ONLINE 300 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING SOUTH AFRICA
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION
YOGA ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION
ONLINE SELF-PACED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
WHY CHOOSE THE WELLNESS CONNECTION 300 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
The Wellness Connection was the first studio in South Africa to offer a Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teacher Training in 2013. We have trained hundreds of Yoga Teachers to become 500 Hour Yoga Teachers from around the world. What this means is that we can offer you all of our experience, knowledge and support in building your confidence as a Yoga Teacher and in your own Yoga practice.
Lead Teachers:
The course is led by four internationally recognised Yoga teachers with decades of experience- Catherine Wilkinson, Jenni Rawlings, Laura Norton & Amy Watson, all Experienced 500hr Teachers (E-RYT 500), the highest qualification awarded by the Yoga Alliance. Please visit the Teachers page for further details
Do I have to be advanced in my Yoga Pose Practice? Do I have to be teaching? No, the 300hr course is suitable for 200hr Yoga Teachers at ANY stage of their practice and their teaching journey. You do not have to be teaching in order to the course.
Will I gain experience in sequencing classes, developing workshops and other teaching skills? We cover creative sequencing in depth, showing you the skills to develop classes, plan your month's teaching programme as well as how to develop workshops for beginners, arm balances and more.
Will I gain confidence in understanding the body in Yoga Poses? And improve my practice? Yes, we teach you up to date AND accessible Yoga Anatomy so that you will understand how yoga poses work in terms of strength, flexibility and skill AND how you can build up progressively to different poses.
Are there any Contact Hours?
Yes, the Yoga Alliance requires Contact Hours that can be done online, in person or by watching recordings.
Are there exams?
NO! You are already a qualified Yoga Teacher so we want you to really enjoy your 300hr Yoga Teacher training. We know you are doing the course to deepen your knowledge, improve your practice, and your life as a Yoga Teacher and we want to give you the space to explore all the content and practice without the stress of exams.
What else do I get?
A comprehensive Yoga Manual, a free Strength & Flexibility training programme for Yoga Poses, Plans to develop your Yoga business, resource libraries to show you how to do different poses and 1 months free access to Jenni Rawlings's incredible website including courses, Yoga classes & all things Strength for Yoga
What does the 300hr Yoga Teacher Training include?
See our overview Curriculum below.
What about support? We have small private Whats App groups where you have permanent access to your teachers and fellow trainees.
300 HOUR COURSE STRUCTURE
11 SELF PACED ONLINE MODULES FOR 12 MONTHS
1 CONTACT MODULE - IN PERSON, OR ONLINE OR VIA RECORDINGS
CONTACT HOUR MODULE
IN PERSON, OR ONLINE OR VIA RECORDINGS
YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE COMPLETED ANY OF THE SELF PACED MODULES BEFORE ATTENDING THIS MODULE
DATES: 19-23 NOVEMBER 2026
EACH MODULE CONTAINS A MIX OF YOGA CLASSES, VIDEO PRESENTATIONS & LECTURES,
AS WELL AS PRACTICALS, PODCASTS & DOWNLOADABLE TEMPLATES
WATCH ON YOUR PHONE, LAPTOP, DOWNLOAD TO LISTEN OR WATCH ON THE MOVE
COST:
PAYABLE IN YOUR CURRENCY
IN FULL: R20,000
PAYMENT PLAN: 12 MONTHS x R1,950 DIRECT DEBIT
UNEMPLOYED/STUDENT COST:
FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS ONLY
WITH DOCUMENTED PROOF
IN FULL: R15,000
R15,0PAYMENT PLAN FROM R1,395 PER MONTH
300-HOUR SELF PACED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
300HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CURRICULUM SUMMARY
(Please note this is a summary, we cover many more topics, as well as many Yoga classes & practicals)
MODULE 1:
YOGA ANATOMY FOR YOGA TEACHERS
Strength & Flexibility for Yoga, Demystifying Fascia & More
MODULE 2:
YOUR YOGA EXERCISE TRAINING
Yoga Strength, Flexibility & Skill Exercise Programme for you.
MODULE 3:
CONFIDENT TEACHING SKILLS:
Beginners, Privates, Retreats, Workshops, Injury & Modifications
MODULE 4:
YOGA SEQUENCING DESIGN
All Levels Yoga, Creative Vinyasa Flow, Peak Pose Sequencing & Planning Templates
MODULE 5:
DEEP DIVE INTO CORE
Anatomy of Core, Core Stability, Core in Yoga Poses
MODULE 6:
THE HIPS IN OUR YOGA PRACTICE
Pelvic Tilt, Squaring the Hips, Progressions & Modifications
MODULE 7:
GROUNDING: THE LEGS.
Hypermobility, Cueing Knees, Modifications for Knee Pain
MODULE 8:
ALL THINGS SHOULDERS & ARMS IN YOGA POSES
Downward Dog, Chaturanga, Arm Balances & Inversions.
MODULE 9:
THE BRAIN, PAIN & SPINE. Empowering Neuroscience information for Yoga Teachers
MODULE 10:
THE REAL YOGA HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY
How Old is Yoga, Is Yoga Union, Asana, Chakras, & Modern Yoga Practices.
