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How To Become A Yoga Teacher
If you want to become a yoga instructor, then start here. These are my most helpful articles to get you started.
Recently Added in Yoga Alliance
All the burning questions you have about Yoga Alliance that the rest of the internet won’t answer can be found right here. From Yoga Alliance membership benefits to whether or not you even need to be certified, I cover everything that Yoga Alliance has to offer.
What Is the Difference Between RYS 200 and RYS 500?
RYS 200 is a yoga school approved to offer 200-hour teacher training. RYS 500 is a school approved to offer both 200-hour and 300-hour trainings — meaning their graduates can earn up to 500 hours of Yoga Alliance-recognized certification. Here's what that means for...
Do I Need to Renew My Yoga Alliance Membership Every Year?
Yes, Yoga Alliance membership requires annual renewal — currently $65 per year. If you let it lapse, you lose access to your directory listing, your RYT credential, and the CE tracking tools. But is it actually worth renewing every year? Let's break it down. What You...
What Is YACEP? (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)
YACEP stands for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. It means you're approved by Yoga Alliance to offer continuing education (CE) courses that count toward other yoga teachers' required training hours. It's a credential for experienced teachers who want to...
Can I Register with Yoga Alliance from Outside the US?
Yes — Yoga Alliance is an international registry, and you can absolutely register from outside the United States. The process, the fees, and the credentials are the same whether you're in London, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, or Bali. Here's what you need to know. How...
How Do I Log Continuing Education Hours with Yoga Alliance?
The short answer: Log into your Yoga Alliance account, go to your member dashboard, and enter your continuing education hours under the "Continuing Education" section. You need 45 hours every 3 years to maintain your RYT status — 30 teaching hours and 15 training...
What Is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS)?
The short answer: A Registered Yoga School (RYS) is a yoga teacher training program that has been approved by Yoga Alliance and meets their minimum curriculum standards. When you graduate from an RYS, you're eligible to register as an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). If...
Recently Added in Yoga Teacher
So you’re thinking about becoming a yoga teacher, huh? I’ve got you covered. From how to choose a training program, what to do to prepare, to how to find a job as a yoga instructor, I cover all the topics you need to be successful as a yoga teacher.
How to Find Your Yoga Teaching Niche: A 3-Question Framework for Building a Signature Program (and Why Generic Vinyasa Doesn’t Sell Anymore)
Learn how to find your yoga teaching niche with a 3-question framework that helps you clarify who you serve, what you offer, and how to build a signature program.
How Much to Charge for Zoom Yoga Class: A Practical Pricing Guide
Discover practical tips for setting the right price for your Zoom yoga classes. Learn strategies to attract clients and maximize your earnings. Read more!
How to Become a Yoga Instructor: 8 Things You MUST Know (2026)
How to become a yoga instructor in 2026: requirements, certification, costs & timeline. 8 essential steps from choosing a YTT to landing your first teaching job.
What makes the Uplifted Online Yoga Teacher Training Different? Everything.
If you’re reading this, you’re likely considering an online yoga teacher training. You’re doing your research (GOOD!). Now that you’re here, considering joining our Uplifted campus, you may be wondering… What makes Uplifted YTT better? Why is it so expensive? How is...
5 Benefits of Yoga Teacher Training (For Non-Teachers, Too!)
From getting to know yourself better to giving back to your community, learn about the many benefits of yoga teacher training (even for non-teachers) here.
The Best Yoga Playlists For Yoga Teachers
Music in yoga class is like avocado on a veggie burger. Can you get by without it? Sure. But you don’t have to! Grab one of these good-to-go yoga playlists.
Recently Added in Chakras
Wanna know about the chakras colors, how they work, and how to balance them? Then check out these posts all about the chakras.
Kundalini Yoga for Chakras: An Uplifted Guide to Energy Balance
Discover how Kundalini Yoga can enhance your chakra energy balance. Explore techniques, benefits, and practices to harmonize your mind and body. Read more!
