Hybrid 200 Hour
Yoga Teacher Training Online And In-Person
Whole Health Yoga offers a comprehensive, evidence-informed training
that prepares thoughtful and confident yoga teachers. Rooted in tradition
and supported by modern research, the program explores yoga as a therapeutic practice.
Online study and in-person training create a flexible hybrid experience.
Developing Yoga Teachers Rooted in Service
This program integrates ancient yogic teachings with modern research and therapeutic understanding to prepare teachers who can support the health and well-being of diverse communities. Students learn how to adapt yoga practices with sensitivity to physical needs, emotional experiences, and individual life circumstances.
Led by an experienced teacher trainer with more than two decades of teaching and over a decade facilitating yoga teacher trainings, the program offers steady mentorship and professional guidance that continues beyond graduation.
Who Is The Yoga Teacher Training For
This training welcomes individuals who feel called to explore yoga more deeply and to share its benefits with others. Participants come from many backgrounds and stages of life, including those seeking a meaningful career transition, professionals interested in integrating yoga into therapeutic or health-related work, and dedicated practitioners who want to understand the practice beyond the posture.
Students in this program are typically curious, reflective, and interested in learning how yoga can support the physical, emotional, and nervous system health of diverse populations. No prior teaching experience is required—only a sincere interest in study, practice, and service.
What Is a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training?
A 200-hour yoga teacher training is the foundational level of professional yoga education recognized by Yoga Alliance. These programs provide a structured introduction to the philosophy, practice, anatomy, and teaching methodology of yoga. Students learn how to guide safe and accessible classes, understand the principles behind yoga practices, and develop the skills needed to teach responsibly.
Many graduates go on to teach in studios, community settings, or wellness environments, while others complete the training to deepen their personal study of yoga. Whole Health Yoga’s hybrid 200-hour training integrates traditional yogic study with modern research and therapeutic perspectives to prepare teachers to work thoughtfully with diverse populations.
200 Hours Of Study and Practice
This training offers a well-rounded foundation in the philosophy, practice, and science of yoga, preparing students to approach teaching as a thoughtful and adaptive therapeutic discipline. The curriculum is designed to deepen your personal understanding of yoga while developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to teach responsibly responsibly in studios, community settings, and therapeutic environments.
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Throughout the training, students study core principles that support thoughtful, adaptable teaching, including:
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Yoga Philosophy & Lifestyle
You’ll understand the roots of yoga, ethical living, and the integration of yogic wisdom into modern life.
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Posture, Alignment & Asana Sequencing
You’ll master foundational asanas, the biomechanics of alignment, and inclusive sequencing for various bodies and needs.
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Breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation
You’ll learn traditional pranayama and mindfulness practices to calm the nervous system and enhance focus.
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Functional Anatomy & Physiology
You’ll study the body systems in motion with a therapeutic lens grounded in modern science and holistic health.
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Subtle Body Study: The Koshas & Chakras
You’ll explore the 5 Koshas as a foundation for physical, emotional/mental, and spiritual healing.
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Teaching Ethics & Professional Mentorship
You’ll build your voice and teaching path with guidance, reflection, and heart-centered support from a lead trainer and an empowering community of yoga teachers.
A Flexible Hybrid Learning Experience
The training is composed of 120 virtual hours, 60 in-person hours, and 20 hours of distance mentoring, thoughtfully designed to support a balanced learning experience.
The 120 hours of virtual learning include both synchronous and asynchronous study, delivered through live-stream classes and pre-recorded video lessons that you can move through at your own pace.
The 20 mentoring hours are live and interactive, held in a virtual classroom or through 1-on-1 sessions that provide individualized guidance and support.
This blended format offers flexibility while maintaining the structure and accountability needed for meaningful learning.
You'll complete 60 immersive in-person hours at a beautiful private retreat center in Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain, offering a healing environment and personal mentoring experience with only 1-2 additional trainees.
