Y6 200-Hour Teacher Training

Established 2026

Program Instances

In person Sep 11 – Nov 22, 2026 73 days • 200 hours • $ 3000+ Erie, CO, US	Led by Andi Johnson and Lisa Reeder CYT-L3	Inquire See up-front pricing
In person Sep 11 – Nov 22, 2026 73 days • 200 hours • $ 3000+ Mountain View, CA, US	Led by Bonnie Erickson CYT-L2	Inquire See up-front pricing
In person Sep 11 – Nov 22, 2026 73 days • 200 hours • $ 3000+ Palo Alto, CA, US	Led by Audrey Ryder CYT-L3	Inquire See up-front pricing

Purpose

This is your launchpad for personal and professional growth. Gain knowledge in functional body alignment, anatomy, yoga history and philosophy, and how to lead a safe, fun, empowering class experience.

What to expect

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Yoga Philosophy for Modern Life: Explore post-classical yogic teachings in a way that’s accessible, relevant, and inspiring. You’ll study foundational texts and concepts and learn how to apply the teachings meaningfully to your own life and practice.

Meditation and Pranayama: Develop a personal meditation practice and learn breathwork (pranayama) techniques that promote presence, clarity, and energetic balance—tools you can pass on to your future students.

Anatomy and Functional Movement: Understand the body in motion and learn how to observe, assess, and support different bodies in a yoga class. This includes foundational anatomy, common movement patterns, and how yoga supports healthy, sustainable movement.

Intelligent Sequencing and Teaching Techniques: Learn how to design safe, effective, and inspiring class sequences. You'll explore peak pose, theme-based, and energetically balanced sequencing along with the skills that bring a class to life—voice, pacing, cueing, and more.

Cueing for All Levels: Practice clear, inclusive language that supports students with varying levels of experience and ability. You’ll learn to offer variations, avoid over-cueing, and teach with both structure and freedom.

Props and Hands-On Assists: Discover how props can make yoga more accessible and effective. Learn the art of safe, respectful hands-on assists that deepen awareness and connection.

Practice Teaching and Feedback: Build confidence through regular teaching practice. You’ll lead sequences, receive constructive feedback, and grow through direct experience—learning by doing in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Living the Practice: This training isn’t just about learning to teach—it’s about becoming a more present, empowered version of yourself. Through self-inquiry, group connection, and embodied practice, you’ll leave transformed and ready to share yoga in a way that’s authentic to you.

Style/Lineage

At YogaSix, we understand that the practice of yoga extends far beyond the four corners of your mat. From breath and movement to meditation and philosophy, there is so much to explore. Our YTT programs are designed to help you do just that. You don't need to be able to stand on your head or twist yourself into a pretzel. You just need to be curious and have the desire to explore deeper.

YogaSix has skillfully crafted two incredibly well-rounded Yoga Teacher Training programs, whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of this incredible 5000 year practice, dive into teaching, or launch an enriching career.

Additional Information

Core competencies

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

Yoga History & Theory	Explain how yoga evolved from ancient sacred traditions through the Hatha and Ashtanga lineages into the contemporary Vinyasa format taught in YogaSix programs. Explain the differences between Classical Yoga and Tantra, and describe the YogaSix approach to yoga philosophy. Explain the five koshas—Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijnanamaya, and Anandamaya—and describe the unique qualities of each layer. Explore how these layers work together to form the multidimensional nature of the self. Explain the Eight Limbs of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, outlining the role of each limb and how they collectively guide practitioners along the path to samadhi. Explain the ten yamas and niyamas, and describe how these guiding principles can be applied to support intentional and ethical living both on and off the yoga mat.
Teaching Skills	Apply YogaSix Conscious Communication and I-Statements to foster effective, authentic communication in the practice room and in everyday life. Develop a personal teaching style that authentically embodies the YogaSix methodology while reflecting the teacher's own voice, presence, and areas of depth. Demonstrate a range of assists for foundational and standing postures, maintaining clear communication, student autonomy, and anatomical safety throughout. Evaluate a partner assisting experience using the YogaSix skillful assisting criteria and provide specific, constructive feedback to the assisting teacher. Evaluate and enhance personal teaching effectiveness through self-reflection, peer feedback, and facilitator feedback throughout the training program. Evaluate a facilitation experience for the quality of presence, responsiveness to student needs, and effectiveness in creating a safe and sacred learning container.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Explain the structure and function of each movement system—including the skeletal, muscular, and connective tissue systems—and their collective role in yoga practice. Explain the principles of structural alignment that distribute load safely across joints and how skeletal variation affects how students access poses. Explain how anatomy concepts from all three intensives connect to create clear, safe, and effective alignment cues for complex postures in Vinyasa.
Practice Skills	Evaluate a complete Vinyasa class sequence for effective wave progression, pacing, breath-to-movement integration, and alignment with the YogaSix three-wave methodology. Evaluate the safety and accessibility of a complete posture offering for a mixed-level Vinyasa class, recommending modifications across all included categories. Guide a group through each of the four pranayama techniques using clear instruction, effective cueing, and appropriate pacing for a general yoga audience. Explain the benefits of regular meditation practice and describe how different techniques—including breath-based, mantra-based, and movement-based forms—serve different student needs. Explain the primary components of the subtle body system, including prana, the major nadis, and the seven chakras, and explain their roles within the energetic body.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Explain the foundational principles of Ayurveda as they relate to yoga, and explain how doshas, lifestyle rhythms, and seasonal awareness can support balance, health, and personal growth. Apply knowledge of major yoga styles—including Power, Restorative, Yin, Slow Flow, and Vinyasa—to make informed class programming recommendations, selecting practices and formats that align with a student's unique needs, goals, and life circumstances. Analyze real-world teaching scenarios and professional interactions, along with the business, professional, and ethical responsibilities of a yoga teacher, including liability, scope of practice, professional boundaries, and student safety.
Business Skills	Evaluate personal growth across the eight weekends of training, identifying key insights, meaningful integrations, and remaining areas of curiosity and exploration.