How We Ranked the Best Online Yoga Teacher Training Programs
Choosing an online yoga teacher training is one of the biggest investments you can make in your practice. With over 2,389 programs now offering online or hybrid formats, the options can feel overwhelming. We built this ranking to cut through the noise and surface the programs that consistently deliver for their students.
Every school on this list is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) with verified student reviews. We rank using a Bayesian weighted rating system, which means a school needs both a high average score and a meaningful number of reviews to place well. A program with a 5.0 rating from three students will not outrank a program with a 4.95 from 400 graduates. This approach rewards consistency over luck.
We also factor in whether each program offers online classes, since many RYS schools have added virtual options alongside their in-person formats. Every school shown below has confirmed online availability through their Yoga Alliance profile. Programs span 200-hour foundational certifications and 300-hour advanced trainings, covering styles from Vinyasa flow to alignment-based Hatha, therapeutic yoga, and spiritually-oriented practices.
This list is updated regularly as new reviews come in. The schools below represent the programs that real students rate highest. No school can pay to be included or ranked higher. If a program is on this list, it earned its spot through student outcomes and satisfaction.
Top 20 Online Yoga Teacher Training Programs
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LearnYoga@GG
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: OUR STORY LearnYoga@GudangGudang or LYGG RYS 200 was established in 2013, and the RYS300 was approved in 2018. RYS200 Lead Faculty are...
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Hot Asana Yoga University
Hot Asana Yoga University hosts a comprehensive curriculum for both 200 and 300 hour trainings. This school was designed to provide world-class teacher...
Yogatreya
Yogatreya 200 hrs Foundation Yoga Program and 300 hrs Advance Yoga program are ideal for passionate Students of yoga, aspiring teachers and specially if you...
Colorado School of Yoga
The Colorado School of Yoga, founded by teacher Gina Caputo, offers 200 and 300-hour Teacher Training and Continuing Education programs in Boulder, Colorado as...
Hippie Soul Yoga
The Colorado School of Yoga, founded by teacher Gina Caputo, offers 200 and 300-hour Teacher Training and Continuing Education programs in Boulder, Colorado as...
MelMarie Yoga Academy
MelMarie Yoga Teacher Training Programs are known for embodying the holistic nature of health, advanced education in mind body medicine and a focused approach...
MelMarie Yoga Academy at NWHSU
MelMarie Yoga Teacher Training Programs are known for embodying the holistic nature of health, advanced education in mind body medicine and a focused approach...
The Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health
The Lotus Pond 200 and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training programs deliver nationally recognized master teachers and a beautiful and serene setting. We have been...
Yoga Project School of Yoga
Dave & Stacy have owned and operated Yoga Project school of yoga since 2005. They have trained and continue to mentor hundreds of teachers from across the...
YoYoYogi
Welcome to YoYoYogi's 5-star rated Teacher Training. As we enter our 13th year of offering this life-changing program, we pause in gratitude for all that have...
Drishti Beats Yoga School, Lorton, VA
Unlock your full potential. Meet the most in-depth, fun, energy-lifting and globally connected courses available when pursuing your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher...
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Eduction. Experience. Results Yoga Medicine is a thorough, anatomically based training system created by Tiffany Cruikshank that trains teachers all over the...
Three Trees Yoga
Three Trees Yoga is recognized by the Yoga Alliance as a RYS (Registered Yoga School) and graduates will be eligible to earn their RYT (Registered Yoga...
Akasha Yoga Academy
Your Space for Authentic Yoga & Integral Evolution We provide a variety of highly professional ONLINE COURSES, so you can immerse yourself into genuine yogic...
Yoga Assets - Utah Teacher Training
Teach Yoga Everywhere This yoga training program will empower you to 'Teach Yoga Everywhere'. Why confine yourself to a specific yoga studio when you can...
Yoga Center of Columbia
The Yoga Center of Columbia opened in 1992 in Columbia, Maryland. We offer classes for every body, including pregnancy, mommy and me, children's, teens, all...
Yoga Center of Columbia
The Yoga Center of Columbia opened in 1992 in Columbia, Maryland. We offer classes for every body, including pregnancy, mommy and me, children's, teens, all...
Bloom Yoga Studio
Bloom’s well-respected teacher training programs offer the support, mentorship, and individual feedback you need to become the practitioner and teacher you...
YogaOasis
YogaOasis is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards....
Frequently Asked Questions
How did you rank these online yoga teacher training programs?
We use a Bayesian weighted rating system that balances each school's average student review score with the total number of reviews. This prevents programs with only a few perfect scores from outranking schools with hundreds of consistently high ratings. All review data comes from verified student reviews on Yoga Alliance, and no school can pay for placement.
Are online yoga teacher training programs legitimate?
Yes. Yoga Alliance accepts online and hybrid training formats, and all programs listed here are Registered Yoga Schools (RYS). Graduates are eligible to register as RYT-200 or RYT-500 yoga teachers, the same credentials earned through in-person programs. Online formats have become widely accepted across studios and employers.
How much does an online yoga teacher training cost?
Online yoga teacher training programs typically cost between $1,000 and $5,000 for a 200-hour certification. Many schools offer payment plans, and some accept military spouse benefits (MyCAA) or GI Bill funding. Online programs are generally less expensive than in-person retreats because there are no travel, accommodation, or meal costs.