Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Mark Stephens Yoga | Mark Stephens Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Value (20%) | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Flexibility (15%) | 8.4/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Support (15%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Overall | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Mark Stephens Yoga | Mark Stephens Yoga | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Mark Stephens Yoga 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training | Mark Stephens Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training |
| Price | $1,900 – $3,500 | $2,300 – $4,100 |
| Payment plans | Pay per module: $600 per module, billed monthly over 5 months (Live Online Immersion only) | $600 per month for 6 months; buddy discount of $125 each on pay-in-full or $25 each on per-module |
| Duration | Cohort starting January 15, 2027, with modules released every 6 weeks; self-paced "Evergreen" option can start anytime | About one year; cohort starts January 15, 2027; self-study option available |
| Format | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Accreditation | Yoga Alliance approved; graduates eligible to register as RYT-200 | Yoga Alliance approved; with a prior 200-hour certificate, graduates qualify for RYT-500 |
| Certificate | 200-Hour Certificate approved by Yoga Alliance (after passing the certification exam) | 300/500-Hour Certificate approved by Yoga Alliance |
| Refund policy | 100% refund up until the course start date; no refunds after it begins | — |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Mark Stephens Yoga if…
Students who want a teacher-led 200-hour training from a well-published yoga author, with live Zoom sessions and an optional in-person add-on.
It scores higher on flexibility.
Its lowest published price is lower ($1,900 – $3,500).
Choose Mark Stephens Yoga if…
RYT-200 teachers who want to reach RYT-500 with sustained mentorship from an experienced teacher trainer.

