200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Jamaica

Train to Teach. Transform to Lead.

Next 200-hour cohort: Nov 9 – Dec 20, 2026

Yoga Alliance-registered teacher training rooted in classical yoga, trauma-informed practice and Caribbean cultural wisdom, from a school with over 30 years of experience.

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Yoga Angels students practising tree pose together at a Jamaican waterfall

Next 200-hour cohort

November 9 – December 20, 2026

42 days · in person at YAI Wellness Oasis, Jamaica

Hybrid and online options also availableSee all dates

Yoga Angels students practising together beside the Caribbean Sea

Six weeks to learn to teach, from the ground up.

Learn to teach yoga from the ground up, covering asana, breathwork, meditation, anatomy, philosophy, cueing, sequencing, ethics and the Yoga Angels Way™. You practise teaching and get constructive feedback, inside a supportive community of fellow students and experienced trainers.

Certification: Yoga Angels 200-hour certificate; eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT-200
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Length: 42 days
Where: YAI Wellness Oasis, Yallahs, St. Thomas, Jamaica
Format: In person. Hybrid and online on request

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School RYS 200

Choose your cohort

Each 200-hour cohort runs for six weeks. Tell us which dates you have in mind when you apply, or on your call.

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NextNov 9 – Dec 20, 2026
Feb 1 – Mar 13, 20276 weeks
Mar 22 – May 1, 20276 weeks
May 3 – Jun 12, 20276 weeks
Jul 5 – Aug 14, 20276 weeks
Sep 6 – Oct 16, 20276 weeks
Nov 1 – Dec 11, 20276 weeks

Investment

$3,000USD tuition, payable in 4 payments

We have not raised our training price since the year 2000.

Included

The full 200-hour training
Lifetime membership with free refresher courses
A $250 referral reward

Accommodation and meals are not part of the tuition. On-site accommodation is available at the Oasis and arranged separately; ask about options on your call.

Ways to make it work

Early Bird: $250 off when you sign up 4 weeks before the training date.
Partial scholarship: $500 off with a scholarship request letter.
Work trade: Up to 50% off in exchange for expertise that helps Yoga Angels grow. Email [email protected] with the subject line “Work Trade Request” and your CV.
Full scholarship: One full scholarship for every 10 full-paying students, chosen by our board. Merit-based, with a documented 200 hours of community teaching. How to apply

What you’ll learn

Theory and practice side by side: philosophy, anatomy and teaching method, joined to hands-on teaching with feedback.

How to sequence and teach a 60–90 minute class for beginners
Taking students from beginner to intermediate and advanced levels
Anatomy: muscular system, skeleton and organ systems
Yoga philosophy and the Eight Limbs of Yoga
Pranayama, meditation and visualisation, practised and taught
Yoga as a business

How you finish

Teaching skill assessment and certification, individually, with 2–3 assessors
2 weeks of group study after the course
A guide to joining Yoga Alliance after certification
Ongoing support and mentorship as you start teaching

Full course outline (21 topics)

Foundation of practising and teaching
How to sequence and teach a 60–90 minute yoga class for beginners
Gradually strengthening students’ practice to intermediate and advanced levels
6 categories of teaching
4 principles of teaching
5 anatomical limbs of the body
Yoga philosophy
Eight Limbs of Yoga
Yoga as a business
Risk areas (proactive protection)
YAI beginners poses and teaching details
Guided meditation practice and teaching
Pranayama practice and teaching
Class sequencing from opening to closing
Visualisation practice and teaching
13-day detox and juice cleanse
Muscular system
Skeleton structure
Organ system
Life wheel design
Sacred space design

Meet your teacher: Sandra Griffiths

Sandra Griffiths began her yoga journey in 1997 and established Yoga Angels teacher training in 2000. The Yoga Angels approach is rooted in Hatha Yoga, with a strong foundation from her early years of Iyengar practice.

After decades of teaching, training teachers and building Yoga Angels internationally, Sandra brought a longtime vision home to Jamaica with the creation of YAI Wellness Oasis in Yallahs, St. Thomas.

Subhadra (Sandra Griffiths), founder of Yoga Angels International, smiling by the sea in Jamaica

From our graduates

Yoga Angels teacher training deepened my practice and taught me so much about myself. The training shifted my perspective on life, and the community surrounding Yoga Angels is truly unique.
Kelly Fitzgerald

YAI teacher training gave me confidence to be my authentic self as a teacher. The technical and instinctual understanding of postures and adjustment is incredible.
Jacqueline Prendergast

Yoga Angels teacher training expands your practice and teaching skills. The focus on teaching opportunities sets it apart from other teacher trainings.
Ella Spirale

Before you apply

Where does the training take place?

At YAI Wellness Oasis in Pondside, Yallahs, St. Thomas, Jamaica, about 40 minutes from Kingston.

Are accommodation and meals included?

No. Tuition covers the training. On-site accommodation is available at the Oasis and is arranged separately, as are meals. Ask about options on your call.

Can I pay the $3,000 in instalments?

Yes. Tuition is payable in 4 payments, and other payment plans are available.

Can I train online?

The training is taught in person in Jamaica, and hybrid and online options are also available. Book a call to talk through which format fits you.

Is the certificate recognised?

Yes. Yoga Angels is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200). After your assessment and certification we guide you through registering as an RYT-200.

What happens after I apply?

Our team reads every application personally and replies by email with the next step. Payment and enrollment details follow acceptance.