Strong Learning Systems For Yoga Teachers
Professional development for yoga teachers who believe teaching is a craft worth refining. Transform your practice from intuitive to intentional through evidence-based pedagogy and thoughtful curriculum design.
About
Teaching yoga is an art. Teaching it well is a discipline.
Welcome to Teaching Matters Yoga, a professional development suite designed for yoga teachers and studios ready to transform their teaching from intuitive to intentional.
We believe pedagogy, curriculum design, and educational practice belong in the yoga studio—just as they do in any learning environment where transformation matters.
Continuing Education
The TMY Seal of Excellence & Yoga Alliance CE
Our programs are specifically designed to help you meet your Yoga Alliance Continuing Education requirements with high-quality, evidence-based content.
30 hrs
CE required every 3 years [Yoga Alliance]
Various
Flexible program formats from 1-12 hours
Understanding CE Requirements
To maintain their status as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, all yoga teachers are required to complete 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) every 3 years. Our trainings are specifically designed to help you meet these requirements with high-quality, evidence-based content.
education
Teaching yoga is an art. Teaching it well is a discipline.
12hrs
CE ELIGIBLE
Certificate Awarded
Teaching Methodology for Yoga Teachers
A comprehensive exploration of evidence-based teaching methodology specifically designed for yoga instructors.
6hrs
CE ELIGIBLE
Certificate Awarded
The Language of Effective Teaching
Master the art and science of instructional language. This intensive workshop explores how word choice …
1hr each
CE ELIGIBLE
Certificate Awarded
Monthly Methodology Webinar Series
Join our ongoing professional learning community with monthly 60-minute webinars exploring focused topics in teaching…
8hrs
CE ELIGIBLE
Certificate Awarded
Sequencing for Transformation
Move beyond intuitive sequencing to understand the educational architecture that creates transformative class experiences.
meet the team
Our Team
At Teaching Matters Yoga, excellence is our baseline. All staff are seasoned career educators who have also completed their 200-hour yoga teacher training—united by a deep, dual passion for education and yoga.
Emily J. Thomas
Founder & Lead Educator
Team Member
Title & Role
“Teaching yoga is not enough.
Understanding how people learn transforms the teacher into an architect of growth.”
the sandbox
Battle-Tested in
a Real Studio
I run Drift Yoga (Bangkok) as our “sandbox”—a real studio where every coaching strategy is battle-tested before we teach it to others. What works on our mat is what we bring to yours.
Join The Yoga Teacher's Teacher Waitlist
Professional development is a journey, not a destination. While the Teaching Matters Yoga suite is under construction, join my inner circle for bi-weekly insights on pedagogy, curriculum design, and the art of the teaching craft. Be the first to know when the full suite launches and gain exclusive early-access pricing.
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