BECOME A CERTIFIED
yoga personal trainer
and RYT 500
Become a pioneer in the yoga personal training field with YogaMedCo!
Enroll Now and Become an RYT 500 in 2022
June - December 2022
Learn more below...
Enroll Now and Become an RYT 500 in 2022
June - December 2022
Learn more below...
YogaMedCo's training program was a transformative learning experience for me. Dr. Carmack is supportive, knowledgeable and skilled. Her evidence-informed teaching throughout the levels is so relevant for those that are seeking skills, and she and her team work so well together and support their trainees every step of the way. - Liz, Yoga Teacher Training and
Integrative Health and Well-Being Coach Graduate (2021) |
YogaMedCo's
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Train through a combination of self-paced and online learning in our convenient hybrid program.
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Learn how to offer customized practices that empower your clients' minds, bodies and lives -- without causing undue harm.
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Become a leader - as a yoga personal trainer you'll be able to offer more value for your clients in a rapidly growing field!
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enroll now for fall!
yoga personal Trainer certification
300 Hours of HYBRID online Learning
enroll Now...start now!
The YogaMedCo Difference:
- Science-Based: The YogaMedCo coaching style integrates talk-and movement-based coaching techniques into one seamless experience, and emphasizes the importance of assessment and evaluation (success tracking)
- Convenient: Train completely online (through a combination of live webinars and self-paced learning)
- Versatile: Learn how to design and deliver yoga personal training programs for people of all ages, so you'll be ready to help your clients to reach their fitness and lifestyle goals.
- Agile: Learn how to create group and individual programs for individuals and teams in school, corporate, and healthcare settings
- Convenient: Our program is delivered in a convenient online portal for self-paced pre-work, and through the zoom platform for live training labs -- so you don't need to travel to get certified.
- Custom-Fit: Our low faculty-student ratio means you receive personalized instruction, feedback and mentoring by experts with education and experience in the coaching field
- Bonus Business & Branding Training: Your enrollment includes a Bonus "Prosper with Purpose" training and live coaching calls per month, so you'll learn how to start and scale your coaching business.
- Approved: This program in its entirety (all 300 hours) is approved by the Yoga Alliance as an RYS 300 program (offering the RYT 500 to current RYT 200's)
- Continuing Education (CEC's) This program offers continuing education credits for the Yoga Alliance. Please inquire for details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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Is This Training right for me?
We know that committing to this program is a big decision, so we are so glad that you asked.
We find that people who enjoy this training the most, and those that get the most out of it, are committed to developing their personal practice AND are eager to share the gift of yoga with the world!
We have designed the program to be conveniently delivered online through a combination of self-paced and live training hours, so that you can conveniently train from anywhere in the world.
This course is great for:
We find that people who enjoy this training the most, and those that get the most out of it, are committed to developing their personal practice AND are eager to share the gift of yoga with the world!
We have designed the program to be conveniently delivered online through a combination of self-paced and live training hours, so that you can conveniently train from anywhere in the world.
This course is great for:
- Fitness instructors, personal trainers and enthusiasts ready to take their career to the next level
- Yoga teachers looking to work with clients one-one and in small groups in a customized way - with scientific and proven (evidence-based) strategies for pose, practice, program, and protocol design
- Well-being and fitness enthusiasts seeking new ways to live and share a healthy and thriving lifestyle
- Corporate leaders looking to make a career change to reduce burnout - in themselves and their colleagues
- Medical and occupational professionals seeking new techniques to support their patients and clients
Are there prerequisites?
To enroll, you must have completed ONE of the following:
- YogaMedCo Levels 1-5 (200 hours), or
- RYT 200 or higher status with Yoga Alliance, or
- Personal trainer certification, or
- Group fitness certification, or
- Licensed healthcare worker, or
- Bachelors' degree or higher in a health science field, or
- Prior learning credit by petition (email us for details)
Do I start with self-paced or live training First?
Upon Enrollment (Now)
- You will receive email confirmation of your enrollment in the course.
- This email will explain specifics regarding accessing your self-paced content and information for live training sessions in person and online.
- You will gain immediate access to your self-paced content
- This means you can start right away - upon enrollment!
- You will also gain immediate access to your bonus course
- Prosper with Purpose - a self-paced course teaching you how to launch and scale your business
- You will immediately become eligible to attend your bonus live community support calls
- Third Wednesday of the month - Prosper with Purpose (business and branding for your business)
Can I get continuing education credit?
