Inner Guidance Yoga School's foundational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program is an in-person, transformative educational experience that integrates traditional wisdom with contemporary knowledge. In this comprehensive program you will gain in-depth knowledge of yoga techniques, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology. Through thorough instruction and mentorship, you will have the opportunity to deepen your personal yoga practice. All while gaining the skills necessary to effectively teach yoga in an authentic and inclusive way, in order to better serve and contribute positively to humanity.

During the course of this training you will strengthen your ability to self-reflect, self-regulate, and utilize the tools of yoga to explore your authentic self. You will study human anatomy and the energetic systems such as Nadis, and Chakras that make up the energetic body, and will learn about principles of teaching such as benefits of postures, contraindications, and how to apply yoga asana and pranayama, and meditation in a safe and effective manner.

The main styles focused on in this training will be traditional Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga. You will learn how to teach through practice, observation, assisting, and adjusting with great emphasis on learning how to adapt your teachings to support the individual needs of students. 

However, the physical practice of yoga is only a part of the Yoga tradition. In this training attendees can expect to delve deep into the philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics of traditional yoga teachings so that it can be applied to your own life, and the classes you will teach. We will also unpack topics like inclusivity and cultural appropriation in the yoga industry in effort of better yoga stewardship.

This program consists of 10 weekend intensives stretched out across 10 months. Each weekend intensive consists of 18 credit hours for a total of 180 contact hours. You will spend an additional 20 non-contact hours observing and participating in outside group classes or workshops. In addition to participating in weekend intensives, you will be assigned a reasonable amount of reading, homework, and projects to complete before the end of the training to assist with comprehension and application of course material. This program is designed to provide you with instruction and curriculum compliant with standards set by Yoga Alliance, a national registering organization for yoga teachers and yoga teacher trainings, to become a 200 hour Registered Instructor.

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have a minimum of one year yoga experience (more experience is encouraged but not mandatory)

• Currently have, or willingness to adopt, a consistent yoga practice of 1-3 times a week.

• Available to commit to the full course schedule and requirements.

  • This includes the ability to complete required reading and writing assignments outside of scheduled weekend intensives. 

• Demonstrate ability to pay $200 deposit, full course tuition or make payment plan arrangements, and purchase required course materials. 

• Have attended at least one studio class or workshop with Amber Jacober, Program Advisor. Applicant is responsible for studio class fee. 

• If you do not already have a relationship with the program advisor, you are able to attend an interview with her to introduce yourself and confirm you meet the above mentioned requirements.

 All listed books can be found in stores or online at Barnes & Noble and other online book stores. 

The following are required materials that will be provided for you:

• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda

• Ignite Your Yoga by Susanna Barkataki

• Blocks, Bolsters, Blankets, Straps

  • Attendees are welcome to purchase and bring their own props if prefered

Below is the list of books you are responsible for purchasing for the course:

• The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation by Stephen Mitchell $15.99 New

• Functional Anatomy of Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers by David Keil $29.99 New

• Teaching Yoga, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers by Mark Stephens $24.95 New

• Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes by Mark Stephens $24.95

Total cost of required texts you are responsible for purchasing is around $96 if purchasing used but can find these books used for less.

Optional Texts:

• Embrace Yoga's Roots (Paperback) by Susanna Barkataki $24.99 New

• Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship by Donna Farhi $18.95 New

• The Yoga Tradition: It's History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice by Georg Feuerstein $29.95

• Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers, Foreword by Paul Grilley $24.95 New 

Total cost of the optional texts is around $99 if purchasing new and less if purchasing used. *You may like to wait until you are further into the training before you decide to invest in these texts.*

Other equipment required for program:

All students must have their own yoga mat, journal/notebook for taking notes, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. - Estimated cost of yoga mat can range from about $20 - $250

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time to find parking, locate the space, and settle in.

Look for signs marked Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge and park only in the designated spaces — both the brick and paved areas directly in front of the building are available for your use. Attendees may need to block each other in.

If those spaces are full, the closest public lot is at 30 Granada Street, just a short 5-minute walk away. Additional street parking can be found at 50 Cedar Street, right behind the building. Residents can park for .50/hr, and the full rate is $2.50/hr. Pay at the meter with a credit card or through the ParkStAug App.

City parking is free on Sundays until 1pm.
There is also a free parking lot off West King Street located at 198 W King St. where you may park and carpool the rest of the way with other trainees. It is about a 15 min walk to the studio space from this lot.