Professional Yoga Education, Wherever Life Takes You

Military life can bring frequent relocations, changing schedules, and unique challenges in building a professional career. Online yoga teacher training offers a flexible way to develop new skills, deepen your understanding of yoga, and prepare to teach wherever life takes you.

Mark Stephens Yoga offers comprehensive online teacher training and continuing education, drawing on three decades of teaching experience and internationally recognized books on yoga education.

Through the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA), eligible military spouses may receive financial assistance for approved education and professional training programs.

Explore Our Online Yoga Training Programs

Whether you're preparing to become a yoga teacher, advancing your existing qualifications, or pursuing specialized continuing education, our online programs offer comprehensive learning opportunities supported by decades of teaching experience.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 

Foundational Online Yoga Teacher Training

Develop the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to begin teaching yoga. This comprehensive 200-hour training explores yoga philosophy and history, functional anatomy, asana, pranayama, sequencing, teaching methodology, and the practical art of teaching yoga.

Drawing on Mark Stephens' decades of experience as a teacher, teacher trainer, and author, the program provides a strong foundation for aspiring yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of yoga.

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 

Advanced Online Training | Live Mentorship | Flexible Learning

Take your teaching further with an in-depth exploration of yoga practice, philosophy, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of teaching.

This comprehensive 300-hour training combines structured online study with live interactive sessions, personalized mentoring, and practical applications of what you learn.

We'll meet live on Zoom every other week for four hours, with opportunities for individual guidance and direct feedback throughout the program.

Designed for experienced practitioners and teachers, the training offers the flexibility of online learning while preserving the personal engagement, thoughtful inquiry, and community that make teacher training meaningful.

Teaching Better Sun Salutations 

Starts March 12, 2027 | Online

Sun Salutations are among the most widely practiced sequences in modern yoga, yet their familiar forms offer far more possibilities than are commonly explored.

In this course, we'll examine the anatomy, biomechanics, and sequencing of Surya Namaskara, from foundational movements to more challenging variations. We'll explore how to adapt these sequences for different bodies and abilities, integrate breath with movement, and address common difficulties in alignment and transitions.

Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners, this course offers practical approaches to refining your own practice and teaching Sun Salutations with greater skill, creativity, and sensitivity.

Teaching Pranayama 

Starts May 14, 2027 | Online

Pranayama is one of yoga's most profound practices, with a rich history and a growing body of scientific research illuminating how breathing affects the body and mind.

This course explores the historical and philosophical foundations of pranayama alongside the anatomy and physiology of respiration. We'll examine traditional ideas of prana, subtle anatomy, and energy, considering their relationships to contemporary scientific understandings of breathing.

Through guided practice and practical teaching applications, we'll explore foundational and advanced techniques, their effects, adaptations, and contraindications. Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners, the course emphasizes developing a sustainable personal practice and teaching pranayama with knowledge, discernment, and sensitivity.

Yoga Sequencing Master Course

Starts September 10, 2027 | Online

Thoughtful sequencing is at the heart of effective yoga teaching. How we organize poses, breathing practices, and other elements of a class can profoundly influence students' experiences.

This course explores the principles and practical methods of designing yoga classes for different levels, needs, and intentions. We'll examine how to build coherent sequences, work with families of asanas, develop themes, and create meaningful relationships between individual practices.

Drawing on anatomy, biomechanics, yoga philosophy, and teaching experience, we'll explore a variety of approaches to sequencing, from foundational classes to more complex and specialized practices. Designed for yoga teachers seeking to expand their knowledge and creativity, the course emphasizes practical applications you can bring directly into your teaching.

How the SpouseWorks Scholarship Works

The SpouseWorks Scholarship, formerly known as MyCAA, provides financial assistance to eligible military spouses pursuing education and training that supports their professional goals.

The scholarship can help cover tuition for approved programs leading toward qualifying professional credentials. Eligibility and funding are determined by SpouseWorks.

If you're interested in studying with Mark Stephens Yoga, we encourage you to explore our training programs and consult with a SpouseWorks career coach before applying for financial assistance.

We can provide program information and an Education and Training Plan (ETP) to support your application.

How to Apply for a SpouseWorks Scholarship

Applying for a SpouseWorks Scholarship involves seven steps. The process includes working with a SpouseWorks career coach, selecting an education or training program, and submitting an Education and Training Plan (ETP) for approval.

1. Create your SpouseWorks account. Visit SpouseWorks.mil and sign in or create a myAuth account.
2. Complete your profile. Include your education, experience, and certifications, and accept the scholarship terms and conditions if eligible.
3. Schedule a career coaching session. Connect with a SpouseWorks career coach through the website or Military OneSource at 800-342-9647.
4. Discuss your career and training goals. Your coach will help you identify an appropriate educational pathway.
5. Request an Education and Training Plan. Contact Mark Stephens Yoga for an ETP describing your selected training program, tuition, and course dates.
6. Submit your ETP for review. Upload the completed plan through your SpouseWorks account. Allow up to 14 business days for review.
7. Request financial assistance. Once your plan is approved, submit a financial assistance request for each course. Requests must be submitted no earlier than 60 days before the course begins and no later than the day before it starts.

Ready to Explore Your Training Options?

Whether you're interested in becoming a yoga teacher or advancing your existing training, we're happy to help you explore your options.

If you're applying for a SpouseWorks Scholarship, we can provide information about our programs, tuition, and schedules, along with an Education and Training Plan (ETP) to support your application.

Contact Mark Stephens Yoga to discuss your training interests or request an ETP.