Life for so many of us has changed suddenly due to Covid-19. With over half the world’s population in lockdown traveling to somewhere exotic like Rishikesh or Bali to do a yoga teacher training course abroad is practically impossible at the moment, but did you know that it is now possible to do an online yoga teacher training course from home!
Yoga Alliance recently approved that students participating in selected online yoga teacher training courses will be accepted for registering for Yoga Alliance!
So don’t waste your time in lockdown! With the world on pause we have an amazing opportunity to use this time to learn a new skill, develop yourself, do inner work, reflect on what sort of world we want to create when this is all over or even just do something you’ve always wanted to do but never had the time for.
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Yoga is an ideal way to exercise at home and has many physical and mental benefits. Yoga relieves stress and anxiety and calms the nervous system, which is especially invaluable at the present time. Yoga, and especially pranayama, also improves respiration, energy and vitality. So it’s not surprising that so many people are taking up yoga during this time. Read more about the benefits of yoga.
Doing a yoga teacher training course (YTTC) has always attracted those who want to change their careers and also those who just want to go deeper in their own practice and online yoga teacher training courses are no different in this respect.
This could be a great opportunity for anyone whether you want to teach or just want to learn yoga or stay fit. Taking a passion like yoga and turning it into a new career could be especially useful as many of us face losing jobs and the economic strain of the crisis.
If you simply want a gentle introduction to yoga you could also try free online videos like 30 days of yoga with Adriene or read on for more about online yoga teacher training courses that you can do from home!
Online yoga teacher training courses you can do at home
My friends at www.bookyogateachertraining.com have been working on finding solutions to bring yoga teacher training courses to your home.
These new fully certified online Yoga Teacher Training Courses are taught by experienced teachers from around the world, who live-stream their yoga classes via conference call/Zoom so you will need to have a strong, unlimited internet connection and a yoga mat at home.
I’ve listed a selection from all over the world so hopefully everyone can find one in their time zone. Before you sign up be mindful about the organiser’s timezone, and at what time classes are hosted, so you can choose a schedule that works best for you.
Some courses have been pre recorded so you can go at your own pace which might suit some better. This is a new business for everyone but it’s a great and affordable opportunity for yogis who’ve been eager to do a YTT and for organizers who can continue their business.
If you find this post useful and want to sign up, please do click on the links I’ve provided as I can earn a small commission which would really help right now!
(By the way: Most of the images shown on the listings are not of the actual online courses, they are images the organiser had from previous classes.)
Wonderland Healing Center, 200 hrs 28 days online multi-style YTT, Thailand, 16th April, US$1.086
I was lucky enough to go to this popular yoga school when I lived on the Thai island of Koh Phangan and I’m excited to announce that they are now offering online yoga teacher training courses in collaboration with Nirodha Yoga School. This YTT starts on 16th April and includes daily, live streamed and recorded yoga classes in English.
There are 25 online contact hours for 28 days, 4 online yoga sessions per day and 7.5 non-contact hours per day for self-study. You’ll also receive a PDF manual, Q&A sessions with the teachers, access to a private Facebook group and be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion. Click here for more details, to see the schedule and to sign up!
Yoga and More, 200 hr 16 day online Vinyasa YTT, Greece, 17th April, US$1,271
Yoga and More, one of the most popular yoga schools in Crete, Greece, have designed a virtual yoga teacher training program in English starting on 17th April for 16 days. This training is Vinyasa based with a focus on Hatha, Acro and Restorative yoga.
The comprehensive curriculum of asana, philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology includes 128 online contact hours for 16 days with 32 online yoga sessions, one-on-one guidance from experienced teachers and 80 non-contact hours for self-study. Upon completion students will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance. Click here for more details, to see the schedule and to sign up!
Harmony Yoga, 200 hr 28 days flexible online Hatha YTT, USA, 1st May, US$1,497
You can now experience the popular Californian yoga school, Harmony Yoga, anywhere in the world with their online 200 hour Hatha yoga teacher training course which also has an added focus on holistic wellness and lifestyle coaching.
