Learn to Teach Yoga
with a time-tested curriculum and industry-leading teachers, YogaWorks offers best-in-class yoga teacher trainings.
We offer Yoga Alliance Registered 200-hour trainings and advanced 300-hour trainings. If you are just starting your journey, you will begin with the 200-hour YTT program. This will give you a solid foundation that deepens your practice and shows you how to be effective as a yoga teacher. We also offer several different formats – both in-person and online – so that you can choose the one that works best for you!
Visit our schedule below to see a list of our upcoming yoga teacher trainings happening online and around the world.
5-Star Yoga Alliance Rated
Past trainees have rated our Yoga Alliance training school 5 stars.
30+ Years
Our curriculum is the rich, culminated experience of dozens of teachers over 3 decades.
15,000+ Alumni
We have the most widely-recognized yoga teacher training alumni network in the world.
10+ Countries & Online
We offer globally-acclaimed yoga teacher training online and in destinations around the world.
Groundbreaking Program
Our comprehensive yoga teacher training curriculum has been carefully refined over 30 years to offer a fully interactive, dynamic experience. It is a mindful blend of Eastern and Western yoga teachings, paired with practical modern applications. Our unique approach goes beyond poses – it is anchored in a deep understanding of the body and biomechanics.
Empowered Sequencing
Yoga teacher training should never be about memorizing a rigid sequence. Our program framework honors traditional lineage while encouraging fluidity and freedom of expression. You will learn skillful Vinyasa sequencing built on a foundation of artful cueing, advanced Asana study, an understanding of anatomy, and the philosophical underpinnings of yoga. All our graduates know how to use creative, well-rounded sequencing to inspire others.
Transformational Relationships
Our yoga teacher trainings support individual inquiry alongside profound group interactions. You will be supported and empowered with tools that facilitate personal growth and deeper, more authentic connections with others. We want you to take your yoga off the mat as you develop new and lasting friendships and a renewed sense of acceptance for yourself.
Our Experienced Faculty is Here to Guide You
YogaWorks teachers are expertly-trained educators that are passionate about making yoga accessible to every body. They’ve been featured in international publications, led sold-out workshops and retreats, and shared their love of yoga all around the world.
No matter which instructor you have at YogaWorks, you’ll be learning from an industry-leading yoga trainer. Each member of our yoga teacher training team has hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of training. You’ll be led by and learn from this immense wellspring of expertise.
Our trainers are also highly skilled at teaching in both online and in-person formats. With YogaWorks you can pursue your yoga teacher certification with confidence and ease.
Our Experienced Faculty is Here to Guide You
YogaWorks teachers are expertly-trained, impassioned educators who make yoga accessible to every body. They’ve been featured in international publications and programs, led sold out workshops and retreats, and shared their love of yoga in destinations near and far.
No matter which instructor you have at YogaWorks, you’ll be learning from an industry-leading yoga trainer who’s ready to simplify your learning process. Each member of our widely-respected training team has hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of training, and you’ll be led by and learn from their immense wellspring of expertise.
YogaWorks trainers are well-studied and have the skills to structure, organize and teach you how to teach others. In addition our trainers are highly skilled in teaching both online and in-person. Think of your trainer as your personal coach, guiding you through every detail as it unfolds, so you can train with confidence and ease.
Teacher Training Schedule
Monica Motley
Monica nourishes her body through movement and soul through love. She continues to practice and share her passion for yoga, fitness, and community.
Monica is a 500-Hour RYT who teaches studio classes, online classes, events, workshops, teacher training, private sessions, and retreats. Her upbeat, athletic, and flowing yoga style emphasizes technique and alignment while cultivating the connection between breath and movement.
Be prepared to sweat and move freely, while building strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and relaxation. Monica encourages students to challenge the physical body while calming the mind and spirit — leaving them feeling stronger, more energized, and more balanced.
