100/200/500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC)
“Patanjali’s Sutra 1.1: Atha Yoga Anushasanam
Now, after having done prior preparation through life and other practices, the study and practice of Yoga begins.”
At Sri Ma Yoga School, we honour this timeless teaching by offering courses that combine the two essential dimensions of yoga training:
A. Yoga Knowledge & Philosophy (Yoga Darshan)
B. Yoga Skills & Practice (Yoga Abhyasa)
Our programs integrate these aspects to guide you into a balanced and holistic understanding of yoga — as a way of life, not just a physical discipline.
Who Should Attend?
We believe Yoga is for everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience.
This course is especially suited for you if:
You’ve been practicing yoga and now seek a structured, step-by-step approach to deepen your understanding and apply it meaningfully in daily life.
You are curious about becoming a yoga teacher, but want to explore and experience the path before fully committing.
You are navigating a physical or emotional challenge and would like to explore how yoga can support your healing and realignment — from body to mind, and from mind to spirit.
Modern life often disconnects us from our bodies and ourselves. Yoga helps restore that connection — cultivating physical health, emotional resilience, and spiritual clarity. True alignment touches every cell and fibre of your being.
Our CommitmentWe are dedicated to sharing the ageless and authentic teachings of classical yoga — as it was taught by the ancient masters — in a way that resonates with the modern world.
Our approach is comprehensive and systematic, offering much more than just asana practice, and guiding you on a true journey into yoga.
Now, after having done prior preparation through life and other practices, the study and practice of Yoga begins.”
At Sri Ma Yoga School, we honour this timeless teaching by offering courses that combine the two essential dimensions of yoga training:
A. Yoga Knowledge & Philosophy (Yoga Darshan)
B. Yoga Skills & Practice (Yoga Abhyasa)
Our programs integrate these aspects to guide you into a balanced and holistic understanding of yoga — as a way of life, not just a physical discipline.
Who Should Attend?
We believe Yoga is for everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience.
This course is especially suited for you if:
You’ve been practicing yoga and now seek a structured, step-by-step approach to deepen your understanding and apply it meaningfully in daily life.
You are curious about becoming a yoga teacher, but want to explore and experience the path before fully committing.
You are navigating a physical or emotional challenge and would like to explore how yoga can support your healing and realignment — from body to mind, and from mind to spirit.
Modern life often disconnects us from our bodies and ourselves. Yoga helps restore that connection — cultivating physical health, emotional resilience, and spiritual clarity. True alignment touches every cell and fibre of your being.
Our CommitmentWe are dedicated to sharing the ageless and authentic teachings of classical yoga — as it was taught by the ancient masters — in a way that resonates with the modern world.
Our approach is comprehensive and systematic, offering much more than just asana practice, and guiding you on a true journey into yoga.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to join the 100-Hour Foundation Course.
Whether you are completely new or have prior experience, this course welcomes all who are eager to:
Explore the deeper techniques and philosophy of yoga
Strengthen and refine their asana and pranayama practice
Begin or deepen a lifelong journey of inner transformation
There are no prerequisites to join the 100-Hour Foundation Course.
Whether you are completely new or have prior experience, this course welcomes all who are eager to:
Explore the deeper techniques and philosophy of yoga
Strengthen and refine their asana and pranayama practice
Begin or deepen a lifelong journey of inner transformation
Accreditation of our TTC programs
Sri Ma Yoga School, Australia is an authorised branch of its parent institution, Sri Ma International School of India.
Sri Ma Yoga School, Australia is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) and a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows their higher standards of delivering TTCs. Students who complete an approved training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
Sri Ma Yoga School, Australia is an authorised branch of its parent institution, Sri Ma International School of India.
Sri Ma Yoga School, Australia is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) and a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows their higher standards of delivering TTCs. Students who complete an approved training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
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Mode of Delivery:
We do provide two modes:
I. Part-time and non-residential mode, one day/week in -person attendance.
II. Distance Education: please contact us via email for the details of this mode.
We do provide two modes:
I. Part-time and non-residential mode, one day/week in -person attendance.
II. Distance Education: please contact us via email for the details of this mode.
Course Design
Modular Learning System (MLS) – Flexible Pathway to 500-Hour CertificationAll Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) at Sri Ma Yoga School are designed using a Modular Learning System (MLS). This means you begin with a 100-Hour TTC, and then upgrade progressively toward 200-Hour and 500-Hour TTC certifications. With each step, you only pay the difference in course fees, making it a flexible and affordable pathway.
How It Works:
Start with 100-Hour TTC (Semester 1)
Pay only for the 100-Hour TTC at the time of registration.
Upon completion, you receive a 100-Hour TTC Certificate.
Upgrade to 200-Hour TTC (Semester 2)
Add the next 100 hours.
Pay only the fee difference between 100 and 200 hours.
Receive a 200-Hour TTC Certificate.
Upgrade to 500-Hour TTC (Semester 3 & 4)
Add the remaining hours to reach 500 hours total.
