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Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (200 Hour)
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Rooted in Science, Elevated in 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.
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.
LEARN IT. LIVE IT.
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 Overview
Pricing
Total cost of the training teacher certificate for $2,900*.
*No federal or state financial aid available.
Duration
15 weeks total with 5 in-person weekends.
Hybrid Model
4 modules, each with online components and in-person weekend trainings
Certification
Pending SACSCOC certification.
Months 1-7
Complete flexible online coursework.
Months 8-12
Attend hands-on labs twice a week at our Dallas campus.
Graduate Ready
Step into the workforce or continue into advanced
Parker programs.
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
The Benefits of Learning Yoga
At a University
Learning yoga in a university setting gives you a deeper understanding of the practice and the confidence to teach it with purpose. At Parker, your training is supported by decades of experience in healthcare education, where movement, human performance, and the study of the body are part of everyday learning.
- Build your knowledge through a structured curriculum, experienced faculty, and a clear path from your first class to your final practicum.
- Learn yoga within a broader understanding of human movement and function, helping you make informed decisions about alignment, breath, sequencing, modifications, and safety.
- Apply what you learn by adapting poses, cues, and instruction for different bodies, abilities, goals, and levels of experience.
- Develop the habits to keep learning, evaluate new ideas, and grow alongside an evolving practice.
- Carry a university-based education into yoga studios, fitness facilities, schools, community programs, wellness organizations, and healthcare-adjacent settings.
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).
