200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum Overview

This FLY! Vinyasa program offers a well-rounded foundation in the art, science, and soul of yoga.

Each area of study builds upon the next, integrating body, mind, and spirit so you can share yoga authentically and confidently.

🕉 Yoga Philosophy, History & Lifestyle

• Origins and evolution of yoga

• Overview of classical texts (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)

• The Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Path)

• Key philosophical concepts: karma, dharma, ahimsa, santosha, and more

• Understanding yoga as a holistic lifestyle — on and off the mat

• Applying yogic principles in daily life and teaching

• The teacher’s path: ethics, integrity, and self-inquiry

            Anatomy & Physiology - This section features a specialist, David Keil, Anatomy Expert

• Functional anatomy for yoga practitioners and teachers

• Skeletal and muscular systems — movement, stability, and flexibility

• Joint actions, planes of motion, and common misalignments

• Anatomy of breath and the respiratory system

• Injury prevention and safe alignment

• The nervous system and relaxation response

• Anatomy of subtle energy: chakras, nadis, and the pranic body

           Asana (yoga postures)

• Alignment principles and energetic actions

• Benefits, contraindications, and modifications

• Use of props to support accessibility

• Asana labs: breaking down key postures

• Theming asana practice with intention and awareness

 📚  Teaching Methodology

• How to plan and deliver effective classes

• Verbal cueing, mirroring, and demonstration

• Sequencing for flow, balance, and safety

• Reading the room and adapting in real time

🧘‍♂️ Meditation & Pranayama

• Introduction to meditation and mindfulness techniques

• The science and benefits of meditation

• Breath awareness and regulation practices (pranayama)

🕰 Class Planning & Sequencing

• Building class arcs: centering, warm-up, peak, cool-down, savasana

• Designing classes for different levels and themes

• Creating purposeful sequences (strength, balance, relaxation, energy, heart-opening, etc.)

• Weaving philosophy and intention into your class

• Music, rhythm, and flow

• Sample class templates and planning tools

💬 Teaching Skills in Action

• Effective cueing and communication

• Mirroring vs. demonstrating

• Hands-on and verbal adjustments

• Class pacing, timing, and transitions

• Classroom management and holding safe space

• Teaching with confidence and authenticity

• Cultivating your unique voice and teaching style

🧑‍🏫 Practicum & Practice Teaching

• Practice teaching in small groups and full classes

• Giving and receiving constructive feedback

• Observation and co-teaching

• Creating and teaching a themed class

• Final practicum: lead a complete class with evaluation

• Integration and self-reflection

💼 The Business of Yoga

• Professionalism and ethics

• Navigating Yoga Alliance registration

• Teaching in studios, gyms, corporate, and private settings

• Marketing yourself authentically

• Building community and creating workshops

🌸 Self-Study (Svadhyaya)

• Journaling and reflection

• Home practice assignments

• Required reading and discussion

• Developing your personal sadhana (practice)

💖 BONUS: YES! Yoga for Emotional Support — Overview

(Included as an introduction, not the full YES Teacher Training)

• Understanding emotional resilience and self-regulation through yoga

• The mind-body connection and nervous system awareness

• Simple tools for emotional support: breath, movement, mindfulness