We focus on practicing and teaching the Vinyasa Flow style of yoga. Our curriculum is engaging, well-rounded and approachable. You are provided the information and experiences needed to build your knowledge of yoga as a student and aspiring teacher. Check out the topics below:

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Asana Lab

Time to practice! Dive deep into the most common & accessible yoga poses you will be teaching.

We discuss the details of each yoga pose regarding alignment, breath, benefits, cautions and more. After demonstration and questions, students practice teach the pose in small groups. Topics include:

  • Warm Ups and Sun Salutation A

  • Standing and Balancing Postures

  • Backbending Postures

  • Inversions and Arm Balancing

  • Twisting and Core Focused Postures

  • Forward Folding Postures

  • Cool Down and Savasana

Principles of Teaching Yoga

Become more confident in your ability to teach yoga.

Learn what skills are needed to become a successful and professional yoga teacher. Topics include:

  • Why Your Home Practice is Important

  • Qualities of a Yoga Teacher

  • Cueing & Sequencing Yoga Poses in a Class

  • Managing the Yoga Class Environment

  • Professionalism & The Yoga Industry

  • Marketing & Promotion

  • Creating Your Vision

  • Teaching a Full Class & Feedback

Applied Anatomy

Learn anatomy basics online and apply your knowledge during our in-person training.

Anatomy & Physiology concepts are introduced to you through our online course that is included as part of your homework. 30 hours of guided lesson content is available to you at home or on-the-go. You will gain a broad understanding of anatomical concepts that are most important to a yoga teacher so you can apply your knowledge to our in-person training and teach with confidence. Topics include:

  • Language of Anatomy

  • Anatomy of Bones & Joints

  • Anatomy of Muscles & Connective Tissue

  • Anatomy of Breathing

  • Anatomy of the Hip, Core, Shoulder, Knee and Spine

  • Anatomy of the Nervous System

  • Introduction to Injuries & Pregnancy

Meditation & Pranayama

Explore different ways to meditate and breathe.

Finding the type of meditation that works best for you can be an amazing way to bring calm into your daily life. When you also learn how to move the breath in your body, you can experience improved self-regulation and understanding. Discover the benefits of these mindful practices both on and off the mat. Topics include:

  • Types of Meditation

  • Mantras, Mudras, and More

  • Pranayama Techniques

  • Introduction to the Subtle Body

Philosophy & Ethics

Let’s go beyond yoga on the mat! Learn more about the yoga lifestyle online. Share and deepen your insights during our in-person training.

Get introduced to Yoga Philosophy through a unique online course that is included as part of your homework. Learn at home or on the go for 20 hours of guided lesson content. You will gain a broad understanding of philosophical and ethical practices of yoga that we will expand upon during our in-person sessions. Topics include:

  • The History of Yoga

  • Yoga Sutras

  • Introduction to the Chakras

  • Introduction to Ayurveda