200HR Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training – Mar 26 – Apr 9, 2027

This 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher training is rooted in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, designed to prepare trainees to teach a wide range of students and adapt their approach to individual needs. Led by Tanya Popovich, ERYT-500 and Yoga Acharya, the program brings together years of experience, advanced study, and thousands of hours of training into a focused one-month transformational journey.

Curriculum

The training honors both classical tradition and contemporary understanding. Its foundation is drawn from key yogic texts including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Tantric Yoga, and others, while also integrating modern knowledge such as body biomechanics, therapeutic alignment, and intelligent sequencing. This blend of ancient wisdom and current methodology is explored through daily practice, both on and off the mat.

Asana, Pranayama, Meditation

Mornings are devoted to personal practice, while afternoon sessions combine practice with learning how to teach. Daily in-depth study includes:

• Basic warm-ups
• Sun salutations and variations
• Basic, intermediate, and advanced yoga asanas
• Postural alignment
• Benefits and contraindications of asanas
• Vinyasa Krama
• Intelligent sequencing
• Injuries, special populations, and variations
• Deep relaxation techniques
• Pranayama with basic and intermediate breathing techniques
• Meditation guidelines and practice

Teaching Methodology

• In-depth study and practice of all asana groups, including alignment and biomechanics
• Teaching asana with alignment and breath
• Sun salutations
• Hands-on assists for all asana groups
• Intelligent sequencing
• Vinyasa Krama
• Creating and teaching sequences based on level, theme, or special emphasis
• Building and leading a Hatha or Vinyasa class
• Use of props and asana variations
• Teaching pranayama and meditation
• Language and tone of voice
• The seat of a teacher and creating a safe environment
• Guided relaxation techniques
• Injury awareness and modifications for special populations
• Addressing challenging situations

Philosophy & Yogic Lifestyle

• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, including study and commentary
• Bhagavad Gita, including study and commentary
• Basic concepts of Vedanta philosophy and Tantra
• Kundalini Yoga and subtle anatomy: prana, nadis, chakras, granthis, bandha
• The four paths of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Raja, Jnana
• Kriyas, the cleansing techniques
• Nutrition for yogis

Anatomy

• Introduction to the main body systems and the effects of asana and pranayama on them
• Focus on the skeletal and muscular systems and their functions
• Therapeutic alignment and body biomechanics
• Common injuries and how to prevent and address them
• Creating safe and anatomically beneficial sequences

Satsang

Satsang refers to being in the company of truth and wisdom. It may include study, contemplation, group discussion and sharing, sound meditations and chanting, karma yoga, and other practices that elevate energy, uplift the spirit, and open the mind. Students will study, read, and reflect on scriptures from ancient enlightened beings and modern teachers, while also exploring how to bring their essence into daily life.

NOTE
Students have the opportunity to repeat the same training in the future without tuition fees. For residential trainings, accommodation and food will still apply.