Become a Certified
Yoga Teacher
Inspire Students,
Change Lives
If you’d like to teach yoga, inspire students, and change lives, I’m excited to invite you to my upcoming 200hr Yoga Alliance training course. Since 2006, I’ve certified over 23,000 teachers who now work in 41 countries.
YOGABODY offers a science-based, business-positive curriculum that prepares you to thrive as a yoga professional and local leader in your community. If you’re serious about teaching, this is the program for you.
Here’s why you’ll love teaching:
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Purpose
Teaching yoga is meaningful work. When you help people feel better and live better, it rarely feels like a job.
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Freedom
Teach in studios, gyms, schools, online, or from home. You choose when and where you work.
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Opportunity
Yoga teachers are in demand. CNN ranks teaching among the top 10 careers for flexible hours and competitive pay.
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Travel
Health tourism is booming so you can now teach on cruise ships, at retreats, and in wellness centers worldwide.
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Growth
The true gift of teaching is that you get to keep learning, evolving, and improving yourself.
The Yoga Market Has Changed
Gone are the days of perfect bodies and show-off poses. Students now want real teachers with diverse ages, body types, and life experiences. They want someone relatable, someone who has walked in their shoes, and that’s where you come in.
When I started teaching, studio owners controlled everything. That too has changed. Now, most teachers are self-employed. They work in fitness centers and studios, but also at home, in offices, schools, health centers, and online.
As the world’s population is aging, yoga teachers are in a better position than ever to help. Yoga supports joint health, mobility, cardio, and strength in a sustainable way that serves students into middle age and beyond.
Doctors regularly refer patients to yoga, and in some countries, insurance even covers membership fees.
The last big change is online yoga which has opened up an entirely new world. You can now reach people in rural areas, across borders, and those with very specific needs. This is amazing for students and is a huge opportunity for you.
Lifetime Certification? Yes…
YOGABODY credentials are unmatched in the industry and recognized worldwide. Studios regularly recruit directly from our courses, and the success of our graduates speaks for itself. Certified teachers are certified for life. That means no obligatory re-certification, no hidden future costs, and your career completely in your control.
Course Accreditations
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Yoga Alliance 200hr – a worldwide certification, allows you to teach online, in yoga studios, fitness centers, public and private sector
The Online Training Experience
We focus on real-world, practical skills: public speaking, leadership, anatomy, biomechanics, class sequencing, business, and marketing. Our curriculum is designed to be immediately applicable to you and your students.
We pioneered online education in yoga, and this format offers some huge advantages. Firstly, with online learning you can learn from the comfort of your home, progress at a more reasonable pace, and take time to develop both your practice and teaching skills.
While many online courses just dump videos on their students, we take the opposite approach. Our course is live, in real-time, and highly engaging. We get to know our students on a deep level, provide unmatched coaching and feedback (written and verbal), and can support you in ways that would be impossible in a condensed, in-person format.
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What’s included:
- Live Classes
- Practice Teaching
- Daily Feedback
- Bonus Tutor Sessions
- eLearning Center / App
- Teaching Assessments
- Business Training
- Group Chat Messaging
- Recordings for Life
- Done-for-You Marketing
- Online & Digital Toolkit
- 0% Payment Plan
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What to expect:
- Easy-to-use e-learning center (accessible via phone or computer)
- Fast-paced, structured, and challenging classes
- From week one you’ll be teaching peers and leading real sessions
- Our “learning by doing” approach is demanding but highly effective
- Videos, 3D models, mixed-media learning
- Feedback and participation always
How it Works
STEP 1 Registration
After you sign up on this page, you’ll get instant access to the eLearning Center and will be introduced to your teachers and fellow students in the Group Chat.
STEP 2 Your Mat and Books Arrive
Your mat and course books will arrive in the mail, usually within about two weeks.
STEP 3 Course Starts! (22 Sept – 31 Oct)
Our live course times are 6 pm Central European Time, 5 pm London, and 12 pm NYC time, Monday thru Friday. We’ll send all the login details in the app, and if you can’t join us live, don’t worry, we’ll check in and keep you up to date daily.
STEP 4 Graduation
After completing the course and passing your assessments, you’ll join our Alumni Group and start your teaching career. This is the start, not the end of our connection. We stay in contact with most graduates for years.
Are You Ready?
As a prerequisite, you’ll need to complete at least 50 guided yoga classes. 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 six-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.
Our Curriculum
Learning to teach is about so much more than mastering postures. You’ll learn anatomy, biomechanics, public speaking, leadership, adjustments, breathing, injury management, nervous system training, community building, marketing, business skills, and more.
- Alignment and smart sequencing for healthy joints
- A skills-based, progressive fitness style to maximize motivation and results
- Flexibility techniques informed by leading exercise physiology research
- Stress management, mood balance, sleep optimization
- Nervous system entrainment through science-based breathwork
- Nutrition (without diets) simplified for all bodies, all cultures
Upon graduation, you’ll be qualified to:
- Lead group classes, private sessions, and teach online
- Teach workshops and events
- Provide expertise on hamstrings, hips, spine, knees, and shoulders
- Manage and coach clients with common injuries
- Market and sell your services
IMPORTANT NOTE: we’re a science-based course and do not teach religion, spiritualty, esoteric yoga, chanting, or scriptures.
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.
Course Requirements
You’ll submit a total of three quizzes (online, multiple choice) and three practice teaching videos. All assignments are designed to reinforce and demonstrate learning, and we’ll guide you every step of the way. If, for some reason, you’re struggling with an assignment, an instructor will work one-on-one with you to ensure your success.
- Foundations Quiz and Teaching Exam
- Applied Anatomy Quiz and Teaching Exam
- Final Quiz and Teaching Exam
- 100 Class Log / Practice Journal
Tuition Options
Your tuition investment includes the six-week online immersion, all books and materials, ongoing access to the eLearning Center and Teachers Groups, and personalized feedback and review of your graduation submissions.
Free Bonus Materials
Liforme Yoga Mat
$135 value – FREE!
Liforme mats are the most popular yoga mats in the world. They are longer, wider, and more comfortable than most mats. They are biodegradable and come with a convenient carrying bag. Choose your preferred color, and we’ll send out your mat in the mail after you sign up.
Books x3
$49 value – FREE!
You’ll receive three books in the mail to accompany your yoga journey. A Practice Journal for tracking your progress and logging classes. The Science of Yoga, a beautifully crafted resource simplifying the complexities of yoga. And Yoga Business Mastery, your go-to guide to creating a sustainable, fulfilling yoga business.
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 Teacher 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.
Customer Reviews
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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 Stott
“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 Fletcher
“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 Tom
“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 Glickman
“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 Crawford
“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 Robinson