Understanding how online yoga teacher training works is one thing — knowing how to evaluate whether a specific course is worth enrolling in is another. This checklist covers what to look for before you commit.
What to Check Before Choosing an Online YTT
Before comparing specific courses, it helps to understand the format generally. If you haven’t already, our guide on how online yoga teacher training works covers the mechanics in detail.
Is the Certification Recognized?
Check whether the certification is accredited by a recognised body such as Yoga Alliance. Our own 200-hour online course, for example, leads to a Yoga Alliance-accredited certification.
Check What the Curriculum Actually Covers
A complete curriculum should cover asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology — not just physical practice. Compare the syllabus a provider publishes against this baseline before enrolling.
Understand How Classes Are Delivered
Ask specifically whether a course is purely pre-recorded, purely live, or a mix of both. Our own 200-hour online program combines pre-recorded lessons with live interactive sessions — confirm this detail for any course you’re considering, since providers vary.
How Are Students Assessed?
Ask how the provider evaluates whether you’ve actually learned the material — written examinations, practical presentations, or another method. Our own course includes a theory examination and a practical anatomy presentation.
What Teacher Interaction Is Available?
A purely pre-recorded course with no way to ask questions is very different from one offering live sessions or direct teacher access. Check what support is actually available, not just implied.
Check Course Duration and Access
Ask how long you have to complete the course and whether access is time-limited. Self-paced courses with lifetime access, like ours, give you more flexibility than a fixed-term program.
Compare the Provider’s Actual Course Information
Look for a published curriculum breakdown, not just marketing language. A provider who clearly lists what’s covered, how it’s assessed, and what certification you receive is generally more transparent than one who doesn’t.
Questions to Ask Before Enrolling
- Is the certification Yoga Alliance-accredited (or an equivalent recognised body)?
- Are classes live, recorded, or both?
- How is my learning actually assessed?
- Can I access a teacher directly if I have questions?
- Is there a time limit on completing the course?
How Bhakti Yogshala’s Online Training Fits These Criteria
Our 200-hour online yoga teacher training course is Yoga Alliance-accredited, combines pre-recorded and live sessions, includes a theory exam and practical anatomy assessment, and offers self-paced, lifetime access to course materials. You can review the full course details on our Online Yoga Teacher Training Certification page.
Final Checklist
- Accredited certification confirmed
- Curriculum covers asana, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology
- Class delivery format (live/recorded/both) is clear
- Assessment method is defined
- Teacher access/support is available
- Course duration and access terms are clear
