Become a Certified
YOGABODY Coach
Inspire students, change lives, and launch a profitable business
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To Future Coaches
From Lucas Rockwood, Founder, YOGABODY
Update 2 Oct 2026
If you’d like to improve your strength, flexibility, and metabolism, and launch your own business helping others to do the same, I’d love to invite you to apply for my up-coming YOGABODY Coach Certification Program so you can join our team of mind-body fitness leaders around the world.
Here’s Why You’ll Love Coaching:
- Purpose. YOGABODY Coaches transform lives through simple, science-based practices that deliver results. When your job is to help people feel better and live better, it doesn’t feel like work at all.
- Freedom. Our graduates work in cities, on rural farms, tropical islands, and even on cruise ships. Many also work online unlocking infinite possibilities. As a certified coach, you’ll finally enjoy true geographical and schedule freedom to design your work on your own terms.
- Opportunity. Coaching is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in fitness. Social media has flooded the zone with perfect bodies and photoshopped physiques, but smart students know that’s not real life. They are desperate for real connections, personalized support, and community. That’s where you come in.
- Travel. Health tourism is booming, and yoga is now an integral element in spas, wellness centers, and medical retreats worldwide. If seasonal work and travel adventures excite you, these opportunities will continue to grow for many years to come.
- Growth. One of the greatest benefits of coaching is that you get to keep learning, evolving, and improving yourself. “Student for life” is a motto we fully embrace.
Here’s the Problem
People are living longer than ever before, but most are facing very difficult health challenges all alone.
Modern medicine is amazing for acute care and treating disease, but it offers little for prevention and rehabilitation. This is where you as a mind-body fitness coach can fill the gap, and why the industry is booming.
Common Scenarios:
- A client suffers from chronic knee or back pain, and the doctor simply says “rest” and “stay active”
- A client is diagnosed with bone loss (osteoarthritis) and told to “do low-impact exercise” but receives no real plan
- A client undergoes successful hip replacement surgery but is then left on their own to figure out how to restore balance and rebuild strength
- A client loses significant weight using GLP-1 medication but now faces the challenge of maintaining results and changing their lifestyle
- A client is losing strength and flexibility faster than they’d like, and they are looking for a gentle, sustainable path to reverse the loss
- A client has a type A personality, works 60 hours a week, and has tried and failed with extreme exercise routines. The added stress backfired, but they want and need a sustainable exercise plan
As a mind-body coach, you’ll combine breathwork, functional strength, and deep stretching with classic Hatha vinyasa yoga. This provides a flexible toolkit that you can use to individualize your teaching to meet your students where they are. For your clients, this is invaluable, and as the provider, you’ll find this work extremely rewarding.
My Story
At the time, I’d taught just a handful of donation-based classes in the back of a restaurant, so my humble ambition was to see if I could fund my travels through Southeast Asia by teaching.
Things went far better than I’d imagined.
Teaching yoga helped me break free from introverted habits. I learned public speaking, class planning, private client work, and event organization. As it turns out, yoga is about much more than poses. As a teacher, you’re a coach, helping students to help themselves. That meant learning and teaching breathwork, mobility, stress management, nutrition, and more.
My Story
In 2003, I left New York City with nothing more than a backpack and a yoga mat.
I had more passion than skill in those early days, but my classes filled up quickly. That gave me the confidence to keep going, teaching, and traveling to Hong Kong, Singapore, and India.
When the travel bug wore off, I partnered with two colleagues to open a studio on a small island in Thailand. It was incredibly difficult, but the challenge unlocked better parts of me, and set the stage for an entire career that I continue to love to this day.
Over the years, I’ve done almost every possible job in the yoga market including studio ownership, props manufacturing, podcasting, YouTube, writing books, and hosting retreats. And it all started with an application to join my first yoga teacher training program, like the one you’re considering now.
It takes courage to put yourself out there in public, to learn a new skill, to stand up and lead, but the rewards and impact are bigger than you can imagine.
Our Origin Story
In 2005, my studio group had a major problem: there were plenty of “certified” teachers, but almost none with the real-world skills to lead a great class.
