AFPA Yoga Instructor Certification: Yoga Training Made Practical
Under the expert guidance of Rena Shoshana Forester, this 100% online program strikes a unique balance—honoring the deep roots of yoga while making its teachings practical and relevant for modern life. It delivers an accessible learning experience that empowers students to deepen their practice and learn to confidently teach yoga without the significant time or financial commitment of a traditional certification.
You might be a group fitness instructor looking to expand your class offerings, a personal trainer wanting to integrate yoga into client sessions, or a dedicated enthusiast ready to take the next step. Regardless of where you’re starting, this course will give you the flexibility, knowledge, and hands-on resources to make yoga a meaningful part of your life and career.
What Sets This Yoga Instructor Certification Apart
This flexible, accessible course gives you everything you need to deepen your practice and start teaching—without a substantial time or financial commitment. With hands-on resources, easy-to-digest modules, and practical teaching tools, you’ll gain the confidence to integrate yoga into your life and career.
- Flexible, Self-Paced Learning: With 19 easy-to-digest modules, you’ll get the flexibility to fit learning into your schedule.
- Rooted, Yet Accessible: Rooted in tradition but designed to be accessible, this course honors yoga’s origins while making it easy to understand and apply.
- Practical Teaching Tools: Gain confidence with structured lesson plans, posture breakdowns, and downloadable resources.
- Perfect for Fitness Professionals & Enthusiasts: No prior yoga experience required—just a desire to learn more about movement and wellness.
- A Cost-Effective First Step: A more accessible alternative to long-term, commitment-heavy, and expensive yoga certifications.
What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive course is designed to help you achieve two key goals: Deepening your personal yoga practice and developing the skills to guide others effectively. Through 19 structured modules, you’ll gain a solid foundation in Asanas, Pranayama, Chakras, the Eight Limbs of Yoga, and meditation, learning not only how to practice but how to effectively guide others. The curriculum blends traditional wisdom with practical teaching tools, offering detailed posture breakdowns, lesson plans, and downloadable scripts to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
- Master Essential Asanas: Learn posture breakdowns by Chakra and how to sequence them for an intentional, balanced class.
- Teach with Confidence: Download ready-to-use pranayama and meditation scripts to enhance your instruction.
- Understand the Roots of Yoga: Gain a solid foundation in yoga philosophy and breathwork to bring authenticity to your teaching.
- Practice in Real Time: Follow along with three full-length classes (90, 45, and 30 minutes) to refine your skills.
- Test Your Knowledge: Reinforce your learning with activities and interactive check-ins throughout the course and a comprehensive 100-question final exam.
This Program is for You if…
You’re a group fitness instructor looking to add yoga to your class offerings.
You’re a personal trainer interested in broadening your skill set.
You’re a yoga enthusiast who wants to deepen your own practice.
You’re looking for a flexible and affordable way to become a yoga instructor.
What the Yoga Instructor Certification Course Includes
Get instant access to your online learning platform as soon as you enroll. Everything you need to complete your certification and start teaching yoga is in one place—no extra textbooks or materials required, just you and your yoga mat. This dynamic, 100% online course is designed for a seamless, engaging learning experience.
📖 19 Modules – Clear, structured learning that builds your knowledge step by step.
🎥 Guided Video Lessons – Includes full-length yoga classes (90-min, 45-min, and 30-min options).
📄 Downloadable Resources – Includes lesson plans and guides for Asana postures, Chakras, Eight Limbs of Yoga, and yoga class sequencing.
✅ Knowledge Checks, Activities, & Final Exam – Reinforce your learning with knowledge check-ins, activities, and a 100-question final assessment.
Meet Your Instructor: Rena Shoshana Forester
Rena Shoshana Forester is a professional educator, healer, and mentor. She holds two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Education, yoga teaching certifications for adults, families, and children, two trauma-informed yoga certifications, and is a certified Nutrition and Health Coach.
She is currently self-employed, working as the founder of Karuna Yoga, a nonprofit organization that provides fully sponsored, trauma-informed yoga to women and children, and the owner of Wellness Edge, which develops corporate well-being programs for workforce optimization.
Rena played a key role in developing learning materials for AFPA’s Certified Health and Wellness Coach course and serves as the lead instructor for AFPA’s Yoga Instructor Certification course. In this role, she developed a cutting-edge curriculum that balances modern teaching methodologies with the essence of traditional yoga.
Let Customers Speak for Us
Verified ownerWonderful program!
Verified ownerThis whole experience has been great. I love yoga and this course has given me more knowledge on it. The fact I can take my time and really let it all sink in has been a great experience. When every I have a question I get a response very quickly.
Going great
I love this program so far. The videos are very informative and I figured I'd take some of the ones I've marked and study them even closer to use for my own classes.
Not much support here. Deadline is short but fair. I wish there were an assessment exam or practice exam to test my learning so far before taking the actual exam.
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FAQ
What are the qualifications to enroll in the Yoga Instructor Certification course? Answer
To enroll in the Yoga Instructor Certification, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a solid understanding of the English language.
How long does it take to complete the Yoga Instructor Certification course? Answer
The Yoga Instructor Certification course is designed as a self-directed, self-study program structured to be completed in six months or less.
Should you find yourself in need of more time, we offer the option to request a six-month extension for a fee of $75. This extension allows you to continue your studies without feeling rushed or overwhelmed, ensuring that you have the necessary time to grasp the concepts.
How soon can I begin this course? Answer
We have open enrollment for our Yoga Instructor Certification course, so you may enroll whenever you are ready. Shortly after completing your purchase, we will grant you access to the learning portal where you can begin your course right away.
Are textbooks included in my enrollment fee? Answer
This course is 100% online with no textbooks required.
What happens once I enroll in this course? Answer
Shortly after you place your order, you will receive access to our online learning platform. This user-friendly platform serves as your hub for accessing all course materials, lectures, resources, and assessments.
Can I earn continuing education credits for completing this course? Answer
A newly acquired AFPA certification has a value of 16 continuing education credits (CECs) that count toward the renewal requirements of an existing AFPA certification. To qualify for CECs, you must successfully complete the certification program.
Are payment plans available for this course? Answer
Yes, AFPA also offers flexible payment plans to support your goals and fit your budget.
Can I speak with an Enrollment Specialist before signing up? Answer
Please email info@afpafitness.com, call 800.494.7782, or book an appointment below to speak with an Enrollment Specialist.
Wonderful program!
This whole experience has been great. I love yoga and this course has given me more knowledge on it. The fact I can take my time and really let it all sink in has been a great experience. When every I have a question I get a response very quickly.
Going great