Learning Path
YTT-200 Curriculum Overview
Explore a non-certifying YTT-200 study curriculum with 13 modules, 57 roadmap lessons, references, safety scope, and exam connections.
- Who this is for
- Independent learners, yoga teachers refreshing foundations, and students reviewing topics commonly found in 200-hour teacher training.
- What this path covers
- A sequenced study map for philosophy, movement, anatomy, breath, meditation, teaching, ethics, subtle-body traditions, and integration.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Use the path as a review structure, then choose lessons and exam categories that match your current learning needs.
- Follow 13 modules from study orientation through integration.
- Use 57 core lessons and four reference collections as a coherent review map.
- modules
- 13
- lessons in the roadmap
- 57
- available now
- 57
- planned
- 0
- exam categories
- 16
- published reading estimate
- About 12 hr 12 min
Reading time covers currently available lessons only. It is not a training-hour or certification claim.
Curriculum map
13 modules, in learning order
Open a module to see its purpose, dependencies, outcomes, exam connections, and all roadmap lessons. Only published lessons are links or count toward progress.
Expected outcomes
- Explain YogaScenes' non-certifying role.
- Create an adjustable study and reflection practice.
Prerequisites
No required prerequisite module.
Question connections
No direct exam category assigned.
Expected outcomes
- Compare multiple uses of the word yoga.
- Mark uncertainty in dates, translations, and lineage claims.
Prerequisites
Recommended
Question connections
- Yoga Philosophy
- Sanskrit
Expected outcomes
- Compare four paths, Hatha, and modern postural yoga.
- Place Ashtanga-Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra in context.
Prerequisites
Question connections
- Yoga Philosophy
- Asanas
- Pranayama
- Mudras & Bandhas
- M03.01Paths and Styles of YogaLesson7 min readYoga Philosophy
- M03.02The Four Paths of YogaLesson9 min readYoga Philosophy
- M03.03Hatha and Modern Postural YogaLesson11 min readYoga Philosophy · Asanas
- M03.04Ashtanga-Vinyasa Practice FrameworkLesson11 min readYoga Philosophy · Asanas · Pranayama · Mudras & Bandhas
Expected outcomes
- Describe relationships among the eight limbs.
- Apply ethics through reflection without grading a student's character.
Prerequisites
Question connections
- Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Yoga Philosophy
- Meditation
- Teaching Methodology
- M04.01The Eight Limbs of YogaLesson11 min readEight Limbs of Yoga · Yoga Philosophy
- M04.02Yamas and NiyamasLesson12 min readEight Limbs of Yoga · Yoga Philosophy
- M04.03Pratyahara and Sensory AttentionLesson10 min readEight Limbs of Yoga · Meditation
- M04.04Dharana, Dhyana and SamadhiLesson11 min readEight Limbs of Yoga · Meditation · Yoga Philosophy
- M04.05Ethics in Teaching RelationshipsLesson13 min readEight Limbs of Yoga · Teaching Methodology
Expected outcomes
- Recognize pose families, base, load, and range.
- Offer options, props, exits, and stop-signal language.
Prerequisites
Question connections
- Asanas
- Alignment
- Anatomy
- M05.01Asana and Alignment BasicsLesson12 min readAsanas · Alignment
- M05.02Pose Families and Movement PatternsLesson12 min readAsanas · Alignment
- M05.03Feet, Ankles, Knees and LegsLesson13 min readAlignment · Anatomy
- M05.04Hips, Pelvis and SpineLesson13 min readAlignment · Anatomy
- M05.05Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and HeadLesson13 min readAlignment · Anatomy
- M05.06Alignment Anatomy Deep DiveLesson14 min readAlignment · Anatomy · Asanas
Expected outcomes
- Relate major systems to movement and breathing.
- Distinguish observation, education, diagnosis, and referral.
Prerequisites
Required
Question connections
- Anatomy
- M06.01Anatomy for Yoga StudentsLesson12 min readAnatomy
- M06.02Skeletal System, Joints and SpineLesson13 min readAnatomy
- M06.03Muscular System and MovementLesson13 min readAnatomy
- M06.04Nervous and Endocrine SystemsLesson14 min readAnatomy
- M06.05Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Breathing SystemsLesson15 min readAnatomy
- M06.06Body Systems Survey and Teacher ScopeLesson16 min readAnatomy
Expected outcomes
- Use Puraka, Rechaka, and Kumbhaka vocabulary in context.
- Recognize force and retention risks, stop signals, and supervision needs.
