BECOME A CERTIFIED
yoga personal trainer
and RYT 500
Become a pioneer in the yoga personal training field with YogaMedCo!
Enjoy pre-launch pricing now through October 1st
Course launches October 18th!
Learn more below...
Enjoy pre-launch pricing now through October 1st
Course launches October 18th!
Learn more below...
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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) |
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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 online training
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 both the Yoga Alliance and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching. 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
- Board certified health coaches looking for continuing education - who seek new strategies for supporting their clients when they need to go into an expert role (with client permission)
- Well-being 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 confirmation of your enrollment in the course.
- You will immediately gain access to your bonus courses
- Prosper with Purpose - a self-paced course teaching you how to launch and scale your business
- Coaching for Well-Being - a self-paced course teaching you how to coach clients to live well
- You will immediately become eligible to attend your bonus live course calls
- First Wednesday of the month - Coaching for Well-Being (lifestyle coaching for your life)
- Third Wednesday of the month - Prosper with Purpose (business and branding for your business)
- On October 18, 2021 you'll join a live zoom call where part 1 of the course content will be unlocked for you!
- From October 18 - January 8, 2022, you'll enjoy a 12-week program, where you'll learn the YMC method
- Complete Your Training and Certification Hours:
- Module 1 - Intro to Yoga Personal Training
- Module 2 - Restorative Yoga Personal Training
- Module 3 - Chair Yoga Personal Training
- Module 4- Vinyasa Yoga Personal Training
- Module 5 - Practicum and Testout Weekend
- Take all of the modules together... to earn your RYT 500 (for current RYT 200's in 2021 only - due to the YA online exemption), OR
- Take any module separately for personal and professional development (please contact us for details.)
- Convenient Hybrid Format (Live + Self-Paced) for Each Module
- For dates and details go HERE for our schedule
- For dates and details go HERE for our schedule
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?
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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 contexts. As an ERYT 500 and PMA-CPT, she has trained Pilates teachers since 2003 and Yoga Teachers since 2006 and has also 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 an Assistant Professor of Global and Community Health 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 well-being trends for the workplace 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 on and off of the mat -- by combining advanced personal training techniques with the art and science of yoga practices (on and off of the mat)
- Integrate yoga-inspired talk-based and movement-based training techniques to promote health.
- 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
Your tuition 5 Modules of Online Learning (5 certifications included)
- 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 getting 5 certifications in one program in <1 year
Your tuition 5 Modules of Online Learning (5 certifications included)
- Prep Program - A 12-week practice program where you can learn how to practice the YMC Method
- Module 1 - Intro to Yoga Personal Training
- Module 2 - Restorative Yoga Personal Training
- Module 3 - Chair Yoga Personal Training
- Module 4 - Vinyasa Yoga Personal Training
- This training includes 300 hours of training and is a $15,997 Value
Don't Miss Our Early Bird "Pre-Launch Pricing" Rate: - Now Through October 1, 2021 enroll for just $2997
- Thereafter, the tuition rate will go to $3997
What is the schedule?
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 2021-22 online exemption!
We are also approved by NBHWC for continuing education.
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 also approved by NBHWC for continuing education.
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!
By enrolling now with early bird pricing!
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.
