Advance your career with confidence

Gain the knowledge and skills to lead safe, effective, and engaging yoga classes, deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy and practice, and build a strong foundation for a thriving career in health and wellness.

Make a difference serving a special population

Empower students to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and mental well-being, helping them experience the transformative benefits of yoga for physical and emotional health.

Stand out from the competition

Earn a Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour certification from a global leader in online yoga teacher training, equipping you to teach multiple styles, expand your offerings, and grow your personal and professional brand.

Become a Certified Yoga Teacher

 
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$599.00 $479.20

Designed for professionals like you, seeking to make a greater impact.

While anyone can purchase and complete this program, it was designed with the following professionals in mind:

How it works

YogaRenew’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is fully online and self-paced, combining videos, live calls, reading assignments, and quizzes to complete 200 hours of training. You’ll submit a class script and sequencing assignment, observe eight community yoga classes, and complete a questionnaire. For Yoga Alliance registration, you’ll also attend 30 hours of live video calls. The program concludes with a 104-question, open-book exam that requires a score of 80% or higher to earn your certificate.

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What you'll learn

This program equips you to confidently teach yoga while building your personal and professional practice. You’ll explore yoga history and philosophy, anatomy from a yoga perspective, and meditation and pranayama techniques. Learn over 50 asanas, understand the subtle body—including chakras, koshas, and vayus—and gain safe, creative teaching skills. You’ll master sequencing, learn different yoga styles, and develop the business skills needed to launch and grow your yoga offerings. By the end, you’ll be prepared to lead fluid, effective classes and guide students on transformative journeys.

Appreciate the diverse dimensions of yoga by gaining insights into its roots and traditions.

  • Identify the origins of yoga philosophy that lead to our modern practice
  • Explore the meaning and heart of yoga's ancient texts that form the foundation of yoga
  • Uncover the 8 Limbed Path of Yoga, with a focus on the guiding principles of Yamas and Niyamas for a yogic lifestyle
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Explore yoga's impact across different areas of the body with complex topics broken down into simple, easy to follow lessons that bring anatomy to life.

  • Use anatomical language to describe body positioning and physiology
  • Explore skeletal and connective tissue functions, emphasizing tension and compression effects on ligaments, tendons and fascia
  • Learn how asana practice impacts the muscular and nervous system
  • Examine joint mechanics, especially in the spine, hips, shoulders and knees, to grasp how different parts of the body interact
  • Discover the power of breath and its connection to the body
  • Uncover how modern science has validated the benefits of ancient techniques used for thousands of years
  • Learn the practical application of anatomy to master your guidance as a yoga instructor
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Grasp the diversity of yoga by understanding its ancient foundations and varied styles.

  • Differentiate between diverse yoga styles and their unique approaches
  • Explore the benefits of each system to understand student preferences
  • Examine prominent yoga styles: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, and Hot Yoga
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Move through immersive lessons to master yoga poses and foster confidence in your teaching.

  • Explore pose alignment, make personal adjustments, and overcome challenges like inversions and arm balances
  • Access in-depth videos for over 50 key poses to enhance your teaching repertoire
  • Learn our approach to alignment for success as both a student and teacher
  • Develop creative cues and transitions for seamless class construction
  • Understand modifications for safe, inclusive classes, accommodating various abilities
  • Learn how props can be deployed across each pose to deepen and enhance the experience
  • Contextualize how different poses fit into different classes
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Master the essentials of sequencing and see how it can help you craft your best classes.

  • Break down key categories and create a template for safe, inspiring yoga classes
  • Establish a confident process for class creation
  • Identify effective cues for beloved classes and avoid confusing ones
  • Navigate creative transitions using cues for a deeper student connection
  • Create authentic class themes aligned with your teaching style
  • Foster a warm, supportive class environment
  • Learn the importance of sequencing and how to build amazing experiences through your class structure
  • Access a BONUS 50-Sequence eBook for ready-to-use class plans
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Discover the transformative potential of pranayama by safely integrating breath practices into your yoga journey.

  • Delve into the ancient history of pranayama for a mind-body connection
  • Experience and understand the benefits of pranayama on the physical body
  • Explore basic breath awareness and review breath anatomy
  • Practice and learn when to teach 3 main types of pranayama safely
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Elevate your yoga classes with the fundamental guide on incorporating meditation practices.