Meet Our Founder and Lead Teacher Trainer
Wendy is a globally experienced yoga teacher and trainer with a master's from the Clinton School of Public Service, where she focused on integrating modern science with ancient yoga wisdom. Her mission is to build a professional community that bridges medical science and therapeutic yoga to support healing in every dimension of the human experience.
Details, Pricing & Upcoming Dates
Structure: WHY’s Hybrid 200 Hour Teacher Training is led virtually for 3 consecutive months. In addition, week long in-person sessions are scheduled for 2-3 trainees on a first enrolled, first reserved basis.
Where: Live streamed and pre- recorded sessions are accessible through your login on this website. In-person sessions are hosted at a boutique style retreat center in Guadarrama, Spain. Guadarrama is in the Madrid region and a 60-minute direct train ride from the airport.
Pricing: $3800* | Payment Plans Available
Payment includes 200 hours of yoga teacher training, accommodations for an in-person 7-night immersion in Guadarrama, Spain, 3-mediterranean style meals per day, and access to the retreat ground’s meditation garden, fire pit, and outdoor pool.
Additional costs include, but are not limited to, books, transportation to Guadarrama, all excursions, and any additional nights at the retreat center.
*$3,800 is a discounted price for the 2026-2027 cohort to accommodate for possible delays in the availability of the fully refurbished meditation garden and pool area. Garden and pool refurbishment began January, 2026.
Additional details provided in a free consultation.
2026-2027 Online Sessions
November
1, 8, 15, & 22
9a-12p
6 nights/7 days
February 21 - 27, 2027
February 28 - March 6, 2027
March 14 - 20, 2027
April 4 - 10, 2027
April 11 - 17, 2027
January
10, 17, 24, & 31
9a-12p | 1p-3p
All sessions listed above are mandatory attendance.
Times listed are in Central Time Zone.
Guadarrama, Spain
Choose one week to attend in-person.
Reservations are first enrolled, first reserved.
October
4, 11, 18, & 25
9a-11a
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FAQs on
200 hour yoga teacher training
online & in-person
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The WHY 200 hour teacher training is designed to meet the credentialing requirements of Yoga Alliance. The total asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous hours must equal a minimum of 200 hours. The training schedule includes 3 months of asynchronous and synchronous hours hosted virtually and a 1 week immersion in person. The 1 week immersion schedule is detailed above.
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Yes, a 200 hour certification from a Yoga Alliance–registered school qualifies you to teach yoga professionally. This foundational training equips you with the skills to lead group classes, offer private sessions, and begin your journey as a certified yoga instructor.
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Absolutely. A 200 hour yoga teacher training is the essential first step toward becoming a confident, knowledgeable, and impactful yoga teacher. It offers a comprehensive foundation in yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and self-practice. Our 200 hour yoga teacher training goes even further by blending ancient healing practices with modern science and mentorship to ensure your personal growth and professional readiness.
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The highest standard recognized by Yoga Alliance is the Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500). Beyond that, the Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) credential, awarded by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, is considered the gold standard for therapeutic yoga professionals.
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The total cost for the training is $3800. This total includes 200 hours of yoga teacher training, accommodations for an in-person 7-night immersion in Guadarrama, Spain, 3-mediterranean style meals per day, and access to the retreat ground’s meditation garden, fire pit, and outdoor pool.
All participants are responsible for additional costs which include, but are not limited to, books, transportation to Guadarrama, all excursions, and any additional nights at the retreat center.
WHY 200 Hour Teacher Training Application
Welcome to the WHY Yoga Teacher Training application.
This process is designed to be reflective and intentional. The training is immersive, rigorous, and deeply personal. The right training environment supports not only your skills as a teacher, but your goals as a career oriented professional.
As you move through these questions, take your time. Respond honestly. This is not about impressing us—it is about clarity for you and alignment for both of us.
Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully complete this application.
After reviewing your responses, I will invite you to a conversation so we can further explore alignment and answer your questions. Regardless of outcome, I honor the courage it takes to step toward deeper study and be of service to others.
Shanti, Wendy