Yoga Curriculum for Transformational Teacher Training

When I created my 200-hour yoga curriculum, my intention was clear: I didn’t want students to only deepen their practice (though that is incredibly valuable); I wanted them to leave the training prepared to teach.

With this in mind, I’ve built a structured 200 and 300 hour pathway that supports students from foundational practice all the way to professional teaching.

My yoga teacher training program is a carefully designed curriculum that blends traditional yogic wisdom with modern teaching methodology. In instructional design, structure matters. Without it, students can get lost or overwhelmed. With a firm structure in place, they are led on a practical pathway to transformation.

What My Yoga Curriculum Includes

A yoga curriculum for teacher training needs to be well-organized to be effective so that you can guide students step-by-step so they understand not just how to practice yoga — but how to teach it responsibly and confidently.

In my 200 hour program, here’s what I focus on:

• Asana breakdown and alignment
• Yoga philosophy and traditional teachings
• Functional anatomy for yoga
• Teaching methodology (cuing and assisting)
• Intelligent sequencing
• Pranayama and meditation
• Professional development for yoga teachers

In the teaching schedule, each element builds on the previous one to create a layered learning approach that creates real confidence. For example, the anatomy informs alignment, which then informs cuing and sequencing. All elements work together to help teachers synthesize their skills and knowledge.

Why I Emphasize Structure in My Yoga Curriculum

Over the years, I’ve met many teacher training graduates who didn’t feel confident leading a class after their program. This gap is usually the result of a more “experiential” teacher training: while the experience of the training may be a wonderful experience on a personal level, it may not provide its participants with the practical skill-building that supports competent and confident teaching.

In my yoga teacher training curriculum, I ensure that students move through:

1. Understanding their own practice
2. Learning technical alignment
3. Studying anatomy for safety and clarity
4. Robust and specific practice teaching
5. Designing complete class sequences
6. Teaching with feedback and reflection

This step-by-step development is what turns students into teachers.

Anatomy, Philosophy & Teaching Skills — The Core Pillars

A well-designed 200-hour yoga curriculum generally includes three pillars.

1. Functional Movement & Alignment

• Students learn functional rather than aesthetic alignment. In other words, they learn to apply an understanding of anatomy and the diversity of human bodies to be able to create safe modifications and adjustments.

2. Relevant Yoga Philosophy

• Yoga is more than physical practice. In my programs, we integrate philosophy and a deep appreciation for the yoga tradition in a way that feels engaging, practical and accessible. By bringing philosophy to live, we help teachers bring meaning into their classes and take their yoga practice off the mat..

3. Teaching Methodology

• Most importantly, the curriculum provides participants with a clear, step-by-step teaching methodology with ample opportunity for structured practice and feedback.

If you are interested in launching your own teacher training and are looking for resources to get you started, check out my educational blog or dive into my ready made lessons for yoga teacher training, here.

Happy teaching!