Yoga Alliance International® 500-Hour Certification Requirements

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – Advanced Certification & Mastery

Yoga Alliance International® (YAI) sets global standards for 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training (TTC), ensuring an advanced education in asana practice, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, philosophy, psychology, and teaching methodology. This certification equips experienced yoga teachers with the expertise, spiritual depth, and professional skills needed to guide students at a higher level.

1. Techniques Training & Practice (120 Hours)

  • Hands-on training with an experienced certified yoga teacher
  • Mastery of asanas, pranayama, meditation, kriyas, chanting, and mantra
  • Practical application in a yoga teaching environment

    • 2. Teaching Methodology (25 Hours)
  • Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, and correcting
  • Understanding teaching styles, instruction techniques, and student learning processes
  • Business aspects of yoga and professional development

    • 3. Anatomy & Physiology (50 Hours)
  • Physical and subtle anatomy, including chakras, nadis, and marmas
  • Understanding benefits and contraindications of asanas
  • 20+ hours dedicated to applying anatomy principles to yoga practice

    • 4. Psychology & Spirituality (30 Hours)
  • Study of Chitta, Manas, Buddhi, Ahamkara, Samskaras, Vasanas, Koshas, and Chakras
  • Deep exploration of yogic psychology and spiritual development

    • 5. Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle (40 Hours)
  • Study of Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and other yogic scriptures
  • Ethics for yoga teachers and integrating yogic lifestyle principles

    • 6. Practicum Teaching (35 Hours)
  • Teaching practice with feedback and observation
  • Assisting students and refining instruction techniques
  • 25+ hours dedicated to actively teaching yoga classes

    • 7. Electives (160 Hours)
  • Flexible learning hours based on yoga tradition and style
  • Can include contact or non-contact hours for deeper exploration

    • Total Training Hours: 500 Hours
  • 440+ contact hours with a certified yoga teacher
  • Remaining hours allocated to personal study and complementary learning

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