Professional Essentials

January 3 – 25, 2026

Saturdays 13:00 – 20:00 &

Sundays 10:00 – 15:00

Learn about the Profession of a Yoga Teacher

Professional Essentials

This comprehensive yoga teaching course combines the practical application and theory of the essential tools yoga teachers should have to be successful not only in the yoga profession, but also in the yoga business. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the material through a hands-on approach.

Includes:

Sequencing and Planning Classes

Principles of Sequencing

Basic Arc Structure of Classes

Planning Special Classes

Techniques and Tools in Teaching

Teaching Who’s In Front of You

Voice and Language

Basic Elements of Asana Practice

General Principle In Giving Cues and Adjustments

Modification, Variations and Use of Props

The Business of Yoga

Sample Schedule

Saturday

Asana Practice •13:00-14:30

Afternoon Session •14:45-17:30

Break •17:30-18:30

Evening Session •18:45-20:00

Sunday

Asana Practice •10:00-11:00

Snack •11:00-11:45

Afternoon Session •12:00-15:00

From this course, you’ll learn to teach a well-rounded classes in a safe, accessible and welcoming environment.
Understand group dynamics and your role as a teacher, manage a yoga class and the use different cues (verbal, visual, and physical).
Learn general professionalism guidelines, scope of practice, ethical commitment.
Know about marketing tools, promotions and the business of yoga.

This 50-hours Professional Essential Course here at Manas Yoga Studio is a registered Yoga Alliance Continuing Education and can be added to your continuing education hours.

Investment

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Early Bird: € 950 (until May 30, 2025)

Regular Price: € 1,050

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A non-refundable deposit of € 350 is required to secure your space.

The YTT must be paid in full 45 days prior to the start date. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions with regards to cancellations and refunds. Members get a 10% discount on this yoga teacher training.

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Meet your Instructor

Erika Smith Iluszko Studio Owner | Meridian Yoga Practitioner

My love for movement and spirituality was evident from an early age. Trained in dance, Kung Fu, and multiple yoga traditions, I sees movement as a universal language that connects body, mind, and spirit. After devoting and following the eight limbs of yoga for about two decades, I decided to do the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Madras, India. Since then, I have attended numerous trainings and workshops which had a huge impact on the way I teach.

My unique approach weaves together classical yoga philosophy with Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern fascia research, and integrative healing arts. My teaching transcends conventional instruction, creating spaces where students discover their innate wisdom through embodied exploration.

I see nothing external to my yoga practice as I find everything in life is deeply connected and that ultimately no teacher is greater than the one within.

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As Lead Faculty, I guides aspiring teachers beyond mechanical alignment into a deeper understanding of yoga as a transformative practice. My methodology emphasizes:
- Cultivating sensitive awareness over pursuing perfect form
- Developing intuitive understanding rather than following rigid rules
- Fostering personal insight instead of chasing external achievements
Drawing from my extensive background in psychology, movement studies, and traditional healing arts, I help students bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding. My teachings are characterized by patient, compassionate presence and a profound respect for each student’s individual journey.

Through this kind of teaching, ordinary practice becomes an extraordinary exploration of human potential, where every breath and movement reveals new layers of self-discovery. My approach honors yoga as both an ancient philosophical system and a living, breathing practice of radical presence.

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