Frequently Asked Questions: Myofascial Yoga Teacher Training
If your question is about the current program, start with the 2026 to 2027 section below. If you attended a previous year’s training and you are looking for graduation details, scroll down to find the year you attended and read that section first.
2026 to 2027 Program
Welcome to the 200 Hour Program
Hi and welcome to the 200 Hour program. I created this FAQ with answers to commonly asked questions for new students.
You will see links to detailed instruction videos throughout. Each walkthrough video is time-stamped, so you can skip the parts you already know and jump straight to the sections you need help with. To use the time stamps, open the description section (it usually says “see more”) and then click the blue timestamp to jump ahead to that section.
Program Format and Tracks
Q: Is this program online, or in person?
A: The program is offered fully online at this time. You can take it as a live community track, a self paced track, or a blend of both.
Q: What are the different ways to take the training?
A: You have a few options, so you can choose what works best for you.
Option 1: Self-paced
Start anytime and move through the modules in your own rhythm.
Option 2: Live community track (April 2026 start)
Monthly live Zoom modules (replays included). Modules are on the last Sunday of the month, 10 am to 3 pm Mountain, with breaks in July, August, and December.
Next live cohort begins: Module 1 on April 26, 2026.
Option 3: A blend of both
Many students use the self-paced library as their foundation, and then join the livestream modules and Wednesday community practices when they can.
Yoga Alliance Questions
Q: I want to register with Yoga Alliance. Is your program set up to meet their standards?
A: Yes. Yoga Alliance requires a minimum amount of synchronous learning time for online trainings. You are encouraged to attend as many livestream workshops as you can if you are interested in registering with Yoga Alliance.
Q: How many live hours do I need to attend?
A: Yoga Alliance currently requires at least 30 hours of livestream attendance for online training pathways. You will have multiple opportunities to reach these hours through monthly module livestreams and the Wednesday community practices.
Graduation and Timelines
Q: When do I need to finish the training if I want to graduate?
A: The live track schedule includes breaks, so the cohort content can extend into 2027. Your graduation timeline and submission windows will be clearly posted inside the student hub. You will also have a short grace period after the final live module to submit any remaining assignments.
Q: What do I need to do to graduate?
A: Graduation is a combination of:
Completing the required training hours (live and self paced)
Completing the required assignments
Completing the practicum components and any teaching submissions that apply to your track
If you are aiming for Yoga Alliance registration, you will also need to meet the minimum livestream attendance requirement.
Q: What if I fall behind and can’t finish within the year? Can I still catch up in a future cohort?
A: No worries. Even if you’re registering with Yoga Alliance, you have up to 5 years to complete the program. If life gets busy and you’re not able to wrap everything up in the first year, here are a few flexible options.
Option 1: Re-register at half price (ongoing access to live classes)
If you’d like to continue attending livestream modules in a second or third year, you can re register at half price. This lets you learn directly from guest teachers during live sessions and participate in Q and A discussions. If you can’t make the live sessions, your folder will still be updated with new replays from upcoming classes, so you’ll have access to fresh material for another full year.
Option 2: Assist in the next year’s training (no extra cost)
Assisting offers the same perks as re-registering, but with no additional cost. You’ll still attend live classes, have new replays added to your folder, and get to connect with all the amazing experts. The assisting roles are simple and flexible, mostly helping with logistics, so you can stay engaged while learning.
If you can’t make all the livestreams, don’t worry. You can help out behind the scenes and still gain access to new replays to watch (and re watch) anytime you’d like.
Option 3: Self-study option (no deadlines)
If you don’t need Yoga Alliance registration and prefer a more relaxed pace, the self-study option may be the best fit. You’ll have lifetime access to the original content you purchased, including bonus materials, manuals, and replays from any modules you missed, plus any upcoming modules during the year you signed up.
After that year, no new replays will be added unless you re register or assist, but the original content is yours forever.
For Yoga Alliance registrants
If you’re registering with Yoga Alliance, you will still have lifetime access to the material, but you’ll need to submit everything within 5 years to complete your certification. This includes 5 assignments, a practicum, and at least 30 hours of livestream attendance.
The core curriculum stays consistent each year, but the teaching evolves as new guest experts bring fresh perspectives and insights.
Note: Regardless of which option you choose, you’ll always have lifetime access to the original content you purchased, including all manuals and replays. You also have ongoing access to the Module 3 and Module 10 resources and the Wednesday community practices, which you can repeat as many times as you’d like.
TL;DR: You always keep lifetime access to the content you purchased. If you need more time, you can re-register at half price for ongoing live classes, assist next year for free access, or switch to self-study for a flexible pace. Yoga Alliance registrants have up to 5 years to complete certification requirements.
