As RYS 200 we are following Yoga Alliance Standards. The program of the course consists of:

1. Techniques Training/Practice - Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours must be a mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the techniques themselves; both areas must receive substantial emphasis. Contact hours: 75 (50 with primary ERYTs) Contact hours in this category must be in a dedicated YTT environment (into which others might occasionally be invited) rather than in classes intended for the general public.

2. Teaching Methodology- Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga. Contact hours: 25 (10 with primary ERYTs).

3. Anatomy & Physiology- Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc). Contact hours: 10-20

4. Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers- Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers. Contact hours: 20-30 (minimum of 2 contact hours must be spent on ethics for yoga teachers)

5. Practicum - Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching. Contact hours: 10 (5 with primary ERYTs). A minimum of 5 contact hours must be spent actively teaching (not assisting or observing others teach).

6. Remaining Hours - Hours to be distributed among the categories above according to the school’s chosen emphasis (may be contact or non-contact hours).

Remaining contact hours required to meet the overall minimum standards; these hours must be distributed among the five numbered categories above, and may be taught by any faculty members. Minimum contact hours 180 / total hours 200.

The certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the TTC. Successful completion requires 100% attendance and passing of practical and written tests.