200 hour Syllabus

889 200-HOUR LIVING YOGA PROGRAM
SYLLABUS 2012 / 2013

OVERVIEW:

1. Techniques, Training and Practice
2. Teaching Methodology
3. Anatomy and Physiology
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
4. Practicum
6. Ayurveda
7. Personal Practice

1. TECHNIQUES, TRAINING AND PRACTICE 

Contact Hours: 88.5 (58 with E-RYTs), Non-Contact Hours: 26.5
Topics covered- Asana, pranayama, kriya, chanting, mantra, meditation, yoga technique

Embodying the Flow with Simon Park, Assisted by Nicky Poole
35 Contact hours total, 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 total, 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 total, 5 non-contact hours –
Dates: 15 and 22 September 2026
 Saturdays 1 pm – 6 pm
Sanskrit and Chanting with Marla Joy
10 Contact Hours total, 5 non-contact hours
Dates: 29 September and 13 October 2025
 Saturday 1pm – 6pm
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 covered- Demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting, instruction, teaching style, quality of teacher, business
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
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 total, 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 covered- Human physical anatomy and subtle anatomy, application to the principles of yoga
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 PHILOSPHY, 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 covered- Practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing, 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 6:30pm – 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.
On your own or with the support of 889 teachers and mentors
Students must have at least 80 hours of personal practice during the course. Three led classes per week minimum, and one home practice.