200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN GOA, INDIA

CURRICULUM

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The Five Elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space—form a connecting thread throughout the training. Rather than studying them as a separate theory, you will experience their qualities through asana, breath, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, self-inquiry, and teaching practice.

 

Each element offers a different lens through which to understand practice:

• Earth — foundation, stability, structure, and support

• Water — adaptability, fluidity, creativity, and relationship

• Fire — transformation, discipline, vitality, and purpose

• Air — breath, movement, sensitivity, and communication

• Space — awareness, stillness, integration, and possibility

Together, they provide a practical framework for observing yourself, shaping meaningful practices, and responding thoughtfully to the people you teach.

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THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN PRACTICE

 

Five Elements Vinyasa – experience practices inspired by Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space, exploring how each element influences movement, breath, rhythm, focus, and intention.

 

Introduction to Ayurveda – explore the Five Elements, the three doshas, daily rhythms, and simple ways to support balance through yoga, food, rest, and lifestyle.

 

Elements in the Body and Mind – observe how elemental qualities may appear through posture, energy, habits, emotions, and our responses to change.

 

Element-Based Sequencing – learn to create coherent classes inspired by qualities such as grounding, fluidity, vitality, spaciousness, and integration.

 

Yoga and the Natural World – explore the relationship between personal practice, seasonal rhythms, environment, and collective wellbeing.

 

MOVEMENT, ANATOMY & ADAPTATION

Applied Yoga Anatomy – explore the skeletal and muscular systems, functional movement, and how anatomical understanding supports safe and effective practice.

 

Asana Labs & Posture Clinics – study key postures through observation, discussion, demonstration, and guided exploration.

 

Props & Adaptation – learn to use props and variations to support different bodies, abilities, and levels of experience.

 

Therapeutic Principles – develop foundational skills for adapting practices thoughtfully to individual needs and common physical considerations.

 

Observation & Hands-On Support – learn to observe with sensitivity and offer appropriate support with clear communication and consent.

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TEACHING METHODOLOGY

 

Practice Teaching – gain practical teaching experience with individual guidance, peer learning, and constructive feedback.

 

Cueing & Communication – develop clear verbal instruction, confident voice projection, body-language awareness, and purposeful use of silence.

 

Intelligent Sequencing & Theming – design balanced and meaningful classes with a clear intention, progression, and energetic quality.

 

Understanding the Beginner’s Experience – cultivate empathy and learn to make yoga accessible, welcoming, and understandable.

 

Holding Space – develop the presence and emotional awareness needed to create a respectful and supportive learning environment.

 

Ethics & Professional Practice – explore consent, inclusivity, boundaries, responsibility, and ethical ways to share your work.

 

The Business of Yoga – consider professional pathways, class planning, communication, social media, and values-led marketing.

 

PHILOSOPHY, BREATH & INNER PRACTICE

 

History & Evolution of Yoga – trace yoga’s development from its ancient roots to contemporary global practice.

 

Paths of Yoga – explore Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, and Raja Yoga as complementary approaches to practice and life.

 

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – study the Eight Limbs, the nature of the mind, and yoga as a path of awareness and liberation.

 

Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy – explore consciousness, nature, and the philosophical foundations underlying yoga and Ayurveda.

 

Pranayama & the Science of Breath – experience foundational breathing practices and examine their relationship with energy, attention, and emotional state.

 

Meditation & the Subtle Body – explore meditation alongside introductory teachings on the chakras, nadis, and energetic anatomy.

 

Mantra & Mudra – experience sound and gesture as tools for concentration, intention, and inner awareness.

 

Yoga in Everyday Life – bring philosophical and ethical principles into relationships, daily choices, work, and self-care.

 

Karma Yoga – experience service, shared responsibility, and community participation as part of the residential training.