What To Expect from Holy Yoga’s 200-Hour Instructor Training

• September 2, 2025
• By Brian Lettieri

What To Expect from Holy Yoga’s 200-Hour Instructor Training

Have you ever felt a gentle yet persistent call toward something deeper? A stirring in your spirit that longs to weave together the threads of your life – your faith in Jesus, your love for wellness and movement, and your desire to serve others in a meaningful way? A need to do more?

For many, this call leads them to a unique crossroads, a place where they wonder if it’s possible to build something for God’s Kingdom both on and off a yoga mat. If you are sensing this invitation, you are not alone. This is often the first step on the path to becoming a Holy Yoga instructor.

More Than Postures: A Journey of Discipleship

The Holy Yoga 200-hour Instructor Training is, first and foremost, a Christ-centered yoga certification program. But it is so much more than that. While you will receive world-class instruction in yoga postures and methodology, this experience is designed as a transformational discipleship journey of the mind, body, soul, and spirit. 

It is an unapologetic immersion into the presence of the triune God – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Unlike conventional yoga training, every element is filtered through the lens of Scripture. The goal isn’t simply to equip you to teach a yoga class, but to disciple you, to draw you into a deeper intimacy with Jesus.  

It’s an invitation to learn from Him, as He encourages us in Matthew 11:29-30 (ESV):

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” 

This training is an opportunity to take on that easy yoke, learning to lead others from a place of soul-deep rest and wholeness.

The Heart of Your Training: What You Will Learn

The curriculum is intentionally crafted to provide you with a robust foundation in both Scripture and yoga, equipping you for a sustainable and spiritually rich ministry.

Immersed in the Word

You cannot pour from an empty cup. This training prioritizes your own spiritual nourishment by immersing you in God’s Word. You will learn how to study the Bible in a way that informs your personal practice and prepares you to teach Christ-centered yoga classes in their proper biblical context, ensuring every class you lead is grounded in truth.

Designing a Christ-Centered Class

You will gain the practical, hands-on skills needed to design and lead a Holy Yoga class. This includes learning about anatomy, posture alignment, and safe sequencing, all while learning to weave in Scripture, prayer, and worship to create a sacred and seamless experience for your students.

Personal Growth and Gospel Witness

This journey is as much for you as it is for your future students. The training process fosters profound personal growth, healing, and spiritual development. As you are transformed, you will be equipped to share the gospel through the unique modality of yoga, creating a welcoming space for others to encounter Jesus.

A Glimpse into Your Weekly Rhythm

To give you a clear picture of this immersive journey, here is what a typical week looks like during the 13-week online training. This rhythm is designed to integrate learning and spiritual formation into your daily life.

• Live Webinars: 3 hours per week engaging with instructors and peers in teaching, formation, and fellowship.
• Practice: 4 hours on the mat each week, including the memorization of four full class flows.
• Journaling: 3 hours of soul reflection, Bible study, and tracking your spiritual growth.
• Video Viewing: 2 hours of posture study and embodied learning through our on-demand video library.
• Reading: Engaging with four powerful books, including Holy Yoga: Exercise for the Christian Body and Soul by Brooke Boon and Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson.
• Prayer & Meditation: 1+ hour dedicated to Life Group discussions, guided reflections, and Scripture-based meditation.
• Quizzes & Reflections: 1 hour for accountability and integrating what you’ve learned.

Your Invitation to Begin

If your heart is stirred by the possibility of this journey, we invite you to take the next step. New 200-hour training cohorts are forming for September and October, and this is your chance to answer the call God has placed on your life. Click here to learn more and enroll in the Holy Yoga 200-hour Instructor Training.

For those who are already certified yoga instructors, we also offer other pathways to deepen your education and ministry:

• 100-hour Holy Yoga Teacher Training: For existing instructors wanting to integrate their faith into their teaching.

300-hour Holy Yoga Teacher Training: An advanced program for instructors seeking to master their craft and deepen their leadership.