How it Works

  • In-Person Training Sessions

    Combined with the online coursework, you will get the best of both worlds while having a super efficient program. Our in person sessions will include answering questions from the online coursework, practicing your teaching skills, and yoga classes led by Crystal.

  • Online Coursework

    Easy-to-navigate and organized online coursework with a corresponding curriculum to help you stay on track. You'll have lifetime access to all the content! Full of videos and pdfs to support you in your journey!

  • Tons of Support

    You'll never feel alone in this program. With your very own personal success coach and our course roadmap, you'll always have what you need to succeed!

  • Community

    Crystal is renowned for her community-building skills. Not only will you have her to back you up but also a large network of past graduates in the online space.

Pricing options

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In-Person Meeting Dates

Initial Virtual Zoom Session Feb 18th @12pm | Below Are The Remaining In-Person Dates

  • March 3, 10, 17, 24 | 12pm-4pm

  • April 7, 14, 21, 28 | 12pm-4pm

  • May 5, 19, 26 | 12pm-4pm

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Contract

    • How to use this course

    • Checklist of things needed for this course

    • Daily Yoga Practice During Course

    • Social Media Links

    • Google Calendar Link

    • Insurance

    • Offering Tree

    • Intro Zoom Meeting
  • 2

    Homework Outline

    • Online Course Outline
  • 3

    The Yoga Sutra Asana Practice

    • The Yoga Sutras

    • Yoga Sutra 1.2 Details

    • Yoga Sutra Flow 1.2

    • Yoga Sutra 1.2 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.2 Questions

    • Yoga Sutra 1.3 Details

    • Yoga Sutra Flow 1.3

    • Yoga Sutra 1.3 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.3 Questions

    • Sutras 1.5-6 Details

    • Sutras 1.5-6 Yoga Flow

    • Sutras 1.5-6 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.5-6 Questions

    • Sutra 1.12 Details

    • Sutra 1.12 Yoga Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.12 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.12 Questions

    • Yoga Sutra 1.13 Details

    • Sutra 1.13 Yoga Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.13 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.13 Questions

    • Sutra 1.14 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.14 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.14 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.14 Questions

    • Yoga Sutra 1.17 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.17 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.17 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.17 Questions

    • Yoga Sutra 1.20 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.20 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.20 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.20 Questions

    • Yoga Sutra 1.23 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.23 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.23 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.23 Questions

    • Yoga Sutra 1.28 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.28 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.28 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.28 - in your own practice

    • Yoga Sutra 1.29 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.29 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.29 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.33 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.33 Meditation Script

    • Yoga Sutra Meditation 1.33

    • Yoga Sutra 1.34 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.34 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.34 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.35-36 Details

    • Yoga Sutra 1.35-36 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra 1.35-36 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.5 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.5 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.5 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.6 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.6 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.6 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.15 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.15 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.15 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.16 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.16 Details Video

    • Yoga Sutra II.16 Yoga Nidra Script

    • Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation

    • Yoga Sutra II.17 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.17 Intro Video

    • Yoga Sutra II.17 Meditation

    • Yoga Sutra II.23 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.23 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.23 Yoga Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.33 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.33 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.33 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.42 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.42 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.42 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.46 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.46 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.46 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.48 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.48 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra II.48 Flow

    • Yoga Sutra II.52 Details

    • Yoga Sutra II.52 Pranayama Script

    • Yoga Sutra II.52 Pranayama

    • Yoga Sutra III.11 Details

    • Yoga Sutra III.11 Short Asana Practice & Meditation

    • Sutra 3.11 Meditation on Energy Centers Script

    • Yoga Sutra III.18 Details

    • Yoga Sutra III.18 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra III.18 Yoga Flow

    • Yoga Sutra III.36 Details

    • Yoga Sutra III.36 Sequence

    • Yoga Sutra III.36 Yoga Flow

    • Yoga Sutra IV.15 Details

    • Yoga Sutra IV.15 Yoga Nidra Practice

    • Yoga Sutra IV.15 Nidra Script

    • Yoga Sutra 1.1 Details

    • Sutra-1.1 Yoga Flow

    • Yoga Sutra 1.1 Sequence
  • 4

    Philosophy

    • Philosophy Manual

    • What is Yoga?

