889 Living Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training Curriculum
See the complete 889 Living Yoga teacher training curriculum, laid out across seven learning streams that combine hands-on practice, teaching skills, anatomy, philosophy, practicum, Ayurveda and personal practice.
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- Techniques, Training and Practice
- Teaching Methodology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
- Practicum
- Ayurveda
- Personal Practice
1. Techniques, Training & Practice
Contact hours: 88.5 (58 with E-RYTs); non-contact hours: 26.5. This stream covers asana, pranayama, kriya, chanting, mantra, meditation and yoga technique.
Embodying the Flow with Simon Park, assisted by Nicky Poole
35 contact hours, 5 non-contact hours. Dates: 17–21 October 2025.
- Wednesday 9 am–5:30 pm (7.5 hours)
- Thursday 9 am–5:30 pm (7.5 hours)
- Friday 9 am–5 pm (7 hours)
- Friday 7 pm–9 pm (Master Class)
- Saturday 12 pm–6 pm (5 hours)
- Sunday 12 pm–6:30 pm (5.5 hours)
Energetic Alignment: Essential Tools for Teaching Flow with Simon Park, assisted by Nicky Poole
25 contact hours, 5 non-contact hours. Dates: 16–18 November 2012.
- Friday 9 am–5 pm (7 hours)
- Friday 7 pm–9 pm (Master Class, 2 hours)
- Saturday 12 pm–8 pm (7 hours)
- Sunday 10 am–12 pm (Master Class, 2 hours)
- Sunday 12:30 pm–8:30 pm (7 hours)
Transformation Through Restoration with Marla Joy
10 contact hours, 5 non-contact hours. Dates: 15 and 22 September 2026, Saturdays 1 pm–6 pm.
Sanskrit and Chanting with Marla Joy
10 contact hours, 5 non-contact hours. Dates: 29 September and 13 October 2025, Saturday 1 pm–6 pm.
The Chakras with Nicky Poole
3 contact hours, 2.5 non-contact hours. Date: 24 November, Saturday 3:30 pm–6 pm.
Meditation and Mindfulness with Josh Cohen
4.5 contact hours, 4 non-contact hours. Dates: Saturdays, 2012 — 27 October 5 pm–6:30 pm; 10 November 5 pm–6:30 pm; 5 January 4:30 pm–6 pm.
2. Teaching Methodology
Contact hours: 15; non-contact hours: 10. Topics include demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting, instruction, teaching style, the qualities of a teacher and the business side of teaching.
Pedagogy — The Art of Learning with Matthew Remski
3 contact hours, 3 non-contact hours. Date: 5 January 2026, Saturday 1 pm–5 pm.
Prana Flow™ Sequencing, Energetic Assists and Teaching Practice Lab with Nicky Poole
5 contact hours, 2 non-contact hours. Date: 1 December 2025, Saturday 1 pm–4:30 pm.
Prana Flow™ Sequencing and Practice Teaching Lab, Q&A with Nicky Poole
2.5 contact hours. Date: 27 October 2025, Saturday 1 pm–3:30 pm.
Teaching to Beginners with Nicky Poole
2 contact hours, 3 non-contact hours. Date: 27 October 2025, Saturday 4 pm–6 pm.
The Business of Being Yoga with Nicky Poole and Christine Russell
2.5 contact hours, 2.5 non-contact hours. Date: 24 November, Saturday 12 pm–3 pm.
3. Anatomy and Physiology
Contact hours: 10; non-contact hours: 10. Topics explore physical and subtle human anatomy and how they apply to yoga principles.
Body of Yoga — Introduction to Anatomy with Riki Richter
10 contact hours, 10 non-contact hours. Dates: Saturdays, 2012 — 28 September 1:30 pm–4:30 pm; 4 October 1:30 pm–4:30 pm; 11 October 1:30 pm–5:30 pm.
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
Contact hours: 35; non-contact hours: 40.
Yoga Philosophy 2.0 with Scott Petrie
30 contact hours, 30 non-contact hours. Dates: Fridays 6 pm–8:30 pm — 21 & 28 September 2026; 5, 12, 26 October 2025; 9, 23, 30 November 2025; 7 & 14 December 2025; 11 & 18 January 2026.
Yoga and Community with Scott Petrie and Matthew Remski
5 contact hours, 10 non-contact hours. Date: 12 January 2013, Saturday 1 pm–6 pm.
5. Practicum
Contact hours: 20; non-contact hours: 10. Topics include practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing classes and assisting.
The Art of Teaching with Nicky Poole
10 contact hours, 10 non-contact hours. Dates: ongoing at 889.
6. Ayurveda
Contact hours: 110; non-contact hours: 50.
Everyday Nectar — Ayurveda in Everyday Life with Matthew Remski
30 contact hours, 30 non-contact hours. Dates: Wednesdays 2012 — 19 & 26 September 6:30 pm–9:30 pm; 3, 10, 24 October 6:30 pm–9:30 pm; 7, 21, 28 November 6:30 pm–9:30 pm; 5 December 6:30 pm–9:30 pm; 12 December 6:30 pm–9:30 pm.
7. Personal Practice
65 contact hours, 15 non-contact hours. Complete this stream independently or with support from 889 teachers and mentors. Students need at least 80 hours of personal practice during the course, including a minimum of three led classes per week and one home practice.
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The syllabus is organised around seven learning streams, so you can see exactly how practice hours, teaching labs, anatomy, philosophy, Ayurveda and personal practice fit together. Use the links above to review tuition, faculty, the program calendar and Yoga Alliance details before you reserve your spot.
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