350hr vs. 200hr Yoga Teacher Training: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

If you’re a yoga teacher or aspiring teacher, you’ve probably heard of the 200hr certification — the industry’s standard entry point into teaching.

But as the wellness industry evolves, especially in Australia, a growing number of teachers are asking:

“Is a 200hr training really enough anymore?”
And…
“What’s the difference between a 200hr and a 350hr Yoga Teacher Training?”

The short answer?
Depth. Professionalism. And the ability to truly meet people where they are.

What You Learn in a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training

A 200hr training is designed to give you a foundational understanding of yoga. It typically includes:

• Asana (posture) alignment and sequencing

• Basic anatomy

• An introduction to yogic philosophy

• Cueing and class structure

• Practice teaching

It’s a powerful starting point. But with just 200 hours, it’s also… limited.

Most 200hr graduates leave with passion, but not necessarily confidence. Especially when students show up with more complex needs — like trauma, chronic illness, mental health concerns, or disability.

What You Gain in a 350hr Trauma-Informed Training

A 350hr training (especially one that’s trauma-informed and evidence-based) is a professional development pathway that prepares you to:

• Work alongside Allied Health professionals
• Confidently support students with complex needs
• Teach through a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming lens
• Build a sustainable and ethical yoga career
• Deepen your understanding of the nervous system, somatics, and mental health

It’s not just “more hours” — it’s a different depth entirely.

The Industry Is Changing — Are You Ready?

Gone are the days when yoga teachers only worked in studios.

Now, teachers are being asked to:

• Collaborate with psychologists, OTs, physios, and GPs

• Teach one-on-one for mental health support plans

• Navigate referrals, ethical boundaries, and trauma responses

• Support neurodivergent individuals with sensory sensitivities, and NDIS participants

• Communicate in language that’s trauma-informed and inclusive

A 350hr training prepares you for this evolving role — so you’re not just a yoga teacher, but a respected, professional space-holder.

So, Do You Need a 350hr Certification?

If you want to:

• Deepen your knowledge and confidence

• Teach in diverse or clinical settings

• Work beyond group classes and vinyasa flows

• Be trauma-informed, not just well-meaning

• Offer more than asana — with safety, clarity, and care...

Then yes — upgrading your training is the natural next step.

About the Jala Yoga® 350hr Teacher Training

This isn’t your average yoga training.

At Jala Yoga®, our 350hr Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training is taught by a faculty of experienced Allied Health professionals and senior teachers. We’ve designed it for yoga teachers who want to stand out — and be of real service.

You’ll learn how to:

• Teach through the lens of trauma, neurodivergence, and nervous system science

• Bridge Eastern and Western approaches

• Collaborate ethically with clinicians

• Position yourself confidently in the wellness + healthcare space

With hybrid and remote options, we support students Australia-wide.

Enrolments for the 2026 intake are now open.

Book a free discovery call with Mollie to find out if this is the right next step for your yoga career.