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We are proud to be a Yoga Alliance partner. We are registered as RYS-200, RYS-300, RYS-500, RPYS, and RCYS. Additionally, we maintain memberships with the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, the International Association of Yoga Therapists, Yoga Alliance International, Meditation Alliance International, and KRI. Our teacher trainings are also registered with NASM, AFAA, and ACE.

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Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Reviews

See What Our 200 Hour Graduates Are Saying

Nicole

Nicole

★★★★★

Great Training

I looked for a year to find one I liked the most. It was down to two and then I realized Steph was nearby and I could take her class in person. After meeting her I knew this was the one. Easy to navigate. Very informative. Steph is very accessible for any and all questions. Just perfect.

Jessica

Jessica

★★★★★

Helpful Bonus Resources

I use the sequences, playlists, class themes and business forms all the time. Very helpful resources.

Christine

Christine

★★★★★

Best Decision I Ever Made

As a retired mother of adult children, I have been seeking purpose. It began with the yoga philosophy course and then led me to this teacher training. It has really helped me to deepen my own practice. I don't know if I will or won't teach yoga. It remains to be seen. I may try to start some chair yoga classes. I don't need the money but the business side of things was in depth and I feel like I have what I need to start my own business offering independent classes. I particularly enjoyed the chair and restorative elements of this training.

Sina

Sina

★★★★★

Life Changing

This has been a journey of self discovery, self mastery and of finding my place in yoga. I am absolutely changed for the better by this experience and offer up enormous amounts of gratitude for this opportunity. Thank you thank you thank you for making this class accessible, affordable, thorough and compelling.

Chardonne

Chardonne

★★★★★

Packed With Information

This training was a God send, especially during lockdown; it kept me grounded and connected to myself in a time where it was quite easy to get depressed. Thanks so much Steph for opening up a new window of opportunity for me. Because of this course the trajectory of my career has changed for the good.

Traysiah

Traysiah

★★★★★

Loved This Yoga Teacher Training Course!

My husband and I took this 200 hr YTT Course together and we were so surprised at how much we learned from an online course. It has improved our daily practice of yoga in wonderful ways. And we are already teaching yoga classes online. Thank-you Steph and all the Staff. We are so grateful!

Lilli

Lilli

★★★★★

Thank You!

Thank you so much for the great time I spent with your school! The teachers and the course content are amazing! The community is very supportive and I really enjoyed that journey! Thank you Steph, Melissa and Sandra for your help and the good vibes you are always ready to send to your students when they need it the most! I am already enrolled in the 300 Hour Certification and I can't wait to dig deeper in all the wonderful things I have discovered during this amazing training! I recommend this training if you want to work at your own pace while being supported and coached when you need it.

Byshir

Byshir

★★★★★

The Ultimate Yoga Teacher Education Experience

From the first lesson of this course, I received invaluable experience of knowledge and inspiration for practice. Everyone will find a lot of positive energy and professionalism on the part of teachers and students on this course. Organization, information, communication are well established. This is my favorite educational institution.

Alani

Alani

★★★★★

Best 200 Hour YTT for Mental Health Counselor

As a mental health counselor, I felt that this 200 hour YTT was ideal for my career path. With Steph's background as a counselor, she naturally centered the training around nervous system regulation. In addition to all I learned about yoga philosophy, anatomy, yoga poses, modifications and sequencing, I learned how to use breathwork and somatic movement in a way that I can still ethically pull into my counseling sessions. This was very helpful and now I am integrating my mental health work and my passion for yoga. Thank you!

Brittany

Brittany

★★★★★

Amazing Online Training

I was hesitant at first to take my teacher training online, but I'm so glad that my path led me to this one! The content and how the course is planned out is so effective and easy to learn. I would highly recommend this school for any kind of online training!

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

★★★★★

Physical Therapist Appreciates This Useful and Career Changing 200 Hour YTT

My employer paid for my 200 hour YTT so I could start offering yoga classes at our PT clinic. This has been so helpful for the population that I serve. I have always loved yoga and it feels amazing to pull yoga into my work as a physical therapist. I was pleased with the anatomy modules and how they were curtailed to teaching yoga. I also really enjoyed the yoga philosophy that was mostly new to me. Steph goes very deep with yoga philosophy and has a genuine understanding which makes it very helpful. The sequencing section and parts about how to set up for your yoga classes and hold space in general were very detailed and I felt I had a step by step guide. Thank you!