Pay the remaining difference in course fees.
Receive a 500-Hour TTC Certificate.
Example:
If the 100-Hour TTC fee is $1500, and the full 200-Hour TTC fee is $3000, you pay $1500 now, and another $1500 only when you decide to continue. This system continues similarly toward the 500-Hour TTC.
Already Completed 200 Hours Elsewhere? We welcome students who have completed training with other schools.
Scenario I:
If your previous 200-Hour TTC was from a Yoga Alliance-registered school, you may enrol directly into our 500-Hour TTC.
Scenario II:
If your school was not Yoga Alliance-registered, you may still apply for the 500-Hour TTC through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis.
Modular Learning System (MLS) – Flexible Pathway to 500-Hour CertificationAll Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) at Sri Ma Yoga School are designed using a Modular Learning System (MLS). This means you begin with a 100-Hour TTC, and then upgrade progressively toward 200-Hour and 500-Hour TTC certifications. With each step, you only pay the difference in course fees, making it a flexible and affordable pathway.
How It Works:
Start with 100-Hour TTC (Semester 1)
Pay only for the 100-Hour TTC at the time of registration.
Upon completion, you receive a 100-Hour TTC Certificate.
Upgrade to 200-Hour TTC (Semester 2)
Add the next 100 hours.
Pay only the fee difference between 100 and 200 hours.
Receive a 200-Hour TTC Certificate.
Upgrade to 500-Hour TTC (Semester 3 & 4)
Add the remaining hours to reach 500 hours total.
Pay the remaining difference in course fees.
Receive a 500-Hour TTC Certificate.
Example:
If the 100-Hour TTC fee is $1500, and the full 200-Hour TTC fee is $3000, you pay $1500 now, and another $1500 only when you decide to continue. This system continues similarly toward the 500-Hour TTC.
Already Completed 200 Hours Elsewhere? We welcome students who have completed training with other schools.
Scenario I:
If your previous 200-Hour TTC was from a Yoga Alliance-registered school, you may enrol directly into our 500-Hour TTC.
Scenario II:
If your school was not Yoga Alliance-registered, you may still apply for the 500-Hour TTC through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis.
Course Objectives – Modular TTC Structure
Level I – 100-Hour TTC (Foundation Course)
This foundational course is ideal for those beginning their journey as a yoga teacher or for individuals wishing to deepen their personal yoga practice.
It provides a strong base in the techniques, training, and practice (TTP) of various categories of yoga asana, including Integral and Ashtanga Yoga.
Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of anatomy to support safe and effective self-practice.
Level II – 200-Hour TTC (Intermediate Course)
The 200-hour level is the first professional milestone in your path to becoming a certified yoga teacher.
Building upon the TTP foundations of Level I, this course introduces Pranayama, Shatkriya (cleansing techniques), Mudras, and Bandhas.
It also includes a deeper exploration of human anatomy and physiology as applied to yoga, enabling students to teach and guide others safely and confidently.
Level III – 500-Hour TTC (Advanced Course)
This advanced course develops both your philosophical understanding (Darshan) and practical skills (Abhyasa) in yoga.
In the Philosophy component, you will explore the four main schools of yoga, with focused study on classical texts such as:
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (YSP)
Bhagavad Gita
Shiva Samhita
Gheranda Samhita
In the TTP component, students are introduced to advanced Tantric techniques of Raja Yoga and meditative practices, including a study of the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra.
Level I – 100-Hour TTC (Foundation Course)
This foundational course is ideal for those beginning their journey as a yoga teacher or for individuals wishing to deepen their personal yoga practice.
It provides a strong base in the techniques, training, and practice (TTP) of various categories of yoga asana, including Integral and Ashtanga Yoga.
Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of anatomy to support safe and effective self-practice.
Level II – 200-Hour TTC (Intermediate Course)
The 200-hour level is the first professional milestone in your path to becoming a certified yoga teacher.
Building upon the TTP foundations of Level I, this course introduces Pranayama, Shatkriya (cleansing techniques), Mudras, and Bandhas.
It also includes a deeper exploration of human anatomy and physiology as applied to yoga, enabling students to teach and guide others safely and confidently.
Level III – 500-Hour TTC (Advanced Course)
This advanced course develops both your philosophical understanding (Darshan) and practical skills (Abhyasa) in yoga.
In the Philosophy component, you will explore the four main schools of yoga, with focused study on classical texts such as:
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (YSP)
Bhagavad Gita
Shiva Samhita
Gheranda Samhita
In the TTP component, students are introduced to advanced Tantric techniques of Raja Yoga and meditative practices, including a study of the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra.
