adjustments and modifications: 15 hours
Anatomy and Physiology
20 hours
Human anatomy & Yoga: 10 hours Physiology of breathing: 5 hours
Injury prevention & management: 5 hours
Meditation and Mindfulness
15 hours
Meditation techniques: 10 hours Integrating mindfulness practice: 5 hours
Teaching Methodology
30 hours
Class planning and sequencing: 10 hours Communication and demonstration skills: 10 hours
Teaching practice and feedback: 10 hours
Pranayama (Breath Work)
15 hours
Techniques and practices: 10 hours Benefits and contraindications: 5 hours
Philosophy and Ethics
30 hours
Introduction to yoga philosophy (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita): 15 hours - Ethics for yoga teachers: 10 hours Discussion and reflection: 5 hours
Special Topics, Chakra, Chanting, Nidra
Yoga for Specific Populations, Ayurveda: 10 hours
​Practicum (Teaching Practice) Field Trips special classes and special Artist
20 hours
Teaching practice sessions: 15 hours Observing and assisting classes: 5 hours