THE FLOW Teacher Training Certification Course

The 250-Hour THE FLOW Teacher Training Certification Course is for everybody who loves yoga and fitness. When deciding whether this program is the right fit for you, ask yourself the following questions: Do you work in the fitness or yoga industry? Are you a fitness or yoga enthusiast with a solid foundation? A massage or physical therapist or something similar? Are you a dancer, performer, or athlete? A studio owner? Or do you teach some form of yoga, dance fitness, or martial arts? If you answer any of these questions with YES, then you’ve come to the right place and the program is for you.

Being a great fitness-based yoga teacher has nothing to do with being able to do some crazy arm balances or inversions or being able to run a marathon. That being said, a regular, solid personal practice is required. Ideally, you practice yoga/fitness on a regular basis. Please keep in mind that our practical week is going to be physically demanding.

No, this is a full 250-hour Teacher Training program and no prior training is required. However, if you already have a yoga or fitness certification, you will find plenty of new information you haven’t come across before. This program is designed for inspired yogis and fitness enthusiasts as well as aspiring professional teachers. It’s perfect if you love to learn, move, and explore, already have a basic understanding of yoga and/or fitness and want to become a certified fitness-based yoga instructor or deepen the knowledge you already have.

Of course. A lot of people enroll in a 250-Hour THE FLOW Teacher Training Program because it’s a great way to immerse yourself into the knowledge of yoga, fitness and personal development and with that deepen your own personal practice and grow as a person.

Our curriculum includes two branches – THE BODY and THE MIND. In THE BODY, we will dive into all aspects of vinyasa yoga and our progressive approach will cover 100+ fundamental yoga poses – including a variety of bonus postures as well as cutting-edge fitness exercises that will spark new enthusiasm, create an endless variety of movement & sequence possibilities and creates the perfect Body & Mind connection. We cover the philosophy & history of yoga and have a look at what impact yoga has on our life today in terms of psychology, body, mind, and brain. You will learn the anatomy of the human body and how to apply that knowledge, so you can create intelligently sequenced flows. We dive into the most common breathing techniques and learn how to meditate. We show you how to do hands-on assists and you will learn how to structure a class. You get several warm-up ideas, Sun Salutation variations, flow sequences and cool-down ideas. We cover how to create an enjoyable class experience for your students and of course share our wisdom on the business side of yoga and fitness, including how to market yourself. Additionally, we all know that investing in our own personal development is hugely important and can be life changing. The second branch of our teacher training – THE MIND – is all about motivation, inspiration, and personal growth, because you cannot be a great teacher, attracting the students you want or growing your business without growing your Self. That’s why the personal development branch of THE FLOW is invaluable in rounding out the program. We give you practical step-by-step strategies and unforgettably inspiring lessons in the key areas of stress management, emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and happiness based on the philosophy and science of ‘REAL LIFE YOGA’. For the full curriculum, please email us at TheFlow@JoschiNYC.com.

Yes. We have included several aspects of marketing and the business side of yoga and fitness so you will be able to start applying for teaching jobs with confidence.

Since it is self-paced there is no real time frame, but typically it takes trainees around 3 to 4 months from start to finish. You have a lifetime access to the material, however, in order to receive the certificate of completion we expect you to complete the program within 12 months. Expect a six to eight hour weekly commitment as well as weekly live chats with your lead instructors. And after the 200-Hour online part of the program, you get to join us for a 50-Hour in-person module in New York City or another beautiful location around the world, where you will train daily with Joschi and Monika to practice and review the online material.

Yes, this program is designed with full-time employees, entrepreneurs and students in mind, who don’t have the time to commit to an on-sight program because of their time constraints. The big advantage of this program is that you don’t have to put your life on hold to complete it. The majority of the course is self-paced and if you have an important project at work or at school, you can defer a week or two without a problem.

No. THE FLOW Teacher Training Course is unique in that it combines the flexibility of an online program with the advantages and accountability of in-person training. The first 200 hours are online and you will learn via pre-recorded video, audio and written material as well as live video chat discussions, while having personalized, direct support from Joschi and Monika. Once you completed the online portion of the program, you get to join us for a 1-week 50-hour in-person training in New York City or another beautiful location around the world. You will train daily with us to review and practice your knowledge and get instant, invaluable feedback.

You don’t have to practice alone. You can practice with friends, family and co-workers as well as with your local teacher. Besides, you will be part of an exclusive, private online chat platform where we encourage you to post photos and videos of your practice to get feedback from Joschi & Monika as well as the entire THE FLOW Family. Plus, we will be live weekly to answer all your questions via video chat.

