200hr Yoga Teacher Training
This is where ancient practice meets modern neuroscience. We don’t just train yoga teachers - we teach humans how to regulate, lead, and live with depth. Whether you join us in person in Moncton or online from anywhere in the world, you’ll learn to speak the language of the nervous system, guide from safety, and embody yoga in real time.
This is more than a certification.
It’s a full-body re-education in presence, ethics, and emotional intelligence.
We blend modern neuroscience with the timeless wisdom of yoga to create teachers who understand both the body and the human experience. More than posture mechanics, it’s a deep exploration of how movement, breath, and awareness shape the nervous system and our ability to hold space for others.
You’ll study functional anatomy, trauma-informed sequencing, consent-based assisting, and somatic teaching techniques that foster safety and connection. A Yoga Alliance–approved certification, KOULU 200HR prepares you to teach with clarity, integrity, and confidence - both in person and online - while embodying the language of the body and the nervous system.
Training Highlights
Neuroscience & Nervous System Education
Functional Anatomy & Physiology
Alignment & Intelligent Sequencing
Consent-Based Assisting & Somatic Touch
Breathwork, Pranayama & Meditation
Yoga Philosophy & The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Sanskrit, Language & Cueing
Ethics, Leadership & The Business of Yoga
Energetic Systems & Subtle Anatomy
Trauma-Informed Communication
Observation, Practice Teaching & Mentorship
You Will Learn
How to design functional, trauma-informed classes using applied anatomy, neuroscience, and intelligent sequencing
Modern yoga philosophy that integrates nervous system science and embodied awareness
Safe, consent-based assisting that honours each student’s individuality
Creative sequencing and cueing to educate, inspire, and heal
Inclusive, ethical teaching practices rooted in integrity and compassion
How to use props and variations to support all bodies and abilities
Upon completion of this training, graduates will receive a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from KOULU Yoga School, a Yoga Alliance–registered school (RYS-200). This certification qualifies you to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and begin teaching professionally - equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and trauma-informed tools to guide others safely and authentically.
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.
Meet Andie
CEO, Founder & Lead Educator
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.
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)
Level 2 Zouk Improvement Course: BRICK Dance Academy (‘25)
Body Balance Studio, Mat Pilates 100 (‘25)
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
YOG101: TOUCH, CONSENT & COMMUNICATION
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 5, AP: 5, PE: 7.5)
Description: Build relational trust from day one through somatic touch, Nonviolent Communication, and KUUMA's trauma-informed consent model. Learn to assist in restorative poses and offer our signature savasana experience.
SPARK: Foundations of a Yoga Practice
YOG102: HOT YOGA LAB
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: Explore KUUMA’s signature approach to hot yoga sequencing, cueing without demonstration, managing room energy, and building classes that rise and fall with intelligent intensity.
YOG103: VINYASA FLOW LAB
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: Discover the fundamentals of teaching Vinyasa yoga - from beginner-friendly sequencing to breath-to-movement transitions and teaching while demonstrating.
YOG104: HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY
Hours: 17.5 (YHE: 17.5)
Description: Connect to the heart of yoga’s lineage through key texts and concepts like the 8 Limbs, Dharma, and Liberation. Reflect on your values and what kind of teacher you’re becoming.
FLAME: Deepening Yoga Knowledge
YOG105: ASSISTS LAB: MECHANICS & MAPS
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, AP: 7.5)
Description: Develop your assist library through functional anatomy, real-time observation, and trauma-informed techniques. Learn when, where, and how to support students with skill and sensitivity.
YOG106: THE LOWER BODY LAB
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 6, AP: 9, PE: 2.5)
Description: Translate lower-body anatomy into confident class design. Study hips, hamstrings, glutes, knees, and ankles through functional patterns, then apply it to sequencing, peak-pose pathways, intelligent progressions, and practical cueing + assist strategy.
YOG107: THE BUSINESS & ENERGY OF TEACHING YOGA
Hours: 17.5 (PE: 17.5)
Description: Build a sustainable teaching practice with tools for invoicing, pricing, branding, boundaries, and avoiding burnout in a service-based industry. Learn how to hold your energy, communicate professionally, and create a business model that supports longevity.
YOG108: ADVANCED FLOW & TEACHING TOOLS
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: Level up your flow. Learn to sequence for peak poses, teach without demo, work with music, and adapt your presence in real-time with confidence.
YOG109: THE ART OF HOLDING SPACE: TEACHING BEYOND THE POSE
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 2.5, YHE: 7.5, PE: 7.5)
Description: Learn the unseen skills of space holding — co-regulation, trauma-informed leadership, and relational presence. Explore ethics-in-action (values, responsibility, power, and accountability), then apply it through coached teaching reps and facilitation practice. This is the soft power of teaching.
BURN: Advanced Techniques & Professional Development
YOG110: SOMATIC BREATHWORK
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 7.5, AP: 10)
Description: Explore the breath as a tool for regulation, embodiment, and awareness. Integrate pranayama with modern nervous system science and functional anatomy, and learn how to guide breath practices with clarity and care.
YOG111: MEDITATION & EMBODIMENT
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 7.5, AP: 5, YHE: 5)
Description: Delve into traditional and somatic meditation techniques, the subtle body, and brain-body connection. Learn to guide stillness, track nervous system shifts, and hold space for what arises.
YOG112: PRACTICUM & INTEGRATION
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: Step fully into your role as teacher. Teach your final class, receive feedback, and integrate everything you’ve learned. Celebrate your growth and completion.
YOG113: PRACTICUM & INTEGRATION
Hours: 17.5 (TTP: 10, PE: 7.5)
Description: Step fully into your role as teacher. Teach your final class, receive feedback, and integrate everything you’ve learned. Celebrate your growth and completion.
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 13 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.
EXAMPLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Dates are tentative and subject to change due to studio scheduling conflicts
IN PERSON WEEKENDER SCHEDULE
Friday: 7pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am-4:00pm
2026/2026 DATES COMING SOON
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