Evolve and specialize.
Kripalu's unique 300-Hour Yoga Teacher certification program allows you to choose the modules that inspire you most to form a customized training plan that aligns with your interests. Deepen your practice and expand your skills while specializing in areas and styles that resonate with you the most.

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Why Kripalu
Kripalu's 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for the next generation of yoga teachers—those ready to go beyond the foundations and shape a path that reflects who they are and the communities they serve. Unlike traditional advanced trainings with a fixed curriculum, Kripalu’s modular design empowers you to chart your own course, choosing from a range of expertly led modules that deepen your skills and broaden your teaching toolkit. Rooted in the living lineage of Kripalu and informed by decades of experience, this training gives you both freedom and guidance: freedom to follow your calling, and guidance from seasoned teachers who hold you every step of the way.
Kripalu's 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offers a customizable experience, allowing you to choose the programs that interest you to form a personalized training plan. There are two ways to complete the certification:
Complete three 75-hour and two 40-hour modules OR complete four 75-hour modules.
For either track, Teaching Pranayama: Essential Practices for Yoga Teachers and Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching are required modules. The modules can be completed in any order, and you have five years to complete the program.
75-Hour Modules
Meditation in Motion
Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching
Uniting Yoga and Ayurveda
Teaching Pranayama
Teaching Adaptive Yoga: Broaden Your Skills
Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching
40-Hour Modules
Teaching Advanced Asana and Pranayama for the Global Majority
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Kripalu Gentle Yoga Teacher Training
Kripalu Yoga in Schools
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
Discover if this training is for you
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FAQs
A prerequisite of at least one year of yoga experience, and a Yoga Alliance registered 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training is required. We recommend one year of teaching experience.
We offer a limited number of scholarships for some of our Kripalu Schools Trainings. Once accepted to one of our Schools, you will receive a link to our scholarship application in your acceptance email if any are available.
Partial scholarships are awarded for select Schools trainings. On campus Schools scholarships cover 50% of the total cost of the training–total cost includes tuition and dorm housing. Hybrid Schools Scholarships cover 60% of the total cost of the training– total cost includes tuition and dorm housing. Online Schools Scholarships cover 70% of the total training tuition. If you choose housing other than a dormitory, you will be responsible for the full cost of housing.
Learn more here. Contact housing@kripalu.org with questions.
There is no required prereading. Those interested may choose to read Kripalu Yoga by Richard Faulds
There will be reading assignments to support your learning within the program. The amount of time this reading takes will depend upon the assignment and the individual. There may also be time needed outside of the program session to prepare for your practice teaches.
There is no final written exam. Throughout the training, you will be evaluated verbally and in writing on the material presented. These evaluations are designed to ascertain where you need additional study or support. Your certification is not contingent upon these evaluations. The practice-teach sessions are the determining factor for whether or not a student will graduate. Being able to successfully and safely deliver a complete Kripalu Yoga class to a group of your fellow students is a requirement for certification.
Students receive a course manual.
100% attendance is required for all on-campus and online sessions. Please keep in mind that full participation is required. For online sessions, this also includes your camera being on with you present. Excused absences with required make-up assignments are granted on a case-by-case basis due to unexpected illness, travel delays, or family emergencies. If you have questions about the Schools attendance policy, please contact kripaluschools@kripalu.org.
Graduation takes place on the final day of your training and is only open to program participants.
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