200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
NEXT 200 HOUR TRAINING: STARTING SPRING 2026
Contact us to observe the current 200 hour training!
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training will immerse you in the elements of the legendary Krishnamacharya tradition: a specific vocabulary of asana and adaptations to enable anyone to practice yoga; the hallmark approach to conscious breathing; extensive pranayama techniques; and chanting, visualization, and meditation. You will learn to integrate these yogic tools into a practice to address all levels–physical, energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual. This unique, comprehensive training will enable you to begin teaching yoga to others with clarity and confidence, culminating in certification. |
YOU WILL LEARN/GAIN
• A well-rounded foundation in asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, and yoga philosophy
• The skills to structure a yoga class intelligently, taking into account students’ individual needs
• An individualized personal practice created and modified throughout the training by TYSNY director
• How to work as a yoga teacher in different settings
• A basis for life-long fruitful practice and study of yoga
• 200 hour Yoga Alliance-registered teaching certification.
Embark on this transformative experience!
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CURRICULUM DETAILS
Asana
Learn asanas of each spinal direction and their vinyasas; adaptations, variations and modifications; the function of each pose; how to do observations; how to adapt poses for individual needs; Sanskrit names.
Course Planning
How to intelligently structure a class using the various yogic tools; the step-by-step approach to creating comprehensive course plans that include Asana, Pranayama, sound, visualization, and more.
Teaching Methodology
The art of guiding a group or individual student; guidelines and reinforcement of practice teaching; insights into classroom management, class delivery and pedagogy.
Pranayama
Introduction to nine breathing techniques taught through explanation, practice, observation, and practice teaching; introduction to step-by-step pranayama course planning.
Meditation
Yoga's approach to focusing the mind; guidelines for simple visualizations; introduction to the “10 steps of Traditional Vedic Meditation” in theory, practice, and discussion.
Yoga Philosophy
Study of the two foundational texts of yoga, the Yoga Sutra and Bhagavad Gita, via theory, practice, chanting, and discussion.
Vedic Chanting
Introduction to chanting of ancient Vedic mantras; theory, practice chanting, and call-and-response.
Anatomy
Exploration of the various anatomical structures and systems; anatomy and physiology through a Body-Mind-Centering approach, which focuses on experiential learning.
Sanskrit
Introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet; practice of Sanskrit pronunciation.
Prenatal Yoga
What to take into account when teaching pregnant people.
Yoga for Children
How to teach children of different age groups.
Subtle Anatomy
Panca maya model; the Cakra system; the Agni/Mala model.
Ethics
Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers, from the Krishnamacharya tradition.
Individualizing the Practice
How to individualize the practice within a group setting as well as working one-on-one.
SCHEDULE
The training takes place approximately three Sundays per month, 11-5:30pm, Spring 2026 till Spring 2027. The year-long span of training allows for trainees to integrate the teachings thoroughly, to be able to practice daily, read and reflect on assigned books and texts, complete homework assignments, begin teaching fellow students, family, and friends, and let the rich teachings sink in deeply. Yoga is, after all, a life-long study and practice.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications are due December 1, 2025
COST AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Total cost: $3,500, or $3,300 if paid in full by December 1, 2025.
$500 deposit (non-refundable) due with application.
Private sessions and mentoring by TYSNY director to create and update your personalized home practice are included, no extra charge.
Monthly installment plans possible, $150 fee. One partial work study position available. Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Space is limited to 12 students per training.
LOCATION
Our trainings are held at 119 West 23rd Street #406 (between 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY 10011
Virtual or hybrid participation is possible at the discretion of the director. Some guest teachers may teach online.
CONTACT
Director of Teacher Training, Guta Hedewig
[email protected]
212-566-4631
The training takes place approximately three Sundays per month, 11-5:30pm, Spring 2026 till Spring 2027. The year-long span of training allows for trainees to integrate the teachings thoroughly, to be able to practice daily, read and reflect on assigned books and texts, complete homework assignments, begin teaching fellow students, family, and friends, and let the rich teachings sink in deeply. Yoga is, after all, a life-long study and practice.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications are due December 1, 2025
COST AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Total cost: $3,500, or $3,300 if paid in full by December 1, 2025.
$500 deposit (non-refundable) due with application.
Private sessions and mentoring by TYSNY director to create and update your personalized home practice are included, no extra charge.
Monthly installment plans possible, $150 fee. One partial work study position available. Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Space is limited to 12 students per training.
LOCATION
Our trainings are held at 119 West 23rd Street #406 (between 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY 10011
Virtual or hybrid participation is possible at the discretion of the director. Some guest teachers may teach online.
CONTACT
Director of Teacher Training, Guta Hedewig
[email protected]
212-566-4631
The next 200 hour teacher training will run Spring 2026 till Spring 2027. If you are interested, please contact us now to inquire and sit in with the current training group to learn more.
