We compared 8 online yoga teacher training programs available to US learners. 8 of them have a full editorial score so far, built from five published criteria. Published prices range from $347 to $15,000.
Ordered by our editorial score, never by commission. Filters only hide programs; they don't change the order.
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.
Budget-minded students who want a Yoga Alliance-registered 200-hour certificate on a fully self-paced schedule.
RYT-200 teachers who want to reach RYT-500 with sustained mentorship from an experienced teacher trainer.
Self-starters who want one of the lowest-cost Yoga Alliance 200-hour certificates, plus a large class library to practice with.
Students who want an online YTT with live group calls, a structured weekly schedule and a strong focus on the business of teaching.
Students who want a traditional, immersive 200-hour training in Rishikesh, India, with lodging and vegetarian meals included.
Travelers who want an immersive residential 200-hour training in Bali, with accommodation and meals included in one fee.
Pacific Northwest students who want an alignment-based, small-cohort hybrid training with in-person weekends in Oregon City.
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| Program | Score | Price | Duration | Format | Accreditation | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | $1,900 – $3,500 | Cohort starting January 15, 2027, with modules released every 6 weeks; self-paced "Evergreen" option can start anytime | Hybrid | Yoga Alliance approved; graduates eligible to register as RYT-200 | — | |
| 8.9 | $347 – $2,900 | Self-paced with no completion deadline; lifetime access | Self-paced | Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS); graduates can register as RYT-200 | 7-day free trial of the YogaRenew class app (not the YTT) | |
| 8.8 | $2,300 – $4,100 | About one year; cohort starts January 15, 2027; self-study option available | Hybrid | Yoga Alliance approved; with a prior 200-hour certificate, graduates qualify for RYT-500 | — | |
| 8.8 | $395 – $1,295 | Self-paced; up to one year to complete (3 to 6 months recommended); lifetime access to content | Self-paced | Yoga Alliance certified 200-hour program; graduates can register as RYT 200 | — | |
| 8.6 | — | Week-by-week cohort schedule; must finish all requirements within 18 months of the start date | Hybrid | Yoga Alliance approved (RYT-200; RYT-500 via the 300-hour) | — | |
| 8.4 | $1,480 | 24 days, residential | In-person | Yoga Alliance certificate (per the official site) | — | |
| 8.3 | $2,125 – $3,900 | 200-hour residential training with 20 nights of accommodation | In-person | Yoga Alliance certified school (per the official site) | — | |
| 8.3 | $3,500 – $15,000 | Fixed cohort; application deadline December 18, 2026 | Hybrid | Yoga Alliance Registered 200-hour training; graduates eligible for RYT-200 | — |
“—” means the information was not published or not yet checked. Data from official program pages, last checked October 5, 2026.
Based on our editorial score, Mark Stephens Yoga (Mark Stephens Yoga 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training) ranks first at 8.9/10. Best for: 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.
Among the programs we checked that publish a price, prices run from $347 to $15,000. Prices change often, so check the official site before you enroll.
We rank programs by an editorial score built from five criteria (curriculum, credibility, value, flexibility and support). Affiliate commissions never influence the order. Programs we have not scored yet are listed after scored ones.