Illuminate: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Established 2025

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Full Body Yoga & Wellness LLC

Program Instances

Hybrid

Dates: TBD

200 hours • $ 3104+

Florence, KY, US

Led by

Jules Cahill

CYT-L3

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Purpose

The purpose of Illuminate is to provide students with a strong foundation in yoga while helping them develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to teach in a way that feels authentic to them.

Our goal is to prepare thoughtful, well-rounded teachers who understand not only how to lead a yoga class, but why they are teaching what they teach. Students leave with a deeper personal practice, a greater understanding of the body and the roots of yoga, and the tools to create safe, welcoming, intentional experiences for every body.

What to expect

Expect to practice, learn, ask questions, teach, observe, and grow throughout the program. Training weekends include a mix of yoga practice, discussion, anatomy, philosophy, teaching methodology, hands-on learning, partner and small-group work, and opportunities to practice teaching.

This is an active, collaborative training—not hours of sitting and taking notes. You’ll spend time on your mat, learn from your fellow trainees, explore ideas together, and gradually step into the role of teacher.

You do not need to arrive knowing how to teach. That’s what you’re here to learn. Come curious, open to the experience, and ready to grow both as a student and future teacher.

Style/Lineage

Our training is rooted in Hatha Yoga with an emphasis on Vinyasa and breath-led movement. We honor the traditional foundations of yoga, including the Eight Limbs, yoga philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and the study of yoga beyond asana.

Our approach also reflects how we teach at Full Body today: modern, anatomy-informed, inclusive, and focused on helping students understand the body rather than forcing it into a particular shape. We incorporate functional movement, mobility, accessibility, and thoughtful use of props while encouraging future teachers to explore different styles and develop a way of teaching that feels authentic to them.

We believe there is more than one way to practice yoga—and more than one way to be a great yoga teacher.