  • Discover the health benefits of meditation for the body and mind
  • Learn basics of guiding students in meditation to deepen your yoga classes
  • Engage in hands-on experience with various guided meditations for personal and class practice
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Embark on a comprehensive yoga teacher training beyond the basics and unlock the secrets of yoga's energetic aspects, providing essential knowledge and additional resources for your journey as a yoga teacher.

  • Learn about Chakra Yoga Therapy and understand the chakras' role in body functions
  • Explore yoga's ancient concepts of the Koshas, Vayus, and Nadis
  • Learn the power of Sanskrit with proper pronunciation and translation
  • Access over 50 additional supporting video lessons taught by expert instructors as optional expansion learning
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Move ‘beyond the mat' and uncover how incorporating yogic principles can have a positive impact across all areas of life.

  • Uncover your personal teaching style and how you can find your voice as an instructor
  • Develop confidence in yourself and gain the tools to overcome common fears or concerns
  • Discover the qualities that mold a great yoga teacher
  • Learn how bringing your practice off the mat can influence positive experiences outside of class
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Unlock success as a yoga teacher by mastering essential skills, understanding the business side and learning key marketing strategies.

  • Learn key revenue channels for yoga teachers
  • Gain insights into effective self-marketing, networking and defining your target market
  • Create a comprehensive yoga teacher resume step by step
  • Understand legal protection steps and use our liability waiver template
  • Utilize sample client forms for essential information
  • Develop a yoga business plan with a focus on service and charity
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Finish the course by completing these tasks:

  • Submit a class script and sequencing assignment
  • Observe eight community yoga classes and complete a questionnaire
  • Pass an open book exam consisting of 104 multiple-choice questions with a score of 80% or higher

If you seek to register with Yoga Alliance, you must also attend 30 hours of live video calls. These calls are offered every day at various times for your convenience. They provide an opportunity for you to engage with your yoga community, practice teaching and receive valuable feedback.

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FAQs

There are no prerequisites to enroll; this course is open to anyone with a passion for yoga and a desire to teach.

The YogaRenew 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training includes video lectures, written content, assignments, quizzes, and live workshop sessions designed to help you develop the skills and confidence to teach yoga safely and effectively.

The YogaRenew program is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world.

It depends on how much time you are able to dedicate to the curriculum each week. Completion in 3-6 months is reasonable, however, some students take a few months, others take up to a year, and others have completed the course in a few weeks.

Yes, this online yoga teacher training course is fully self-paced, so you can complete the program on your own schedule.

Yes, this course is designed to accommodate beginners and aspiring yoga instructors with no prior teaching experience.

Yes. YogaRenew is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance. This means our 200-hour training meets Yoga Alliance’s standards, and graduates of the program are eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) upon completion.

Once you complete all course materials and receive your certificate, you are officially certified to teach yoga. However, employment requirements may vary by organization and registering with Yoga Alliance might be required, so be sure to verify your employer's requirements.

After completing the self-guided, online course, you will have finished 200 hours of learning through videos, live video calls, reading assignments and quizzes. You will be required to submit a class script and sequencing assignment, as well as attend and observe eight community yoga classes and complete a questionnaire. If you want to register with Yoga Alliance, you must also attend 30 hours of live video calls.

Yes, completing this yoga teacher training course provides 20.0 ACE Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

Reviews

Great deal especially if it renews the ACE Certification

The YogaRenew program is thorough and has lots of great content. The team is very response with any questions. The course is available for life as a resource after completing the program. Highly recommended if you are seeking your yoga certifcation.

Great program!

YogaRenew’s Online 200hr YTT exceeded my expectations. The self-paced format was perfect for my schedule, and the course content was top-notch—clear, comprehensive, and thoughtfully structured. I never felt lost or overwhelmed, which is saying a lot for an entirely online certification! But the real cherry on top? Their live Zoom classes. Chef’s kiss! They brought the community vibe, real-time feedback, and supportive energy that made the learning experience complete. Whether you're pursuing teaching or simply looking to deepen your personal practice, YogaRenew is an incredible choice. I’m so glad I took the leap!

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