List of Online Yoga Teacher Training Courses

Online yoga teacher training can be a great way to start your career if you don't live near a good yoga studio, or if you can't afford the time or cost associated with traditional yoga teacher training programs. Online yoga training or home study programs can also help you fulfill continuing education credits and continue your yoga education. Below is a comprehensive list of online yoga training, yoga home study programs and yoga correspondence courses to help you find the online yoga program that is best for you. The list is alphabetical, so be sure to read the whole list!

American Fitness Professionals & Associates
http://www.afpafitness.com
Yoga Courses Offered: Fitness Yoga
Level: Level 1, Level 2
Materials: textbook, DVDs, audio CD, music CD, flash cards
Certification Requirements: class participation log sheet, online quizzes, practical demonstration, final written exam
Time Frame: up to 6 months
CEUs: 16 CEUs for AFPA
Price: $370 (each level)

Aura Wellness Teacher Training
http://www.aurawellnesscenter.com/store/Teacher-Courses/
Yoga Courses Offered: Chair Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kids Yoga, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Therapy
Level: 200-hour, supplementary certification for certified yoga instructors
Materials: books, e-books, DVDs, CDs, flash cards, phone support
Certification Requirements: final exam
Time Frame: unspecified completion time
CEUs: Some yoga home study programs may qualify for Yoga Alliance CEUs. Supplementary yoga certification programs count as CEUs for Aura Wellness Certification.
Price: varies by program, ranging from $147 to $1700

BSY
http://www.bsygroup.co.uk/index.php?categoryid=14Yoga Courses Offered: Hatha Yoga, Advanced Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Children's Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga
Level: introductory, supplementary
Materials: online lessons
Certification Requirements: online exam, some on-site training may be required
Time Frame: unspecified completion time
CEUs: some online yoga programs may qualify for CEUs
Price: £270- £370

Core Power Yoga
http://www.corepoweryoga.com/yogainstructorcertification/onlineteachertraining.aspx
Yoga Courses Offered: Power Yoga
Level: 200 hour
Materials: manual, DVDs, CDs, video library, email support
Certification Requirements: completion of online yoga training program
Time Frame: unspecified completion time
CEUs: n/a
Price: $499 (basic) $699 (premium)

Global Family Yoga
http://www.globalfamilyyoga.org/
Yoga Courses Offered: Children's Yoga
Level: supplementary
Materials: study guide, email mentoring, conference calls
Certification Requirements: practice journal, mission statement, teach 10 kids yoga classes
Time Frame: one year
CEUs: n/a
Price: $595

Hindu University of America
http://hua.edu/index.php
Yoga Courses Offered: Yoga Education, Yoga Philosophy & Meditation, Sri Aurobindo Studies
Level: Master's Degree
Materials: not specified
Certification Requirements: 30-33 credits; On-site yoga training with Amrit Yoga Institute may count toward graduate degree credit with Hindu University.
Time Frame: 1-3 years
CEUs: n/a
Price: $300 per credit hour, approximately $9,000 for full online yoga training program

Integrative Yoga Therapy
http://www.iytyogatherapy.com/training/hstp/hstp.htm
Yoga Courses Offered: Yoga Therapy
Level: foundational learning
Materials: PDF manual, email correspondence, website access
Certification Requirements: complete study questions and exercises at end of each module
Time Frame: unspecified completion time
CEUs: 20 hours from IYT's Home Study program may be applied to IYT's Yoga Teacher or Yoga Therapist Certification programs
Price: $475

KC Fitness
http://www.kcfitnesslink.com/education.html
Yoga Courses Offered: Balance Yoga, Advanced Balance Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Meditation
Level: 200 hour, 500 hour
Materials: Online audio-visual study aids, lesson reviews, quizzes, live conference calls
Certification Requirements: Written and practical exam
Time Frame: unspecified completion time, ongoing enrollment
Price: $1250 + $350 books and supplies

Let's Play Yoga
http://www.letsplayyoga.com/training_new_hs.htm
Yoga Courses Offered: Children's Yoga, Pre-school Yoga
Level: supplementary, specific population training
Materials: DVD, manual, curriculum packets, mentor support, conference calls
Certification Requirements: Written exam, videotaped class
Time Frame: unspecified completion time, ongoing enrollment
Price: $450

Mamaste Yoga
http://www.mamasteyoga.com/training.htm
Yoga Courses Offered: Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga
Level: supplementary
Materials: books, phone mentoring
Certification Requirements: filmed class, video review
Time Frame: 4-10 months
CEUs: 12 CEUs for Yoga Alliance
Price: $700