Additional Information

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Apply anatomy and biomechanics principles to safe, intentional yoga teaching by making informed choices in cueing, sequencing, transitions, and use of props while considering the individual student Describe the anatomy and physiology of breathing and the role of the diaphragm by explaining the mechanics of inhalation and exhalation and how breath is used within asana Discuss the relationship between yoga and the nervous system by explaining how asana, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation practices may influence nervous system regulation Identify common contraindications and physical considerations related to yoga postures and movement by recognizing when a posture may need to be adapted, supported, or replaced with an appropriate alternative Apply principles of functional anatomy and biomechanics to asana by offering variations, props, and movement choices that support stability, mobility, and individual needs Explain how individual anatomical differences can influence a yoga practice by recognizing how skeletal structure, mobility, proportions, and individual range of motion may affect how a posture looks and feels Identify common joint actions and movement patterns used in yoga by recognizing movements such as flexion, extension, rotation, abduction, and adduction within asana Describe the major muscles, bones, and joints involved in common yoga postures by explaining their roles in movement, stability, and support during asana
Business Skills	Describe the basic business considerations involved in working as a yoga teacher by identifying common employment structures, independent contractor responsibilities, and basic professional expectations Apply ethical standards to the professional representation of yoga teaching by accurately representing training, qualifications, experience, and the benefits of yoga Develop practices that support a sustainable career as a yoga teacher by identifying appropriate professional boundaries, continuing education, self-care, and responsible business practices
Lifestyle & Ethics	Describe foundational concepts of ayurveda and its relationship to yoga by explaining its holistic approach to individual constitution, balance, daily living, and well-being Apply principles of personal and professional integrity to the role of a yoga teacher by making choices that reflect honesty, non-harm, appropriate scope of practice, and respect for individual beliefs and experiences Explain the ethical foundations of yoga, including the yamas and niyamas by describing how these principles can inform personal practice, daily life, and the role of a yoga teacher Apply ethical principles to the teacher-student relationship by demonstrating respect for consent, confidentiality, professional boundaries, inclusion, and student well-being Discuss yoga as a practice that extends beyond asana by exploring how self-study, meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and personal practice can support everyday life
Practice Skills	Demonstrate foundational yoga asanas by practicing postures with body awareness, stability, breath, and respect for individual range of motion Demonstrate safe transitions into, within, and out of common yoga postures by moving with control, awareness, and appropriate use of modifications or props Practice breath-led movement within an asana practice by coordinating movement with the natural rhythm of inhalation and exhalation Practice foundational pranayama techniques by practicing diaphragmatic breathing, 1:1 breathing, ujjayi, nadi shodhana, and kapalabhati with appropriate technique and awareness Practice meditation techniques by engaging in seated, breath-awareness, mindfulness, and movement-based meditation practices Demonstrate appropriate use of yoga props within an asana practice by using blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, or other supports to adapt postures for stability, mobility, and individual needs Practice mudra as part of yoga and meditation practice by exploring foundational hand gestures and their traditional use within yoga Demonstrate a balanced personal yoga practice by integrating asana, pranayama, meditation, and mindful awareness into regular practice Demonstrate appropriate adaptation of yoga practices by choosing variations, props, or alternatives that honor individual anatomy, experience, and physical needs
Teaching Skills	Design a well-rounded yoga class by creating a clear beginning, progression, peak or focus, and intentional closing appropriate for the class being taught Create safe and intentional yoga sequences by considering preparation, counterposes, transitions, pacing, and the needs of the students Cue yoga postures and transitions clearly and effectively by using concise, accessible language that supports breath, movement, body awareness, and individual choice Demonstrate effective teaching presence and communication by using appropriate positioning, mirroring, vocal clarity, projection, pacing, and nonverbal communication Apply anatomy and biomechanics principles while teaching by offering variations, props, and movement choices that support individual anatomy, stability, mobility, and range of motion Guide pranayama, meditation, and relaxation practices by providing clear instructions, appropriate pacing, and relevant cautions for the practice being taught Apply observation skills while teaching yoga by noticing student response and adapting cues, pacing, variations, or support when appropriate Demonstrate appropriate hands-on assisting skills by obtaining consent, maintaining professional boundaries, and using intentional techniques that respect student autonomy Develop an authentic teaching voice and style by integrating personal strengths, knowledge, feedback, and experience without relying on a memorized teaching script
Yoga History & Theory	Describe the historical development of yoga by identifying key periods, traditions, texts, and influences that contributed to the development of yoga from its early roots through modern practice Explain the eight limbs of yoga as presented in patanjali’s yoga sutras by describing each limb and its relationship to a broader practice of yoga beyond asana Discuss foundational yoga texts, including the yoga sutras and bhagavad gita by exploring key teachings and their relevance to personal practice, daily life, and modern yoga teaching Compare major philosophical paths and approaches within the yoga tradition by identifying similarities and differences among paths such as raja, karma, bhakti, and jnana yoga Explain foundational concepts of subtle body theory by describing concepts such as chakras, nadis, prana, bandhas, and their traditional relationship to yoga practice Apply yoga philosophy to contemporary teaching and practice by connecting philosophical principles with class themes, personal reflection, ethical teaching, and experiences on and off the mat

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Graded Demonstration
Written Exam
Written Submission
Direct Observation
Graded Skill Demonstration
Solo Project Or Presentation

Students are evaluated throughout Illuminate using a combination of written assessments, assignments, and practical teaching demonstrations. Evaluation is designed to measure both a student’s understanding of anatomy and biomechanics and their ability to apply that knowledge when practicing and teaching yoga.

Anatomy and physiology concepts are assessed through the written exam and supporting coursework. Applied competencies are also evaluated through teaching demonstrations and the final practicum, including the student’s ability to make thoughtful choices around cueing, sequencing, transitions, variations, and props.

Our goal is not simply for students to memorize anatomy, but to understand how to use that knowledge to teach safely, intentionally, and with respect for individual differences.

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Program Faculty

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Jules Cahill

Jules Cahill is the owner of Full Body Fitness & Yoga, a 500 RYT, Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist®, and adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati. She brings an anatomy-informed, intentional approach to movement and a genuine love of teaching teachers.

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