To solve our staff shortage, we launched invite-only private training and hired every single graduate. The results spoke for themselves. Our internal program was so effective that when we opened it to the public, it sold out immediately.
Our graduates stood out with a level of practical training rarely seen in the industry. They were in demand from day one, and many have gone on to open studios, write books, lead retreats, and become trainers themselves.
That job-ready focus is why our school is continuously in the top 5 courses all around the world and is considered the #1 school for business and marketing in the industry. We’ve made it our mission to provide you with the skills to inspire students, change lives, and launch your career with confidence.
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Transform stress into strength with breathwork
- Unlock joint flexibility for pain-free movement
- Build lean muscle for strength and health
- Balance metabolism
- Launch your own profitable teaching business or club to serve your community
Your Training Curriculum
Each module in the course provides one specific qualification, and each module builds toward an unmatched coaching credential you’ll use to serve your community. Upon graduation, you’ll be fully qualified to teach:
- Breathwork: 30-min private, 1-hr group sessions
- Science of Stretching: 60-min private or group sessions
- Functional Strength: 30-min private, 1-hr group sessions
- Yoga: 45-60 min private or group sessions
Our teachers lead group classes, private sessions, workshops, retreats, and even corporate wellness programs. Many work in traditional fitness centers, but increasingly, our entrepreneurial graduates work for themselves.
Extra Tools
In addition to the core training, you’ll get access to our on-demand video library with specialized modules designed to help you go deeper and achieve better results with your clients.
- Food and Flexibility. Discover which foods and micronutrients support collagen synthesis and connective tissue recovery to improve mobility and resilience.
- Nutrition for Strength. Learn how to calculate optimal protein intake and use evidence-based micronutrient and supplement strategies to enhance strength and muscle development.
- Mind-Body Weight Loss. Understand why exercise alone rarely drives fat loss, and how breath, awareness, and nervous system regulation can reshape hunger and metabolism for lasting results.
- Ethics of Coaching. Learn best practices for maintaining professional boundaries, managing finances, and teaching responsibly while staying within your scope of practice.
- Discovery Class How-To. Master the art of running free introductory sessions that build trust and consistently convert into premium, long-term clients.
- No-Cost Marketing. Use simple, proven search and email outreach techniques to attract clients, find teaching opportunities, and create partnerships—all without paid ads.
Schedule & Access
Live Zoom Classes
3pm Spain, 2pm London, 9am NYC
*Replays available 2hrs after live class if schedule is not right for you
Course Content
Web and phone applications (all devices)
Personal tutoring available as needed
Group chat for students and teachers
10-Week Course Structure
(Visual Timeline)
Breath Coach
10 days, 25 Jan – 5 Feb
Stretch Coach
10 days, 8 – 19 Feb
Strength Coach
10 days, 22 Feb – 5 Mar
Yoga Flow
10 days, 22 Mar – 2 April
Spine Reform Coach
10 days, 5 – 16 Apr
Are You Ready?
One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How do I know if I’m ready to become a coach?”
I always give the same answer. The best time to start coaching and teaching is when you’re most excited to start. Sure, you could always prepare more. And you could always wait another few months or another few years. But one of the most valuable resources you’ll ever have is excitement and motivation. If you’re feeling that now, my suggestion would be to hold on to it and get started.
As a prerequisite, you must have taken at least 50 yoga or group fitness classes (as a student). Yes, online classes count, and you can complete them after registering, but they must be completed before the course starts.
This class requirement is not about physical fitness. It’s important you gain enough on-the-mat experience to begin shifting from student to teacher.
You should also be in generally good health, without any serious conditions that would prevent you from participating. It’s perfectly normal to have minor injuries or joint issues; most of our students do. But if you have a condition that prevents you from speaking, practicing, or teaching, this may not be the right time to train.
This is a seven-week program with classes Monday through Friday, requiring two hours per day, plus homework. The schedule is structured and effective, but there are no shortcuts. You’ll need to be ready, able, and committed to work, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Meet Your Trainers
Lucas Rockwood
Master Trainer & Director (E-RYT, YACEP)
An internationally renowned yoga trainer, TEDx speaker, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Lucas is the founder and managing director of YOGABODY® and the YOGABODY Teachers College®. His corporate training clients include Meta and Noom.