Mastery of Meditation, Yoga and Zen
http://www.anmolmehta.com/yoga-meditation-accessories-supplies/meditation-teachers-certification-program.html
Yoga Courses Offered: Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama
Level: introductory, supplementary
Materials: online videos, e-book, email support
Certification Requirements: online exam
Time Frame: 8 weeks
CEUs: n/a
Price: $97 (basic); $127 (directory listing); $157 (website listing)

NESTA
http://www.nestacertified.com/sportyoga.html
Yoga Courses Offered: Sport Yoga
Level: introductory, supplementary
Materials: CD-ROM, DVD, CDs,
Certification Requirements: online exam
Time Frame: 3-4 weeks
CEUs: 1.5 for NESTA, 20 for ISSA, 2 for ACE
Price: $299

Sadie Nardini
http://www.sadienardini.com/teacher-training.html
Yoga Courses Offered: Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga
Level: supplementary
Materials: DVDs or online videos, e-book
Certification Requirements: written exam, video critique
Time Frame: unspecified completion time
CEUs: 5.5 CEUs for Yoga Alliance
Price: $325, individual sessions for $35

Siddha Yoga
http://www.siddhayoga.org
Yoga Courses Offered: Siddha Yoga
Level: foundational
Materials: monthly booklet lessons, audio CDs
Certification Requirements: unspecified
Time Frame: 1-2 years
CEUs: n/a
Price: $250, or $125 if under age of 24

Silver Age Yoga
http://www.silverageyoga.org/online.htm
Yoga Courses Offered: Yoga for Seniors
Level: supplementary certification for certified yoga instructors
Materials: book, DVD, CD, online quizzes
Certification Requirements: online test
Time Frame: 55-65 hours of study
CEUs: 60 CEUs for Yoga Alliance
Price: $595

Stonebridge Associated Colleges
http://www.stonebridge.uk.com/det/430/Yoga+Teacher
Yoga Courses Offered: Yoga Teacher, Yoga in Health
Level: Level 1
Materials: online study materials, tutor support
Certification Requirements: completion of online course
Time Frame: 110 hours
CEUs: n/a
Price: £285

Sunstone Yoga
http://www.sunstoneyoga.com/ProductsServices/TeacherTraining.aspx
Yoga Courses Offered: Hot Yoga, Power Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Pain Free Yoga
Level: 200-hour
Materials: webcasts, chats
Certification Requirements: Follow live weekend webcasts, online chats
Time Frame: 6 months. Check training schedule for current start dates.
CEUs: n/a
Price: $3000- $3800

Temple of Kriya Yoga
http://www.yogakriya.org/php/hytths.php
Yoga Courses Offered: Hatha Yoga, Meditation
Level: 200-hour
Materials: CDs, study guides, reading materials, online or phone support
Certification Requirements: home study, on-site retreats
Time Frame: 12 months
CEUs: n/a
Price: $2495 (Hatha); $1495 (Meditation) Extra fees for retreats.

Traditional Yoga Studies
http://www.traditionalyogastudies.com/
Yoga Courses Offered: Foundations of Yoga, Classical Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga History/Philosophy/Literature
Level: 250-hour, 800-hour, introductory, supplementary
Materials: manual, books
Certification Requirements: questionnaires, essays
Time Frame: up to 3 years
CEUs: some online yoga programs may qualify for Yoga Alliance CEUs
Price: $1250 (800-hour); $520 (250-hour); $400 (Foundations); $350 (Bhagavad Gita)

Transformation Meditation
http://www.transformationmeditation.com/
Yoga Courses Offered: Transformation Meditation, Doubt Free Meditation, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita
Level: supplementary
Materials: manuals, cds, quizzes, handouts, marketing materials, email support
Certification Requirements: quizzes
Time Frame: unspecified completion time
CEUs: 6-20 CEUs, Yoga Alliance and NBCC
Price: $48 (Doubt Free), $58 (Gita), $108 (Meditation & Yoga Sutras)

Yoga Education Institute
http://www.yogaeducationinstitute.com/
Yoga Courses Offered: Hatha Yoga, Kids Yoga, Satmati Yoga
Level: introductory, 200-hour
Materials: e-book, class templates, online videos
Certification Requirements: written exam, practical exam, essay, yoga practice log
Time Frame: unspecified completion time
CEUs: n/a
Price: $267 (Hatha Yoga Home Study); $97 (Kids Yoga Home Study)

Yoga Training Center
http://www.learnashtangayoga.com/
Yoga Courses Offered: Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali (Raja Yoga)
Level: foundational, 480-hour
Materials: PDF lessons, online videos
Certification Requirements: assignments at the end of each module, final online written exam
Time Frame: 6 months to 1 year
CEUs: 20 CEUs for Yoga Alliance
Price: $648, or $247 without certification

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