Yoga Certification in New York City

Explore Our Range of Yoga Training Courses in NYC

At Prema Yoga Institute, we offer a variety of yoga teacher training courses to fit your needs. Our yoga certification NYC programs will deepen your practice and prepare you to teach others.

You’ll gain confidence leading all levels of vinyasa, Hatha, and restorative yoga classes. Our 300-hour certification helps experienced yoga teachers advance their skills. Choose from specialized tracks like yoga therapy, Ayurveda, or mindfulness meditation. The 300-hour training counts toward your 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification, and includes:

Prema Yoga Therapeutics Essentials

A comprehensive introduction to:

• Restorative

• Yoga for Back Care

• Adaptive yoga for aging, injury recovery, disease management, and more

• Slow Flow yoga

• Using intake for 1:1 sessions

• And more

Prema Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy 

• Modifying sequences for the season and individual balance

• Ayurvedic self-care

• Energetic alignment

• Classical chakra, Nadi, and kosha theory education

• Ayurvedic lifestyle choices for more holistic teaching and living

• And more

Yoga in Healthcare

• Yoga Nidra

• Trauma-informed teaching

• Motivational interviewing and coaching strategies for success

• Meditation and mindfulness for stress management

• Supporting pain and disease management

• Introduction to yoga research 

• And more

You may take any of the above 100-hour training courses to augment your knowledge - or take all three in any order to complete your RYT500 for a $700 discount. Try our Ayurveda course to incorporate seasonal yoga or trauma-informed yoga training for at-risk populations while providing an element of self-care for the busy yoga teacher. With modular classes, you can customize your yoga education.

In addition to in-depth yoga instructor development, our certification programs focus on practical teaching skills. You’ll learn effective cuing, observation, assistance, and language to teach impactful yoga classes. We provide hands-on training, feedback, and mentoring. Our graduates leave fully prepared to teach.

Certification Requirements & Process

To earn your yoga teacher certification in NYC, you must meet the training requirements set by Yoga Alliance. Here’s what you can expect during the certification process:

• Yoga history, philosophy, and sacred texts study

• Anatomy, alignment, hands-on assists, and sequencing

• Teaching methodology with observation and feedback

• Practice teaching workshops

• Written quizzes and assignments

• Elective hours in areas like Ayurveda, meditation, or yoga therapy

• Independent study, teaching, self-practice, and reflection

You’ll also need to pass written and practical exams to demonstrate your comprehension. We’re invested in your success as a skilled, knowledgeable yoga instructor. Our best trainers provide individual support toward certification.

Why Choose Prema Yoga Institute?

With so many teacher training options in New York City, what makes us different? Here are a few reasons to choose our yoga certification programs:

Expert Instructors - Our lead trainers each have over 1000 hours of training and 5 to 10 years of teaching experience. You’ll learn from the best of the best.

Flexible Formats - Choose between nights/weekends or online courses to fit your schedule.

Therapeutic Focus - We offer advanced yoga therapy and Ayurveda courses to provide customized healing practices.

Practical Teaching Skills - Our trainings emphasize real-world teaching abilities for diverse class settings.

Small Classes - We limit our training to 25 students maximum, so you get individual attention.

Alumni Support - Receive access to the alumni job board. Yoga therapy grads may also list on our website. When you complete yoga teacher training with us, you’ll join our close-knit community of yoga instructors, making a difference in NYC. Our grads land teaching jobs at top studios and gyms in the city.

Enhance Your Health & Career with Yoga Teacher Certification

Beyond preparing you to teach yoga, our training may enhance your health, well-being, and professional skills in many ways:

• Deepen your knowledge - Through intensive study, you’ll expand your understanding of yoga, movement, and the body.

• Strengthen your practice - Regular teaching workshops and independent practice build your abilities on the mat.

• Increase confidence - Learning to teach and lead others builds communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.

• Find community - Develop close bonds and a support system among fellow yogis in the training.

• Open professional doors - Teaching certification equips you with new skills for health education roles.

• Share your gifts - Make a profound impact by spreading yoga’s mental, physical, and spiritual benefits.

Are you ready to transform yourself while helping others through yoga? Our trainings create accomplished, thoughtful yoga teachers.

Begin Your Journey with Prema Yoga Institute Today!

Are you ready to earn your yoga certification in NYC? Get started by registering for our yoga teacher training in New York. 

Prema Yoga Institute offers the most comprehensive, experiential yoga teacher certification in New York City. Our programs give you the skills and confidence to share yoga's transformative power. 

At Prema Yoga Institute, yoga teacher training should be accessible, life-changing, and community-focused. That's why we offer the top certification programs in New York City, including our popular Ayurvedic yoga course. As well as, virtual options such as our  online yoga training for back pain. When you complete our transformative training, you'll be fully prepared to share yoga's physical, mental, and spiritual benefits with your students.

Our expert lead trainers and yoga instructors have over 1000 hours of specialized training and 5 to 10 years of real-world teaching experience. You'll learn from accomplished yogis who excel at sharing their knowledge. We limit our pieces of training to 25 students, so you get personalized attention and support.

After graduating from our yoga certification programs, you'll join our close alumni community. We help you land teaching jobs and provide ongoing education discounts and guidance. 

Are you ready to transform lives by becoming a certified yoga instructor? Explore our yoga therapy course for mental health professionals in New York City. Would you like to chat about if Prema is right for you?  Schedule a discovery call with us today!