We have researched everything that is available, checked out reviews of past graduates and the course content and teaching staff. From this we have curated the list of the best yoga teacher trainings in Los Angeles and the nearby coast.

This will save you a heap of time as we are presenting here ONLY THE BEST for you to review. All that’s left is for you to spend your time reviewing them carefully to find the school, course and schedule that matches with your needs.

These Yoga Alliance yoga teacher trainings meet the standard curriculum requirements which will enable you to certify as a yoga teacher after completing the course.

Consider the lead trainers, teaching philosophy and the course content. All yoga instructor training programs cover the main modules but they also offer extra educational hours which usually focus on an area of specialism.This offers you the chance to develop and further understand a discipline in which you wish to spend more time on in the future.

1.The Tree Yoga Cooperative

https://thetreeyogacoop.org/

918 E 60th St., Los Angeles

Price from USD 2400

With a focus on all people of colour this training focuses on mindfulness, social justice, and self-practice. All yogis are welcome, from underrepresented groups and elsewhere to become yoga instructors. Social justice, a safe place, and community building are at the heart of this community.

Covering Kemetic Yoga, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga, with all the curriculum modules included on this diverse, dynamic, and unique training.

Dates are in the fall, spring and summer and are in-person in South Los Angeles or online if necessary.

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Tree Yoga teacher training in Los Angeles

2. Himlayan Yoga Association

https://www.himalayanyogaashram.com/

Los Angeles

Prices from USD 3,500

Contact [email protected]

From this renowned global yoga school that has it’s roots in Rishikesh, the course is specifically designed for students to immerse in the ancient yogic wisdom in its pure form in Los Angeles.

Discover the profound wisdom and enlightenment through yogic practices.

The school offers in-person residential packages every month, all year-round teacher trainings in Los Angeles, which include healthy vegetarian food and accommodation, study materials and yoga mats, weekly excursions, daily yoga classes and meditation, kirtan nights and satsang sessions,  ayurvedic cooking classes, and more.

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3. Sweat Yoga

https://www.sweat-yoga.com/

Los Angeles locations – Santa Monica, Weho, Playa Vista, Little Tokyo

Contact [email protected]

From USD 3,000

A 50/50 format of online and in-person, that contains lectures, workshops, and virtual assignments, also group training sessions in the focus yoga style of hot vinaysa. Starts with the fall session of on September 24th to November 12th

4. CorePower Yoga

https://www.corepoweryoga.com/

Los Angeles

Tel 866-441-9642

Contact through website enquiry form

Learn fundamental teaching formulas, postures, anatomy and more, recognized by the Yoga Alliance.

Online or in-person, flexible programs blend classes, lectures, group and self-study. A variety of schedules and locations allows you to find the right program fit for your life, brought to you by one of the most popular yoga studios in the United States.

CorePower Yoga Teacher Training Programs in Los Angeles

5. Evolation Yoga

https://www.evolationyoga.com/

Santa Barbara, Central California Coast

Contact [email protected]

Tel +1 (561) 827-8279

This yoga school is deeply rooted in heated Hatha yoga, as well as meditation techniques taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. They also offer teaching classes in other traditions like flow and yin.

The main objective is provide to provide an inclusive intimate training experience for students in the traditional hot yoga Primary Series.

Throughout the year different courses are offered which you can join dependent on your interests and requirements. They hold a very popular 84hour yin yoga teacher training in August; an in-person 250-hour Hatha, Hot, 26+2, Bikram Method teacher training in August too, which can be completed online, as can the Vinyasa flow training. Lastly there is the online experience only Hot or Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training in October.

Evolation Yoga Teacher Training in Santa Barbara 

6. SoleSeek Yoga

https://solseekyoga.com/

Santa Barbara, Central California Coast

Tel 805-259-9070

Contact through website enquiry form

Price USD 3,300

Sequencing is Vinyasa and Transitions. An anatomy focused training with a method of retaining anatomical knowledge, absorbing slowly, and develop an understanding of anatomical relationships and interactions — viewing the body as a connected whole. Every day you’ll gain a firm understanding of a specific part of the body and its practical application to yoga.

Social justice has a big part to play too – from the framework of the yamas and niyamas (personal and social codes from the 8 limbs) the course explores how to reduce harm and violence within yoga and learn how yoga can serve a more equitable world.

Upcoming Sole Seek Yoga Teacher Training

Over the 3 months of fall, includes 3 weekends and 2 Wednesdays per month, with the exception of December. Trainees are given one full weekend off per month, including Halloween and Thanksgiving weekend, and the training ends up a week before the end-of-year holidays.

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Wherever you decide to complete your course and whichever school you choose, we hope you enjoy the journey, they are incredible experiences of growth and a time of change – make the most of it. Have fun. Be Well.x