Absolutely! You can achieve a globally recognized Yoga Teacher Certification through our 200-Hour online training. There is no differentiation between our online yoga education and an in-person training: both are equally valid in the yoga industry.

No. Many of our students do our 200-Hour foundational yoga teacher training program just to deepen their own knowledge and practice. Some students opt to complete the training without receiving a certificate of completion, and that is perfectly fine. If you do wish to get certified, there are requirements such as practice teaching logs, action steps, mini assignments and your final assignment to submit. We also offer 25-hour yoga teacher trainings, which can be completed by anyone with an interest, or complete 12 of these to achieve your 300-hour yoga teacher certification (then, with your 200-hour certification, you will be a 500-hour certified yoga teacher!)

Yes! All HJYU trainings are Yoga Alliance Certified. You can become RYT-200 and even RYT-500 certified within one year of membership!

Yes! We've designed the curriculum to accommodate any schedule. The lectures can be enjoyed at your own pace, and all live calls are recorded. 

a) complete the lectures when it's convenient for your schedule

b) go at your own pace to complete the curriculum

c) re-watch the lectures as many times you like

d) there are no additional expenses, only lots of perks from our high-vibe community

Yes absolutely! When you enroll in HJY University, you get full access to:

• our private online community platform
• our online training platform where you can ask the faculty your questions
• weekly coaching calls led by Happy Jack
• other weekly live calls to support and your learning

HJY is a revolutionary system of yoga; it's a lifestyle and a transformational process. Our signature vinyasa sequence is called The Hero's Journey. Rooted in the traditional wisdom of the East and fully accessible to those in the West, this training will expose you to Vinyasa, kundalini, Yin, Hatha, and many other traditional forms of asana. 

You will learn our signature vinyasa sequence, The Hero’s Journey, alongside all your classmates and be ready to confidently teach a yoga class upon graduation., and you’ll be guided to adapt and make this sequence your own. You will be fully prepared to enter a teaching environment. We'll also guide you to adapt and make our vinyasa sequence your own. The foundational blueprint can be modified, slowed, accelerated, and rearranged to your liking. We have found students learning one sequence together fosters teamwork, confidence, and ownership. This 75-minute flow is a classic Hatha style with elements of Kundalini, Ashtanga, and Yin yoga woven through.

YES! Our student yogis have earned their certification and have gone on to teach both in-person and online and remain a part of our vibrant community for years to come. Whatever your preference, we're here to support you.

We continue to be amazed (and gratified) at how our members develop such strong, true connections close to home and around the world. It's what we're all about. Well before the pandemic, certainly during it, and now years later, our online approach fosters such beautiful relationships among our members that many stay with us for the genuine connection long after earning their certifications. At Happy Jack Yoga, Satsang (community) is the glue that binds us, it propels us to continue to learn and grow, and it's woven into everything we do. Come join us!

Yoga postures look different in every body. Any in-person instructor trained with integrity will encourage you to feel what is right in your body, to listen to your body, rather than dictate a pose. We instruct and empower you to feel the postures in YOUR body. The foundation of our training is alignment. Knowing the system of alignment means that you can apply these cues to any pose and feel confident you'll be doing them safely and effectively. Additionally, as part of your training, you will learn and practice in small yogi teams, where you'll get feedback on your practice and cueing as well as your growth journey.

We assign you to a small team of yogis with whom you will learn and practice. You will get valuable feedback on your practice, your cueing, and your growth journey. You are also encouraged to enlist the help of your family, friends, and anyone interested in practicing yoga—and we don’t delay! You will start practicing right away to maximize the benefits from practice teaching!

No. While it’s helpful to have a good understanding of digital technology, you certainly don’t need to be a tech master. Many of our students come to us with some hesitation about learning online, but they soon discover that most of the time it’s as simple as clicking a link. We have a super knowledgeable team who can help you with any tech support you might need.

You’re in the right place! Our flexible program offers so much freedom for busy yogis. We run our live 200-hour training 3 times per year, so you might like to take 12 months (or longer) to complete your training - you can return as many times as you like to complete your course requirements, dipping in and out whenever life demands that you take things slow. Many of our students return to repeat the 200-hour training several times over, even after they have graduated because the experience is so rich. Whether you join as an annual member or a monthly member, your pace of study is completely up to you.

