A nervous system-led, therapeutic-touch approach to hot yoga teacher training

RYS 200® Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance
Established 08/2019

Step into a yoga teacher training that actually meets you where you are

This is not your average yoga teacher training. At KUUMA Yoga, we’re redefining what it means to teach - and to lead - through the lens of nervous system science, therapeutic touch, and real human connection.

Our program blends hot yoga with neuro-psychology, consent-driven touch, and a full-spectrum sensory experience designed to support not just bodies, but hearts and minds. You’ll leave with the skills to guide others safely, confidently, and with the kind of presence that can’t be faked.

This training is for those who aren’t just here to teach yoga - but to shift culture, hold space, and lead with integrity.

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Meet Andie

CEO, Founder & Lead Educator

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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (‘11)
Bachelor of Education (‘13)

YOGA & MOVEMENT EDUCATION
Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio (TAYS) E-RYT-200 (‘15) & E-RYT-500 (‘21)
5000+ Hours Teaching
Pranassage® Practitioner (‘24)
Neurosculpting® Practitioner (‘25)
Level 1 Zouk Improvement Course: BRICK Dance Academy (‘24)
Body Balance Studio, Mat Pilates 100 (‘25)

Andie is a creative educator, yoga artist, and somatic practitioner with a deep passion for movement, mindfulness, and community.

She combines her expertise in trauma-informed care and neuroscience to guide others on transformative journeys. Known for her authentic connection and innovative approach, Andie creates immersive, multisensory experiences that inspire growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection.

YOGA ALLIANCE CURRICULUM CATEGORIES

Technique, Train & Practice (75 hrs)

Asana, pranayama, meditation, and related practices

Yoga Humanities (30 hrs)

The study of yoga history, philosophy, and ethics

Anatomy and Physiology (30 hrs)

The skeletal system, physiology, and biomechanics

Professional Essentials (50 hrs)

Teaching methodology, professional development, and practicum

COURSE OFFERINGS 2025-2026

200 RYS® Yoga Alliance

Semester 1: Foundations of a Yoga Practice

YOG101: SOMATIC TOUCH & RESTORATIVE YOGA
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 7.5, AP: 10)
Description: Basics of teaching yin yoga, offering safe and clinical therapeutic touch, anatomy of touch, consent to touch, and practice teaching yin with touch techniques.

YOG102: FLOW LAB (INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUES)
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: The basics of teaching vinyasa, posture clinic for basic asana positions, how to sequence a class, different types of sequencing, teaching by demonstration, and basic yoga teaching techniques including presence, voice, bodily awareness, and cueing.

YOG103: HOT YOGA LAB (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: Intermediate hot yoga sequencing, posture clinic for more challenging poses, finding your voice, mastering observation of the room, teaching without demonstrating, and advanced yoga teaching techniques.

YOG104: YOGA PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, AP: 7.5)
Description: Basic assists for vinyasa & sequencing, anatomy of each posture, where to assist/touch, consent to touch, verbal and non-verbal consent tools, practice teaching and assisting, and mini evaluation.

Semester 2: Deepening Yoga Knowledge

YOG105: ASSISTS & ANATOMY LAB
Hours: 17.5 (YHE: 17.5)
Description: Exploration of functional anatomy, injury prevention, and biomechanics in yoga postures, combined with hands-on practice of safe, consent-based assists. Focus on somatic awareness, ethical touch, and adapting physical support for diverse bodies.

YOG106: MODERN YOGA & ETHICS
Hours: 17.5 (YHE: 17.5)
Description: Discussion of ethical principles in yoga and their application in today's global practice, living yoga on and off the mat, practicing cleanliness of thought, speech, and embodiment, and understanding yamas and niyamas.

YOG107: TEACHING METHODOLOGY & BUSINESS OF YOGA
Hours: 17.5 (PE: 17.5)
Description: Practical aspects of running a yoga business, including marketing, legal issues, studio management, payment, invoicing, insurance, franchising, professionalism, content creation, and energy exchange.

YOG108: APPLIED ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LAB
Hours: 17.5 (AP: 17.5)
Description: Applying anatomy, biology, and physiology to yoga classes, understanding the muscular and skeletal systems, fascia, endocrine system, neurology, biology, reproductive systems, metabolism, and nutrition.

Semester 3: Advanced Techniques & Professional Development

YOG109: SEQUENCING LAB
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: Advanced asana postures in vinyasa & hot yoga, sequencing a more advanced power class, using additional teaching tools like music, hands-on assists, complex sequencing, and teaching from observation.

YOG110: BREATHWORK & ANATOMY LAB
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 7.5, AP: 10)
Description: This course explores breathwork and anatomy both separately and together. Learn traditional pranayama, modern breathing techniques, and how to instruct breath safely and effectively. Dive into functional anatomy, examining the diaphragm, respiratory mechanics, and the nervous system’s response to breath.

YOG111: REVIEW & PRACTICUM
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)

Description: This immersive practicum serves as a comprehensive review of Flow & Sequencing and Hot Yoga & Sequencing, providing an opportunity to refine your teaching skills, deepen your understanding, and integrate all key concepts covered. Revisit foundational principles, fill in any gaps, and engage in hands-on application through practice teaching and sequencing your own class.

YOG112: MEDITATION & EMBODIMENT
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 7.5, AP: 5, YHE: 5)
Description: Focus on integration and embodiment, exploring meditation techniques, somatic touch, subtle energy, mental focus, different types of meditation, and understanding the brain-body connection.

200 Hour Summary:
Techniques, Training and Practice (TTP): 75 hours
Yoga Humanities (YHE): 30 hours
Anatomy & Physiology (AP): 30 hours
Professional Essentials (PE): 50 hours
Practicum & Electives: 15 hours

This curriculum provides a comprehensive education for aspiring yoga teachers, ensuring they are well-equipped with practical skills, ethical understanding, anatomical knowledge, and professional acumen.

UPON COMPLETION OF ALL 12 COURSES + WRITTEN EXAM + PRACTICUM, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFICATION. THIS CERTIFICATION IS RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY AND FOLLOWS THE INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR TEACHING PROFESSIONAL YOGA.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE & DATES

Dates are tentative and subject to change due to scheduling conflicts

2025 DATES

September 2025

SOMATIC TOUCH & RESTORATIVE YOGA
(17.5 hrs)
698 Main St, Moncton, NB
@ KUUMA Yoga Studio

October 2025

HOT YOGA LAB (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
(17.5 hrs)
698 Main St, Moncton, NB
@ KUUMA Yoga Studio

November 2025

FLOW LAB (INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUES)
(17.5 hrs)
698 Main St, Moncton, NB
@ KUUMA Yoga Studio

December 2025

YOGA PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY
(17.5 hrs)
698 Main St, Moncton, NB
@ KUUMA Yoga Studio

2026 DATES

January 2026

ASSISTS & ANATOMY LAB
(17.5 hrs)