NEW REVISED DATES & TRAINER
Teacher Training 2025/2026
Weekend 1 - November 7 - 9, 2025
Weekend 2 - November 14 - 16, 2025
Weekend 3 - November 21 - 23, 2025
Weekend 4 - November 28 - 30, 2025
Weekend 5 - January 9 - 11, 2026
Weekend 6 - January 16 - 18, 2026
Weekend 7 - January 23 - 25, 2026
Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 9am - 5:30pm
This 200-hour program consists of:
- 7 immersive weekend sessions (21 days, 168 in-person hours.)
Self-study through essential readings:
• Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
• Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar
- 5 community classes (practical teaching experience)
Each weekend will focus on a specific theme, progressing from the fundamentals of yoga to advanced teaching techniques and philosophy.
What You’ll Learn Each Weekend
Weekend 1: Foundations of Yoga & The Teacher’s Path
• The history & philosophy of yoga (Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras)
• Understanding the 8 Limbs of Yoga & how they influence daily life
• Exploring the four student types and how to teach them effectively
• Class structure: how to build a well-rounded yoga class
• Teaching practice: guiding a warm-up sequence
Weekend 2: The Koshas, Chakras & The Energetic Body
• The 5 Koshas (layers of being) and how yoga affects them
• The Chakras & the energetic system
• Pranayama techniques & their effect on the nervous system
• Using mantra, sound, and meditation in practice
• Teaching Sun Salutations: three variations for different student needs
Weekend 3: Anatomy, Alignment & The Physical Body
• Understanding yoga anatomy & biomechanics
• Alignment principles & how to prevent injuries
• Adapting sequences for different body types & mobility levels
• Teaching practice: strengthening poses & core activation
Weekend 4: The Art of Teaching – Sequencing & Communication
• How to sequence a class with intention
• Creating themes that engage all four student types
• Teaching cues: verbal, hands-on, and observational skills
• Teaching practice: designing & leading a themed class
Weekend 5: Adjustments, Observation & Teaching Presence
• The power of hands-on adjustments & ethical touch
• How to observe students & offer personalized cues
• Building confidence & overcoming self-doubt as a teacher
• Teaching practice: partner work & hands-on adjustments
Weekend 6: Yoga Philosophy, Meditation & Living Yoga Off the Mat
• Deep dive into the 8 Limbs of Yoga & their modern application
• Teaching meditation: techniques to guide students inward
• The role of self-inquiry & inner work in teaching yoga
• Teaching practice: guiding a meditation & philosophy-infused class
Weekend 7: The Business of Yoga, Community Classes & Graduation
• How to build a sustainable yoga career
• Teaching in studios, retreats, private settings & online
• Final teaching practicum: lead a full-length class with feedback
• Closing reflections & graduation ceremony
Tuition Options:
- Application Fee (Non-Refundable): $50
- Deposit (Goes Toward Tuition): $500
- 1 Time Payment: $3700 (+Deposit)
- Payment plans available - Call or email for details