The Purpose Partnership

300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training — Mentorship Model for Studio Owners

Hour Allocation Summary

Detailed Breakdown by Program Component

1. Mentorship & Professional Development – 120 hours

  • Weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions (50–60 hours)

  • Leadership, communication, and team development

  • Coaching on systems, marketing, and business structure

  • Self-reflection and journaling on leadership and purpose

  • Studio-specific projects (business planning, marketing, etc.)

2. Studio Practicum & Integration – 60 hours

  • Real-world application through teaching, mentoring, and management

  • Observing or leading teacher trainings, workshops, or classes

  • Practicum documentation and mentorship feedback

  • Implementation of systems and leadership training

3. Techniques, Training & Practice – 60 hours

  • Asana, pranayama, and meditation refinement

  • Sequencing for advanced classes

  • Integration of philosophy into teaching

  • Weekly self-study and peer discussions

4. Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics – 30 hours

  • Functional movement and injury prevention

  • Energetic anatomy (chakras, nadis, subtle body)

  • Nervous system regulation for teachers

  • Content drawn from existing 300HR anatomy coursework

5. Yoga Humanities – 30 hours

  • Deepening understanding of yoga philosophy

  • Yogic ethics in leadership and teaching

  • History, lineage, and the evolution of yoga education

  • Reflective study: the intersection of yoga, purpose, and service

How It All Works

The Purpose Partnership is structured to meet all Yoga Alliance RYS 300-hour standards through an applied mentorship model:

Component Delivery Format Hours

Weekly 1:1 Mentorship (virtual) Live mentorship & guided reflection. 50–60

Self-study & Leadership Integration Assigned reading, journaling, and self-assessment 40

Studio Practicum Teaching, mentoring, or training facilitation 60

Business Systems & Marketing Guided professional development and systems support 60

Pre-built / Custom 300HR Modules Applied study (anatomy, philosophy, techniques) 80

Total: 300 instructional hours

Key Features That Align with Yoga Alliance Standards

Instructional Hours: All hours are guided or mentored, fulfilling YA’s “instructional” requirement.
Advanced Practice: Participants deepen their teaching methodology, leadership, and integration of yoga philosophy.
Applied Learning: Real-world studio application replaces traditional “practice teaching” for advanced practitioners.
Individualized Mentorship: One-on-one instruction exceeds YA’s group training standard for professional development.
Ethics & Leadership: Integrated study of yogic ethics and authentic leadership development.