Great news! Yes, continuing education credits are available from the Yoga Alliance (if you are already a yoga teacher) and the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (if you are a board-certified health coach). Other CEC's are available by request from other fitness, wellness, and healthcare fields and organizations, so please inquire.
Who is THE mentor trainer?
About Dr. Suzie Carmack, PhD, MFA, MEd, ERYT 500, PMA-CPT, NBC-HWCFounder and CEO of YogaMedCo / YogaMedCo Senior Mentor Trainer
Dr. Carmack has over 29 years of experience in global education, in both higher education and professional learning contexts, including 10 years of award-winning experience in online education in both college and professional training. As an ERYT 500 and PMA-CPT, she has trained 1000's of Pilates and Yoga Teachers since 2003, and she has taught a variety of health, well-being and performance courses in higher education since 1992. When she isn't designing or leading trainings for YogaMedCo, or mentoring YogaMedCo affiliates in the creation of thriving businesses, she is a Senior Scholar with the Center for the Advancement of Well-being at George Mason University and supports public and private sector clients as a well-being thought partner, researcher, coach and trusted advisor. She also lectures internationally to share her thought leadership, research, and forecasts of workplace well-being trends from her #1 best-selling books Well-Being Ultimatum (2015), Genius Breaks (2017). |
What will I learn? What can i do upon graduation?
Upon successful completion of our Yoga Personal Trainer Program
(The only one of its kind in the world) you will be able to...
(The only one of its kind in the world) you will be able to...
- Become a pioneer in the Yoga and Personal Training fields for your ability to help your clients to live a thriving lifestyle -- by combining clinical personal training protocols with the practice of yoga (on and off of the mat)
- Integrate yoga-inspired talk-based and movement-based training techniques to promote health.
- Apply exercise prescription guidelines to the design of yoga personal training practices and programs.
- Design assessment protocols based on client's health status and medical concerns, including chronic disease
- Understand how to design yoga personal training programs for people of all ages.
- Become a RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance (for RYT 200's only)
- Receive continuing education credits: We offer Yoga Alliance CEC's for current Yoga Alliance teachers (RYT's) as well as CEC's for other healthcare, fitness and wellness professionals -- please inquire for details
What is included in my tuition?
Your Tuition Includes
- Exclusive access to our online portal
- All manuals (downloads)
- Online links to required readings (= no additional books or resources required to purchase)
- All video lectures & activities
- All live webinars
- "Prosper with Purpose" business training and monthly live calls (additional $997 Value - FREE)
- Self-Leadership lifestyle course and monthly live calls (additional $997 Value - FREE)
- Support from our private Facebook community (YogaMedco Coach Connect private group)
- Your smile :) - that happens when you realize you are going to be a pioneer in the Yoga and PT industries
What is the schedule?
We'd love to welcome you!
Find the Schedule of upcoming cohorts (sessions) HERE
Find the Schedule of upcoming cohorts (sessions) HERE
Is this a nationally approved program?
Yes, this program is approved by the Yoga Alliance (as an RYT 500 hour program) and continuing education provider (YACEP) -- and we are approved for online delivery with the 2022 online exemption!
We are pursuing additional continuing education credits in fitness and healthcare contexts; please reach out to us with your CEC inquiries.
Our director and founder Dr. Suzie Carmack has been an ERYT 500 since 2006, and holds a Master of Education degree in kinesiology (2009) and a PhD in health communication (2014).
We are pursuing additional continuing education credits in fitness and healthcare contexts; please reach out to us with your CEC inquiries.
Our director and founder Dr. Suzie Carmack has been an ERYT 500 since 2006, and holds a Master of Education degree in kinesiology (2009) and a PhD in health communication (2014).
Why Wait?
You Can Launch Your Yoga Personal Trainer Business in 2022...
By enrolling now with early bird pricing now!
By enrolling now with early bird pricing now!

Still Have Questions?
No Problem.
Why not talk to a real person about whether this program is right for you?
Did you know you can book a free 30 minute session with our our master instructor and YogaMedCo CEO Dr. Suzie Carmack? Please GO HERE to book a call directly with our CEO and Mentor Trainer Dr. Suzie Carmack using our convenient online scheduler.
No Problem.
Why not talk to a real person about whether this program is right for you?
Did you know you can book a free 30 minute session with our our master instructor and YogaMedCo CEO Dr. Suzie Carmack? Please GO HERE to book a call directly with our CEO and Mentor Trainer Dr. Suzie Carmack using our convenient online scheduler.