YogaYoga Alliance RYS

Teach yoga and breathwork from an embodied foundation

Yoga Alliance RYS 200 teacher training: asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology with live weekly webinars and a Sadhana Library.

20 weeks onlineAbout 8–10 hours per week200 clock hoursLive weekly sessions with faculty
Now running
October 2026 cohort
Begins Oct 20, 2026 · ends Mar 9, 2027
Tuition
  • Pay in full$2,900
  • 5 monthly payments$620 × 5

Interest-free payment plans, no credit check. Your enrollment agreement and refund policy are shown before you pay.

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Created by
Gaja Collective faculty team
Reviewed by
Sarah Platt-Finger
Evidence base
Curriculum informed by faculty expertise, structured instructional design, and the standards of the accrediting bodies named on this page.
Last reviewed
Oct 2, 2026
This certification is educational and professional in nature. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency care.
What you'll learn
  • ✓Sequence and teach safe, inclusive classes
  • ✓Lead breathwork with confidence
  • ✓Ground teaching in philosophy and anatomy
This is for you if
  • Dedicated practitioners ready to teach
  • Coaches and therapists integrating movement
Curriculum

3 parts, 8 lessons

Module 1: Foundations3 lessons
  • •Orientation
  • •The eight limbs
  • •Foundations of asana
Module 2: Breath & anatomy3 lessons
  • •Pranayama I
  • •Anatomy for teachers I
  • •Anatomy workbook (PDF)
Module 3: Teaching2 lessons
  • •Sequencing principles
  • •Cueing & voice
Certification requirements
  1. 1Complete all eLearning
  2. 2Attend 18 of 20 weekly webinars
  3. 3Log 40 practice hours
  4. 4Teach a recorded 30-minute class
  5. 5Instructor sign-off
Questions
Do I need to attend in person?

No. Training is fully online with live weekly webinars and a Sadhana Library of practice sessions.

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