Chakra Dance: An Intuitive Way To Move Energy
Chakra dance blends movement and mindfulness to harmonize your seven chakras.
Nabhi Kriya: Ignite Your Inner Fire and Personal Power
Ignite your inner power and balance your Solar Plexus Chakra with the energizing practice of Nabhi Kriya.
Recently Added in Kundalini
All of the latest content about Kundalini Yoga.
What Is a Kundalini Awakening?
A Kundalini awakening is the activation of dormant energy at the base of your spine — and it's one of the most misunderstood experiences in the yoga world. Some people describe it as electrifying. Others find it terrifying. Most experience something in between. Here's...
Do I Need to Be Certified to Teach Kundalini Yoga?
Legally, no — you don't need a certification to teach Kundalini yoga. But Kundalini is one yoga style where I'd strongly encourage proper training before you start teaching. More so than vinyasa or Hatha, Kundalini works directly with your energy body, nervous system,...
Kundalini Yoga vs Hatha Yoga: What’s the Difference?
Kundalini yoga and Hatha yoga are both authentic yoga traditions, but they feel very different in practice. Hatha focuses primarily on physical postures and alignment. Kundalini uses movement, breathwork, chanting, and meditation to work directly with your energy and...
Is Kundalini Yoga Safe? What You Need to Know
The short answer: Yes, Kundalini yoga is safe when practiced with a qualified, trauma-informed teacher who understands nervous system regulation. Like any powerful practice, it requires respect, proper instruction, and the awareness that it works directly with your...
What Is Kundalini Yoga? A Beginner’s Guide
The short answer: Kundalini yoga is a style of yoga that combines physical postures (kriyas), breathwork (pranayama), chanting (mantras), and meditation to awaken energy at the base of the spine and move it upward through the body's energy centers (chakras). It's...
Practicing Kundalini For Anxiety: Move Energy To Feel Balanced
Practicing Kundalini for Anxiety: Move Energy to Feel Balanced—discover simple, body-based tools to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your center today.
Recently Added in Yoga Teacher Resources
If you’re already a yoga instructor and you’re looking for resources on how to choose your advanced training or to improve your career, then you’ll love this section of the blog. From how to write the perfect resume to how to find a job, I’ve got you covered.
How to Find Your Yoga Teaching Niche: A 3-Question Framework for Building a Signature Program (and Why Generic Vinyasa Doesn’t Sell Anymore)
Learn how to find your yoga teaching niche with a 3-question framework that helps you clarify who you serve, what you offer, and how to build a signature program.
How To Build a Thriving Virtual Community with an Online Yoga Membership
Everyone is moving online, including your yoga students. Will you have an online community ready for them? Here’s how to build an online community as a yoga teacher.
5 Best Yoga Teacher Insurance Plans (2026)
Looking for yoga insurance to protect you when you teach your next yoga class? Here is how yoga teacher insurance works, what to look for, and the 5 best companies to choose from.
Recently Added in Pranayama and Meditation
From Breath of Fire to Vedic Meditation, everything you need to know to start your own pranayama and meditation practice can be found here.
Ziva Magic Review: Emily Fletcher’s Manifesting Meditation Course Changed How I Call In What I Want
Ziva Magic Review: Emily Fletcher’s Manifesting Meditation Course Changed How I Call In What I Want—peek inside the course that helped me manifest differently.
Discover the Benefits of the Gobinday Mukunday Mantra for Well-Being
Explore the benefits of the Gobinday Mukunday mantra for enhancing your well-being. Discover how it can promote peace and balance in your life. Read more!
Ek Ong Kar Sat Gur Prasad: Kundalini Mantra For Manifestation
Ready to elevate your consciousness and manifest like CRAZY? Then you need to start chanting Ek Ong Kar Sat Gur Prasad – the Kundalini mantra for manifestation.