Applications due December 1, 2025. Space is limited.
Email: T[email protected]
Applications due December 1, 2025. Space is limited.
Email: T[email protected]
200 Hour Application Form to Download:
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FAQ
How will the training be offered, in-person or online?
We are offering the training in-person in a sunny, airy studio on 23rd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in Manhattan. If you are from out-of-town or prefer to take the training hybrid or fully online, we can accommodate this too. All sessions will be recorded for review.
Will I be able to teach after my 200 hour training?
Yes! From the first day you will learn how to teach and gain confidence in teaching group classes. If you are looking towards a full time teaching career and immersion in yoga, we very much encourage our trainees to eventually continue on to our 500 hour advanced training to refine their understanding of yoga and their teaching skills.
What if I don't want to teach?
Although everyone will learn how to teach during the training, students often take the 200 hour training purely for their own immersion in all aspects of yoga. We very much support this approach!
Is the teacher training registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Both our 200 hour and advanced 500 hour trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance.
What if I have to miss some hours of the training?
Ideally, you will not miss any training hours. If you have to miss, arrangements need to be made with the program director, preferably ahead of time. You can always participate remotely; and we are video recording all training sessions.
What are the admission requirements?
No matter what your previous studies in yoga have been, we are happy to accept anyone into the 200 hour teacher training who is ready to commit to the serious study of yoga in all its aspects: asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), chanting, meditation, philosophy.
Will I have personal guidance during the training?
Yes! It is one of our highest concerns to ensure that every student receives individual attention and guidance throughout the training. Each student has mentoring sessions for individual support and to receive and periodically update their personalized home practice. And our trainees are highly supervised by our faculty in their studies.
If I am already teaching yoga and have completed a 200 or 500 hour training previously, how would this traditional foundational training help me?
The traditional teachings you will encounter at TYSNY are quite distinct from what most 200/500 hour trainings offer. Rather than receive a generalized approach to teaching group asana classes, you will learn the specific underlying purpose and function of each technique (asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, nyasa, bhavana) and how to specifically apply it to a student's individual needs and requirements. This will allow you to be a much more effective teacher in both group and especially also one-on-one settings. It is a holistic approach, and a step in the direction towards yoga therapy. Contact the director to discuss.
What do graduates of The Yoga School NY's teacher trainings do once they complete their training?
Click here to read about the paths some of our graduates have taken.
We are offering the training in-person in a sunny, airy studio on 23rd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in Manhattan. If you are from out-of-town or prefer to take the training hybrid or fully online, we can accommodate this too. All sessions will be recorded for review.
Will I be able to teach after my 200 hour training?
Yes! From the first day you will learn how to teach and gain confidence in teaching group classes. If you are looking towards a full time teaching career and immersion in yoga, we very much encourage our trainees to eventually continue on to our 500 hour advanced training to refine their understanding of yoga and their teaching skills.
What if I don't want to teach?
Although everyone will learn how to teach during the training, students often take the 200 hour training purely for their own immersion in all aspects of yoga. We very much support this approach!
Is the teacher training registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Both our 200 hour and advanced 500 hour trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance.
What if I have to miss some hours of the training?
Ideally, you will not miss any training hours. If you have to miss, arrangements need to be made with the program director, preferably ahead of time. You can always participate remotely; and we are video recording all training sessions.
What are the admission requirements?
No matter what your previous studies in yoga have been, we are happy to accept anyone into the 200 hour teacher training who is ready to commit to the serious study of yoga in all its aspects: asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), chanting, meditation, philosophy.
Will I have personal guidance during the training?
Yes! It is one of our highest concerns to ensure that every student receives individual attention and guidance throughout the training. Each student has mentoring sessions for individual support and to receive and periodically update their personalized home practice. And our trainees are highly supervised by our faculty in their studies.
If I am already teaching yoga and have completed a 200 or 500 hour training previously, how would this traditional foundational training help me?
The traditional teachings you will encounter at TYSNY are quite distinct from what most 200/500 hour trainings offer. Rather than receive a generalized approach to teaching group asana classes, you will learn the specific underlying purpose and function of each technique (asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, nyasa, bhavana) and how to specifically apply it to a student's individual needs and requirements. This will allow you to be a much more effective teacher in both group and especially also one-on-one settings. It is a holistic approach, and a step in the direction towards yoga therapy. Contact the director to discuss.
What do graduates of The Yoga School NY's teacher trainings do once they complete their training?
Click here to read about the paths some of our graduates have taken.
200hr. graduates class
“I just know this training has given me a yoga I never expected or anticipated. Yoga is now an incredibly profound experience of deep self connection and I have no idea if there is a destination or if it is purely about the exploration. Wherever it leads, I am just so grateful to be having this journey into myself.”
M. M., 200 and 500 hour teacher training graduate
To see what some of our teacher training graduates are doing after the training, click here!
