Your Learning Path
The Embodied Journey: Program Overview & Schedule
Your transformation is a 12-month journey. Our 200-Hour YTT is intentionally designed for deep, experiential learning, allowing you to integrate the teachings into your life as you progress. This isn't a race to the finish line; it's a path of sustained embodiment, supported by consistent practice and mentorship.
At a Glance:
Duration: January – December 2026
Format: A hybrid of live online sessions, self-paced pre-recorded content, and powerful in-person connection.
Connection: Quarterly in-person weekend intensives to deepen your practice and build community.
Culmination: An optional immersive, in-person retreat in December 2026 to celebrate and integrate your journey.
2. Weekly Practice Session Stay connected to your practice and your peers with this mid-week touchpoint.
When: Every Monday, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Focus: A live online session focused on embodied movement, technique refinement, and community practice.
3. Weekly Mentorship Circle This is the heart of our program and your anchor for the week. We believe you deserve consistent, personalized support.
When: Every Thursday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Focus: This is not a lecture. It is a dedicated, live online space for mentorship. We'll answer your questions, troubleshoot teaching challenges, offer personalized guidance, and ensure no one gets left behind. All questions from your homework or intensives will be addressed here.
The Rhythm of Your Training
This program is structured to fit into your life, providing a consistent and nourishing rhythm of learning and practice. All times are in CST.
1. Monthly Weekend Intensive This is our deepest dive each month, where we immerse ourselves in new modules, workshops, and group practice.
When: The last Saturday & Sunday of each month.
Schedule:
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Format: These weekends are delivered live online, with quarterly in-person weekends hosted at a central location for those who can attend.
Your Core Curriculum (Yoga Alliance Aligned)
Our curriculum is intentionally structured to build your knowledge from a strong, foundational base to the nuanced art of teaching. You will be guided through four core educational categories to prepare you to teach with authentic, embodied confidence.
Techniques, Training, & Practice (75 Hours): Develop a refined personal practice (Sadhana) and master foundational and advanced yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation.
Anatomy & Physiology (30 Hours): Gain a felt-sense understanding of the body's systems, biomechanics, and functional movement. Learn to apply this knowledge for safe, intelligent, and therapeutic teaching.
Yoga Humanities (30 Hours): Explore the rich history, philosophy, and ethics of yoga. We will dive into key texts like The Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita as practical guides for modern life.
Professional Essentials (50 Hours): Learn the art and business of yoga. This category covers sequencing, communication, marketing, trauma-informed teaching methodologies, and the skills to build a sustainable career.
Have questions? Let’s Connect.
Choosing a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a profound commitment—not just to a program, but to your own personal transformation. You deserve to feel completely confident that this is the right path, the right community, and the right time for you.
I am here to help you find that clarity.
I invite you to schedule a free, 1-on-1 discovery call directly with me. This is not a sales pitch; it's a personal, no-pressure conversation. We can:
Discuss your personal goals and where you are on your yoga journey.
Explore the program's schedule and curriculum in detail.
Answer any and all questions you have about our "embodied" philosophy.
See if our community and teaching style truly align with your heart.
This journey is about connection, and it starts right here. I look forward to speaking with you.
— JoAnn Drasdis, YACEP, E-RYT 500 Lead Trainer & Founder, The Embodied Yogi School