Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Shirts for Your Cohort

Vinyasa yoga teacher training is a six-month grind through anatomy, philosophy, sequencing, and 200 to 300 hours of practice. The cohort shirt is the artifact that marks it. Studios used to bulk-order shirts for the whole cohort and eat the cost when a trainee dropped. The current move is print on demand: one shirt per trainee, ordered direct, no minimums, the studio keeps a small markup.

Why every teacher training cohort orders shirts

The shirt is the trophy. Trainees wear it during the 200-hour or 300-hour program, on graduation weekend, and through years of teaching after. A well-designed cohort shirt becomes a recruiting tool the next year when prospective trainees see it in class.

Most studios put the studio logo and "YOGA TEACHER TRAINING" on the front, and "200HR COHORT" with the year on the back. Some add the trainees' first names in a circle around the back design.

What to put on the shirt

Three layers of design work for cohort shirts:

• Front: studio logo, center chest or left chest.
• Back: "200HR COHORT [YEAR]" or "300HR COHORT [YEAR]" with a graphic mark.
• Optional: trainee names arranged in a circle, mandala, or vertical list on the back. Some studios put a sanskrit mantra under the cohort line.

Keep the design under 11 inches wide so it fits on every size from XS to 2XL. Studios that want the names on the shirt usually finalize the back art after intake closes.

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Shirt style picks for teacher training

Most cohorts pick one of these three styles. The cotton tee is the safest pick because every trainee will wear it.

1. Soft cotton crew tee: Airlume combed cotton, 4.2 oz, fits every body type. Pick black or a heather color so the design pops.
2. Crewneck sweatshirt: for cooler studios or December cohorts. Soft fleece interior, holds the design well.
3. Comfort soft hoodie: popular for retreat weekends. Add a small front-chest logo and a full back design.

Add a tank or muscle tank as an optional second item for trainees who want it.

How to handle ordering

Two options work for teacher training cohorts:

• Open shop link: Drop the link in the cohort's WhatsApp group and let each trainee order their own size. Studio sets a $10 to $15 markup and earns on every shirt.
• Included in tuition: Build the shirt cost into the training tuition. Collect sizes at intake, place the orders yourself through the studio admin. Trainees see the shirt as part of what they paid for.

Either way, no minimum order means the cohort with 12 trainees and the cohort with 30 trainees both work without changing anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes on a vinyasa yoga teacher training shirt?

Front is usually studio logo, back is "200HR COHORT [YEAR]" with a graphic. Some cohorts add trainee names in a circle on the back. Sanskrit mantras under the cohort line are also common.

What is the best shirt style for teacher training?

Soft cotton crew tees fit every body and every cohort. Crewneck sweatshirts work for cooler studios. Comfort soft hoodies are popular for retreat weekend cohorts.

Can we order just for a small cohort?

Yes. No minimum. A 6-person cohort and a 30-person cohort both work. Each trainee orders their own size from the shop link or the studio places the orders centrally.

How long before training starts should we order?

Two to three weeks gives every trainee time to receive their shirt before the first weekend. Production and shipping run about a week, but build in a buffer for cohort intake to close.