Sun Moon Yoga Teacher Training 2026 Prospectus

1.    Course Overview

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is a comprehensive and immersive professional training designed for dedicated practitioners who wish to deepen their personal practice and/or qualify as confident, knowledgeable, and ethical yoga teachers.

This programme integrates traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary anatomical understanding, neuroscience, inclusive teaching methodology, and sustainable business skills. Graduates are prepared to teach safely, intelligently, and authentically in a range of professional settings.

This programme is under the process of being accredited Yoga Teachers Together, yoga governing body.

2.     Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of three years of consistent yoga practice (any style)
• Demonstrate physical, mental, and emotional readiness for intensive training
• Be willing to engage in self-reflection, personal practice, and collaborative learning
• Have no medical conditions that would prevent safe participation (or provide medical clearance if required)

Previous teaching experience is not required.

3.     Course Aims

This training aims to:

• Deepen understanding of yoga as a holistic practice and philosophical system
• Develop safe, inclusive, and effective teaching skills
• Build confidence in sequencing, cueing, and holding space
• Provide a solid foundation in anatomy, philosophy, and ethics
• Support trainees in cultivating their authentic voice as teachers

4.    Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

4.1 Practical Teaching Skills

• Plan and deliver structured yoga classes using safe alignment principles
• Demonstrate competent instruction of postures in professional settings
• Apply theoretical learning to practical teaching environments

4.2 Adaptation and Inclusion

• Identify individual learner needs and offer appropriate modifications
• Teach inclusively, recognising differences in ability, experience, and physical condition

4.3 Knowledge of Yoga Practices

• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of asana approaches
• Compare and evaluate different sequencing and stylistic frameworks

4.4 Anatomy, Breath and Mind

• Explain the relationship between body, breath, and mind using anatomical, neurological, and traditional yogic principles
• Apply functional anatomy to support safety and accessibility

4.5 Yoga Philosophy and History

• Describe the historical development of Hatha Yoga
• Identify major branches of yoga
• Demonstrate foundational understanding of key philosophical texts relevant to teaching practice

4.6 Professional Practice and Business Skills

• Structure classes appropriate to setting and student demographic
• Understand marketing, pricing, and professional responsibilities
• Demonstrate awareness of requirements for self-employment as a yoga teacher

4.7 Professional Conduct and Ethics

• Teach with professionalism and integrity
• Recognise and communicate professional limitations
• Demonstrate ethical awareness in teacher–student relationships

4.8 Reflective Practice and Development

• Maintain an ongoing personal practice
• Teach only practices that are personally embodied and understood
• Engage in reflective practice for continuous professional development
• Deliver safe, well-structured classes for mixed-level groups
• Confidently cue asana, pranayama, and meditation practices
• Adapt practices for diverse bodies and abilities
• Hold space ethically and professionally
• Begin teaching independently or within studios, gyms, or community settings