Recently Added in Yoga
Learn about different yoga poses, yoga sequences, and the history of yoga by exploring my yoga category on the blog.
What Is Somatic Movement and How Does It Work?
Somatic movement is slow, internally-focused movement designed to release chronic tension patterns by retraining your brain's connection to your muscles. It's not exercise in the traditional sense — it's more like a conversation between your mind and your body. And it...
Do I Need a Certification to Teach Somatic Yoga?
You are not legally required to have a certification to teach somatic yoga. There's no government licensing for yoga teachers of any kind. But here's what I'll say from years of training teachers in this work — somatic yoga is one style where proper training isn't...
Somatic Yoga vs Regular Yoga: What’s the Difference?
The biggest difference between somatic yoga and regular yoga is where your attention goes. In regular yoga, you're typically focused on external alignment — "Am I in the pose correctly?" In somatic yoga, the focus shifts inward — "What am I feeling in my body right...
Recently Added in Prenatal Yoga and Meditation
Yoga and meditation are powerful tools for your pregnancy that can not only help you be healthy during your pregnancy but also your baby too.
The Best Kundalini Yoga for Pregnancy: How to Practice Safely
Discover essential tips and guidelines for practicing Kundalini Yoga during pregnancy. Enhance your wellness journey—read the article for valuable insights!
Yoga For Third Trimester: My Favorite Poses
I’ve been pregnant twice now and these are my favorite yoga poses for the third trimester.
10 Yoga Poses That Will Strengthen The Pelvic Floor
Try these yoga poses to support and strengthen your pelvic floor.
Yoga Pose Directory
All of the different yoga poses and postures can be found here.
What Is Kundalini Standing Archer Pose?
Learn how to harness the power of this Kundalini pose, Standing Archer Pose.
10 Restorative Yoga Poses For Total Relaxation
Restorative yoga is just what we need in this chaotic time. Whether looking for deep relaxation or a good full body stretch, these restorative yoga poses will get you there.
Uddiyana Bandha: Tapping Into Your Deep Core
Ground your standing poses and connect with lightness by engaging uddiyana bandha, the root lock. There’s more to this energetic seal than core!
Product Reviews
Check out my honest opinion on yoga mats, yoga props, books, and clothing in these helpful product reviews.
Most Recent On The Blog
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What Is Somatic Movement and How Does It Work?
Somatic movement is slow, internally-focused movement designed to release chronic tension patterns by retraining your brain's connection to your muscles. It's not exercise in the traditional sense — it's more like a conversation between your mind and your body. And it...
Do I Need a Certification to Teach Somatic Yoga?
You are not legally required to have a certification to teach somatic yoga. There's no government licensing for yoga teachers of any kind. But here's what I'll say from years of training teachers in this work — somatic yoga is one style where proper training isn't...
Somatic Yoga vs Regular Yoga: What’s the Difference?
The biggest difference between somatic yoga and regular yoga is where your attention goes. In regular yoga, you're typically focused on external alignment — "Am I in the pose correctly?" In somatic yoga, the focus shifts inward — "What am I feeling in my body right...
How to Find Your Yoga Teaching Niche: A 3-Question Framework for Building a Signature Program (and Why Generic Vinyasa Doesn’t Sell Anymore)
Learn how to find your yoga teaching niche with a 3-question framework that helps you clarify who you serve, what you offer, and how to build a signature program.
Can Somatic Yoga Help with Anxiety?
The short answer: Yes — and it may be more effective than traditional yoga for anxiety because it works directly with your nervous system rather than just your muscles. Somatic yoga teaches your body to complete its stress response cycle, which is often the root cause...
What Is Somatic Yoga and How Is It Different?
The short answer: Somatic yoga combines traditional yoga poses with somatic movement — slow, internally-focused exercises that retrain your nervous system and release chronic tension patterns. While regular yoga often emphasizes external alignment ("straighten your...