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200-Hour Yoga
Teacher Training
Certificate in Yoga Teacher Training · Newton Institute of Applied Studies (NIAS) · Singapore
About the Programme
A Complete Journey in Yoga Teaching
The Certificate in Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, immersive programme designed for dedicated practitioners ready to deepen their knowledge and share yoga with the world. Fully aligned with Yoga Alliance requirements, this programme leads to your RYT 200 certification upon graduation.
Whether you aspire to teach professionally or simply wish to deepen your personal practice, this training will profoundly transform your relationship with yoga, yourself, and those around you.
"This is not just a teacher training — it is a journey of self-discovery, embodied wisdom, and the sacred art of transmission."
Course Curriculum
Five Core Educational Categories
- Asana — alignment, adjustments, modifications
- Pranayama — breathwork techniques & practice
- Pratyahara — sense withdrawal practices
- Dharana — concentration & mindfulness
- Dhyana — meditation traditions & methods
- Yoga Nidra & Savasana sequencing
- Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar A & B)
- Standing, seated, backbend, twist & inversion families
- Restorative & therapeutic applications
- Sequencing principles & class arc design
- Verbal cueing — language, tone & clarity
- Physical assists & hands-on adjustments
- Observation & assessment of students
- Creating inclusive & accessible classes
- Props usage — blocks, straps, bolsters, chairs
- Class theme & intention setting
- Practicum — peer teaching with feedback
- Skeletal system — bones, joints & movement
- Muscular system — agonists, antagonists, synergists
- Spine anatomy & axial skeleton
- Respiratory system & breath mechanics
- Nervous system — SNS, PNS, vagus nerve
- Energetic anatomy — Nadis, Chakras, Koshas
- Common injuries & contraindications
- Modifications for injuries & special conditions
- Patanjali's Yoga Sutras & the Eight Limbs (Ashtanga)
- Yamas & Niyamas — ethical foundations
- The Bhagavad Gita — key teachings
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika overview
- History & lineages of yoga
- Ayurvedic principles & lifestyle
- Yoga ethics, boundaries & professional conduct
- Cultural appropriation & responsible teaching
- Peer teaching practicum sessions (observed)
- Written & verbal feedback from faculty
- Teaching to beginner students (external)
- Video review & self-assessment
- Final teaching assessment (60-minute class)
- Assisting senior teachers in public classes
- Daily self-practice log & journal
- Assigned readings from primary texts
- Written essays & reflective assignments
- Anatomy workbook completion
- Sequence design assignments
- Peer observation of public yoga classes
Intensive Format
Sample Daily Schedule
Our immersive schedule balances practice, learning, and integration. Below is a sample day for the intensive format.
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Morning meditation & pranayama | 45 min |
| 6:45 AM | Led asana practice (primary series) | 90 min |
| 8:15 AM | Breakfast & self-care break | 60 min |
| 9:15 AM | Anatomy & physiology lecture | 90 min |
| 10:45 AM | Asana lab — alignment & adjustments | 90 min |
| 12:15 PM | Q&A and integration discussion | 30 min |
| 1:30 PM | Yoga philosophy & history lecture | 90 min |
| 3:00 PM | Teaching methodology & practicum | 90 min |
| 4:30 PM | Free time / self-study / rest | 90 min |
| 6:00 PM | Evening meal & community time | 60 min |
| 7:00 PM | Restorative yoga / Yoga Nidra | 75 min |
| 8:15 PM | Evening meditation & closing circle | 45 min |
Your Credential
Internationally Recognised Certification
Upon successful completion, you will receive your 200-hour certificate and be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT 200.
Programme Investment & Formats
Choose Your Format
We offer the training in multiple formats to accommodate different lifestyles and schedules. Payment plans are available for all options.
- Full-time, Monday–Friday format
- 200 hours over 4 weeks
- All course materials included
- Online student portal access
- Alumni community access
- Fridays–Sundays over 12 weekends
- 200 hours — approx. 3 months
- All course materials included
- Complementary drop-in classes
- 1-hour private mentoring session
- Alumni community access
- Blended learning format
- In-person practicum weekends
- Pre-recorded lecture library
- Live online sessions weekly
- All course materials included
- Alumni community access
Entry Requirements
Who Can Apply
Entry Requirements
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Start Your Yoga Teaching Journey
Spaces are limited. Join our next intake and take the most transformative step of your yoga journey.
Contact us: info.nias.edu@gmail.com · nias.edu.sg
Newton Institute of Applied Studies · 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training · Yoga Alliance RYS 200 · Singapore
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