Loyola Marymount University
🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200 · RYS 300

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Verified by OYP Since 2018 · 8 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.78 170 verified student reviews
Online trainingScholarships available
Founded
2010
Designations
RYS 200, RYS 300
Trainers
9
Languages
English

About Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University is a Yoga Alliance–registered school based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. Loyola Marymount University is currently registered as RYS 200 and RYS 300 with Yoga Alliance. More than 170 verified Yoga Alliance reviews — averaging 4.78 — speak to the school's track record. Students explore Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga through the course of training. 9 trainers are on the school's current Yoga Alliance roster. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. To get current program dates and pricing, send a message through the form below.

Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University provides a deep study of the Yoga tradition from multiple perspectives through continuing education classes and certificates and a Master of Arts degree, offered both in residential and low-residency formats. These programs help students explore Yoga's rich history, its relationship to religion and spirituality, and Yogic philosophy. Students study primary classical texts, learn the Sanskrit language, explore the health benefits of physical practice, and look at the placement of modern Yoga in today's world.

Continuing Education certificates are offered year-round in Yoga Philosophy, YogaEd, and Yoga Teacher Training and are open to all. Please follow the links below. Graduate students seeking the M.A. in Yoga Studies must apply for admission. They may choose to pursue a Yoga Therapy concentration or a Post-Graduate Yoga Therapy Certification. A new cohort begins each fall semester.

Frequently asked questions

Is Loyola Marymount University Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. Loyola Marymount University is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 300. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.

Where does Loyola Marymount University hold teacher training?

The school is based in Los Angeles, CA. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.

What yoga styles does Loyola Marymount University teach?

Loyola Marymount University teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 9 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does Loyola Marymount University have student reviews?

Yes — 170 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.78 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.

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Programs offered

RYS 200
Foundational 200-hour teacher training
RYS 300
Advanced 300-hour training (RYT 500 path)

What they teach

Flow YogaAlignment-Oriented YogaSpiritually-Oriented YogaSpecialty Yoga
Formats: Full-time, Part-time, Non-residential

Meet the team

Larry Payne, Ph.D
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Christopher Chapple Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Felicia Tomasko Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Kathleen Ross-Allee
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Srivatsa Ramaswami
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Sarah Herrington
E-RYT® 200, RCYT®, YACEP®
Kari Ross-Berry
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Susan Chapman Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Judith Carlisle
E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.78
average from 170 verified students
★★★★★
Paula Smeaton E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP® · Jul 08, 2025

I am elated and so proud to have received my Yoga Education Certifications from LMU. Being a part of the very first cohort of the MA Program was an honor that I will cherish forever. The teachers and my colleagues were very unique and highly experienced individuals that I respect and admire to this day. I highly recommend the LMU Yoga Programs to anyone who wants to take their knowledge to the next level and impact their lives as well as that of others around them with their knowledge.

★★★★★
Katie Davidson E-RYT® 500, YACEP® · Dec 09, 2024

Rated but no written review.

About this listing

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Yoga Alliance directory last synced April 2026.

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