200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
September 27, 2025 – January 25, 2026
Sa. 13:00 – 20:00 & Su. 10:00 – 15:00
THE HEART OF TEACHING YOGA
Essential Foundation and Techniques
Weekends Intensive
We have created a program to deepen your personal practice and will get you ready to teach creative, and transformative yoga classes. Our training is hybrid and modular that provides 45 hours of online, self practice, partner and group work.
We provide holistic experiences designed and give you the tools to be an effective yoga teacher. Here you’ll explore union through movement, exploration, and service and find lifelong friends, confidence and the ability to teach qualitative yoga classes that are rooted in the traditional lineage of T.Krishnamacharya.
The modules in this training can be booked separately or as a whole.
Embodied Yoga Teacher Training
Over the course of this training, we will establish a consistent daily asana practice, immerse ourselves into yogic scripture and self-study, and lay the foundation for a lifelong learning as yoga students and as teachers.
This training will take place at Manas Yoga Studio, Saturdays (13:00-20:00) and Sundays (10:00-15:00) from September 27, 2025 to January 25, 2026. We will immerse ourselves in teaching of yoga and learn how to use our voice, understand assists, alignment and use of basic props and also learn how to position ourselves as a teacher in the Yoga market.
This is a certified Yoga Alliance yoga teacher training and will provide accredited hours upon completion.
Module 1 – Yoga Humanities
In this module you’ll delve into Yoga history, Philosophy and Ethics.
This module includes:
- The Ancient Roots of Yoga
- The Vedas
- The Upanishad
- The Bhagavad Gita
- The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali
- Modern Yoga
- The Subtle Bodies
- Maha Guna
- The Pancha Kosha
- Prana
- The Nadis
- The Bandhas
- The Chakras
- The Tridosha
- The Ethics of Yoga
- Ethical Commitment, Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity
- Lifetime of learning and Continuing education
Module 3 – Techniques, Training, and Practice
This module focuses on the practical applications of different types of Yoga styles, Pranayama and Meditation
Includes:
- Intro to Yin Yoga, Restorative and Adaptive Yoga
- Intro to Pranayama
- Effects of Pranayama on the Physical Body
- Pranayama and Emotional Regulation
- Pranayama and the Central Nervous System
- Pranayama and Molecular Level Changes
- Methods of Pranayama
- Intro to Meditation
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Concentrative Meditation Techniques
- Non- Concentrative Meditation
- Mudhras and Mantras
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Module 2 – Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics
In this module you’ll learn about the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of yoga and the yoga asanas.
This module includes:
- Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
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Body Structures and Movement
- Functional Anatomy
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- Anatomical Patterns in Asana
- Anatomy Pattern in Standing Asana
- Anatomy Pattern in Forward Fold and Hip Openers
- Anatomical Patterns in Seated and Twists
- Anatomical Patterns in Backbends
- Anatomical Pattern in Inversions
- Anatomical Pattern in Arm Balances
- Savasana
- Surya Namaskara – The Sun Salutations
Module 4 – Professional Essentials
This comprehensive course combines the practical application and theory of the essential tools yoga teachers should have to be successful not only in the yoga profession, but also in the yoga business. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the material through a hands-on approach.
Includes:
- Sequencing and Planning Classes
- Principles of Sequencing
- Basic Arc Structure of Classes
- Planning Special Classes
- Techniques and Tools in Teaching
- Teaching Who’s In Front of You
- Voice and Language
- Basic Elements of Asana Practice
- General Principle In Giving Cues and Adjustments
- Modification, Variations and Use of Props
- The Business of Yoga
Sample Schedule
Saturday
Asana Practice •13:00-14:30
Afternoon Session •14:45-17:30
Break •17:30 – 18:30
Evening Session •18:45 – 20:00
Sunday
Asana Practice •10:00-11:00
Snack •11:00-11:45
Afternoon Session •12:00-15:00
What’s Included:
200-hour Course Manual
Daily Asana, Pranayama and Meditation Practice
Snacks and Refreshments
Regular Investment
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Early Bird: € 3,200 (until May 30, 2025)
Regular Price: € 3,500
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A non-refundable deposit of € 500 is required to secure your space.
The YTT must be paid in full 45 days prior to the start date. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions with regards to cancellations and refunds. Members get a 10% discount on this yoga teacher training.
Meet your Teachers:
Erika Smith Iluszko
Lead Teacher
Stefanie Grimm
Lead Teacher
Annemarie Lombard Puntschart
Faculty
