Core Curriculum

Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training offers a comprehensive foundation in classical yoga, combining physical practice, breathwork, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology to support both personal growth and professional development.

Hatha Yoga – Primary Series
Learn traditional Hatha Yoga asanas focused on strength, flexibility, alignment, and breath awareness. This practice builds physical stability while preparing the body for pranayama and meditation.

Ashtanga Yoga – Primary Series
Experience the structured Ashtanga Primary Series using breath, posture, and gaze (tristhana). This dynamic practice develops endurance, focus, and internal balance through flowing sequences.

Pranayama and Mudras
Study essential breathing techniques and mudras to regulate prana, calm the nervous system, and enhance energy flow. These practices support mental clarity and prepare practitioners for meditation.

Yoga Darshanam – Philosophy
Explore key yogic texts including Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita. Understand the Eight Limbs of Yoga and learn how to integrate yogic principles into daily life.

Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices
Gain practical knowledge of muscles, joints, and body systems in relation to yoga practice. Emphasis is placed on safe movement, injury prevention, and responsible teaching.

Concentration & Meditation Practices
Learn classical techniques of dharana and dhyana to improve focus, reduce mental fluctuations, and cultivate inner awareness through guided meditation practices.

Yoga Nidra (Conscious Yogic sleep)
Experience deep conscious relaxation to release stress and restore the nervous system. Yoga Nidra supports emotional balance and mindful awareness.

Asana Alignment & Adjustments
Understand correct posture alignment and ethical adjustment techniques. Learn verbal cueing and hands-on assists to support student safety and effectiveness of practice.

Mantra Yoga
Discover mantra chanting as a tool for concentration and emotional balance. This practice helps quiet the mind and deepen connection to the subtle aspects of yoga.

Teaching Methodology
Develop essential teaching skills including class structure, sequencing, cueing, and professional ethics. Build confidence to guide yoga classes with clarity and authenticity.

Practicum – Teaching Practice & Feedback
Apply your learning through supervised teaching, peer observation, and constructive feedback. This hands-on experience builds communication skills and readiness for real-world teaching.

Yoga Alliance USA Certified Yoga Course

Overview & Holistic Benefits

Who It Is For
This 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course is designed for beginners to intermediate practitioners who are ready to deepen their practice and step into yoga teaching. It is ideal for individuals seeking an internationally recognised certification and those looking for a structured immersion into yogic lifestyle, discipline, and self-development.
Participants gain both practical and theoretical foundations, making this program suitable for anyone committed to personal growth or aspiring to teach professionally.

Professional Outcomes
Graduates receive the essential qualification required to begin teaching yoga professionally and gain confidence in guiding structured group classes with clarity and safety. The training builds strong instructional skills while establishing a solid base for advanced teacher training and continued study.
This certification prepares students for entry-level teaching opportunities in yoga studios, retreats, and wellness environments worldwide.

Benefits for the Body
The program develops balanced strength, flexibility, and stability through consistent asana practice and alignment education. Students learn correct posture techniques for injury prevention while enhancing respiratory capacity through structured pranayama.
Regular training builds physical stamina, supporting both personal practice and the demands of teaching.

Benefits for the Mind
Through meditation, philosophy, and disciplined practice, students cultivate focus, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Yogic teachings encourage self-reflection while structured learning builds confidence and consistency.
The course supports the development of daily mindfulness habits, helping practitioners carry yogic awareness beyond the mat and into everyday life.

Here’s How Your Day Will Look Like

The 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at Diya Yogashala follows a strict schedule in compliance with Yoga Alliance standards. You could find the training intensive but enlightening.

Time	Activity
6:30 - 7:30	Pranayama
7:30 - 9:00	Ashtanga / Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:00 - 10:00	Yogic Breakfast
10:00 - 10:45	Yoga Philosophy
11:00 - 12:00	Alignment & Adjustment Workshop
12:00 - 12:30	Mantra Chanting
12:30 - 14:00	Lunch & Personal Time
14:15 - 15:00	Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
15:15 - 16:45	Hatha Yoga Practice
16:45 - 17:15	Herbal Tea Break
17:15 - 18:15	Teaching Practicum
18:30 - 19:15	Meditation / Yoga Nidra / Mantra
19:30 - 20:30	Dinner
21:30	Lights Out

Note: The schedule is tentative and may be modified based on operational requirements or unforeseen circumstances.

Start your journey with Diya Yogashala

Begin your path to authentic yoga learning, inner balance, and transformative growth with Diya Yogashala.