You’re ready.
You’ve been dreaming about it, maybe stalking a few programs, obsessively watching YouTube flows thinking “I could totally teach that.”
But there’s one hang-up that keeps spinning in your head: Should I do my YTT online, in person, or some kind of mix?
Good news: you’re not the only one asking. Better news? There’s no one-size-fits-all.
The Case for In-Person Yoga Teacher Training
There’s something sacred about showing up to a studio, day after day, sweating and stumbling beside people who are just as nervous and excited as you.
- Practice hands-on adjustments
- Receive real-time cues and corrections
- Build friendships over hallway snacks and post-session giggles
If you’re someone who thrives on energy, community, and being held accountable in a set schedule, in-person might be your jam.
Enter: Online Yoga Teacher Training
This used to be controversial. Now? It’s downright revolutionary.
Since 2020, online YTT has grown like wildfire—and not because it’s easier. Because it’s accessible.
- Work full-time?
- Live far from a major city?
- Have kids or care responsibilities?
- Prefer to learn at your own pace?
...online might be your golden ticket.
Many online programs include:
- Live Zoom sessions
- Personalized feedback
- Study groups and partner work
- Recorded modules you can rewatch (lifesaver!)
What About a Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training?
Let’s say you want the in-person energy... but you also want to do it in sweatpants from your living room. Welcome to the hybrid model.
Hybrid programs blend live online lectures with occasional in-person weekends or intensives.
Pay attention to:
- How often the in-person parts happen
- Whether you can make up missed sessions
- The structure of the online curriculum (live or pre-recorded?)
- How connected you’ll feel to the instructors and your peers
What Actually Matters (Regardless of Format)
- An experienced, supportive lead teacher who gives honest feedback
- A curriculum that goes beyond poses
- A format that fits your life
- Real community
- Clarity on what happens after you graduate
It’s also totally okay to reach out and talk to the teacher before you sign up. You’re going to spend 200+ hours learning from them—make sure it feels right.
So... Which One Should You Choose?
- In-person: Craving structure and hands-on support? This might be your path.
- Online: Need flexibility for your schedule or lifestyle? Go for it.
- Hybrid: Want the best of both? It’s a sweet spot.
And remember: the format doesn’t define your success.
You do.
You’re Not Late. You’re Right on Time.
Whatever route you choose, know this: The world doesn’t need perfect teachers. It needs authentic ones.
And if yoga has changed your life even a little? That means you already have something valuable to share.
Whether it’s from a sunny studio, your living room floor, or both—your mat is waiting.
Your students are waiting.
And that first step?
It starts with a simple yes.
Still deciding between online, in-person, or hybrid? Check out the hybrid 200HR Teacher Training from Body Mind Fitness—designed to give you the flexibility, connection, and support you need, no matter your path.
