Hello Yoga 200hr Teacher Training

Established 2023

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Hello Yoga

Costa Mesa, CA

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Purpose

  • How to create and intelligently sequence yoga classes

  • Clear, confident teaching and communication skills

  • Functional anatomy made easy to understand and apply

  • The foundations of Ayurveda

  • Yoga philosophy you can actually use in everyday life

Subtle Body

Meditation

Intro to Prenatal

What to expect

Principles of Teaching

Key Concepts

  • Optimal Alignment

  • Path of Least Resistance

  • Human Variation

  • Best Practices

  • Stability & Mobility

  • See the Whole Person/ 

  • How to See Your Students

  • Inclusion

  • Holding Space for others

Classroom Elements

  • Creating A Class Experience

  • Music Playlist Brainstorm

  • Props

  • Demonstrations Tips & Techniques

Qualities of a Teacher

Your Teaching Mission

Professional Development

Starting Out

The Professional Yogi

Marketing

Vision & Goals

Develope a final Final Sequence with your teachers

Reviews & Quizes

Resources

Recommended Reading

Practice Teaching Worksheet

Principles of Sequencing

​Key Concepts & Best Practices of Sequencing

  • Vinyasa and Transitions

  • How To Create Safe & Stable Transitions

  • Building A Vinyasa Class: Threads

  • Peak Pose Sequencing

  • Class Structure

  • ActivationPeak

  • Integration

  • Sequence Assignments

  • Working 1 on 1 with sequencing expert to brainstorm ideas

  • various styles of yoga

  • Modifications for poses

  • How to Sequence a Class for Seniors

    • Chair Yoga​

How To Plan Your Class Sequence

Teaching Parts of Class

Guidelines for Teaching Arrival

Guidelines for Teaching Activation

Guidelines for Teaching Peak

Guidelines for Teaching Integration

Introduction to Prenatal Yoga

  • Trimesters

  • Hormones

  • Circulatory System during pregnancy

  • Physical Changes during pregnancy

  • Communication, best practices for pregnant practitioners

  • Principles of Cueing

    ​How to Cue A Verbal Assist

    Key Concepts

    • Position

    • General Form

    • Direct Language

    • Indirect Language

    • Trauma Aware Language

    • Actions:

    • Simple and Paired

    • Balanced Action

    • Universal Paired Actions

    • Linking Language

    • Synonymous Cue

    • Root Rebound Cue

    • Stabilizing Cue


    • Key Concepts

      • Position

      • General Form

      • Direct Language

      • Indirect Language

      • Trauma Aware Language

      • Actions:

      • Simple and Paired

      • Balanced Action

      • Universal Paired Actions

      • Linking Language

      • Synonymous Cue

      • Root Rebound Cue

      • Stabilizing Cue​

      Introduction to Cueing

      • Direct Language

      • Indirect Language

      • Four Steps of Cueing

      Tips for Cueing Universal Paired 

      • Cueing Transitions

      • Creating Stabilizing Cues

      • How To Cue Root Rebound

      • Cueing the Breath

        Samples of Sequences

        to learn from and following

        Plus Create Your Own Sequences with tips from your teachers

        Neutral Standing Poses, Externally Rotated Standing Poses, Active Hip Openers, Hand Balances, Twists, Simple Backbends, Deeper Backbends, Active Inversions, Cooling Inversions, Seated Poses, Reclined Poses, Restorative Poses

      • ​Learn to teach Surya Namaskar A ​​and B

        Learn about Yoga Poses

        • Physiology of the Breath and Movement

        • Physiology of the Breath

        • Diaphragm

        • Mechanics of the Breath

        • Benefits of Breathing​

        • Yoga and Breathing

        • How to Teach Breathing Practices (Pranayama)

          Techniques Timings

Style/Lineage

Style - Vinyasa with adaptations for various populations

Lineage - Krishnamacharya

Additional Information

We offer a flexible schedule, both in-person and online session

We also offer affordable monthly payment plans

Core competencies

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

Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic functional anatomy as it relates to yoga movement and teaching
  • Identify major muscle groups, joints, and fundamental movement patterns
  • Apply principles of safe alignment, joint stability, and functional movement in instruction
  • Recognize common compensations, imbalances, and potential injury risks in students and potential injury risks in students
  • Explain core function, including the application of neutral and imprint spine in movement and cueing
  • Apply anatomical knowledge to deliver clear, safe, and effective verbal instruction
  • Offer appropriate pose variations and modifications to accommodate common injuries and conditions
  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of prenatal considerations, including safe movement patterns and general contraindications for pregnant students
Practice Skills
  • Practice foundational and intermediate asana with awareness of alignment and breath
  • Demonstrate control, stability, and body awareness through intelligent movement patterns
  • Apply breath (pranayama) to support movement, regulation, and focus
  • Sustain a consistent personal practice that integrates strength, mobility, and recovery
  • Differentiate effort and ease within a yoga practice
Teaching Skills
  • Cue yoga poses confidently and clearly using concise and effective language
  • Design and teach intelligently sequenced classes (core → integration → progression)
  • Offer appropriate modifications and progressions for all levels
  • Observe students and provide meaningful, real-time adjustments through verbal guidance
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive class environment
  • Teach with presence, pacing, and confidence while maintaining class flow
Yoga History & Theory
  • Demonstrate understanding of foundational yoga philosophy, including the eight limbs of yoga as outlined in the yoga sutras of patanjali
  • Apply including the eight limbs of yoga as outlined in the yoga sutras of patanjali
  • Explain the structure and function of the subtle body, including the chakra system and primary energetic pathways
  • Describe the historical development of yoga from the vedic period through classical and modern eras, including the influence of sri krishnamacharya on contemporary practice
  • Integrate philosophical concepts into class themes and instruction in a manner that is accessible, relevant, and appropriate for diverse student populations
Business Skills
  • Demonstate including safe movement patterns and general contraindications for pregnant students
  • Identify and explain the purpose of liability waivers, informed consent, and risk management in a yoga setting
  • Create and present a structured class plan appropriate for studio or community settings
  • Communicate effectively with students, studio owners, and colleagues in a professional manner
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic marketing and outreach strategies, including social media and community engagement
  • Identify pathways for employment, including studio teaching, private sessions, and independent offerings
  • Apply professional etiquette, including punctuality, reliability, and preparedness in teaching environments
Lifestyle & Ethics
  • Demonstrate understanding of the yamas and niyamas of patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga
  • Apply yogic ethical principles (e.g., ahimsa, satya, asteya) to personal behavior, teaching, and professional interactions
  • Model integrity, accountability, and self-awareness in both personal practice and teaching environments
  • Establish and maintain appropriate teacher–student boundaries and professional conduct
  • Create and uphold a safe, inclusive, and non-discriminatory environment for all students
  • Demonstrate awareness of the ethical responsibilities involved in holding space for individuals and groups
  • Practice self-reflection and ongoing personal development as part of a lifelong learning process

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

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Written Tests and Practicum

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Program Faculty

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debbie hults
debbie hults
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Hello I’m debbie a continually student of yoga, a yoga teacher, a teacher trainer a small yoga center owner, in Orange County California, living in the beautiful forest of Idyllwild.
Costa Mesa, CA, US

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