Curriculum & Schedule — 200-Hour Yoga Alliance RYS

 

Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance–accredited course is a fully immersive, residential training limited to just six students per intake. It’s designed to help you deepen your personal practice, develop the technical skills to teach confidently, and experience true transformation through yoga and nature immersion.
Below you’ll find a clear outline of the training structure, hours, schedule, and assessments — everything you need to make an informed decision about your teacher training journey.

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Yoga Alliance Hours Breakdown

 

Techniques, Training & Practice — 75 hours
Asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra, and subtle body awareness. Includes daily morning practice integrating Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin styles.

Teaching Methodology — 25 hours
Sequencing, cueing, voice development, class theming, hands-on adjustments, trauma-informed teaching, and creating inclusive spaces.

Anatomy & Physiology — 20 hours
Functional anatomy, biomechanics, skeletal variation, fascia, the nervous system, and the energetic body (chakras and nadis).

 

Yoga Humanities (Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics) — 30 hours
Study of the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, history and evolution of yoga, yogic ethics, and practical philosophy for modern teaching.

 

Practicum (Teaching Practice) — 20 hours
Practice teaching, observation, peer feedback, and a final teaching assessment under the guidance of your lead trainer.

 

Self-Study & Integration — 30 hours
Reflective journaling, assigned readings, and self-practice to help integrate your learning.

 

Total Contact Hours: 200

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Sample Three-Week Schedule

 

Week 1 — Foundations of Yoga and Self-Discovery

• Introduction to the Eight Limbs of Yoga

• Daily morning asana and pranayama practice

• Yoga history and philosophy

• Foundational anatomy and alignment

• Introduction to intelligent sequencing

•  Evening reflection and Yoga Nidra.

 

Week 2 — Deepening Practice and Teaching Skills

• Exploration of inversions, backbends, and hip openers

• Anatomy of breath and movement

•  Voice and presence in teaching

• Chakras and energy systems •

• Yamas and Niyamas in daily life

• Peer teaching and feedback sessions.

 

Week 3 — Integration, Teaching & Transformation

• Teaching methodology and class design

• Professional ethics and the business of yoga

• Trauma-sensitive and inclusive practices

• Practical teaching assessments and written reflections

• Closing ceremony and certification

Learning Outcomes

By the end of your training, you will:

• Confidently lead a 60-minute multi-style yoga class.

• Apply anatomical and energetic principles to create safe and effective sequences.

• Integrate yoga philosophy into teaching and daily life.

• Communicate with authenticity, clarity, and compassion.

• Graduate as a Yoga Alliance–registered RYT 200 teacher, ready to teach anywhere in the world.

 

Assessment & Certification

You’ll be assessed through:

• Written work — covering philosophy, anatomy, and methodology.

• Practical teaching — leading classes and offering peer feedback.

• Participation — showing engagement and professionalism throughout.

Successful completion qualifies you for Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certification.

 

Book Your Place

Each training is limited to six students to ensure personal attention and mentorship.
Reserve your place today with a R5,000 deposit.