Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hour)

Rooted in Science, Elevated by Spirit

Become a yoga instructor who understands the body, honors the tradition, and leads with skill. In this 200-hour, 15-week hybrid program, you’ll study anatomy and physiology, sequencing, cueing, meditation, yoga philosophy, and business basics for a sustainable teaching practice with guidance from yoga educators and healthcare professionals.

Stats

12%
Career Growth Rate

12% career growth rate for fitness trainers and instructors through 2034. Source

44,100
Projected New Jobs

44,100 projected new jobs for fitness trainers and instructors through 2034. Source

$46,180
Median Annual Wage

$46,180 median annual income for fitness trainers and instructors as of 2024. Source

In DFW, top earners can make $67,211 annually. Source

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

Learn the skills to live
your passion!

Create your own path with Parker’s Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Graduate prepared to guide classes and support wellness initiatives in places like:

  • Yoga studios and wellness centers
  • Community programs and nonprofits
  • Corporate and workplace wellness
  • Fitness centers and gyms
  • Private and small-group instruction

Program Highlights

Backed By Science

Go deeper than typical studio trainings with clinician-level anatomy and evidence-based practice.

Flexible and Guided

Balance online study with in-person practice in the only hybrid, science-backed, university-recognized YTT in Dallas–Fort Worth.

Globally Informed

Developed with global yoga leader S-Vyasa and backed by university accreditation for recognition that stands out.

Career Ready Teaching

Learn to teach inclusive classes for all bodies and gain the business skills to build a sustainable career.

Accelerated Bachelor's to chiropractic

Your ABCs to a Faster, Smarter, and More Affordable Education

Parker’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Chiropractic Path allows you to earn your Bachelor’s in Anatomy, your Master’s, and your Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in just over five years. 

Here’s how it works:

Years 1–2

Start your fully online Bachelor of Science in Anatomy, including a minor in one of three focus areas: Integrative Health, Nutrition Science, or Strength & Human Performance.

Year 3

Transition into the Doctor of Chiropractic program early. Select DC courses will also count toward your bachelor’s, helping you save time and tuition.*

Years 4-5.3

In your sixth trimester, begin one of Parker’s online master’s degree programs alongside your DC degree—tuition-free if completed within two years of your DC graduation.*

*Admission requirements must be met

Step by step training

Earn your 200-hour certificate in 15 weeks with a hybrid format that combines online learning and 5 in-person labs, grounded in both philosophy and science. 

Module 1: The Yoga Path — History, Ethics, and Foundational Practice
  •  In-person: Orientation, foundations, breath and movement
  • Online: History, philosophy, asana theory, ethics, sequencing
Module 2: The Art and Science of Yoga Practice
  • In-person: Asana labs on alignment, cueing, and sequencing 
  • Online: Pranayama, meditation, anatomy, sutras
Module 3: Beyond the Mat — Teaching, Business, and Service
  • In-person: Anatomy lab and special populations practice 
  • Online: Teaching methodology, Ayurveda, business skills 
Module 4: Becoming the Teacher — Reflection and Readiness
  • In-person: Peer teaching and practicum practice
  • Online: Final written exam, peer feedback, self-assessment
  • Final in-person intensive:Teaching assessment and graduation

SACSCOC Accreditation

Parker University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Parker University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Parker University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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