MODULE 11:
DELVE DEEPER INTO MANY ASPECTS OF YOGA AND YOGA STYLES
Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork and Pranayma. Massage for Yoga, Chair Yoga, Kids, Yin, Pilates & more.
MODULE 12:
CONTACT MODULE PRACTICE: 19 - 23 NOVEMBER
5 Days of Practice, Play, Q & A'S, and Community
What Our 500hr Teachers Say About Us on Yoga Alliance
Stepping into my 200h and 300 h YTT with Wellness Connection was a leap into the unknown, and it changed everything . Their expert teachers guided me through a deep dive into anatomy, biomechanics, and the beauty of mindful movement. Learning about the body's intricacies and how to support it safely was empowering. The school's thoughtful, open-minded approach to yoga transformed my practice and equipped me with skills to guide others confidently. Wellness Connection is more than a school - it's a community that fosters growth and connection. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to deepen their practice and teach with compassion.
Rene van der Merwe, February 2026
Wellness Connection provides an evidence based YTT which is of high quality and always up to date. I am grateful that I was able to be trained by Catherine and her fellow teachers. It is a very profound course, that has a focus on anatomy, which is exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend joining their trainings.
Beautiful retreat studio location with the highest standard of education - highly recommended! Please do another 500hr course 🙂
A fantastic 300 hour teacher training course and highly recommended. We were taught to practice, research, question and discover by an excellent team of teachers who not only have an incredible knowledge but also a great sense of fun. Catherine Wilkinson was a huge inspiration and extremely generous of her time and knowledge. It was hard work but so rewarding!
WHEN DO I GET THE COURSE AFTER PAYMENT?
You will receive an email from The Wellness Connection confirming your payment, and the Thinkific Educational Platform will email you with the link to the course. PLEASE NOTE we manually add you to our course and therefore you can only be added in South African working hours (GMT +1).
CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION:
Is this 300-hour yoga teacher training Yoga Alliance accredited? Yes, the Wellness Connection is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 and RYS 300) with Yoga Alliance.
What qualification do I receive when I complete the 300-hour training? You receive a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from the Wellness Connection, a Yoga Alliance Registered School. Together with your 200-hour certification you can register with the Yoga Alliance as a 500-hour Yoga Teacher
Do I need a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate to enrol? Yes you do need a 200-hour certificate.
What if my 200hr Yoga Teacher training course is not Yoga Alliance certified? Please contact us for further details.
COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT:
What does the 300- hour yoga teacher training cover? The course includes yoga anatomy, advanced yoga anatomy of the core, hip, shoulders, spine, exercise programming for yoga poses, teaching skills, sequencing, the history & philosophy of Yoga, and a wide range of yoga styles including yin, aerial, chair, kids and breathwork. And much, much more.
How long do I have access to the course? You have access for 1 year from the date you start the course. This is to help keep you on track to getting your 300hr certification.
How many hours of content is the course? 11 Modules are the Self Paced part of the course - approximately 230 hours, the Contact modules is 50hrs. The residual hours are for you to watch Jenni Rawling's brilliant courses.
What if I can't attend the Contact Module? The contact module is offered online, in person and there are recordings to catch up if you miss sessions.
DO I NEED TO BE ADVANCED IN MY YOGA POSE PRACTICE & DO I NEED TO BE TEACHING TO DO THE COURSE?
You do not need to be any any stage in your Yoga Pose practice NOR do you need to be teaching to do the course. All we ask is that you have a love for all things Yoga and wish to deepen your knowledge and have fun!
CONTACT HOUR MODULE:
What is the Contact Hour Module? The contact hour module is a requirement from the Yoga Alliance.
Do I have to complete any self paced modules before I join the contact module? No, you do not have to complete any hours at all before the contact module - it is a completely freestanding module
How can I do the Contact Module? You can do the Contact module in person in Cape Town, OR online, OR via Recordings.
What if I can't attend the Contact Module? All sessions are recorded to catch up if you miss sessions.
PAYMENT:
How much does the course cost? R20,000 South African Rand. International students can pay in their own currency
Do you offer payment plans? Yes we do offer a monthly payment plan of R1,950 x 12 months.
Underemployed/student rates: Do you offer discounted rates? Yes we do offer reduced rates for South African citizens. Please contact us for details
DO I NEED TO BE ADVANCED IN MY YOGA POSE PRACTICE & DO I NEED TO BE TEACHING TO DO THE COURSE?
You do not need to be any any stage in your Yoga Pose practice NOR do you need to be teaching to do the course. All we ask is that you have a love for all things Yoga and wish to deepen your knowledge and have fun!
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO THE COURSE?
Do I need other books? No you don't need to buy books for the course.
Do I need a lot of different equipment, computer and yoga wise? No you don't need to buy any equipment other than a Yoga mat. You will need access to a computer and or iPhone.
Course Platform? The course is delivered on Thinkific which is free for you to use.
STUDY HOURS:
How many hours of work do I need to do? Over a year you would need about 4 hours per week, if you wanted the certification sooner then you would need more hours per week. Please note these hours do not include the contact hours.
300 HOUR YOGA COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY AND REFUNDS
As the online 300hr Yoga Course is immediately accessed and downloadable after payment, there is no right to the 7 day cooling off period of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. In the case of non-perfromance of the digital course, the Consumer will have full right to cancel within the 7 day notice periold from time of purchase.