This YTT starts on the 1st May and includes 28 days of training with 80 contact hours, 120 hours of self study and a one-on-one final video assessment and teaching practicum. For flexibility the course content is pre-recorded and contains 28 sections of recorded classes, instructional videos and written content so you can progress through the course depending on your timezone and then ask questions and get personalized teaching and feedback on weekly Zoom video calls at 10:00 am or 3:00 pm CST (UTC-6)
There’s also bonus classes on holistic wellness for yoga students, immunity enhancing daily rituals, how to teach yoga online, yoga business and branding and a private Facebook group. Upon completion students will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance and you’ll also receive personalized business and lifestyle coaching to set you up for yoga teaching success. Click here for more details and to sign up!
Adventure of Yoga, 200 hr 30 day online Hatha YTT, Greece, 1st May, US$1,143
Ritu from Adventure of Yoga has devised an innovative 200 hour Hatha online yoga teacher training course that starts on the 1st May with a comprehensive daily schedule of asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology and much more. There are 29 days of online sessions and 10 more extra lessons after the completion of 200 hours. There will be 170 hours of contact hours and 30 hrs of self-study. Digital copies of books and courses materials are also included.
Ritu is currently based in Greece but the course will be run in English and she also speaks Hindi. She may able to make the schedule work for US based students too. Upon completion students will receive a 200-hour YTT certification and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance. Click here for more details, to see the training schedule and to sign up!
Shambhavananda Yoga, 200 hr 3 week online YTT, USA, 6 May, US$1,999
This popular Hawaii yoga school is now offering a comprehensive 3 week 200 hour online Hatha yoga teacher training course starting on the 6th May or 3rd June. This courses includes 19 days of live streamed online instruction in asana, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and teaching practice.
Also included are PDFs of 4 ShambhavAnanda yoga books, Lifetime access to free yoga and meditation videos and personal mentorship. Students will be eligibile to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion. Classes run from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (HST) and all classes are recorded so if you cannot attend or if it is too late in your timezone, classes can be made up. Click here for more details, to see the schedule and to sign up!
Self Paced Online YTT Courses
Spirit Sadhana, Self-paced 200 hour online YTT, Spain, US$598
This popular yoga school in Barcelona, Spain is offering flexible and super affordable online yoga teacher training courses in English and Spanish. You can choose to focus on either Hatha and Vinyasa yoga or Ashtanga and Vinyasa.
The sessions are mostly pre- recorded so you can do them at a time that suits you and there are 20 contact hours including a live final exam. Students who complete this online training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as registered yoga teachers and because most of the sessions are pre-recorded you could do this course in any timezone. This is the cheapest way I’ve ever seen to get qualified as a yoga teacher! Click here for more info and to sign up!
Styleoga, Self-paced 200 hour online YTT, UK, US$1,489
This popular yoga school in London, UK, is now offering a Hatha online yoga teacher training course that you can complete in your own time whilst also having personal one-on-one support. The courses contains over 80 pre-recorded sessions so you can learn at your own pace from any timezone and repeat anytime. You will also have direct personal assistance with the instructors and access to Styleoga’s own e-learning platform.
You can complete the course in a minimum of 30 days or a maximum of 10 months. To qualify simply record your 60 minute exam video to send to the teachers. The final international certification is recognised by Yoga Alliance as 200-hour certified yoga teacher. Click here for more details and to sign up!
One Yoga, Self-paced 200 hour online YTT, Thailand, US$1,999
A popular yoga school in Koh Phangan, Thailand, that I love is now offering their amazing 200 hour yoga teacher training courses online. This is a comprehensive yet flexible program that follows the same curriculum as the onsite program but now you can do at your own pace at home and can join at any time and complete in 4 weeks to 12 months.
The course includes 20 contact hours through live webinars, 144 hours of recorded videos and one-on-one guidance. The live online sessions are held over Zoom at different times to suit time zones of Asia, Europe and America. Upon completion students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance. Click here for more details and to sign up!
I hope I’ve included something to suit everyone here. For more online yoga teacher training courses click here.
Stay safe, healthy and positive everyone and make the most of your downtime. This too shall pass!