    • What Yoga Means to You

    • Teaching Philosophy

    • Timeline

    • The Vedas

    • The Upanishads

    • The Bhagavad Gita

    • Sanskrit

    • Lineages

    • Ramayana

    • Mahabharata

    • Test your learning - Yoga texts, Lineages and timelines

    • Different Lineages, Styles, and Types of Yoga
  • 5

    The 8 Limbs of Yoga

    • The 8 Limbs of Yoga

    • Eight Limbs of Yoga - questions

    • Yamas - Overview

    • Yama - Ahimsa - Nonviolence

    • Yama- Ahimsa Journaling Exercise

    • Yama - Satya - Truthfulness

    • Yama - Satya Journaling Exercise

    • Yama - Asteya - Non-stealing

    • Yama - Asteya Journaling Exercise

    • Yama - Brahmacharya - Non-excess

    • Yama - Brahmacharya Journaling Exercise

    • Yama - Aparigraha - Non-possessiveness

    • Yama - Aparigraha Journaling Exercise

    • Niyamas

    • Niyama - Saucha - Purity

    • Niyama - Saucha Journaling Exercise

    • Niyama - Santosha - Contentment

    • Niyama - Santosha Journaling Exercise

    • Niyama - Tapas - Self-Discipline | Perseverance

    • Niyama - Tapas Journaling Exercise

    • Niyama - Svadhyaya - Self Study | Sacred Scriptures

    • Niyama - Svadhyaya Journaling Exercise

    • Niyama - Ishvara Pranidhama - Surrender

    • Niyama - Ishvara Pranidhana Journaling Exercise

    • Test your knowledge - Yamas and Niyamas

    • Asana

    • Asana Journaling Exercise

    • Pranayama

    • Pranayama Journaling Exercise

    • Pratyahara

    • Pratyahara Journaling Exercise

    • Dharana

    • Dharana Journaling Exercise

    • Dhyana

    • Samadhi

    • Samadhi Journaling Exercise

    • Incorporating The 8 Limbs Into Your Practice

    • Final Exam
  • 6

    Anatomy for Yoga Teachers

    • Commonly asked questions

    • Link to Yoga Anatomy Course

    • Anatomy Module 2, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 2 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 3, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 3 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 4, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 4 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 5, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 5 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 6, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 6 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 7, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 7 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 8, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 8 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 9, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 9 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 10, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 10 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Module 11, Unit 4 Quiz Score

    • Anatomy Module 11 Discussion Questions

    • Anatomy Certificate
  • 7

    Poses

    • Asana Cueing and Alignment Manual

    • Tadasana, Structural Foundations & Meditation

    • Tadasana - Mountain Pose

    • Tadasana - Mountain Pose - Tutorial

    • Why Don't we Turn Hands out in Tadasana

    • Tadasana white board

    • Sukhasana - Easy Seated Pose

    • Sukhasana - Easy Seated Pose - Tutorial

    • Sukhasana white board

    • Tadasana & Sukhasana Cueing Skills & Alignment (Practice Teaching)

    • Marjaryasana/Bitilasana - Cat/Cow

    • Marjaryasana/Bitilasana - Cat/Cow - Tutorial

    • Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Facing Dog

    • Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Dog - Tutorial

    • Adho Mukha Svanasana & Stick Figure

    • Marichyasana C - Marichi's Pose

    • Marichyasana C - Marichi's Pose - Tutorial

    • Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle

    • Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle - Tutorial

    • Virabhadrasana 1 - Warrior 1

    • Virabhadrasana 1 - Warrior 1 - Tutorial

    • Anjaneyasana - Kneeling Warrior

    • Anjaneyasana - Kneeling Warrior - Tutorial

    • Prasarita Padottanasana - Wide Leg Forward Fold

    • Prasarita Padottanasana - Wide Leg Forward Fold - Tutorial

    • Virabhadrasana 2 - Warrior 2

    • Virabhadrasana 2 - Warrior 2 - Tutorial

    • Utthita Parsvakonasana - Side Angle

    • Utthita Parsvakonasana - Side Angle - Tutorial

    • Utthita Trikonasana - Triangle

    • Utthita Trikonasana - Triangle - Tutorial

    • How to do a Vinyasa

    • Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend

    • Ardha Uttanasana - (Half Standing Forward Bend)/Monkey Pose

    • Uttanasana/Ardha Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend and Monkey - Tutorial

