3StepYoga™ · Yoga Education & Professional Development
Go deeper into yoga.
Discover where it takes you.
You don’t have to want to teach yoga to study it deeply. Explore yoga training, philosophy, movement, breathwork, and meditation to deepen your practice, support your personal growth, or prepare to guide others. There is room here for all of those intentions, and for discovering yours along the way.
Curiosity is a place to begin
You can come to learn.
You don’t have to come to teach.
Maybe you want to understand what you’re doing in class and why. Maybe you’re curious about yoga philosophy, breathwork, meditation, or how movement works in different bodies.
Maybe you’re considering teaching, but you’re not ready to make that decision. Or maybe you already teach and want to deepen the way you support others.
Yoga education can meet you in any of those places. Your reason for learning does not need to look like anyone else’s.
A note from Jules
“When I enrolled in my first 200-hour yoga training, I wasn’t planning to teach. I wanted to learn. Teaching became part of my path later, but it didn’t have to. You’re welcome to begin with curiosity, without knowing where it will lead.”
200-Hour Yoga Training & Advanced Study
Study for yourself.
Explore the possibility of teaching.
Some people arrive knowing they want to teach. Others want to understand their bodies, explore yoga beyond the physical practice, or make space for meaningful learning.
You don’t need to decide your future before you begin. Our 200-hour yoga teacher training programs welcome aspiring teachers and dedicated practitioners alike. Every participant completes the program’s learning, practice, and assessment requirements, with support throughout the process.
Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Training
Build a deeper understanding of movement, anatomy, yoga philosophy, breathwork, and meditation. Explore how these practices connect to your everyday life while developing skills in sequencing, communication, and guiding practice.
Choose fully online study or a mentored hybrid experience with individually scheduled in-person learning. Whether you eventually teach or keep this education close to your own practice, your reason for learning belongs here.
Explore 200-Hour Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher TrainingVinyasa Sculpt Yoga Training
Explore the relationship between yoga, strength, breath, and intentional movement. Study anatomy, philosophy, sequencing, and teaching methodology through structured online learning and in-person training weekends.
Come to deepen your understanding, explore a new direction, or prepare to lead Vinyasa and Yoga Sculpt classes. You don’t need to arrive with a teaching career planned.
Explore 200-Hour Vinyasa Sculpt Teacher Training300-Hour Advanced Teaching Residency
Continue your professional development through applied sequencing, biomechanics, teaching refinement, and leadership. This advanced hybrid pathway is designed for teachers who have completed foundational training. Visit the program page and contact Jules to confirm the next cohort and availability.
Explore 300-Hour Yoga Teacher TrainingWhy are these programs called “yoga teacher training”?
The name describes the scope of the education, including learning how to guide practice responsibly. It does not mean every participant must pursue a teaching career. You’ll study the full curriculum and participate in practice teaching and assessments, even if your intention is personal learning.
Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers
Beyond Technique™
Support · Presence · Discernment
Already teaching and ready to refine your skills? This 30-hour continuing education program focuses on the decisions that shape a real classroom: observation, communication, consent, supportive touch, and knowing when to offer help or leave something alone.
The online edition is currently listed as in development. Visit its page for release updates.
Personalized Professional Support
Keep growing in the way you teach.
Training gives you a foundation. Mentorship helps you apply it. Bring your teaching questions, examine your classes, and receive thoughtful feedback shaped around your experience and goals.
- Eight-Week Professional Mentorship Four private Zoom sessions, a personalized development plan, review of up to two teaching materials, and email support between sessions.
- Teacher Clarity Session A focused 75-minute consultation for one teaching challenge, sequence, workshop idea, or professional decision.
- Support for Your Next Step Explore cueing, sequencing, observation, accessibility, auditions, workshops, or professional direction.
Begin with a Question. Follow Your Curiosity.
Keep learning at your own pace.
You don’t need to enroll in a training to begin exploring. Find practical tools, thoughtful articles, meditations, and books to support your practice and learning. Some resources are designed specifically for teachers; others are open invitations to reflect.
Free Teaching Resources
Explore observation checklists, class planners, cueing and anatomy cheat sheets, reflection prompts, and theme guides for developing your teaching skills.