Jamie

Jamie

★★★★★

200 YTT Review

I absolutely LOVED and HIGHLY recommend this course!!! Every single one of the instructors were so knowledgeable, kind, and most importantly incredibly helpful if I ever had any questions, had any doubts, or the like. I am looking forward to taking more courses and eventually my 300 hour course here. Cannot say enough amazing things about OYS!!!

Katrina

Katrina

★★★★★

I Loved It!!!

I am a busy mom of four who also works and I wanted to get my yoga certification to further my career goals with my current job and this online school made it possible with being able to work on it when it was convenient for me!

Summer

Summer

★★★★★

Encouraging, Educational, and Self Paced!

Every instructor was thorough, knowledgeable, and unique! This self-paced program was not only well laid out, but offers a wonderful community to be a part of throughout your journey. I look forward to continuing my yoga journey with Stef and her amazing team!

Kathy

Kathy

★★★★★

A Must

This course offers a true experience and explanations of all. Clear descriptions and discussions with questions and answers for clarification. Enjoying taking my time also no pressure to finish quickly.

Susan

Susan

★★★★★

Generous Training

This training provided me with thorough instruction and a generous amount of resources that I will refer to regularly including anatomical pose breakdowns, modifications, sequences and yoga philosophy. There are too many resources to list. There is a valuable section on diversity in yoga by Dianne Bondy. Thank you, Steph, Alecia, and the entire team at Yoga & Ayurveda Center! This was an amazing experience and I am so thankful I was able to experience this yoga training.

Toshi

Toshi

★★★★★

Life Changing

I love the way Steph covered every single nook and cranny of philosophy, and my favorite parts were the webinars because they go much deeper into the topic to where they were very much engrained into my brain and this information has given me a whole new view on how I do my every day practice and really my day to day decisions. Thank you so much and am looking forward to continuing this journey.

Tre

Tre

★★★★★

Real Teachers, Real Training

Coming from an Academia background, I appreciate how this was put together. It was refreshing to have real teachers who have actually taught yoga in the world in many settings. I took an online 200 hour yoga teacher training before this one and felt that it was marketers more than yoga teachers. I liked LaToya and Steph. This was a real training and I felt like I was there with them.

Sandy

Sandy

★★★★★

Where Yoga Meets Massage Therapy

As a massage therapist, the anatomy was great for me. I have been holding yoga classes for my clients, and the restorative yoga was great for me. I didn't know what restorative yoga was until I took this training and got the bonus certification. My clients love it! And I can give them yoga homework now between our sessions. LOVED every minute of this training and made so many friends in the community! The connection is unreal.

Earn 4 Yoga Certifications When You Enroll in Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Get 3 Additional Enrollment Certifications When You Enroll In Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour YTT Online

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification
25 Hours
Restorative Yoga
Teacher Training
Ayurveda Specialist Certification
30 Hours
Ayurveda Specialist
Certification
Chair Yoga Teacher Training Certification
25 Hours
Chair Yoga Teacher
Training Certification

In addition to the 200 hour ytt, you get 3 standalone yoga certification courses that can be used to satisfy continuing education hours. They include Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Ayurveda Specialist Certification, and Chair Yoga Teacher Training.

Each course is offered separately and is not part of the 200 hour training.

When you enroll, you receive access to all three. Together, they represent over $500 in additional training and are included at no extra cost. You can complete them at your own pace.

Topics of Study for Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Online

What You'll Learn In Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT-200)

Yoga Philosophy and Yoga History

Yoga Philosophy & Yoga History

Yoga Philosophy & Yoga History

  • Yamas & Niyamas
  • Yoga Sutras
  • Styles of Yoga
  • Ancient Texts
Yoga Anatomy

Yoga Anatomy

Yoga Anatomy

  • Body Systems
  • Anatomical Terms
  • Skeletal Systems
  • Muscular Systems
Pranayama

Pranayama

Pranayama

  • Benefits of Pranayama
  • Cues for Teaching Pranayama
  • Various Pranayama Practices
  • Purpose of Pranayama
Asana Yoga Postures

Asana (Yoga Postures)

Asana (Yoga Postures)

  • 100+ Asanas Covered
  • 9 Asana Categories
  • Modifications, Benefits and Contraindications Included for Every Asana
Mantra and Meditation

