The combination of Movement and Wisdom. No other YTT teaches both the physical and the spiritual aspects of yoga at this level.

Most yoga teacher trainers - from the studio around the corner to world famous online instructors - focus their teaching on either the physical side (movement, anatomy, alignment etc.) or on the spiritual side of yoga (philosophy, subtle body, worldview etc.).

That's very unfortunate, because the real beauty and power of the yoga practice can be found at the intersection of these two dimensions. If you don't put equal weight on both sides, you're kind of missing the point.

Yes, it's true: Every YTT on the market offers both yoga anatomy and yoga philosophy in their curriculum. But just because something is on the menu doesn't mean it's good.

Anybody who's eaten the same meal in two different restaurants knows that labels can be very misleading. That's also true for yoga teacher trainings! Here are three examples to illustrate this point:

"Learn to give cues"

• One YTT might teach you how to use your voice, why certain formulations work or don't work well and in which situations, how to modify, which cues to avoid, and how to come up with your own unique cues. Awesome!
• In another YTT you might just end up with a long list of standard cues, half of which are already outdated and should not be used at all.

"Learn yoga anatomy"

• One YTT might teach you about the latest scientific findings on stretching, fascia, and unique bone structure. Ideally, the training will make this knowledge accessible and show you how to apply it in your own yoga practice and in your classes. Awesome!
• But in another YTT you might just repeat all the names and functions of all major bones and muscles in the body.

"Learn yoga philosophy"

• One YTT might teach you about all the essential elements of the yogic way to look at human life and the universe. The teacher might be able to bring the key texts of yoga to life and show you what we can learn from them today. You might even learn how to use your knowledge to craft engaging and powerful yoga classes that will make you stand out from the crowd. Awesome!
• But in another YTT you might not do much more than memorize on Patanjali's famous 8-limbed path and collect yoga clichés about the mind/body connection.

The Movement Wisdom YTT is unique because it gives you the very best of both worlds. Oh, and by the way: It is one of the very few trainings that is lead by a professional educator (aka not "just" a yoga teacher).

There are very good reasons for taking your YTT online. But before we dive in, let's make one thing clear:

First and foremost, the quality of any yoga teacher training - whether in-person or online, depends on the skill of the teacher(s) and the focus of their curriculum.

• How much do they know about different aspects of yoga?
• Can they communicate their knowledge to the students effectively?
• And do you personally resonate with their character, their vision, and their style?

Picking the right teacher is the #1 most important thing you can do when choosing your YTT. This cannot be overstated!

Okay, now we can move on to the advantages of online trainings:

1. Flexibility

Your typical in-person training will take place full time (usually 4 weeks) or on weekends (usually 10 long weekends in a row). You have to be there or you can't do the course. Online trainings, on the other hand, can be incredibly flexible (when most of the lessons are pre-recorded). In the Movement · Wisdom YTT you decide when and where and for how long you study.

2. Better content:

Filming a 200 hour training is sooo much work! We really don't want to do it ever again! 🙂 That's why Jess prepared each class extremely carefully and with great attention to detail. In an in-person training, the lead trainer will teach between 8 to 12 hours every day! It's easy to see why peak-performance teaching might not be possible in this set up.

3. Watch it again

Really like a lecture and want to replay it multiple times? Trying to grasp a difficult concept and need a replay? Want to start the training all over again to see how much you've improved and to deepen your knowledge even more? No problemo! All of these things are possible in our online YTT. But of course totally impossible with an in-person YTT.

4. Permission to relax

You won't ever be rushing to class. No worries about what other people think about your hair. And if life gets in the way - that's okay. Your classes will still be there tomorrow, waiting for you patiently.

5. Environmentally friendly

Don't get a guilty conscience from your YTT! You don't need to fly across the globe anymore to study with an industry leader; just do it from home! Streaming is so much less harmful to the environment than flying to Bali or driving multiple times per week to the nearest yoga studio.

6. Risk-reduction

Any good online YTT will give you the chance to try before you buy. This way you can get to know the teacher, dip your toes in the water and see what you're signing up for. An excellent online YTT will even give you a money-back-guarantee (we do). In this case your investment is literally risk free. In an in-person training, on the other hand, you have many substantial risk factors even if you're confident that your teacher is amazing (accommodation, food, room-mates, weather etc.)

Yes, absolutely. We highly recommend that you get our free VIP pass. With this pass you can look behind the scenes of the program and get a clear idea of what to expect. You'll understand if you click with your teacher Jess. And you get to meet a few fellow students and hear about their personal YTT journeys.

