• Yoga 200 Certification
  • Yoga 200 Certification
  • Yoga 200 Certification

What You'll Learn

Develop the knowledge and confidence to lead transformative yoga classes
  • The history of yoga and its evolution into modern practice
    Anatomy, physiology, and how they apply to Yoga Asana sequences
  • How to teach meditation and breathing (pranayama) techniques
  • The art of pose sequencing and transitions for safe, creative classes
  • Over 80 yoga postures, including a Master Class breakdown of 36 poses and their relationship to the 7 chakras
  • Verbal and assisted cueing techniques, and how to structure classes for all levels
  • The professional and ethical foundations of building a successful yoga business

What's Included

Our curriculum is designed to give you both scientific knowledge and practical skills to excel as a personal trainer. The program covers everything from anatomy and nutrition to business skills.

Including all these tools to help you pass!
  • 270+ pages of comprehensive instruction
  • Covering purpose, cueing, props, variations, and cautions for 80+ postures
  • On alignment, sequencing, cueing, and safety
  • To support your learning and practice
  • Course quizzes to help guide your learning and a Student Manual to support you in the course and beyond.
  • 100% online learning so you can learn anytime, anywhere, on any device.
  • Access a support team when you need it, from the time you enroll through certification
  • Gain peace of mind: eligible programs are backed by our 100% Money Back Job Guarantee, and ISSA Career Connect links you with 23,000+ fitness center partner locations worldwide. Restrictions apply; see the Job Guarantee page.
  • Earn your certification with an online, open-book, open-note exam you can complete on your schedule.

Certification Process

  • 1
    Enroll

    Sign up and get immediate access to all course materials and your online learning platform.
  • 2
    Complete the Curriculum

    Work through 200 hours of coursework, practice, and assignments entirely at your own pace. Students have 6 months to complete the program.
  • 3
    Pass the Certification Exam

    An open-book, open-note online exam covering anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology, taken from home, on your schedule.
  • 4
    Submit Your CPR Card

    A current CPR/AED certification is required for completion.
  • 5
    Receive Your Yoga 200 Certificate

    Download your digital certificate and start teaching at studios, gyms, corporate wellness programs, or through your own private practice. Graduates are eligible to apply for the RYT credential with Yoga Alliance.

Yoga 200 Certification

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  • Earn your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and become eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance

  • Learn pose sequencing built around the 7 chakras to confidently lead Hatha and Vinyasa-style classes

  • Get unlimited support from a dedicated Success Coach and Student Success Team

  • Pass an open-book, untimed final exam from anywhere, with one free retake

ISSA's Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deepen your own practice while learning to guide others. You'll explore yoga's history and philosophy, master anatomy and physiology as it applies to Yoga Asana, and learn to sequence and teach safe, creative classes for students at every level. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to design your own classes, define your unique teaching style, and build a professional yoga career grounded in real expertise.

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Why 
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Exclusive Employer Network

Gain direct, priority access to more than 23,000 gyms, studios, and health clubs actively seeking certified talent.

Industry-Respected Credentials

ISSA offers an accredited personal training certification exam through its subsidiary, the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT).

100 % Money-Back Promise

Build your teaching career with a 100% Money Back Job Guarantee. Pass the Yoga 200 final exam and ISSA’s online CPR/AED course, register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200, and use ISSA Career Connect to reach studios that are hiring.

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Approved RYS 200 Yoga Course

Our Yoga 200 program is a Yoga Alliance–approved Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) course. It meets all RYS 200 curriculum, practicum, and instructor-led training standards—qualifying graduates to register as RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.

Frequently
Asked Questions

  • Hatha and Vinyasa, with more than 80 postures, sequencing and cueing for all levels.

  • No. Yoga 200 is open to practitioners at any level. Many students enroll to deepen their own practice as well as to teach.

    • Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the global yoga community. It sets and maintains high standards for yoga education, ethics, and professionalism.
    • While not mandatory, Yoga Alliance registration is often required by yoga studios and fitness centers.

  • Registration is optional, though many studios prefer or require it. ISSA is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200), so graduates qualify to register as RYT-200. Registration is also part of the required credentialing for the Yoga 200 Job Guarantee.

  • You have six months to complete the 200 hours of coursework, practice and assignments, at your own pace.

  • ISSA stands out with our 100% Money Back Job Guarantee on eligible programs and our flexible online learning platform. In our Certified Personal Training course, you also have the option to add live sessions to better support your learning. Most importantly - ISSA's certification is recognized worldwide by top fitness employers.

  • With an ISSA certification, you can pursue a variety of career paths in personal training, group fitness, and nutrition coaching. Our certification is recognized by over 23,000 gyms nationwide, giving you access to a wide network of potential employers as you advance in your fitness career. Plus, our job guarantee provides extra confidence in your ability to succeed.

  • Eligible purchases of ISSA’s Certified Personal Trainer, Advanced Health Coach and Yoga 200 programs. In a bundle, the guarantee covers the eligible program’s share of the price. Other courses and specializations are not covered on their own.

  • Absolutely! ISSA’s programs are designed with support systems in place to help you succeed. Our courses support a variety of learning styles through a mix of videos and readings. Plus, we include practice quizzes, and some courses include live study groups, so you can confidently prepare for the certification exam.

    Not all courses offer live learning

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