A warrior refuses to fight his own family. His charioteer reveals the nature of the soul, karma, and what it means to live a spiritual life in the world. This conversation became the foundation of modern yoga.

At first glance, all Yoga Alliance certified 200 Hour YTTs look pretty similar. Because they all follow the same standards. But in reality, there are huge structural, content and quality differences. And the sad truth is that most YTTs don't cover everything you need to know to become an intelligent yoga practitioner, let alone a standout yoga teacher. But the Movement Wisdom 200 Hour program is different. In this article you'll learn why it's the only teacher training you'll ever need.

Most people think leveling up their yoga practice means nailing more advanced poses, and that's of course an awesome thing to do. But there is more than one way to advance your practice meaningfully. Here are 4 ideas that go beyond just asana.

Before you invest 200 hours and potentially thousands of dollars in a yoga teacher training, learn from my expensive mistakes. I've suffered injuries from teachers who didn't understand anatomy, wasted money on celebrity trainings where I learned nothing, and had to start over multiple times because I learned outdated cueing systems. But you don't have to!

This traditional breathing technique builds heat, strengthens your core, and sharpens mental focus—yet most Western practitioners never learn it. Here's what makes 'shining skull breath' worth adding to your practice.

The universal cue to place your hands shoulder-width apart ignores a fixed skeletal feature that affects how your arms naturally align, and explains why some practitioners struggle with arm balances no matter how much they practice.

Most students choose yoga teachers based on vibe alone. This 11-point framework gives you concrete criteria to evaluate teaching quality, whether you're choosing a teacher training leader, assessing your current teacher, or improving your own teaching.

Starting a YTT is a big step, and it's normal to have some doubts or second thoughts before you take the leap. The video below is a discussion of the 5 most common concerns I hear about all the time.

Most yoga practitioners think ahimsa means simply not eating meat. But the ancient principle of non-harming extends into every corner of your life—from how you speak to coworkers to the yoga mat you practice on.

All yoga teacher trainings look the same at first glance, but the actual training quality and experience varies dramatically. Here's a simple framework to help you find a program that truly serves your goals.

Most aspiring teachers worry online training won't be respected by studios. The evidence tells a different story, and the format you choose matters less than you think.

Ancient metta meditation doesn't just manage stress—it transforms how your nervous system responds to difficult people and situations. Here's the complete seven-stage practice, backed by research.

Transform the familiar low lunge into fresh explorations with creative and strength-building upper body variations that deepen shoulder mobility, chest opening, and power up the hips, glutes and hamstrings to keep your classes unique and interesting.