200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (6-Month Immersion)

Our 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training is a transformational, skill-building program for people who want more than a certificate. This training is designed to help you become a confident, grounded, and effective teacher—while deepening your personal practice, self-awareness, and understanding of yoga as a lived path.

Whether you plan to teach publicly, lead small private sessions, support your community, or simply want a structured container to evolve—this training gives you a solid, traditional Hatha foundation with modern, real-world teaching skills.

Led with care and expertise by Lea J. Alston (Yoga Alliance–registered E-RYT 500), the program blends alignment, breath, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and practicum into a supportive learning journey that feels both rigorous and nurturing.

What You’ll Learn and Master

1) Asana and Alignment Foundations

You’ll learn how to practice and teach Hatha postures with clarity, safety, and purpose—not just “doing poses,” but understanding:

• foundational standing poses, hip openers, backbends, twists, inversions (options included)

• alignment principles and how to adjust for different bodies

• modifications, props, variations, and trauma-informed language

• energetic and structural intentions of postures (why/when to use them)

• how to create balanced sequences that make sense (peak pose + theme-based)

Bonus: you’ll gain tools to lead classes that feel accessible for beginners and potent for seasoned practitioners.

2) Pranayama and Meditation

You’ll build a personal breath and meditation practice you can rely on—and learn how to guide others skillfully:

• breath awareness and foundational pranayama techniques

• nervous system regulation and breath as a teaching tool

• meditation methods (focused attention, mantra, visualization, body scan, etc.)

• how to cue meditation so students feel safe and successful

3) Teaching Methodology and Class Leadership

This is where confidence is built. You’ll learn how to lead a room with presence, professionalism, and warmth:

• the art of cueing (clear, embodied, purposeful language)

• voice, rhythm, pacing, and class structure

• sequencing frameworks (Hatha flow, slow flow, foundation building)

• holding space, reading the room, and offering options without overwhelm

• how to teach beginners and mixed-level rooms confidently

You’ll also learn how to craft themes that feel authentic—not cheesy—so your classes are meaningful and memorable.

4) Yoga Anatomy and Physiology (Yoga-Specific)

You’ll study anatomy in a way that helps you teach safely and intelligently:

• functional movement basics: joints, muscles, range of motion

• common misalignments and how to support safe form

• spine/hips/shoulders/knees—what to protect and how

• understanding pain vs. sensation + how to offer appropriate modifications

• injury prevention and class planning for real bodies

This knowledge helps you become the teacher who can explain the “why” and keep students safe.

5) Yoga Philosophy, Ethics, and Yogic Lifestyle

This training isn’t just physical—it’s transformational.
You’ll explore:

• the roots of yoga philosophy and how it applies to modern living

• the yamas/niyamas as a personal and teaching compass

• ethics, boundaries, inclusivity, and teacher responsibility

• what it means to teach with integrity and authenticity

Students often leave with deeper clarity, confidence, and purpose—not just as teachers, but as people.

The Practicum Experience (Where You Become a Teacher)

You’ll have structured teaching practice throughout the program so you’re not “thrown in” at the end.

Expect:

• guided practice teaching in a supportive environment

• feedback sessions that are constructive and encouraging

• leadership reps: opening/closing, pranayama, warm-ups, peak sequences, Savasana

• learning how to guide adjustments, props, and variations

• finding your voice and teaching style

By graduation, you’ll be able to lead a full class with confidence and flow.

Program Format and Time Commitment

Length: 6 months
Schedule: 2 in-person weekends per month + online learning between weekends
Style: intimate, community-based training with hands-on support

In-Person Weekends (2x/month)

These weekends are immersive and experiential—where the learning clicks:

• posture labs + alignment breakdowns

• teaching drills + sequencing practice

• pranayama + meditation facilitation

• philosophy discussions + integration

Online Learning (between weekends)

This is where you integrate and grow:

• video lessons + guided assignments

• reading + reflection prompts

• practice logs + self-study

• short quizzes/check-ins to reinforce learning

What You’ll Graduate Ready to Do

By the end of training, you’ll be able to:

• confidently teach a complete Hatha-based class

• offer modifications for different bodies and ability levels

• create sequences with themes, intention, and skill

• lead breathwork + meditation with presence

• understand safety basics through yoga-informed anatomy

• teach from a place of integrity, not imitation

Investment

Starting at $399 to $2,899
Payment plans available

Continuing Education and Refresher Training's

Your growth doesn’t stop at 200 hours. We also offer refresher training's and specialty education to help you expand your confidence and diversify your offerings, including:

• Asana refreshers

• Thai Body Work

• Yin Yoga

• Chakra Yoga

• Chair Yoga

• and more

These are perfect for graduates who want to refine skills, deepen technique, or add specialty classes to their menu.

CONTACT INFO

Address: 4305 Iyar Way
Wake Forest, North Carolina, 27587 USA

Email: support@scentsuosity.com

Call Us: 919-501-3651

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