Once enrolled in the program you have a lifetime access to the video, audio and text lessons and will receive our THE FLOW teacher training manual on the first day of our in-person training. To keep our program fresh, relevant and exciting, we will post updates on a regular basis so you can continue to learn even after graduating and can expand your knowledge without having to invest in Continuing Education.

Absolutely. In fact, our tried-and-true training far exceeds many of the on-sight trainings available today, guaranteed. And with the inclusion of the on-site training portion with instant feedback from your mentors and peers, you will be ready to teach and will gain profound knowledge that exceeds every on-site training program.

Absolutely, you can live anywhere in the world to take this course. However, you need to be proficient in English as the course material is presented in English.

Yes, once you have completed the program and joined us for our 1-week in-person training in New York City or another beautiful location around the world, you will be receive an official THE FLOW 250-Hour Teacher Training Certificate.

No, your certification is a regular 250-Hour Certification and doesn’t specify ‘online’.

A decent internet connection and a webcam or smartphone with camera.
Proficiency in English as all instruction is given in English.

Yes, you can complete the program on any device, including smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktops…

Yes, email us at TheFlow@JoschiNYC.com and we will gladly send you the complete curriculum.

To graduate you must pass the online multiple choice exam, which is an open-book test. You will also create and teach a mini class at the end of our 50-Hour in-person training. 

There is no easy answer. Please consult your physician first before signing up.

It depends on your pregnancy and level of fitness. Please consult your physician first before signing up.

You can pay with credit card or through PayPal, using our secured checkout process. All pricing is listed in US Dollars and payment will be automatically converted to US Dollars if you are paying with another currency.

No, to keep the tuition affordable for everybody and the cost low, we only offer a one-time payment option for lifetime access.

Yes, we use PayPal and Stripe to process payments and both have the highest level of security available for payment processing. We don’t have access to your financial details or store any financial information.

Yes, of course. If you make teaching your career or are already in a similar niche like being a fitness instructor, personal trainer, massage therapist, physical therapist, nutritionist or similar, your tuition could be tax deductible. Please check with your CPA.

If you haven’t learned something new within the first 10 days, let us know and we will give you a full refund, minus transaction fees.

No. Everything is included in the training, however, we do recommend three books that you can get on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble at a very reasonable price.

Remember, this is a self-paced course, so take your time with each lesson and module and don’t rush through because you worry about getting to the next. It’s about enjoying the journey, really absorbing every lesson and staying present with the material that is right in front of you in this moment.

The program starts every couple of months and you will find the upcoming start dates above. As the online portion of the course is self-pace, you decide when you finish. However, in order to receive the certificate of completion you have to complete the program within 12 months.

Yes, absolutely. If you have already completed a Yoga Teacher Training Course this is a great addition to the knowledge you already have and a nice refresher if it’s been a while since you took the training. You will receive valuable information and content to add to your previous knowledge.

Unfortunately no. At the moment we only accept students with a solid yoga/fitness background. If you are a beginner, we highly recommend to build up a foundation first before joining one of our future course.

Yes, safety for students is our #1 priority and we include a lesson to help you deal with students with the most common injuries and special conditions.

Our in-person trainings have been Yoga Alliance approved since 2006, however, this THE FLOW Teacher Training Program is not currently registered with Yoga Alliance. Our program covers and far exceeds Yoga Alliance’s standards, however, after more than a decade, we chose not to renew our Yoga Alliance membership for the following reasons.

Yoga Alliance is a private, non-profit registry for yoga teachers and it is optional for teachers to pay to join. It is not an organization that is sanctioned by any local, state, or federal government agency. Yoga Alliance is simply a registration body, similar to that of a trade organization. They don’t actively ensure or check the quality of the studios or teachers they list. They openly adhere to a social credentialing model and members self-report their adherence to Yoga Alliance standards by document submission and surveys, and of course, paying a yearly fee.

Yes, absolutely! You can teach in yoga studios, gyms, corporate environments, private settings or anywhere else you can think of.

Yes, we recommend going through FitnessandWellness.com or Yoga Journal’s Teachers Plus insurance.

We are based in the most popular style – Vinyasa Yoga. We take an athletic, fitness-based approach and incorporate cutting-edge fitness elements, which perfectly compliment Vinyasa Yoga and create the ultimate Body & Mind connection.

You will get lifetime access to the program and have unlimited access for as long as you want, across any device you own.