Mantra & Meditation

Mantra & Meditation

  • Benefits of Mantra and Meditation
  • Om
  • Gayatri Mantra
  • Guided Meditations
Chakras and Esoteric Body

Chakras & Esoteric Body

Chakras & Esoteric Body

  • Chakra & Esoteric Body Overview
  • Postures for Each Chakra
  • Crystals for Each Chakra
  • Meditations and Practices for Each Chakra
The Yoga Teacher and Teaching Methodology

The Yoga Teacher & Teaching Methodology

The Yoga Teacher & Teaching Methodology

  • Self-Care
  • Home Practice
  • Qualities of a Yoga Teacher
  • Cueing, Ethics, Boundaries
  • Room Orientation, Props & Finding Your Authentic Voice
Understanding the Body and Bandhas

Understanding the Body & Bandhas

Understanding the Body & Bandhas

  • Principles of Movement
  • Flexibility, Stamina, Balance & Strength
  • Posture & Body Assessment
  • Appreciating Uniqueness of Different Body Types
  • Bandhas
Sequencing

Sequencing

Sequencing

  • Sequence Principles
  • Class Themes
  • Develop Safe and Smart Sequences
Business of Yoga

Business of Yoga

Business of Yoga

  • Turning Your Passion Into a Career
  • Teaching Online
  • Marketing Yourself as a Yoga Teacher
  • Directory
Safety and Adjustments

Safety & Adjustments

Safety & Adjustments

  • Safe & Smart Hands-On Adjustments
  • Preventing Injuries
Sanskrit

Sanskrit

Sanskrit

  • Root Words of Your Favorite Poses
  • Basic Sanskrit

Exclusive Resources Included With Your 200 Hour Yoga Certification

When You Enroll in Lifted Lotus's RYT-200 Online, 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, You Also Receive:

Cue Cards for 100+ Asanas

Printable reference cards with cues, modifications, and alignment notes for every pose in the program.

200+ Creative Yoga Class Themes

Never run out of inspiration. A curated library of class themes to keep your teaching fresh and engaging.

Yoga Playlist Library

Curated playlists for every style of class, from energizing flows to deep relaxation sessions.

70+ Yoga Class Plans

Ready-made class plans so you can confidently start teaching the day you graduate.

Yoga Teacher Resume & Cover Letter Kit

Professional templates to help you land your first teaching position at studios, gyms, and retreats.

Bonus Sample Business Forms

Waiver, workshop agreement, and intake forms. Everything you need to run a professional yoga business.

Why Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School?

Authentic Yoga Education From Lived Experience

Rooted in sacred lineage, guided with compassion, and grounded in real-life experience, Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training prepares you to teach yoga in a way that is authentic, trauma-conscious, and deeply human.

Our lead trainer and all of our yoga teacher training staff have taught yoga for many years, which makes it possible to bring you authentic yoga education from a place of lived experience. We've all taught in a wide variety of settings and worked with diverse populations and we bring those experiences into the 200 hour yoga teacher training experience.

You'll learn how to adapt yoga poses for real bodies, and how to recognize when a modification might be helpful. You'll learn how to earn money as a yoga teacher and how to host your own yoga classes and events. We talk about holding space, and you'll learn how to become a yoga teacher who makes people feel seen and heard.

We aren't focused on performance, and there's no pressure or pretending here. We're all about real practice, real connection, and real skill development, at a pace that supports your life. Learn to teach yoga in a way that honors your story, your body, and your voice.

Not only are we 100% online and self-paced, but our 200 hour yoga teacher certification is globally recognized. You can register with Yoga Alliance, World Yoga Federation and/or Black Yoga Teachers Alliance if you'd like.

Lifted Lotus Founder

Meet Steph, Founder and Lead Trainer of Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Steph Ball-Mitchell, Lifted Lotus Founder

Steph Ball-Mitchell

E-RYT-500, RPYT, RCYT, YACEP, C-IAYT, LPC, CAADC

Steph has over 25 years of experience in yoga and movement. Her understanding of yoga and the human body has been shaped by a lifelong background in dance and holistic health, as well as her own healing journey. Through her teaching, Steph helps students experience the joy of integrating mind and body while cultivating an authentic, life-nurturing practice rooted in breath, awareness, and presence.

With her background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Steph brings a grounded, compassionate approach to her classes with a strong emphasis on nervous system regulation, breath awareness, and embodied movement.

