300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus & Details

A 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is an advanced program designed for certified yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour YTT. This course deepens knowledge of yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and personal practice.

Course Duration & Format

Typically 4 to 6 weeks (intensive) or 3 to 6 months (part-time).
Includes daily yoga practice, lectures, workshops, and teaching practicums.
Some programs offer online or hybrid options.

Syllabus Breakdown

1. Advanced Asana Practice

Deepening traditional yoga postures.
Alignment, adjustments, and modifications.
Exploring advanced poses (arm balances, inversions, backbends).
Injury prevention and safe practice.

2. Pranayama & Breathwork

Advanced breathing techniques (Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika, Kapalabhati).
Effects of pranayama on energy channels and chakras.
Incorporating breathwork into yoga classes.

3. Meditation & Mindfulness

Various meditation techniques (Vipassana, Chakra meditation, mantra chanting).
Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation).
Sound Healing
Cultivating personal meditation practice.

4. Yoga Philosophy & Ethics

Deep study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads.
Ethics of a yoga teacher (yamas & niyamas).
Understanding the deeper spiritual aspects of yoga.

5. Anatomy & Physiology

Functional anatomy for advanced postures.
Impact of yoga on the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems.
Common injuries and therapeutic applications of yoga.

6. Ayurveda & Yogic Lifestyle

Understanding doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and their influence.
Ayurvedic diet and daily routines for yogis.
Using Ayurveda for self-care and class planning.

7. Teaching Methodology & Sequencing

Designing well-balanced and advanced yoga classes.
Hands-on adjustments and verbal cues.
Teaching diverse styles (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative).
Working with special populations (pregnant women, seniors, athletes).

8. The Business of Yoga

Building a yoga career and personal brand.
Social media and online teaching strategies.
Ethics of teaching and working with students.

Requirements for Certification

Completion of all training hours.
Teaching practicum (leading a full class).
Written and practical assessments.
Personal project or thesis (varies by school).

After completing a 300-hour YTT, you become a 500-hour certified yoga teacher (RYT-500) with Yoga Alliance.