Highland Yoga · 200-Hour Teacher Training
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Highland Yoga’s comprehensive 200-hour teacher training programs are designed to help you deepen your practice and learn how to confidently teach a yoga class. Learn more about in-person training programs in Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Athens, GA, and Nashville, TN.
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Program Details
Fall 2026
Current Cohort — Applications Closed
Highland Yoga Sandy Springs
Our Fall program meets about every other weekend, starting August 8th-November 15th; see outlined dates on sample syllabus below
Meeting Times
- Saturdays 12-6:30pm and Sundays 12-4:15pm
Showcase Dates: December 5th & 6th
Included in Your Training
Free unlimited yoga at all Highland Yoga locations August 1st - December 6th, 2026. Highland Yoga's comprehensive training materials, and access to the online companion course.
Atlanta Fall 2026 — Current Cohort InfoGeorgia Training — Lead Instructors
- Sydney GrovesLead Instructor
- Inna MilkoLead Instructor
- Lauren SalgadoLead Instructor
Fall 2026 · Program & Tuition
200-Hour Teacher Training
$3,250
Payment must be made in full prior to the start of training. All payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
- Yoga history and philosophy
- How to safely and intelligently sequence a Vinyasa yoga class
- Finding your voice as a yoga teacher
- Anatomy
- Inspiring your students
- Meditation and mindfulness
- The business of yoga
- Prenatal yoga
- Advanced teaching techniques
Requirements to Graduate
- Complete Online Companion Resource Course
- Daily meditation and journaling
- Practice 3-4x a week in-studio or online throughout duration of training
Required Reading
- Teaching Yoga, Second Edition by Mark Stephens
- The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele
The Curriculum
Sample Syllabus
Week 1
- The History of Yoga
- Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
- Introduction to Breath Cues
- Sun Salutations A and B
Week 2
- Pranayama Sequencing
- Macro & Micro Sequencing
- Introduction to Alignment
- Standing Poses
Week 3
- Cues Discussion
- Sequencing - Additional Topics
- Standing Poses - Alignment and Practice
Week 4
- Advanced Breath Cueing
- Transitional Cues and Transitions
- Backbends - Alignment and Practice
- Seated Poses - Alignment and Practice
- The Chakras
Week 5
- Breath Cues - Continued
- Seated Poses - Alignment and Practice
- Closing Poses - Alignment and Practice
- Inversion Workshop
- Meditation Workshop
Week 6
- Advanced Teaching Techniques
- Incorporating Music into Your Class
- Arm Balance Workshop
Week 7
- Anatomy Deep Dive
- Permissive Language
- Blocks to Listening
- Holding Space
Week 8
- Advanced Sequencing Workshop
- Strategies for Using Your Voice - Workshop
Week 9
- Diversity & Inclusion in Yoga
- Theming for Yoga Classes
- Prenatal Yoga Workshop
Week 10
- Showcase Classes
- Graduation Party
From the Graduates
In their own words.
“I cannot express how grateful I am for this teacher training program. Each instructor is kind and genuinely wants to help you learn by sharing their extensive knowledge of the practice.”
“After over 4 years of practicing yoga as a student, I decided to take Highland Yoga’s training to become a teacher. The training gave me invaluable knowledge about alignment, breath, and how to effectively and safely guide students through a yoga class. In addition, I learned lots of bonus content in anatomy, prenatal yoga, meditation, and many other interesting and relevant topics.”
“After the first two sessions, the cohort was a family, a safe space, and the training became a shared journey with nobody left behind. Without the strength of my fellow trainees, I would not have been able to pull through. We all came out of this training better, more considerate, patient and understanding people than we were at the beginning.”
“After years of consideration, I finally decided to pursue Highland Yoga’s Teacher Training, and I’m so grateful that I did because it turned out to be one of the most profound and transformative experiences of my life.”