She completed her 200-hour with Maty Ezraty, her second 200-hour training with Nancy Candea at Yoga Impact in New Jersey and her 300-hour training with Chris Loebsack. The perpetual student, Steph has studied with Leslie Howard, Travis Eliot, Bryan Kest, Donna Farhi and countless others. She has extensive training in pelvic floor yoga, restorative yoga, yin yoga, power yoga and accessible yoga. Steph was certified as a Grand Master of Meditation through Swami Vidyanand and Level One and Two Kundalini through Mehtab Benton. Most recently, Steph was certified as a yoga therapist through Dr. Jaime Stover Schmitt at Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy.

After years of studio ownership, Steph founded the original online yoga school to remove financial and accessibility barriers to yoga education worldwide. Since then, Lifted Lotus has grown to support the entire journey of yoga teachers through training, continuing education, and daily practice.

When she isn't on her mat, Steph can be found volunteering, enjoying time with her husband and children, dancing, and cooking. She previously served on the Education Committee of Yoga Alliance and places a strong emphasis on inclusivity in her teacher trainings.

Affordable Pricing Options

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Where Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Graduates Are Teaching

We Are Proud That Our International Community of 200 Hour Yoga Teachers Are Spreading Yoga Globally

Yoga Studios

Teaching group and private classes at local studios

Community Centers

Bringing yoga to neighborhoods and recreation programs

Schools

Teaching yoga to children and teens in educational settings

Online Classes

Building a virtual yoga teaching practice from anywhere

Gyms & Fitness Centers

Adding yoga to gym class schedules and fitness programs

Corporate Wellness

Leading workplace wellness and office yoga sessions

Retreats & Workshops

Designing destination retreats and specialty workshops

Private Practice

Launching an independent yoga teaching business

Mental Health Facilities

Integrating yoga into therapeutic and recovery programs

Hospitals

Supporting patient wellness through clinical yoga programs

Yoga Studios

Teaching group and private classes at local studios

Community Centers

Bringing yoga to neighborhoods and recreation programs

Schools

Teaching yoga to children and teens in educational settings

Online Classes

Building a virtual yoga teaching practice from anywhere

Gyms & Fitness Centers

Adding yoga to gym class schedules and fitness programs

Corporate Wellness

Leading workplace wellness and office yoga sessions

Retreats & Workshops

Designing destination retreats and specialty workshops

Private Practice

Launching an independent yoga teaching business

Mental Health Facilities

Integrating yoga into therapeutic and recovery programs

Hospitals

Supporting patient wellness through clinical yoga programs

Yoga teacher in studio performing a yoga pose

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When You Enroll in Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour YTT Online (RYT-200), You Will Enjoy These Benefits

What You Receive With Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification that allows you to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

Lifetime access to our curriculum even after graduation

Join our international community of yoga teachers and trainees and connect daily

Self-Paced Curriculum Available 24/7

Learn through engaging video lessons and text lessons

Enjoy colorful downloads and manuals

Library of Playlists, Yoga Class Plans and Teaching Tools

Optional Live Zoom Sessions

Mentorship and Support on Zoom, Email and In Community Groups

Practice teaching sessions to build real-world confidence before you step into the studio or onto Zoom

Access your training on any device and get certified from anywhere in the world

Download our convenient mobile app and learn on the go

Deepen Your Practice With the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yes, You Can Take the Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Even If You Don't Plan to Teach Yoga!

Whether you're looking to deepen your yoga practice or follow your passion and become a certified yoga teacher, Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School is here for you. Many of our graduates took our 200 hour yoga teacher training, and even the 300 hour yoga teacher training, to deepen their practice and not because they ever want to teach.

Becoming a certified Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) is now easier and more accessible than ever! Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School offers an online yoga teacher training program that has everything you need to become an RYT. At the original Online Yoga School, you receive comprehensive yoga teacher training programs and trustworthy certification. Our online yoga teacher training programs are led by a team of experienced yoga instructors, and our in-depth yoga certification programs share everything you need to know to teach safe and effective yoga classes. The yoga teacher certification program covers yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, the esoteric body (chakras), pranayama, over 100 yoga postures, sequencing, meditation, mantra, and the business of yoga.

In our sequencing module, you will learn how to plan a yoga class and sprinkle in the important elements of mantra, pranayama, and meditation. You will learn how to best sequence your yoga postures to create an effective practice for yourself or your students. Our program will give you a solid foundation for your personal yoga practice and will help you develop the skill set to teach yoga to others.

At Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School, we believe that everyone should have access to affordable and authentic yoga education. That's why our programs are open to all levels of experience, from beginner yoga practitioners who are just starting out to experienced yoga practitioners looking to deepen their skills and tap into their inner wisdom. We offer flexible payment plans and affordable tuition because part of our mission is to make yoga teacher training accessible to all people. Follow your dreams with our online yoga teacher training and prepare to experience a more intense mind-body connection, expand your awareness with a profound understanding of yogic philosophy and its roots, and evolve your yoga practice while becoming a certified yoga teacher and qualifying to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). You will be ready to guide others through a yoga class with confidence and clarity after moving through our comprehensive curriculum at your own personal pace. Our experienced instructors can help you open the doors to a wider knowledge base and expand your existing skill set as you journey deeper into the world of yoga.

Start your journey today and become part of the international community at Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School by enrolling in our online yoga teacher training! Get ready to experience a new level of personal growth as you dig deeper into this ancient practice. You'll increase your knowledge of the sacred roots of yoga while gaining a new awareness of what's happening in the body as you practice. Discover the many ways we can modify yoga postures to make them accessible for all body types and further uncover the potential that already lies within. We welcome you to our completely online yoga certification courses.

We are the one-stop resource for yoga teachers, offering online yoga teacher training programs and certification, online yoga courses for continuing education, and an online yoga studio for inspiration and daily practice. Get the most bonuses for your money when you enroll in our 200-hour yoga teacher training online and learn from our passionate and well-trained instructors. You can deepen your yoga practice, develop your skill set, and expand your knowledge as you gain certification to teach yoga online. Our courses are affordable, accessible, and authentic. Start your journey today with our Yoga Alliance registered online yoga teacher training.

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Lifetime Free Advertising for All of Our Graduates in Our Exclusive Yoga Directory

We are proud to be the only yoga school anywhere offering our students and graduates a FREE listing in our ultimate yoga directory!

Let new students find you and your yoga events while we pay for your SEO.

Dianne Bondy, Guest Instructor

Guest Instructor Dianne Bondy

Bonus Workshops Included in 200-Hour

We are pleased to offer you Dianne Bondy's workshops for our community on accessibility in yoga, yoga for everyone and inclusivity in yoga spaces. This content is included with the 200-Hour package!

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Becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher

Becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher

How to Get Certified As a Yoga Teacher Online

Becoming a certified yoga teacher has never been easier! Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School makes it accessible for you to become a yoga teacher from the comfort of your own home with our 200 hour yoga certification course.

Whether you're looking for a vinyasa online teacher training or a hatha online teacher training, we've got you covered! Our yoga teacher certificate course is open to yoga practitioners of all lineages. If you're wondering is online yoga teacher training legit or which yoga certificate is best for you, read our online yoga teacher training reviews above and check out Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's recent press coverage. The 200-hour is your basic yoga certification course and all you need to teach yoga anywhere.

Not only are we a Yoga Alliance registered teacher training, but we are also registered with the Black Yoga Teacher Alliance.

FAQ to Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Online

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Online 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yes, all you need to teach yoga is a 200-hour certification from an institution like ours! We've now upgraded our 200-hour training to 250 hours so you get 50 bonus hours of training for free! This is the basic yoga certification course and what is required for you to be able to teach yoga anywhere.

We are here to support anyone who wants to be a yoga teacher with our accessible yoga teacher training programs. There is no age requirement for the 200hr YTT.

Our online 200 hour yoga teacher training program is totally self-paced and everyone completes the training in their own time frame. Some of our students complete the training in as little as a month while others savor the experience and take over a year. By the time you get to the homework assignments, you will be well prepared and they do not take long to complete.

All of the mandatory materials are located on your dashboard for Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's 200-hour yoga teacher training program. There are no required readings, only recommended readings. The recommended readings are not included.

Yes! You can absolutely take Online Yoga School's 300 Hour yoga teacher training program once you have completed the 200 hour yoga teacher training program.

Yes, many students come to us after completing a 200 hour yoga teacher training program with another school. We understand that sometimes you may not get all that you need from your original yoga teacher training experience, and we are happy to accommodate you at Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School.

No, yoga is an unregulated industry. Registering with Yoga Alliance or any other yoga organization is totally optional.

Yes, the 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate is all you need to be eligible to teach yoga anywhere.

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