Moreover, you have a 7 day trial period after you sign up. We strongly believe that you'll be more than happy with what you learn. However, we'll issue a full refund if that's not the case. No strings attached.

Yes, we also accept payments in EUR. Other currencies are not currently supported.

We know that it can seem strange to pay for something in a foreign currency. It can feel unsafe and weird. But actually it's straight forward and you don't have to do anything differently.

The only thing to be aware of is that you'll probably end up paying a bit more for your YTT because of currency conversion (the bank always wins) and so called "foreign exchange fees" (typically 1-3% of the transfer).

Yes! The Movement Wisdom 200 hour online YTT is a foundational program with plenty of options for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners.

It's for anyone who has practiced yoga - any kind of yoga at any level - for at least 6 months.

Not at all! This course is perfect for passionate yoga students who celebrate everything from holding Downdog for 5 breaths, to holding Handstand for 3 minutes, and everyone in-between.

One of the most important lessons you will learn in this training is that yoga takes place on the inside. It doesn't matter at all what your practice looks like from the outside.

For one person, sitting still in meditation or lying down in Savasana is their biggest challenge on the mat. They might be able to do Scorpion pose all day long, but getting still and quiet feels impossible.

Someone else might be light-years away from touching their toes, but have an incredible yogic mindset and can meditate for hours on end. Our level of success in yoga is not visible on the outside - it's all about our mental state as we do the things that challenge us the most.

So there is no list of poses you need to be able to do in order to sign up and be successful in this course. There is no one style of yoga that you need to have practiced to take this course. Everyone who is passionate, motivated, and dedicated to achieving their highest results is welcome to join.

Yes! About 1 in 4 Movement Wisdom students does not intend to teach after graduation. So you're not alone!

This training is - first and foremost - an opportunity to deepen your own personal practice and understanding of yoga. You'll learn crucial information about your body, including it's strengths and weaknesses on the mat. You'll also cultivate the attention and wisdom you need to have a sustainable and exciting practice for life.

We give you insights into the ancient philosophies of yoga that will help you bring these powerful lessons into your life right away. And the teaching practices, although at first glance might not seem relevant to you, will actually teach you beneficial life skills like using your voice, finding confidence, and presenting yourself to others positively.

There is so much to gain from taking a yoga teacher training, whether or not you plan to teach yoga.

You'll learn 4 styles of yoga. That's 3 styles more than in most other YTTs!

You can expect to leave the course as a highly versatile yoga teacher that stands out from the crowd. Being fluent in multiple yoga styles will boost your ability to help your students no matter what kind of class they're craving. And it will make your own practice so much richer!

Here's a little bit about each of the styles we'll learn in the training:

Vinyasa Flow

• dynamic, strong, fast paced
• creative and dance-like
• the goal is to find a flow state

Hatha Yoga

• strong practice
• focus on alignment & technique in postures
• longer holds than in Vinyasa Flow

Yin Yoga

• slow and gentle
• longer holds, fewer poses
• focus on fascia and the connective tissues

Restorative Yoga

• super gentle, prop-heavy practice
• even fewer poses than in Yin Yoga
• focus is on balancing the nervous system

Not at all. This course is mostly pre-recorded. Only 1 in 10 hours will happen live on Zoom.

Here's a list of live training elements:

• your opening ceremony (ca. 1 hour)
• your closing ceremony (ca. 1 hour)
• your teaching practices (15 hours)
• your practicum (2.5 hours)*

*What the heck is a practicum?  It's the most exciting part of your final exam, aka. you teaching a full yoga class (probably for the first time ever). Don't worry, you won't be teaching for 2.5 hours!

Yes. Lot's of it! The training includes live teaching practice sessions in small groups. You'll receive helpful and targeted feedback on your teaching from a Movement Wisdom mentor after each session. The teaching practices will solidify your skills, help you find your personal style and build confidence and clarity.

Our empowerment reviews are another powerful feedback mechanism. These short quizzes help you consolidate your learning and think about concepts from a different perspective to further your understanding of yoga.

Moreover, you will receive supportive, practical and personal feedback from Jess on your final practicum.

Additionally, you can sign up for our Pose Feedback and/or our Sequencing Feedback upgrades to get even more personal feedback. (More info on training upgrades below.)

Yes. This program was made for curious minds like you! You'll learn more about yoga than you ever thought was possible. But, of course, the contents of the training will not just answer your questions. They'll also get you thinking about questions you never thought about before.

