Drawing from the traditions of Sivananda and Krishnamarchaya, our curriculum thoroughly covers the following aspects of Classical Hatha Yoga:

200-Hour Standards


Techniques, Training and Practice: 100 Hours
Topics in this category could include, but are not limited to: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours must be a mix between: 1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and 2) guided practice of the techniques themselves. Both areas must receive substantial emphasis.
Teaching Methodology: 25 HoursTopics in this category could include, but are not limited to:

• Communication skills such as group dynamics, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries
• How to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations, to the degree possible in a group setting
• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting
• Teaching styles
• Qualities of a teacher
• The student learning process 
• Business aspects of teaching yoga* (including marketing and legal)

Anatomy and Physiology: 20 Hours*
Topics in this category could include, but are not limited to: human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and may also include energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).
*Special Requirements: A minimum of five of the above hours must be spent applying anatomy and physiology principles to yoga


Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 30 hours

Topics in this category could include, but are not limited to:

• The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts (such as the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika or Bhagavad Gita)
• Yoga lifestyle, such as the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma
• Ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher – student relationships and community
• Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others (seva)

*Special Requirements: A minimum of 2 of the above Contact Hours must be spent on ethics for yoga teachers


Practicum: 10 Hours

Topics in this category include:

• Practice teaching as the lead instructor (does not include assisting, observing or giving feedback)*
• Receiving and giving feedback
• Observing others teaching**
• Assisting students while someone else is teaching

Remaining Contact Hours and Elective Hours:
Ayurveda
Balinese Hinduism/Lifestyle/Culture