Curriculum Overview

What You’ll Learn in the Studio East Vinyasa 200

Sequencing, Asana & Alignment

Develop the skills to design and deliver safe, effective, and meaningful yoga classes. You’ll study key alignment principles, posture modifications, and how to offer clear, inclusive cues for a wide range of student needs. Learn to sequence classes that are purposeful — whether you’re building toward a peak pose, exploring a theme, or supporting specific physical or energetic outcomes. By the end of the training, you’ll be able to teach intelligent, balanced classes that meet students where they are and support them on their individual paths.

History & Philosophy of Yoga

Gain a foundational understanding of yoga’s deep cultural, philosophical, and spiritual roots. You’ll explore timeless texts such as the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads, and study concepts like the Eight Limbs. Trace yoga’s evolution from its origins in ancient India to its presence in modern global culture, and examine the contributions of key teachers and movements. Through group discussion and personal reflection, you’ll learn to integrate yoga philosophy into your teaching and daily life — deepening your connection to yoga as a holistic path of self-inquiry and transformation.

Teaching Yoga: Ethics, Voice & the Modern Landscape

Explore what it truly means to step into the role of teacher. Focusing on ethical teaching practices, professionalism, and self-awareness. Topics include power dynamics, cultural appropriation, setting boundaries, and honoring the roots of yoga in diverse contemporary contexts. You’ll also dive into the practical realities of teaching: finding work, navigating the "business" of yoga, and using tools like social media to build your teaching platform with authenticity and integrity. Throughout the program, you’ll regularly practise teaching your co-students — developing your unique voice, presence, and confidence.

Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga Teachers

Build a practical understanding of the body to teach yoga safely and effectively. You'll study the musculoskeletal, respiratory, and nervous systems as they relate to movement, breath, and stillness. Emphasis is placed on functional anatomy — understanding how different bodies move, and how to adapt your teaching to support individual needs and variations. Key topics include injury prevention, joint structure, muscular engagement, and the biomechanics of common asana. This training empowers you to make informed, responsive choices in your teaching to support your students’ well-being.

The Art of Adjustments

Learn how to offer respectful, safe, and intentional hands-on adjustments. You’ll develop the skills to assess when (and whether) an adjustment is appropriate, how to communicate clearly and obtain consent, and how to guide students through touch that supports — rather than overrides — their experience. You’ll explore verbal, visual, and tactile cueing, and how to offer adjustments with clarity, confidence, and care. This training honors student autonomy and emphasizes bodily sovereignty, empowering you to use adjustments as a tool for deeper connection and support.