You can post these questions to the community and get helpful answers from the crowd of students and graduates. You can also tag Jess if you want an answer from her specifically.

Moreover, you'll have the chance to ask your Movement Wisdom mentors questions during the feedback sessions after teaching practice.

We know that your motivation level can change from one week to the next. We know that a 200 hour training is a marathon, and not a sprint. We know that learning from the comfort of your home can sometimes feel lonely. We know that flexibility is good, but too much flexibility can be disorienting.

That's why we do everything we possibly can to make sure that you stay on track from the first day of your training all the way to graduation.

Here are some of the big and small things you can look forward to:

• weekly live teaching practices that keep you engaged and inspired
• a very engaging teaching style (aka. the opposite of dry and boring)
• course contents that are equal parts surprising and fascinating
• a course structure that prevents overwhelm
• monthly challenges for the whole training community
• personal accountability buddies
• clear guidance along every step of your journey
• a broad variety of learning formats
• limitless flexibility that allows you to take breaks when you need them
• a ready-to-print training manual that makes everything feel more "real"
• a class-by-class progress tracker for your fridge

That's up to you. We highly recommend that you do get a paper manual. And we are happy to send you one. But it's not included in the training by default because the cost of printing and shipping a 440-page, full-color, high-quality training manual around the world is significant. It might not be in every student's budget. And some folks just prefer to take notes digitally.

That's why we decided to give you the option to purchase the print version of our training manual. Alternatively, you can stick with the (watermarked) .pdf version of the manual which is included in the training price.

You can also take the .pdf version to your local print shop. Please note that the quality of printing, paper and binding varies significantly. Make sure you can trust your printer.

Please don't underestimate the power of a paper manual, especially in the context of a 200 hour long online course! And don't forget that your manual will be an invaluable resource not just for the training but for the years to come.

Good question! We are fortunate enough to have students from all parts of the world. What a wonderful environment! Still, the vast majority of students are from Europe and North America. And our team members are also based on these two continents. Therefore, our events are scheduled primarily with the corresponding time zones in mind.

Here are a two rules of thumb:

• If you're anywhere between Los Angeles in the West (UTC -9) and Moscow in the East (UTC +2), and you're somewhat flexible with your schedule - then you should be able to attend events during waking hours.
• If you're in the Middle East, Asia or Oceania and you'd like to attend, then you'll occasionally have to stay up very late or get up very early. Sorry!

The Yoga Alliance is an international non-profit group that represents and supports both yoga teachers and the yoga industry. They set the industry standards for yoga teacher trainings.

The Movement Wisdom Online 200 Hour Online YTT is certified by the Yoga Alliance. This means that once you graduate, you'll be able to register with the Yoga Alliance and use the title "RYT 200" after your name (e.g. "Amy Smith, RYT 200"). It's the yoga version of adding letters to your name from university and other higher education certifications.

This certification is important, among other things, because many studios won't hire you without it. The thinking is that the program they were a part of gave them the foundational concepts that they need to teach. Not every YTT gives their students this foundation.

Some yoga teacher training programs are not registered with the Yoga Alliance. This means that they either did not meet criteria for registration (they didn't have the appropriate curriculum or level of certification of their lead teacher trainers) or they do not want to register with Yoga Alliance, even though it might hurt their students in the long run not to be registered.

The fact that the Movement Wisdom 200 Hour Online YTT is registered is beneficial to you, whether or not you decide to officially register with the Yoga Alliance (which includes a small yearly fee) or not.

Here are the props and equipment you will need:

• A high quality yoga mat - our favorites are the eco-friendly mats from Manduka and Jade Yoga
• 2 yoga blocks - large foam blocks or eco-friendly cork blocks
• 1 large yoga bolster - our favorites are the ones that are filled with eco-friendly kapok
• 1 extra long yoga strap
• 2 yoga blankets (or any blanket from your home) - our favorites are Mexican blankets
• A laptop or tablet and a decent internet connection
• A way to take pictures of yourself in yoga poses. You could use your phone, a camera or the webcam on your computer.

On top of this, we have short a reading list for the course. These books can be read before, during or after the training. You will receive our reading list once you enroll in the program.

You have 7 days to check the training quality. We strongly believe that you'll be more than happy with what you learn. However, we'll issue a full refund in case you're not satisfied with the course or if you have any doubts that you'll succeed.

A simple E-mail to [email protected] is enough. No problem. No hard feelings. No strings attached.