Pricing, Payment Plans, and Support
Q: Why are there so many different prices? Are these all for the same program?
A: Yes. During the pandemic I created sliding-scale pricing to make the training more accessible for people who were financially struggling. There is no difference in content if you pay the lowest tier or the highest tier, and you can still graduate and be certified even if you pay at the lowest tier.
I do ask that you select the appropriate fee for your income level so we can continue offering scholarships and a sliding scale for many years to come. Myofascial Yoga Institute hires highly skilled guest teachers who are respected experts in their fields. When those who can afford it pay the full price, it helps us keep the training accessible to those with more limited resources, and supports the rich diversity of our community, which benefits everyone.
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes. Payment plan options can be applied for through the payment plan link on the registration page. Please keep in mind the refund policy for payment plans is the same policy as if you paid all at once.
Q: What is required for the self-study portion?
A: There are many options available for your self-study hours. Material is provided for you to read, watch videos, listen to audio recordings, or teach your own classes and write up your learnings. Think of the self-study portion like a Myofascial Yoga buffet. You choose the topics you are most interested in and go through them at your own pace.
Q: Is there help for me if I get lost or have questions?
A: Yes. Your lead trainer will be with you every step of the way. You will also be included in the Myofascial Yoga community forum to connect with peers, join study groups, and ask questions. Faculty are regular members of the forum and often chime in with answers. We also have a staff of assistants who have completed the program in previous years and help new students navigate online learning.
Q: What is the time commitment required to complete the 200 Hour program?
A: Did you know there are 8,760 hours in a year? We sleep for approximately 3,000 of those hours, but that still leaves 5,760 awake hours. I thought I would let you in on that fun fact before I answer this question.
The time commitment for the full 200 Hour program is 200 hours spread out over a year. If you spend 2 hours a week practicing fun, pain-reducing, stress-reducing Myofascial Yoga sequences, plus one hour of reading or watching tutorial videos, you are already at 156 hours. There are also livestream workshops and practice sessions you can use to make up the remaining hours.
In short, the average time commitment is:
2 hours of Myofascial Yoga practice per week
1 hour of self-study per week
3 hours of livestream participation per month (there are alternatives if you cannot attend a livestream)
Some additional time across the year for short assignments and a practicum weekend via Zoom
2024 to 2025 Online Program
Read this section if your question is regarding the 2024 to 2025 online program.
Q: Is this program online, or in person?
A: This program was offered fully online. The course could be taken as a synchronous or asynchronous style program, depending on whether you were registering with Yoga Alliance or learning for personal education goals.
Q: I want to register with Yoga Alliance. Is your program set up to meet their standards?
A: Yes. You were encouraged to attend as many livestream workshops as possible if Yoga Alliance registration was your goal.
Q: When did I need to finish the training to be certified?
A: The 2024 to 2025 program was set to be completed by December 2025. There was a short grace period after course completion to hand in remaining assignments. It was recommended that you complete course work as soon as possible after the final livestream classes.
Q: What did I need to do to graduate?
A: The 200 Hour and 300 Hour programs were designed as a combination of livestream learning and self-paced learning. If you missed a live class, you could watch the replay, but you were expected to submit the assignment for that module by the program deadline.
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2023 Online Program
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2021 to 2022 and Prior Programs
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General Questions about the Myofascial Yoga Training Programs
Q: What is a modular style program?
A: This teacher training program consists of modules. Each module is a lesson on an aspect of the Myofascial Yoga system.
Q: Do I have to take the modules in order?
A: The program is designed so students can jump in and begin their training. You can take modules in any order, but all modules and required course components must be completed before graduation.
Q: Will I be able to teach yoga after I graduate?
A: Yes. It is also highly encouraged that recent graduates participate in mentorship and supervised teaching opportunities before teaching fully on their own.
Q: Once I graduate, can I take seminars on myofascial release with John Barnes?
A: Yes, an RYT is a prerequisite for some seminars. However, RYT status does not grant a license to provide manual therapy. Licensing laws vary by province and state. Myofascial Yoga Institute does not provide a license to touch upon graduation. Your certificate supports professional membership and insurance pathways for fitness instruction, not hands on soft tissue manipulation.
Q: Is Myofascial Yoga the same as yin yoga?
A: No. There are similarities in long holds and the attitude of entering and exiting poses, but Myofascial Yoga is a different method with a different intention and toolkit. Myofascial Yoga includes longer holds when appropriate, and also engages the fluid and elastic aspects of fascia using tools such as balls, unwinding (pandiculation), and rebounding.
Disclaimer: The yoga therapy components of myofascial yoga are based on my expertise as a Myofascial Release Therapist and RMT, and are not derived from my status as an RYS with Yoga Alliance Registry.