YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL: Jul 24, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 Peyton Fisher 200 Hour Teacher Training
FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Name: Patricia Calfee
Title: General Manager
Email: pcalfee@gmail.com
The Peyton Fisher™ 200-Hour Teacher Training
Total Hours: 200 (160 Contact / 40 Non-Contact)
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration: www.peytonfisheryoga.com
The Schedule Matrix
| Weekend | Dates | Clinical Focus & Lineage Integration |
| 0 | July 24 (7 PM) | The Meet & Greet: Program Introduction & Lineage Transmission. |
| 1 | July 25–26 | Yoga Humanities: The Ethics of the Director & "Doing Yoga All the Time." |
| 2 | Aug 15–16 | The Internal Engine: Pranayama, Meditation, & The Nervous System. |
| 3 | Sept 12–13 | "Old Faithful": The Ashtanga Primary Series (Classical Foundation). |
| 4 | Sept 26–27 | Anatomical Integrity: Biomechanics & The Physics of the Asana. |
| 5 | Oct 10–11 | The Art of the Cue: Teaching Methodology & High-Status Language. |
| 6 | Oct 24–25 | Vinyasa Evolution: Creative Sequencing Logic & The Kest Influence. |
| 7 | Nov 14–15 | The Teaching Clinic: Peer Review & Clinical Feedback Loops. |
| 8 | Dec 5–6 | The Final Descent: Graduation & The Business of Professional Yoga. |
Required Reading & Materials
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The Practice Manual: Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual by David Swenson.
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The Methodology: Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens.
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The Philosophy: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
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The Anatomy: Anatomy for Yoga (Visual Study) by Paul Grilley.
Core Category Breakdown (Yoga Alliance Standards)
1. Yoga Humanities — Priority One
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Heritage Study: Following the line from Beryl Bender’s "The Hard & The Soft" (est. 1975) to the modern era.
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Clinical Ethics: Professional boundaries, student-teacher dynamics, and the "Director's" responsibility.
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On & Off the Mat: Living the philosophy of resilience, awareness, and compassion.
2. Techniques, Training & Practice
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"Old Faithful": Mastering the Ashtanga Primary Series with the precision of the Swenson and Jois lineage.
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The Art of Breath: Intensive Pranayama and Meditation modules to regulate the internal engine.
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Hard & Soft Methodology: Integrating strength-based discipline into every movement.
3. Teaching Methodology
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The Directive Voice: Developing a high-status presence and professional verbal cues.
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The Adjustment Clinic: Hands-on assists rooted in the precision of Maureen Bosker and Kathy McNames.
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Sequencing Architecture: Building logic-based classes that respect tradition while welcoming modern needs.
4. Anatomy & Physiology
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Functional Movement: Practical biomechanics for injury prevention and longevity.
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The Physics of Alignment: Understanding skeletal variations and anatomical "Source Code."
5. Professional Essentials
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The Business of the Brand: Intellectual property, marketing, and the "business of yoga".
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Practicum: Final teaching evaluations