Prerequisites
Required
Recommended
Question connections
- Pranayama
- Sanskrit
- Shatkarmas
- M07.01Pranayama Basics and Breath SafetyLesson11 min readPranayama
- M07.02Breath Phases and Retention ContextLesson11 min readPranayama · Sanskrit
- M07.03Ujjayi, Viloma and Nadi ShodhanaLesson12 min readPranayama
- M07.04Cooling and Sound-Based PranayamaLesson10 min readPranayama
- M07.05Bhedana, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati ContextLesson12 min readPranayama · Shatkarmas
- M07.06Pranayama Techniques and ContraindicationsLesson13 min readPranayama
Expected outcomes
- Compare attention objects, relaxation, and Yoga Nidra contexts.
- Offer position, eyes-open, duration, and stop choices without outcome promises.
Prerequisites
Question connections
- Meditation
- Yoga Philosophy
Expected outcomes
- Design layered cues and describe observations without diagnosis.
- Use specific, revocable consent and non-touch alternatives.
Prerequisites
Question connections
- Teaching Methodology
- M09.01Teaching Methodology BasicsLesson13 min readTeaching Methodology
- M09.02Cueing and InstructionLesson14 min readTeaching Methodology
- M09.03Demonstration, Observation and FeedbackLesson13 min readTeaching Methodology
- M09.04Teaching Tools and AdjustmentsLesson14 min readTeaching Methodology
- M09.05Inclusive Teaching, Scope and Professional BoundariesLesson15 min readTeaching Methodology
Expected outcomes
- Choose a sequencing model and balance pose families.
- Build a timed plan with options without treating examples as prescriptions.
Prerequisites
Question connections
- Teaching Methodology
- Asanas
- Alignment
- M10.01Sequencing and Class DesignLesson14 min readTeaching Methodology · Asanas
- M10.02Class Arc, Pacing and TransitionsLesson15 min readTeaching Methodology
- M10.03Sequencing Models and Pose-Family BalanceLesson16 min readTeaching Methodology · Asanas · Alignment
- M10.04Style-Specific Sequencing ContextsLesson17 min readTeaching Methodology · Asanas
Expected outcomes
- Describe common Kosha, Nadi, and Chakra frameworks.
- Keep subtle-body models distinct from medical anatomy.
Prerequisites
Question connections
- Koshas
- Nadis
- Chakras
Expected outcomes
- Recognize classifications and cultural context.
- Identify supervision boundaries and unsupported vibration or detox claims.
Prerequisites
Recommended
Question connections
- Mudras & Bandhas
- Shatkarmas
- Mantra
- Sanskrit
Expected outcomes
- Distinguish traditional Ayurveda concepts from biomedical diagnosis.
- Use objectives, exam feedback, and source notes to plan continuing study.
Prerequisites
Recommended
Question connections
- Ayurveda
Reference Shelf
Four collections beside the curriculum
References support lookup and comparison. They are separate from the 57 core lessons and never count toward lesson completion.
- R01Browse collection24 curated records
Sanskrit & Asana
Asana names, common aliases, pose families, terminology, and related lessons.
- R02Browse collection19 curated records
Anatomy & Movement
Joint, movement, body-system, and stop-signal records from M05 and M06.
- R03Browse collection14 curated records
Breath & Pranayama
Technique families, intensity, classification, safety, and related M07 lessons.
- R04Browse collection20 curated records
Mudra, Bandha, Mantra & Cleansing
Individual M12 terms with tradition context, risk level, source notes, and supervision boundaries.
Path introduction
Path introduction
The original overview remains here as a short orientation before the module map.
A YTT-200 course usually introduces the foundations of practice and teaching: asana, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, ethics, sequencing, and communication. The details vary by school, but the study categories are stable enough to organize your review.
Core Study Areas
- Foundations and integration: definitions, study habits, journaling, review loops, and suggested reading choices.
- Philosophy and history: key terms, cultural context, ethics, eight limbs, four paths, and style vocabulary.
- Asana and alignment: pose families, safe setup, observation, alignment anatomy, and modifications.
- Anatomy: movement language, joints, spine, breath mechanics, and safety reasoning.
- Pranayama, meditation, and mantra: breath safety, technique categories, attention, relaxation, OM, and chanting scope.
- Teaching methodology: cueing, demonstration, observation, sequencing, consent-aware adjustments, scope, and student care.
How to Use This Path
Start with foundations, then alternate between embodied topics and conceptual topics. For example, pair asana alignment with anatomy, or pranayama with breath safety. This keeps study practical instead of abstract.
Safety and scope
Keep study, teaching, and care boundaries visible
YogaScenes organizes independent study. It does not replace supervised training, individualized professional advice, or licensed care.
- Choose lower-intensity options, stop when something feels wrong, and seek appropriate qualified support when needed.
- Breath retention, forceful breathwork, cleansing practices, and hands-on teaching require explicit safety and supervision boundaries.
- Consent must be specific, voluntary, and revocable; non-touch options remain valid choices.
- Traditional, Sanskrit, subtle-body, and Ayurveda frameworks are presented with context and are not medical anatomy or diagnosis.