Yoga Teacher Training at Hello Yoga
Our Yoga Teacher Training at Hello Yoga is a 200-hour program in Costa Mesa designed for students who want to deepen their practice or become certified yoga teachers in a supportive, community-centered environment.
Join our next 200 Hour
Certified Teacher Training Program
Flexible Hybrid
In-Person & Virtual Schedule
February 25th 2026 - June 13th 2026
You don’t have to choose between online and in-person—we offer both, with a schedule designed to fit your life.
And if you’re unable to attend an in-studio session or a Wednesday evening class, you’ll have the option to watch the Zoom recording so you can stay on track.
Feb 25th 6:30-8:30 Live Stream Session
Feb 28 10:30-4:30 pm March 7th 10:30-2:00 pm
March 14th 10:30-4:30 pm March 21 10:30-2:00 pm
March 28th 10:30-4:30 pm April 4th 10:30-2:00 pm
April 11th 10:30-4:30 pm April 18th 10:30-2:00 pm
April 25th 10:30-4:30 pm May 2nd 10:30-2:00 pm
May 9th 10:30-4:30 pm May 16th 10:30-2:00 pm
May 23rd 10:30-4:30 pm May 30th 10:30-2:00 pm
June 6th 10:30-4:30 June 13th 10:30-4:30
Plus
Weekly 2-Hour Live Online Sessions Every Wednesday Evening
and On-Demand Lessons
Yoga Alliance Approved
Take the first step towards becoming a certified yoga teacher and deepen your practice with us.
Hello Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training
Step into an inspiring yoga teacher training rooted in the Krishnamacharya lineage, with dynamic influences from Iyengar and Ashtanga (Vinyasa Flow). This program will give you the confidence, skills, and experience to teach yoga classes for students of all levels.
Our training is active, hands-on, and energizing. We explore how poses feel, move, and function—not just how they look. You’ll learn practical tools to create creative, intelligent sequences, guide breath with ease, and adapt your teaching to support every body. At Hello Yoga, learning is engaging, supportive, and fun.
Why Choose Hello Yoga?
Our Yoga Alliance–certified 200-hour Teacher Training is about more than becoming a yoga teacher. You’ll deepen your personal practice, grow in confidence, build lasting friendships, and step into leadership—both on and off the mat.
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Our certified yoga teacher training offers a flexible schedule with both online and in-person learning
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A comprehensive 200-hour program that leaves you feeling confident and prepared
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A 600-page training manual to support you long after graduation
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Learn from 4 experienced senior instructors offering diverse perspectives
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Yoga Alliance certification, allowing you to register and use their logo professionally
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Join a supportive alumni community for continued connection and mentorship
What You’ll Learn
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How to create and intelligently sequence yoga classes
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Clear, confident teaching and communication skills
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Functional anatomy made easy to understand and apply
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The foundations of Ayurveda
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Yoga philosophy you can actually use in everyday life
All while discovering and developing your unique voice as a teacher.
Flexible Hybrid Format
Our 4.5-month hybrid program gives you the freedom to choose online, in-person, or a blend of both. The curriculum is designed to deepen your practice while fully preparing you to teach safe, inspiring, and inclusive yoga classes.
Affordable Monthly Payment Plans
What You’ll Learn in Our Yoga Teacher Training
Principles of Teaching
Key Concepts
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Optimal Alignment
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Path of Least Resistance
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Human Variation
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Best Practices
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Stability & Mobility
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See the Whole Person/
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How to See Your Students
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Inclusion
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Holding Space for others
Classroom Elements
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Creating A Class Experience
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Music Playlist Brainstorm
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Props
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Demonstrations Tips & Techniques
Qualities of a Teacher
Your Teaching Mission
Professional Development
Starting Out
The Professional Yogi
Marketing
Vision & Goals
Develope a final Final Sequence with your teachers
Reviews & Quizes
Resources
Recommended Reading
Practice Teaching Worksheet
Principles of Sequencing
Key Concepts & Best Practices of Sequencing
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Vinyasa and Transitions
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How To Create Safe & Stable Transitions
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Building A Vinyasa Class: Threads
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Peak Pose Sequencing
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Class Structure
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ActivationPeak
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Integration
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Sequence Assignments
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Working 1 on 1 with sequencing expert to brainstorm ideas
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various styles of yoga
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Modifications for poses
How To Plan Your Class Sequence
Teaching Parts of Class
Guidelines for Teaching Arrival
Guidelines for Teaching Activation
Guidelines for Teaching Peak
Guidelines for Teaching Integration
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
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Trimesters
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Hormones
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Circulatory System during pregnancy
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Physical Changes during pregnancy
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Communication, best practices for pregnant practitioners
Principles of Cueing
How to Cue A Verbal Assist
Key Concepts
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Position
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General Form
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Direct Language
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Indirect Language
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Trauma Aware Language
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Actions:
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Simple and Paired
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Balanced Action
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Universal Paired Actions
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Linking Language
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Synonymous Cue
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Root Rebound Cue
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Stabilizing Cue
Introduction to Cueing
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Direct Language
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Indirect Language
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Four Steps of Cueing
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Tips for Cueing Universal Paired
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Cueing Transitions
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Creating Stabilizing Cues
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How To Cue Root Rebound
Cueing the Breath
Samples of Sequences
to learn from and following
Plus Create Your Own Sequences with tips from your teachers
Neutral Standing Poses, Externally Rotated Standing Poses, Active Hip Openers, Hand Balances, Twists, Simple Backbends, Deeper Backbends, Active Inversions, Cooling Inversions, Seated Poses, Reclined Poses, Restorative PosesLearn to teach Surya Namaskar A
Learn about Yoga Poses
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Physiology of the Breath and Movement
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Physiology of the Breath
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Diaphragm
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Mechanics of the Breath
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Benefits of Breathing
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Yoga and Breathing
How to Teach Breathing Practices (Pranayama)
TechniquesTimings
Affordable Payment Plans Available
Kindly note: An $85 Fee will be included with Payment Plans