Our supportive team is there for you every step of the way! There are many opportunities to ask questions and get clarity as you learn, from regular live sharing circles (2x per week, 90 minutes each), to our online learning platform, to our private Facebook community, and good old email. Plus, you will be assigned to a small team of yogis who learn along with you and become your sounding boards and co-creators in your journey.

No yogi left behind! This is one of our mottos. We have members who are complete beginners and members who have been doing yoga for many years. Some of our students already have their own studios, others are very new to yoga. No matter where you are in your journey, we will meet you there and we will be right by your side every step of the way.

We have members who are blind or visually impaired, members with physical limitations, and many pregnant yogis or new mamas who have successfully completed our program. We strive to be inclusive and invite you to learn with us, no matter what your circumstance. If you would like to speak with us about your specific concerns, please feel free to ask a question in the form below.

Yes you can! Many of our students graduate at the end of the 13-week live training. Many more take longer, some even taking a year or more! We run our 200-hour live training 3 times per year, and all members are welcome to repeat the journey as many times as they like. Some students keep coming back for journey after journey, even after they graduate, because they find the learning so rich and the connections so nourishing.

We’ve got your back! In all our trainings, we include options for our live calls and sharing circles that are friendly for all time zones. Yogis in Canada and the USA will find that all our calls are in your waking hours, while yogis in Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond always have an option to attend a call in their waking hours.

In many ways it's better! Of course we're unable to enjoy the hugs and high fives like we do at live events, however there are countless benefits to training online.

a) complete the lectures when it's convenient for your schedule

b) go at your own pace to complete the curriculum

c) re-watch the lectures as many times you like

d) there are no additional expenses, only lots of perks from our high-vibe community

Absolutely not. There is no difference between getting certified online or in-person. You will earn your Yoga Alliance Certification online and be ready to teach or continue deepening your practice. Online offers a bunch of additional benefits from flexible scheduling and coaching to numerous live calls and a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community.

Our community, including facilitators and the Happy Jack Yoga team, are super close, like a family. The energy is welcoming, inclusive, and high-vibe, and we all help each other to stay motivated. You will have exclusive access to our unique group coaching calls with Happy Jack, plus many options for sharing and connection that will help you stay on track with your studies. Also, life happens! We have students who sometimes take a pause or slow it down for a little while as needed, then rejoin when their circumstances allow. We’ve got your back!

Monthly Membership: Only $195 with unlimited access to HJYU's complete online platform and tools. You can graduate in 4 months or choose the timetable that's right for you.

Annual Membership: Save $345 when you sign up to be an annual member. For $1,995, you get unlimited access to our complete online platform and tools to continue your growth and path toward earning your RYT-500 certification.

Periodically we offer a discounted rate for annual membership. Your discounted rate is guaranteed for as long as you remain a member.

NO! One huge advantage of training online is that we are able to open our membership up to more yogis than ever before! This allows us to offer our world-class training at one of the most affordable rates we have seen anywhere in the world. This is one rare case where your investment is far lower than the quality of the training you will receive (our glowing member reviews often talk about the low fee vs high-quality education - check out our Google reviews!)

Yes, that's totally possible. Most people love the whole experience with certification plus weekly coaching and continue their membership as they look forward to the next 25hr training - however yes you could literally join for just four months, get certified, and then cancel your subscription. 

Yes absolutely, when you enroll in HJY University, you get access to our entire platform of online courses.

Yes, that is absolutely possible to graduate both your RYT-200 and RYT-500 within one year!

a) complete the lectures when it's convenient for your schedule

b) go at your own pace to complete the curriculum

c) re-watch the lectures as many times you like

d) there are no additional expenses, only lots of perks from our high-vibe community

Contact [email protected] or use the question form below to ask any other questions you may have about the training.

We offer the RYT-200-Hour Hero's Journey three times every year. 

Winter: Jan 26 - Apr 27, 2025

Summer: May 18 - Aug 17, 2025

Fall: Sept 14 - Dec 14, 2025

If you haven't completed the course by the end date, simply join the next group and continue to work at your own pace. 

We're here to support you until you graduate.