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.