    • How to Teach Monkey Pose & Standing Forward Fold

    • Ardha Surya Namaskara - Half Sun Salutation

    • Ardha Surya Namaskara - Half Sun Salutation - Tutorial

    • Phalakasana/Chaturanga Dandasana - Plank/Four Limbed Staff Pose

    • Phalakasana/Chaturanga Dandasana - Plank/Four Limbed Staff Pose - Tutorial

    • Brief Chaturanga Explanation

    • The Difference Between Sphinx, Cobra, and Upward Facing Dog

    • Bhujangasana - Cobra

    • Bhujangasana - Cobra - Tutorial

    • Urdhva Mukha Svanasana - Upward Facing Dog

    • Urdhva Mukha Svanasana - Upward facing dog - Tutorial

    • Surya Namaskara A - Sun Salutation A

    • Surya Namaskara A - Sun Salutation A - Tutorial

    • Sun Salutation - Beginner Modification

    • Surya Namaskara B - Sun Salutation B

    • Utkatasana - Chair

    • Utkatasana - Chair - Tutorial

    • Ustrasana - Camel

    • Ustrasana - Camel - Tutorial

    • Ardha Matsyendrasana - Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

    • Ardha Matsyendrasana - Half Lord of the Fishes Pose - Tutorial

    • Setu Bandha Sarvangasana - Bridge Pose

    • Setu Bandha Sarvangasana - Bridge Pose - Tutorial

    • Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Pose

    • Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Pose - Tutorial

    • Paschimottanasana- Seated Forward Fold

    • Paschimottanasana - Seated Forward Fold

    • Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - Pigeon

    • Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - Pigeon - Tutorial

    • Parsvottanasana - Pyramid

    • Parsvottanasana - Pyramid - Tutorial

    • Parivrtta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle

    • Parivrtta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle - Tutorial

    • Vrksasana - Tree

    • Vrksasana - Tree - Tutorial

    • Virabhadrasana 3 - Warrior 3

    • Virabhadrasana 3 - Warrior 3 - Tutorial

    • Balasana - Child's Pose

    • Balasana - Child's Pose - Tutorial

    • Garudasana - Eagle Pose

    • Garudasana - Eagle Pose - Tutorial

    • Natarajasana - Dancer

    • Natarajasana - Dancer - Tutorial

    • Ardha Chandrasana B - Half Moon B

    • Ardha Chandrasana B - Half Moon B - Tutorial

    • Savasana

    • Savasana - Tutorial
  • 8

    Teaching Methodology

    • Three Meanings for Vinyasa

    • Embodiment vs. Memorization

    • Don't Just Rely on the Pose Name - Use Alignment Cues

    • "Flex the Foot to Protect the Knee"

    • Pelvic Tilt in Backbends

    • Common Mistakes in Poses

    • Common Mistakes in Poses // Part 2

    • How to End Class & Savasana
  • 9

    Energetic Anatomy

    • Chakra Basics

    • Chakra Basics Video

    • Article on Development of Your Chakra Systems

    • Chakras and Yoga Practice

    • 1st Chakra - Muladhara | The Root Chakra

    • What does Muladhara mean in yoga?

    • Poses that help balance the Root Chakra

    • Muladhara - in your own practice

    • 2nd Chakra - Svadhisthana | The Sacral Chakra

    • What does Svadhisthana mean in yoga?

    • Poses that help balance the Sacral Chakra

    • Svadhisthana - in your own practice

    • 3rd Chakra - Manipura | The Solar Plexus

    • What does Manipura mean in yoga?

    • Poses that balance the Solar Plexus Chakra

    • Manipura - in your own practice

    • 4th Chakra - Anahata | The Heart Chakra

    • What does Anahata mean in yoga?

    • Poses that balance the Heart Chakra

    • Anahata - in your own practice

    • 5th Chakra - Vishuddha | The Throat Chakra

    • What does Vishuddha mean in yoga?

    • Poses that balance the Throat Chakra

    • Vishuddha - in your own practice

    • 6th Chakra - Anja | The Third Eye Chakra

    • What does Anja mean in yoga?

    • Poses that balance the Third Eye Chakra

    • Anja - in your own practice

    • 7th Chakra - Sahasrara | The Crown Chakra

    • What does Sahasrara mean in yoga?

    • Poses that balance the Crown Chakra

    • Sahasrara- in your own practice

    • Kundalini Energy

    • Intro to Kundalini {Interview}

    • The Gunas

    • The Gunas

    • Vayus

    • Nadis

    • Koshas
  • 10

    Mudras | Mantras | Chants

    • Mudras for the Chakras

    • Chants

    • Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
  • 11

    Accessible Cueing with Christy Calahan-Parker

    • Meet Christy

    • Accessible Cueing with Christy Parker
  • 12

    Ayurveda and Yoga with Swati

    • Meet Swati

    • Ayurveda and Yoga
  • 13

    Finding and Using Your Voice with Jonny Walker

    • Connect with Jonny Walker

    • Finding & Using Your Voice | Training with Jonny Walker
  • 14

    Pranayama

    • Pranayama Techniques Tutorial

    • Yogic Breath

    • Equal Breathing

    • Unequal Breathing

    • Belly Breathing and Three Part Breath

    • Crocodile Breath

    • Ribcage Breath

    • Ujjayi Breath

    • Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
  • 15

    Sequencing & Class Planning

    • 3 Keys to Successful Sequencing

    • Beginner Class Planning & Timing #1

    • Sequencing Basic 30 Minute Class

    • Sequencing Practice - I AM Courageous Flow

    • Sequencing & Planning "I AM Courageous" Flow

    • Muscles, Joints, and the 3 Planes of the Body

    • The Yoga Clock

    • Class Planning Templates

    • The Yoga Hump Templates

    • Ideas for Sequencing

    • Pinnacle Pose List

    • Sequencing Practice // 30 Minute Chair Class

    • Sequencing a 1/2 or Vin/Yin Class
  • 16

    Meditation & Visualization

    • What is Meditation?