Training Dates and Location
Training Dates:
- January 9-11, 2026
- February 6-8, 2026
- March 6-8, 2026
- March 27-29, 2026
- May 1-3, 2026
- June 12-14, 2026
- August 14-16, 2026
- September 18-20, 2026
- October 16-18, 2026
Days and Times (EST):
- Fridays 6:30 – 9:30 PM (In Studio)
- Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:00 PM (Zoom)
- Saturdays 1:30 – 6:30 PM (In Studio)
- Sundays 2:00 – 7:00 PM (In Studio)
Tuition and Registration
Info Session Date and Time (EST):
Sunday, October 12th 4-5 pm
Learn more and register here:
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a Vinyasa-based school, focusing on a method that balances precise instruction, detailed alignment, breath, and fluid movement. Classes can be either moderately or vigorously paced and are carefully themed to deepen the students’ experience of Yoga. A flow of Sun Salutations and postures is skillfully sequenced, and modifications and props are used to individualize the practice for each student.
At YogaWorks, we have been leading yoga teacher training in this clear and effective style of practice for over 30 years and have trained some of the world’s most celebrated Yogis. Our program is considered the most respected program in Teacher Training with over 15,000 graduates in over 20 countries.
During your yoga instructor certification course, you will study how to:
- Perform poses in a safe and intelligent way (Asana)
- Use modifications, variations, and props to maintain alignment
- Design dynamic, effective, and intelligent sequences for all levels
- Work with different kinds of bodies and students
- Observe bodies in practice
- Work with injuries, pregnancies, and limitations
- Practice teaching
- Implement Pranayama, or breathing techniques
- Translate some Sanskrit
- Share and teach the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Be successful as a teacher and business owner
No problem! Many people have other personal reasons they are pursuing a yoga teacher certification.
Our 200-hour YTT is ideal for those who want to delve deeper into the study of yoga and improve their own practice. It’s also great for students who simply want to have a transformational experience and to be a part of our thriving Yoga Community.
Yoga Alliance is an organization that was started in 1999 as a way to create nationally-recognized standards for yoga teachers and yoga teacher training in the U.S. More and more yoga studios across the country are requiring their teachers to register with the Yoga Alliance, either at the 200-hour YTT or 500-hour YTT level. All YogaWorks trainings have a 5-Star Yoga Alliance rating based on past participant reviews.
Yoga Alliance registration is not a legal requirement for teaching yoga. Currently, there are no legal certification requirements to be a yoga teacher, though it is recommended.
Yes! The YogaWorks Yoga Teacher Training is globally recognized, which is why we have over 10,000 graduates.
Our students come from all over the U.S. and all over the world to take our training and to bring the knowledge back home to their own communities. However, it is always prudent to check in your country if there are any specific yoga instructor certification requirements.
Yes! With the successful completion of all the requirements of the program, you will receive your Letter of Completion, Diploma, and yoga instructor certification.
You may also register with the Yoga Alliance () at the RYT-200 level (Registered Yoga Teacher 200). Graduates of the 200-hour program usually begin teaching in small studios, gyms, or with private clientele (friends and family). Many new teachers decide to continue their Yoga Teacher Training education and participate in our 300-hour training program as a way to further solidify their skills, knowledge, and personal style as a yoga instructor.
The YogaWorks 300-hour YTT offers a curriculum that builds on the material presented in our initial 200-Hour training. It also includes a five-month apprenticeship with a senior teacher whom trainees assist weekly and meet with monthly to gain valuable in-class experience and one-on-one attention. This training is thorough, professional training for becoming a highly skilled yoga teacher. It rounds out and solidifies a teacher’s complete education.
Our affiliate partners are expertly trained, impassioned educators who make yoga accessible to everybody. They’ve been featured in international publications and programs, led sold-out workshops and retreats, and shared their love of yoga in destinations near and far.
Please note that these trainings are not hosted by YogaWorks and as such, any refunds or payments are made directly to the affiliate partners.
If you're a YogaWorks certified teacher and trainer and interested in leading a teacher training, please contact us at partnertraining@yogaworks.com. Please include your name, teaching experience, and the location where you wish to host a training.
