Yoga Teacher Training · Head-to-head
YogaRenew vs Mark Stephens Yoga
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | YogaRenew | Mark Stephens Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.4/10 | 9.5/10 ✓ |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Value (20%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Support (15%) | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 ✓ |
| Overall | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
Key facts side by side
| YogaRenew | Mark Stephens Yoga | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | YogaRenew 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training | Mark Stephens Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training |
| Price | $347 – $2,900 | $2,300 – $4,100 |
| Payment plans | 6-month payment plan for the 200-hour course; interest-free custom plans for the 300-hour | $600 per month for 6 months; buddy discount of $125 each on pay-in-full or $25 each on per-module |
| Duration | Self-paced with no completion deadline; lifetime access | About one year; cohort starts January 15, 2027; self-study option available |
| Format | Self-paced | Hybrid |
| Accreditation | Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS); graduates can register as RYT-200 | Yoga Alliance approved; with a prior 200-hour certificate, graduates qualify for RYT-500 |
| Certificate | 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate (RYT-200 eligible) | 300/500-Hour Certificate approved by Yoga Alliance |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial of the YogaRenew class app (not the YTT) | — |
| Refund policy | 30-day full refund window | — |
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 YogaRenew if…
Budget-minded students who want a Yoga Alliance-registered 200-hour certificate on a fully self-paced schedule.
It scores higher on value and flexibility.
Its lowest published price is lower ($347 – $2,900).
Choose Mark Stephens Yoga if…
RYT-200 teachers who want to reach RYT-500 with sustained mentorship from an experienced teacher trainer.
It scores higher on curriculum and support.