Camilo Carreiro
Trainer (E-RYT, YACEP)
A senior staff trainer at YOGABODY since 2015, Camilo specializes in sequence development, teacher mentorship, and training programs. Certified in multiple yoga disciplines, he plays an active role in curriculum development, lectures, and alumni.
About YOGABODY
YOGABODY began at the back of my first yoga studio in 2007. It was built on a single mission: to make professional, science-based yoga education accessible to everyone. Since then, we’ve grown from a small training school into a global education and wellness company with over 23,000 graduates in 41 countries.
Over the years, we’ve manufactured nutritional supplements and yoga props, sold more than half a million at-home training programs, built a social media community of over two million monthly followers, published books, delivered a TEDx talk with 3M views, and produced more than 600 podcast episodes focused on health, wellness, and performance.
From day one, YOGABODY has remained a science-based, agnostic school. We do not teach or promote any religion or ideology; instead, we welcome students from all backgrounds and beliefs who share a commitment to learning, movement, and better health.
Free Bonus Materials
Personal Webpage
You’ll get a custom webpage where you can take online payments, stream or sell video classes, schedule and set up Zoom classes, and create a 100% personalized online web presence. Best of all, it takes about 10 minutes to set it all up. Free lifetime access for all graduates.
Contract + Student Liability Form
Our ready-to-use contract template will save you time and money. For insurance and data privacy reasons, it’s also essential that you have a new student form with a liability waiver for classes. Software companies charge $100-180 a year. You’ll get lifetime access to our simple online system, including custom URLs for free.
Teaching + Promotional Resources
We try to check as many things off your to-do list as possible. Get access to more than 20 free music playlists to help create the right atmosphere in your classes, as well as royalty-free images and ready-to-use social media templates to post online and promote your sessions.
Exclusive Networking Group
As a YOGABODY graduate you’ll join our private YB Teachers Group in Telegram. In this commercial-free zone, graduates teach and take classes together. You’ll access live classes weekly and join graduates worldwide for professional networking. It’s a fantastic way to make connections and gain practice and teaching experience.
Certification
We meet or exceed every industry standard for coaching, teaching, and trainers. This means that as a Certified Coach, you’ll enjoy unmatched credentials for life with an internationally recognized qualification that gives you complete control over your career. Our graduates are immediately employable and highly entrepreneurial, serving as leaders in their communities.
Accreditations
- Yoga Alliance 200hr Certification
- ACE Certified Trainer
- American Council on Education (ACE) university credit
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coach
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“The online learning platform is super informative”
Studying with YB Teachers College is a supportive experience and the online learning platform is super informative. Lucas and his team of teachers are excellent at sharing knowledge and encouraging your growth. I highly recommend!
Jadielocks S.
“Highly recommend all YOGABODY programs!”
I appreciate the quality of the courses. The necessary info is clear, concise, and often repeated. Lucas and the team have you instructing from the very beginning in a way that helps you defeat your uncertainties and gain confidence. The access to the online modules is for forever.
Rachel F.
“A transformational experience!”
I’m tremendously grateful to have discovered YB Teachers College and completed the 200-hour course. What a transformational experience it was! Ever since I continue to sign up for other courses whenever I’m available. I highly recommend any skeptics to take the plunge into any of the YB courses.
Manching T.
“Worth every cent”
I have participated in many YOGABODY challenges. I recently completed the 200hr training and again was incredibly impressed by the instructors’ professionalism and depth of knowledge. The pace and organization were outstanding. I would highly recommend all their programs and look forward to my next.
Samantha G.
“I couldn’t wait to bring home what I learned”
Teaching yoga is not just about getting into the most difficult position, it’s about learning more about the anatomy and the physiology of the body so we don’t get hurt. Lucas and Camilo were always available to answer any questions that may help us improve our practice. I was so excited, I couldn’t wait to bring home what I learned.
Nelda C.
“Focuses on producing the best from all trainees”
This school focuses on producing the best from all trainees by delivering comprehensive anatomy and physiology classes, yoga technique with potential modifications for injured clients, and business acumen. I am very happy that I chose to train with them and have taught in different countries using their approach – it works!
Mish R.
