The Embodied Teacher: An Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Established 2026

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Breathe to Bloom Yoga and Ayurveda

Program Instances

Hybrid

Dates: TBD

300 hours • TBD

Fort Myers, FL, US

Led by

Anna Bohacs

CYT-L3

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Purpose

Our goal is to cultivate confident, compassionate, and adaptable yoga educators who embody the teachings of yoga, refine their authentic teaching voice, and skillfully serve diverse populations through thoughtful, inclusive, and ethical teaching. Through mentorship and practical application, graduates develop the skills, confidence, and business acumen to create meaningful, sustainable careers in yoga.

What to expect

The Embodied Teacher: An Advanced Yoga Teacher Training takes place over the course of 13 months. It is a hybrid format with 8 intensive weekends* online, a monthly cohort meeting, mentorship hours, and a 10- day in-person immersion.

*Intensive weekends meet Thursday and Friday 5 pm - 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm with an hour break for lunch.

This training is intentionally curated and is organized in the following modules:

The Advanced Yoga Teacher
Advanced Asana & Intelligent Sequencing
Anatomy & Applied Movement
Ayurveda & Yoga
Pranayama, Meditation & Subtle Body
Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Yoga
Yoga Philosophy, Sanskrit, and Ethics
Teaching Diverse Populations
Thai Massage & The Art of Assists
Professional Practice & Teaching as a Career
Teaching Intensive & Practicum
Integration, Capstone & Graduation

Style/Lineage

The Embodied Teacher is an integrative, Hatha-based yoga teacher training rooted in classical yogic philosophy and informed by Ayurveda, pranayama, the art of touch, meditation, and the eight-limbed path of yoga. Rather than adhering to a single modern yoga lineage, the program honors traditional teachings while integrating contemporary approaches to functional movement, anatomy, trauma-informed education, and inclusive teaching. Our methodology emphasizes embodiment, self-inquiry, experiential learning, and the development of an authentic teaching voice, preparing teachers to adapt yoga thoughtfully and ethically to diverse populations.

Additional Information

Training participants will be paired with one of the lead facilitators for mentorship. Training participants will also graduate with an advanced teacher portfolio to include the following:

Personal teaching philosophy
Teaching observations
Advanced sequences
Anatomy case studies
Philosophy reflections
Pranayama/meditation teaching plans
Population-specific adaptations
Teaching evaluations
Faculty feedback
Revised classes
Workshop / Signature offering
Website and E-Mail List
Final teaching video/assessment

Core competencies

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

Teaching Skills	Analyze a yoga sequence for physiological and pedagogical coherence, including logical progression, pacing, transitions, and overall student experience. Modify a yoga sequence to accommodate differing abilities, experience levels, and physical considerations while maintaining the integrity and intention of the practice. Integrate functional anatomy and movement principles into yoga instruction through sequencing, demonstration, cueing, modification, adaptation, and individualized teaching. Develop a yoga workshop or series with clearly defined learning objectives, appropriate pace, organized content and participant engagement. Evaluate personal teaching experience by identifying interests and strengths, areas for improvement, and actionable goals. Apply appropriate body mechanics, pressure, and body weight during hands-on assists to ensure safety, stability, and comfort for both teacher and student. Demonstrate consent-based touch by obtaining informed permission, recognizing verbal and nonverbal feedback, and adapting or discontinuing assists as appropriate. Foster psychological safety and student autonomy by creating an environment that supports choice, agency, predictability, and self-directed participation.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Analyze functional anatomy and movement by applying anatomical and biomechanical principles to common yoga postures and movement patterns.
Yoga History & Theory	Explain key teachings of the yoga sutras and bhagavad gita by identifying foundational philosophical concepts and their relevance to yoga practice, teaching, and daily life. Use sanskrit appropriately in yoga teaching by demonstrating accurate pronunciation, understanding common terms and pose names, and discerning when sanskrit supports student learning and accessibility.
Practice Skills	Practice & Lead pranayama, meditation, philosophy and integrated yoga practices with accurate instruction, appropriate techniques, and clean communication.
Business Skills	Develop an online presence, personal brand, and audience outreach by establishing or refining an online presence, defining a personal brand, and beginning outreach to past + potential students. Create a signature offering or workshop that is ready to teach and offer to your community at the conclusion of your training.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Describe ayurvedic concepts by explaining prakriti, vikriti, the doshas, gunas, dinacharya, agni, and ama and their relevance to individual constitution and current state. Apply ayurvedic principles to yoga teaching by adapting sequencing, pranayama, meditation, class themes, and lifestyle practices to individual constitution, context, and current needs while remaining within appropriate scope of practice. Recognize ethical concerns and power dynamics by identifying conflicts of interest, boundary concerns, misconduct, and situations requiring appropriate action or reporting.

AYC allows each school to state and evaluate the competencies each student acquires. Students rate how well the program delivered them.

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Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Solo Project Or Presentation
Graded Skill Demonstration
Group Project Or Presentation
Other
Case Study
Written Submission
Direct Observation

Competencies will be assessed through a variety of methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and support the individual needs of students throughout the training. Participants can expect to engage in written reflections, analytical essays, individual and collaborative case studies, faculty and peer feedback, and experiential group projects. These varied assessment methods encourage critical thinking, self-inquiry, collaboration, and the practical application of knowledge.

AYC Evaluations

AYC also requires the following experience for Level 2 Yoga Teacher badges:

4+ years teaching experience
sessions taught per year

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Program Faculty

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Anna Bohacs

I teach from a place of connection, compassion, and curiosity. I specialize in Ayurveda, inclusive yoga, and mindful movement for seniors, creating welcoming practices that honor each person’s body, needs, and unique journey.

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