Browse Free Yoga ResourcesArticles on Yoga & Learning
Explore movement, sequencing, communication, and the questions that connect yoga education with everyday practice.
Read the ArticlesMeditations & Reflections
Make space for rest, boundaries, belonging, and coming back to yourself. Read quietly or follow along at your own pace.
Explore Guided MeditationsBooks for Deeper Reflection
Discover Jules’s books on meditation, self-trust, and everyday practice, featured alongside the articles and learning resources.
Explore Books & Reading ResourcesA 3StepYoga Podcast
Ancient practice.
Modern questions.
Yoga lives beyond the classroom. Modern Yoga Talks explores teaching, movement, philosophy, identity, professional life, and the complicated experience of being human.
Listen as a teacher, a practitioner, or simply someone who wants to ask better questions.
Listen. Question. Reflect.
Yoga Talks
Honest conversations for curious people. Find episodes and links to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube on the podcast page.
Meet Your Educator
Jules Dadulo-McDonald
Yoga educator, teacher trainer, mentor, author, and founder of 3StepYoga. Jules’s work connects yoga education with real life, helping people understand the practice more deeply and apply what they learn with care.
Her approach brings together Hatha-Vinyasa, trauma-informed education, anatomy, philosophy, breathwork, meditation, and the belief that learning begins with paying attention.
E-RYT 500 · Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
The 3StepYoga Approach
Ground. Move. Reset.
A framework for learning, practicing, and teaching with greater awareness.
01 / Ground
Begin with understanding. Notice your experience, ask questions, and build a foundation before moving forward.
02 / Move
Put learning into practice. Explore movement, breath, communication, and the choices that make knowledge useful.
03 / Reset
Reflect and reassess. Make adjustments, stay curious, and give yourself permission to begin again.
Before You Begin
Questions about yoga education.
Do I have to want to become a yoga teacher?
No. You’re welcome to join a 200-hour training for personal growth, a deeper understanding of yoga, or a more informed personal practice. You’ll still participate in the full curriculum, including practice teaching and assessments. Those experiences help you apply what you’re learning; they don’t require you to pursue a teaching career.
Why take yoga teacher training if I don’t plan to teach?
A structured training gives you time and guidance to explore subjects that a regular class may only briefly introduce: anatomy, philosophy, breathwork, meditation, movement, ethics, and the reasoning behind different practices. You can value that education for its own sake.
Do I need an advanced physical yoga practice?
You do not need to perform advanced poses to begin exploring yoga education. Learning involves curiosity, participation, reflection, and respect for individual differences. Review your chosen program’s requirements and contact Jules if you have questions about access or participation.
Will I still need to practice teaching?
Yes. Practice teaching and assessments are part of the full 200-hour curriculum. They help you organize your understanding, communicate clearly, and explore guiding practice with feedback. Participating does not mean you must teach professionally after graduation.
Does teaching yoga have to mean working in a studio?
No. Teaching may take different forms, such as community classes, private sessions, online offerings, or workshops, depending on your preparation, experience, and the setting’s requirements. Completing a foundational training does not replace specialist education, professional licensing, or additional qualifications a setting may require.
Can I complete yoga training online?
The Hatha-Vinyasa program offers a fully online self-paced pathway and a mentored hybrid pathway. The Vinyasa Sculpt program follows a separate hybrid format with required in-person training. Visit each program page to compare the details.
What is the difference between training, continuing education, and mentorship?
A 200-hour yoga training builds a broad foundation. Beyond Technique is structured continuing education for teachers refining their skills. Professional mentorship provides individualized guidance around teaching questions and goals. The standalone mentorship offer does not award a new certification or Yoga Alliance training hours.
Can I explore your approach before enrolling?
Yes. Start with the free resources, articles, meditations, or Modern Yoga Talks podcast. If you’re considering a training, you can also contact Jules to discuss your interests and decide whether the format fits your needs.
You Don’t Need the Whole Path Figured Out
What brings you to yoga education?
A deeper practice? Questions you want to explore? A possible teaching path? Wherever you’re beginning, let’s find the learning experience that fits.