200-Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training

 

Transform Your Practice. Elevate Your Teaching. Deepen Your Knowledge.

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Are you ready to deepen your yoga journey and become a certified teacher?

 

Our 200-Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training offers the perfect balance of online learning and in-person sessions, allowing you to train at your own pace while receiving expert guidance and hands-on experience.

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Program Overview

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📅 Start Date: June 2025

⏳ Duration: 10 weeks
🌍 Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)
📜 Certification: Yoga Alliance 200-Hour RYT

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Why Choose This Training?

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✔ Flexible Hybrid Format – Study mostly online with scheduled in-person sessions
✔ Immersive Learning – Deep dive into yoga philosophy, anatomy, sequencing & teaching skills
✔ Support & Community – Connect with a dedicated group of trainees & experienced mentors
✔ Yoga Alliance Certified – Meet all requirements to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

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Training Structure

Our 10-week program combines self-paced online study with structured live classes, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible learning experience.

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🔹 Online Learning (Self-Paced & Virtual Classes)

• Weekly pre-recorded video lessons covering philosophy, anatomy, sequencing, and teaching methodology

• Live Q&A sessions and discussions with lead trainers

• Practice guided meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection exercises

• Homework assignments and practice teaching

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🔹 In-Person Training Sessions (Required Attendance)

• Friday Nights (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) – Deep dives into teaching methodology, posture clinics, and feedback

• Four Select Saturdays (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM) – Hands-on practice, adjustments, and sequencing workshops

 

What You’ll Learn

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✔ Yoga Philosophy & History – The roots of yoga, ancient texts, and the evolution of practice
✔ Anatomy & Physiology – Understanding the body in movement and alignment principles
✔ Teaching Methodology – Voice projection, cueing techniques, and sequencing a class
✔ Practical Asana Training – Alignment, modifications, and assisting students safely
✔ Pranayama & Meditation – Breath techniques to enhance practice and teaching
✔ Ethics & The Business of Yoga – How to build a career as a yoga teacher

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Who Is This Training For?

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✅ Aspiring yoga teachers who want Yoga Alliance certification
✅ Dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge
✅ Busy professionals looking for flexibility in learning
✅ Those seeking a life-changing experience in personal growth and teaching

 

Your Journey Starts Here!

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📅 June 2025 – Enrollment Open!
📍 Hybrid Format: Mostly Online + In-Person Sessions
🎓 Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Certification

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👉 Reserve Your Spot Today!

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SYLLABUS for Philosophy

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(A Foundational Exploration of Yoga Philosophy & Practice)

This 200-hour training introduces students to the roots of yogic wisdom, philosophy, and practical application while maintaining a balance between depth and accessibility.

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🔹 The Nature of Life & Evolution

• What is life? The essence of existence

• The journey of evolution – From mineral to plant, animal to human

• The human mind as the seat of choice & awareness

• The concept of Samsara (Cycle of Birth & Death)

• The power of free will vs. instinct

🔹 Karma – The Law of Cause & Effect

• Understanding karma – The cycle of action and consequence

• Types of karma:

  • Sanchita (Accumulated karma)

  • Prarabdha (Present life karma)

  • Kriyamana (Future karma)

• The law of Dharma – How duty shapes our evolution

• How karma impacts yoga practice and daily life

🔹 The Laws of Existence – Polarity, Duality & Equanimity

• Polarity – The dance of opposites (Shiva/Shakti, Yin/Yang)

• Duality – The illusion of separation (Light/Dark, Good/Bad)

• Equanimity – Balancing extremes through awareness

• Relativity – The perspective-based nature of reality

🔹 The Origins of Yogis & The Indus Valley Civilization

• Who were the first yogis?

• Nomadic Aryans & Indus Valley settlers – Birth of early Hinduism

• The meaning of ‘Hindu’ – The Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Path)

• The Rishis & the oral traditions that shaped yogic wisdom

🔹 The Vedas – The Earliest Yogic Wisdom

• Introduction to the Four Vedas:

  • Rig Veda – The oldest scripture, including the creation hymn

  • Sama Veda – The book of chants and sacred sounds

  • Yajur Veda – Rituals, fire ceremonies, and cosmic order

  • Atharva Veda – Healing, Ayurveda, and mystical practices

• The Gayatri Mantra – The supreme mantra for wisdom

• How the Vedas laid the foundation for yoga & philosophy

🔹 The Upanishads – The Journey Inward

• Shifting from external rituals to self-inquiry

• Brahman & Atman – The unity of the universal and individual self

• Tat Tvam Asi ("You Are That") – Non-duality in essence

• Main Upanishadic themes – Meditation, detachment, and self-realization

🔹 The Epics – The Ramayana & The Mahabharata

• The Ramayana:

  • The story of Rama as an embodiment of Dharma

  • Lessons from Hanuman & Sita – Strength, devotion, and resilience

• The Mahabharata:

  • The grand epic of human struggle and duty

  • Arjuna’s moral dilemma – What it means for yogis today

🔹 The Bhagavad Gita – The Song of the Divine

• Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna – Yoga in action

• The Four Paths of Yoga according to the Gita:

  • Jnana Yoga – The path of wisdom

  • Bhakti Yoga – The path of devotion

  • Karma Yoga – The path of selfless service

  • Raja Yoga – The path of discipline & meditation

• How to apply the Gita’s teachings in daily life

🔹 The Nine Schools of Indian Philosophy

• Six Orthodox (Astika) Schools:

  • Nyaya (Logic & reasoning)

  • Vaisheshika (Atomic structure of the universe)

  • Samkhya (Duality of Purusha & Prakriti)

  • Yoga (Path of meditation & discipline)

  • Mimamsa (Sacred sound & rituals)

  • Vedanta (Non-duality & liberation)

• Three Heterodox (Nastika) Schools:

  • Charvaka (Materialism & skepticism)

  • Buddhism (The Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path)

  • Jainism (Ahimsa & renunciation)

🔹 Hatha Yoga Pradipika – The Foundation of Modern Yoga

• What is Hatha Yoga? The balance of solar & lunar energy

• Swatmarama’s teachings on asana, breath & energy

• Mudras & Bandhas – Controlling prana through body locks

• The importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga

🔹 Tantra & The Subtle Body

• What is Tantra? The misunderstood science of expansion

• Kundalini & Chakras – Unlocking energy centers

• Mantra & Sound Therapy – Healing through vibration

• Nadis & Prana – The subtle anatomy of breath & life force

🔹 Ayurveda – The Science of Life

• Introduction to Ayurveda – The sister science of yoga

• The Three Doshas:

  • Vata (Air & Space)

  • Pitta (Fire & Water)

  • Kapha (Earth & Water)

• How doshas affect yoga practice & lifestyle

• Daily Ayurvedic rituals for balance & well-being

🔹 Samkhya & Yoga Philosophy

• Samkhya – The foundation of yogic thought

• The Three Gunas – Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity), Tamas (inertia)

• How Yoga evolved from Samkhya philosophy

🔹 Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras & Ashtanga Yoga

• Who was Patanjali? His contribution to yoga

• The main teachings of the Yoga Sutras

• The Eight Limbs of Yoga:

  • Yamas (Social Ethics)

  • Niyamas (Personal Disciplines)

  • Asana (Physical Postures)

  • Pranayama (Breath Control)

  • Pratyahara (Withdrawal of Senses)

  • Dharana (Concentration)

  • Dhyana (Meditation)

  • Samadhi (Liberation)

🔹 Yoga in the Modern World – The Evolution of Practice

• The evolution of yoga from the Indus Valley to today

• Hatha Yoga’s role in bringing yoga to the West

• Modern yoga trends vs. Traditional yoga principles

• Finding authenticity as a yoga teacher

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ANATOMY & ALIGNMENT CURRICULUM

 

(Foundational Understanding of the Body in Yoga Practice)

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• Introduction to Yoga Anatomy & Biomechanics

  • Importance of anatomy for yoga teachers

  • Functional movement & body mechanics

  • The difference between yoga anatomy & medical anatomy

• The Skeletal System – The Foundation of Movement

  • Structure & function of bones

  • Joint mobility vs. stability

  • Skeletal variations & how they impact yoga postures

• The Muscular System – Strength, Stretch, & Stability

  • Key muscle groups used in yoga

  • The difference between active & passive flexibility

  • The role of muscular engagement in stability & alignment

• Breath & The Respiratory System in Yoga

  • The role of breath in movement & stillness

  • How the diaphragm functions in Pranayama

  • Breath patterns for energy, relaxation, and endurance

• The Spine – The Core of Yoga Practice

  • Spinal mobility & stability in yoga

  • Understanding backbends, forward bends, & twists

  • Preventing spinal injuries in practice

• Common Injuries in Yoga & Injury Prevention

  • The most common yoga-related injuries

  • Overuse, hypermobility, and alignment-related risks

  • Strategies for injury prevention & safe practice

• Functional Alignment in Yoga Poses

  • The difference between textbook alignment & functional movement

  • Adapting yoga postures for different body types

  • The role of props in enhancing alignment

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• The Nervous System & Yoga – Understanding Mind-Body Connection

  • How the nervous system affects movement & stillness

  • The role of the vagus nerve in relaxation & stress response

  • Understanding trauma-sensitive yoga & nervous system regulation

• Fascia & Myofascial Release for Yogis

  • Understanding fascia & its role in movement

  • How hydration & movement affect fascia

  • Techniques for self-myofascial release

• Advanced Biomechanics & Joint Stability in Yoga

  • The importance of joint integrity & range of motion

  • Hypermobility & injury risk in yoga

  • Strength vs. flexibility in sustainable practice

• Pranayama & The Science of Breathing

  • The physiological impact of breath retention

  • The connection between breath, brain, and nervous system

  • Advanced breathing techniques & their effects

• Hands-On Adjustments & Assisting

  • Ethical & safe approaches to hands-on assists

  • The difference between physical adjustments & energetic guidance

  • When to use & when to avoid adjustments

• Postural Analysis & Individualized Modifications

  • Assessing students' structural differences

  • Modifications for injuries, limitations, and imbalances

  • Personalizing sequences based on body type

• Final Integration – Anatomy in Yoga Teaching

  • How to cue poses with anatomical awareness

  • Applying biomechanics to class sequencing

  • Teaching students to develop body awareness