Detail break-up of TTC programs
TTC |
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Prerequisite |
None, All are welcome |
Practice of Hatha yoga for at least 3-6 months; Or Completion of 100 Hrs Yoga foundation Course (YFC) from Sri Ma Yoga School or equivalent |
Successful completion of 200 YTTC from Sri Ma School of Yoga or any other registered school with Yoga Australia/Yoga Alliance, USA or equivalent |
Estimated Time |
approx. 15 wks. |
approx. 30wks |
approx. 1.5 year |
Schedule |
75 hrs of contact + 25 hrs self-study |
150 hrs of contact + 50 hrs self-study |
250 hrs contact hours + 100 hrs self-study |
Course Content of 100/200/500 hrs TTC
PART A Yoga knowledge (Yoga Darshan)
Topic |
100 hrs |
200 hrs |
500 hrs |
Module 1 Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1.1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1.2 Introduction to Hatha Yoga |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1.3 Yoga Teachings and Philosophy |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1.4 Four schools of Yoga |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Module 2 Applications of Yoga (Human Anatomy & Physiology and Psychology) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
2.1 Human Anatomy & Physiology |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
2.2 Obstacles |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
2.3 Yogic diet (nutrition) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
2.4 Injury Prevention |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Module 3 Yoga Physiology (YPh) |
No |
No |
Yes |
3.1 Chakra system |
No |
No |
Yes |
3.2 Prana bodies |
No |
No |
Yes |
Module 4 Yoga Psychology, Life Style & Ethics (YPLE) |
No |
No |
Yes |
4.1 Detail study of Hatha Yoga Pradapika (HYP) |
No |
No |
Yes |
4. 2 Detail study of Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (YSP) |
No |
No |
Yes |
4. 3 Detail Study of Gherand Samhita |
No |
No |
Yes |
4.4 Detail study of Shiva Samhita |
No |
No |
Yes |
4.5 Study of Bhagvad Geeta in the context of Yoga |
No |
No |
Yes |
Part B - Yoga Skills & Practice (Yoga Abhyasa)
Topic |
100 Hrs |
200 Hrs |
500 Hrs |
Module 5 Yoga Asana: Technique, Training and Practice |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Module 6 Pranayama & shat kriya |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
6.1 Pranayama |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
6.2 Mudra |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Module 7 Mudra & Bandha |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Module 8 Yoga Nidra |
No |
No |
Yes |
Module 9 Communication |
No |
No |
Yes |
Module 10 Teaching Methodology (TM) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Module 11 Practicum |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Module 12 Meditation (Raj Yoga) |
No |
No |
Yes |
For detail course content of each TTC, click on individual page from the top menu.
Required Text & Accessories:
Through out the courses, you will be provided with e-copy of the weekly lecture notes (presentation slides), pdf version of other hand-outs, texts and customized A4 laminated asana charts.
100 Hrs TTC (YFC):
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-86336-14-4
200 Hrs TTC
Prana and Pranayama, Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-86336-79-3
Yoga Nidra, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications, Trust, ISBN: 978-81-85787-12-1
500 Hrs TTC
Kundalini Tantra, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-85787-15-2
Four Chapters on Freedom – Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications
Trust, ISBN: 81-85787-18-2
Bhagavad Gita with Text, Word-to-Word Meaning, Translation & Commentary by Swami Sivananda, Divine Life Society,
2003, ISBN: 81-7052-000-2 ES13
Meditations from the Tantras, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 81-85787-11-5
Reference Books
Dharana Darshan, Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 81-86336-30-3
Practical Yoga Psychology. Rishi Vivekananda, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-86336-39-7
Through out the courses, you will be provided with e-copy of the weekly lecture notes (presentation slides), pdf version of other hand-outs, texts and customized A4 laminated asana charts.
100 Hrs TTC (YFC):
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-86336-14-4
200 Hrs TTC
Prana and Pranayama, Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-86336-79-3
Yoga Nidra, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications, Trust, ISBN: 978-81-85787-12-1
500 Hrs TTC
Kundalini Tantra, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-85787-15-2
Four Chapters on Freedom – Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications
Trust, ISBN: 81-85787-18-2
Bhagavad Gita with Text, Word-to-Word Meaning, Translation & Commentary by Swami Sivananda, Divine Life Society,
2003, ISBN: 81-7052-000-2 ES13
Meditations from the Tantras, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 81-85787-11-5
Reference Books
Dharana Darshan, Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 81-86336-30-3
Practical Yoga Psychology. Rishi Vivekananda, Yoga Publications Trust, ISBN: 978-81-86336-39-7
At Sri Ma Yoga School, we believe:
“Yoga comes to you — you don’t go to yoga.”
Our long-term training programs are offered in a highly individualized and customized format, designed to align with your personal schedule, lifestyle, and readiness.
There are no fixed intake dates — you begin your journey when you are ready.
Start When You're ReadyEmbark on your path to deeper practice and teaching at your own pace.
📩 Send us an email with your Expression of Interest and we’ll guide you through the next steps personally.
“Yoga comes to you — you don’t go to yoga.”
Our long-term training programs are offered in a highly individualized and customized format, designed to align with your personal schedule, lifestyle, and readiness.
There are no fixed intake dates — you begin your journey when you are ready.
Start When You're ReadyEmbark on your path to deeper practice and teaching at your own pace.
📩 Send us an email with your Expression of Interest and we’ll guide you through the next steps personally.