    • General Meditation Outline

    • How to Lead Meditation & Energetic Effects

    • How to use Mantra Interview with Mike Cohen

    • Meditation Assignment

    • Meditation Scripts
  • 17

    Sequence Library

    • 4 Week Beginner Series

    • 1/2 Moon Flow

    • Overall Yoga Sequence

    • Yoga for Addiction

    • New Moon Yoga to Release Fears

    • Vinyasa Yoga for the Solar Plexus

    • Astavakrasana Flow (levels 1/2 - 60 min)

    • Eagle Pose/Garudasana Flow

    • Mermaid Flow & Koshas

    • Eka Pada Koundinyasana I // Yoga Flow for Internal Strength
  • 18

    Trauma-Sensitivity

    • What is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga?
  • 19

    Business of Yoga

    • How to Get More Students

    • How to Have a Business that Travels

    • Corporate Yoga Basics

    • How to Teach Yoga Online

    • Niching Down Q & A

    • How to Make $100/Hour Teaching Yoga - My Exact Formula

    • Creating an Online Course?

    • Money & Teaching Yoga

    • Sample Release and Student Waivers

    • Testimonial Template

    • Insurance

    • ConvertKit link
  • 20

    4 Week Beginner Series

    • Week #1: Forward Folds

    • Week #2: Backbends

    • Week #3: Twists

    • Week #4: Side Stretches
  • 21

    New Teacher Showcase

    • What is the Showcase?

    • Showcase FAQ

    • Crystal Scheduling Link (Showcase Prep Call)
  • 22

    Technology 101

    • How To Go Live on Facebook!!

    • FACEBOOK: Going Live, Tagging, Hashtags, and Searching!

What Students Are Saying

“I first met Crystal Gray around 2 years ago at our local yoga studio. At that time I had been practicing my asana alone for about 6 years and was new to a yoga studio. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and the energy. I was able to catch Crystal’s classes and loved her style and the way she explained the pose alignment. I soon found out that she offered YTT and was interested immediately. I knew I was going to eventually get my certification it was just a matter of timing. I’m so excited to have finally jumped in and am doing it! I love the way Crystal breaks down the poses, explains the alignment so well and is able to talk, write about and answer all the many questions about the yoga philosophy. The website and course work is very easy to navigate and the material is written in a way that is easy to read and comprehend. I’m loving my time spent with Yoga Goddess Academy doing the course work, practicing & learning to teach asana and the self reflection & meditation. Thank you Crystal for offering such a detailed yet easy to understand course🧘🏼‍♀️💜☮️”

Dawn Fehrenbacher‎

“Hi I’m Jeanna 👋🏼 I’m in Crystal’s online YTT program. Today was our first call! My biggest takeaway from class today was Crystal's teaching methods. They really helped me to have self-assurance. The meditation at the beginning to calm the nerves & center us just reaffirmed all the reasons why I decided to dive into YTT. I definitely felt more confident today than I did yesterday and that speaks leaps and bounds. I too, am a big check mark ✅ person and getting to this point is something I never thought possible and here we are. 🙃 Thank you Crystal & also to Brittany & Tesha for all of your kindness & help. 💖”

Jeanna Vent Fodor

“What can I say.....Crystal Gray is a beautiful soul. She knows so much about YOGA and has really helped me to dive deep into the practice both on and off the mat. This is a beautiful journey thanks to her.”

Sarah Rodgers

“As a massage therapist and long time yoga practitioner, yoga teacher training has been something I have considered for some time. The concepts are very complimentary. Having access to the time has been the biggest deterrent until recently. I found Crystal and Yoga Goddess Academy through a friend and fellow bodyworker. When I contacted Crystal and learned that she was beginning a class within a week, I had to sign up. Four weeks in, this training has already deepened my understanding of the practice. Asana was mostly what my yoga experience has been until now. The concepts behind the asana practice which were introduced in classes as anecdotes are gaining new meaning. Being on the other end of the teacher/ student experience, even for this short duration, has already taught me a lot about myself both as a student of yoga and as a person. With the advent of online yoga classes as a necessary response to our current situation, online training seems like the perfect way to become comfortable with the format. The integration of Crystal's Facebook presence through Yoga Goddess Collective and Yoga Goddess Academy are also a great way to meet and interact with a large group of yoga enthusiasts quickly. I look forward to completing this 200 hour training and bringing my practice to a whole new level. Thanks, Crystal!”

Greg Haggard

“This course is beautifully put together. I couldn't imagine a better place to get certified!”

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