200-Hour Teacher Training

Asana Practice

• In-depth study of basic alignments.
• Learn safe positioning for beginner-level students.
• Key modifications for all standard poses for stiff, pregnant, injured or beginner students.
• Key guidelines for keeping students in safe practice.
• Key understanding of balancing muscle engagement & active stretching.
• Learn how to create optimal opening of the body in every pose.
• Discover which is the centre point for each asana and how to benefit from activating towards and from it to perform the full pose.
• Key descriptive language for effective teaching of asana.
• Learn the benefits and potential risks of each asana.
• Adjustments — physical and verbal.

Teaching Methodology

• Study the art of teaching.
• Observe the structure of classroom dynamics.
• Practise teaching one-on-one with fellow teachers.
• Practise teaching small groups of 2–5 students.
• Contemplate your key motivations for teaching and realise that by knowing them, you can teach from the core of your being.
• Establishing your teaching voice with exercises and feedback.
• Introductions & closing exercises for professional classes.
• The art of good demonstrations.
• Ethics to consider as part of committing to the path of yoga and the seat of a teacher.
• Explore confident and welcoming body language.

Yoga Prop Usage

• Study the proper use of a yoga chair, belt, blanket, blocks, bolster and yoga mat.
• Learn quick use of props for flow classes.
• Learn more methodical use of props for slower study of asanas.
• Use props for injuries and to investigate poses from different approaches to go deeper.

Anatomy & Physiology

• Introduction to yoga anatomy — organs and systems of the body, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and the biomechanical intelligence of the body.
• Study all the major joints — movements, restrictions, muscular system, physiology and postural muscles.
• Understand the muscular system — muscles for movement and alignment in asana.

Meditation

• Start a daily practice during the training with guided meditation techniques.
• Daily journal exercises to contemplate the challenges and rewards of meditation.
• Begin a self-practice of basic meditation.
• Learn the basics of teaching meditation.

Business of Yoga

• How to balance what yoga is to you versus the 'social media' of yoga.
• How to find classes once you graduate, and the realities of teaching yoga.
• How to be a freelancer and make a living as a yoga teacher.

Students who are interested in participating should bear in mind that this programme will require a strong commitment and personal sacrifice, as well as the support of the student's primary support network.

Interested students must:

• Have a deep desire to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga.
• Have a minimum of 12 months of regular yoga practice.
• Have a coachable attitude.
• Be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required.
• Be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme.
• Have read the required readings.

Required Readings Prior to Training

• The Yamas & Niyamas (by Deborah Adele)
• Bhagavad Gita (any version)
• How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind (by Pema Chödrön)
• The Tree of Yoga 瑜伽之樹 (by B.K.S. Iyengar 艾揚格)

Schedule

8 September – 11 December 2026 · The Practice Studio, Sheung Wan

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Every Tuesday and Friday: 10:00am–12:00noon morning intensive and study; 1:00–3:00pm study and practice including breaks.
• Wednesday: 10:00am–3:00pm study and practice including breaks.
• 11 December (last day): 10:00am–12:00noon morning intensive; 1:30pm–3:00pm closing session.

Tuition

Full Teacher Training Programme — One-off payment: HKD23,000. Instalment plan of 2 sections: HKD12,500/section (1st section now; 2nd section to finish within October 2026).

Morning Intensive Practice

Application is NOT required for Morning Intensive sign-up. Please register at The Practice Studio reception.

• Any one-part Morning Intensive Practice (10 practices): HK$2,800 (HK$280 per session).
• Any 5-session Morning Intensive Practice (5 practices): HK$1,575 (HK$315 per session). You must confirm your 5 selected days upon registration.
• Morning Intensive Practice drop-in: HK$550 per session.
• The Practice students enjoy 15% off.

Carol Yeung — Alignment, Hatha, Power, Vinyasa, Prenatal

Carol's passion for yoga began in 2013, when she first tried yoga as a means to balance her busy schedule. Moved by yoga's ability to bring peace and tranquillity to her hectic life in Hong Kong, Carol felt a calling to share the gift of yoga with others. Not only had yoga provided her with a means by which she could find balance, it also gave her a new direction: teaching.

Carol completed her first 200-hour teacher training under Patrick Creelman in January 2015. She has since obtained additional training credentials to teach prenatal yoga and yoga for children. Since teaching in 2015, Carol has encouraged many students to continue doing the work and improving their practice. After completing the 300-hour WildLotus Advanced Teacher Training, Carol co-founded The Practice Studio, a space where she hopes her students can practise consistently in a safe environment. She strongly believes in the motto of 'Do the Work' — to put in consistent and steady effort and to listen to one's own body. She hopes everyone at the studio can achieve a stronger physical body and better mind-body connection, bringing tranquillity and peace to their lives.

Qualifications & Certifications

• 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Jason Crandell (since 2019)
• 300-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher Training Programme with Patrick Creelman (2017)
• Gecko's Yoga Teacher Training (Kids Yoga Module 1 & 2) (2016)
• Pre & Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Training with Samantha Chan (2015)
• The Foundation: 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher Training Programme with Patrick Creelman (2015)

Application

Please complete an online application form or email us to apply. You will be notified by email within 3–5 days of its approval, along with a Welcome Letter outlining payment procedures and further details. Application is NOT required for Morning Intensives — please register at studio reception.

Refunds / Cancellation

• No refund or credit will be given for cancellation starting 8 August 2026.
• Valid refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.

Class Size

This programme requires a minimum of 4 students. We accept a maximum of 8 students.

Special offer from The Practice

30% off all The Practice retail products for all teacher training registrants.