Top Yoga Teacher Training Courses in the USA
September 6, 2023
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Big, bold, and beautiful, from coast to coast, the United States of America offers a wide variety of incredible places for yoga teacher training.
From stunning beaches and vast deserts to mesmerizing forests, incredible alpine meadows, and vibrant cities, if you are an American, you don’t need to leave the country to take your practice to the next level. The USA has it all for a perfect yoga teacher training course.
Looking for some recommendations for your next training? Here are the top five yoga teacher training in the USA.
But first, which are the best destinations for yoga teacher training in the USA?
California
Probably the best place in the Western Hemisphere to learn yoga, California mixes bustling cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco with charming small towns such as Laguna Beach and Avalon and stunning national parks to offer a wide variety of places for an incredible yoga teacher training course.
Florida
The almost year-round good weather might be enough to lure you into doing your yoga teacher training here. In addition to that, you’ll also enjoy the charming architecture of Key West, plenty of historic sites and museums to check out, and great beaches to relax, practice water sports, and strike asanas.
Hawaii
The Aloha spirit aligns perfectly with yoga and you’ll certainly achieve lokahi (harmony) in your life by choosing Hawaii for your yoga teacher training. Where else can you tour an active volcano, snorkel, sail, hike beautiful trails, or have a picnic near a waterfall?
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Top Yoga Teacher Training Courses in the USA
20-Day Hatha and Vinyasa 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Maui, Hawaii
- Price: from US$4,500 for 19 nights
- Availability: Select dates in July, August, September & October 2023
- Location: Maui, Hawaii
- Certification: Yoga Alliance
This Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training is designed to lay a solid foundation while providing an uplifting experience on the beautiful island of Maui. Soak up the natural beauty, spend time at spectacular beaches, and study to become a yoga teacher.
You’ll be staying in a house in the historic town of Paia. It offers a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, patio, and yard.
The program is comprehensive and will cover all the requirements as presented by Yoga Alliance for you to register as a registered yoga teacher (RYT) upon your certification. During the weekdays, you’ll join daily yoga classes, and study anatomy, philosophy, teaching techniques, methodology, and more. Saturdays are shorter: you’ll join a philosophy class, as well as practice and methodology.
Sundays are free to explore the island.
The closest airport to the retreat is Kahului Airport (OGG) but the airport transfer is not provided. Car rental options, as well as taxis or Uber service, are available at the airport.
17 Day 200hr In Person Yoga Alliance Approved Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in The Dalles, Oregon
- Price: From US$3,500 for 16 nights
- Availability: Select dates in July 2023, April & July 2024
- Location: Oregon
- Certification: Yoga Alliance
Enjoy beautiful views of Mount Hood while you do a yoga teacher training that meets the standards of Yoga Alliance. Upon completion, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to confidently begin your teacher journey.
During your stay, you’ll join daily yoga classes and meditation sessions. You’ll also study the history and business of yoga, anatomy, communication skills, and teacher qualities needed for the trade.
Your day begins at 8 a.m. with yoga practice, followed by breakfast, and a specific class (you choose). Lunch is served at 2 p.m. and is followed by another class (of your choice) and dinner.
The package includes only the meals for the first 3 days, and they cater to a lot of dietary choices. Make sure to let the organizer know of any specific requirements.
During the rest of the time, you can prepare your own food in the fully equipped kitchen. Transportation to the stores to get groceries is provided by the organizer.
The closest airport is Portland International Airport (PDX) and the transfer is included in the price.
15-Day Inspired Yoga Teacher Training in Yucca Valley, California
- Price: From $3,685 for 14 nights
- Availability: Select dates in October to November 2023, in February to March 2024, and in May to November 2024
- Location: Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California
- Certification: Yoga Alliance
Deepen your practice amongst vibrant sunsets and a tranquil desert. This Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) course in the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park in Yucca Valley, California will help you reconnect with yourself and become a transformative yogi in your own practice.
This 15-day intensive training includes daily yoga and meditation practice, asana and pranayama labs, and sessions that will leave you with the knowledge of 45 traditional yoga poses.
This course will also provide you with an opportunity to practice teaching small groups. Upon completion, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®).
This package includes 14 nights of accommodation, with options for a shared or private single room. Daily plant-based meals will also be provided, and if you have special dietary requirements, you may opt to inform the organizer beforehand.
Gain the knowledge to lead students and workshops on your own. This 200-hour workshop gives you the opportunity to further your journey of confidence and self-discovery.
18-Day 200-Hour Ocean Breeze Yoga Teacher Training in Florida
- Price: from US$3,399 for 17 nights
- Availability: Select dates in July, August, September, October, November & December 2023
- Location: Florida
- Certification: Yoga Alliance
If you’re ready to become a yoga teacher, then you should look no further and take advantage of this unique opportunity to study with Innersea Yoga Academy.
This 200-hour program includes daily meditation and yoga classes, in-depth asana knowledge, anatomy, pranayama, teaching methodology, yogic philosophy, and yogic lifestyle.
The accommodation is just half a mile from the stunning beaches of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. With a wide range of water activities, restaurants, shopping, and attractions nearby, it offers a relaxing retreat with easy access to boutiques, galleries, cafes, and more.
Meals are not included in the package, but two options are available. You can opt for a plant-based meal plan that covers your 15 days of instruction and provides three meals per day for an additional cost of $699. Alternatively, you may use the fully equipped kitchen and prepare your own food.
Immediately upon the completion of this yoga teacher training, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
Note: It’s best to book your flight to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the transfer is available at an additional cost.
14-Day Yoga Teacher Training RYT200 Holistic Emphasis Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Method, Maui Hawaii
- Price: From US$3,195 for 13 nights
- Availability: Select dates in June, July, August, October & December 2023
- Location: Maui, Hawaii
- Certification: Yoga Alliance
Join an immersion intensive teacher training program that is dedicated to the lineage of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga primary series.
To be accepted, the students need to have 1-3 years of Ashtanga primary series practice and/or a minimum of 3 years dedicated to another style of Vinyasa yoga practice (such as Iyengar, Vinyasa, Hatha, or Bikram).
The group size is small (3-6 participants) and accommodation is in guest rooms at Christina Martini Yoga. The rooms are not in the same place as the training site and you are encouraged to rent a car to enjoy the island.
Upon completion of the course, you are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher.
The course emphasizes the traditional classical 8 limbs of yoga sutras and also integrates the Therapeutic Yoga Wellness approach to develop a holistic whole health practice that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, resilience, strength, and mindfulness lifestyle.
This comprehensive yoga teacher training course supports and prepares you with the skills to work safely, ethically, appropriately, and intelligently with new and established students or practitioners.
The program is physically invigorating, as you will have two physical practices during training days. The morning practice (daily from Sunday to Friday) is at 6 a.m. and on some days there’s a second practice, too. You’ll also study teaching methodology & techniques, asanas alignment, and practice teaching.
Included in the course is also a weekend cooking class to learn how to prepare healthier meals. There are grocery stores nearby so kindly budget for self-catering as well.
During your free time, you can spend time at the beach, enjoy hiking trails, and nature walks, visit waterfalls, or try water sports such as kitesurfing, surfing, and windsurfing.
Kindly book your flight to Kahului Airport (OGG). The transfer is not provided.
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
Featured photo credit: Harmony Yoga School
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