Become a Confident Yoga Teacher.
Build a Practice That Lasts.
Yoga Teacher Training in Portland, Oregon
Your yoga practice has changed your life. Now it's your turn to help others transform theirs.
Movement & Yoga Academy offers a modern, Yoga Alliance-aligned Yoga Teacher Training in Portland designed for students who want more than a certification. Our programs combine movement science, traditional yoga philosophy, hands-on teaching experience, and expert mentorship to prepare confident, knowledgeable instructors ready to teach in today's wellness industry.
Whether your goal is teaching at a studio, leading private clients, offering corporate wellness, or simply deepening your personal practice, you'll graduate with the skills and confidence to lead with authenticity.
Portland Yoga Teacher Training Designed for Real Life
Not every student begins their journey with the goal of becoming a full-time yoga teacher—and that's exactly why we've built our programs differently.
Our Yoga Teacher Training welcomes:
Dedicated yoga practitioners
Future yoga teachers
Fitness professionals
Personal trainers
Healthcare professionals
Wellness coaches
Anyone looking to deepen their understanding of movement, anatomy, and yoga
Whether you're pursuing a new career or investing in personal growth, our training meets you where you are.
Our Yoga Teacher Training Programs
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Your Foundation for Teaching
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training provides the knowledge, practical experience, and mentorship needed to become a confident yoga instructor.
Throughout the program you'll explore:
Functional anatomy and biomechanics
Intelligent sequencing
Yoga philosophy and ethics
Breathwork and meditation
Teaching methodology
Cueing and class leadership
Practice teaching with instructor feedback
Building your unique teaching voice
Graduates leave prepared to teach safely, confidently, and with purpose.
300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Continue Your Evolution
Our 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training helps experienced instructors refine their craft, expand their knowledge, and elevate their impact.
This advanced program explores:
Advanced anatomy
Intelligent movement systems
Leadership and mentorship
Advanced sequencing
Specialty populations
Business development for yoga professionals
Whether you're growing your teaching career or expanding your expertise, this training helps you take the next step.
Specialty Yoga Trainings
Learning doesn't stop after certification.
Throughout the year we offer specialty trainings and continuing education workshops designed to help teachers and students deepen their knowledge in areas such as mobility, restorative yoga, meditation, functional movement, anatomy, and more.
Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings
Why Choose Movement & Yoga Academy?
We believe great yoga teachers understand more than poses.
They understand movement.
They understand people.
They understand how to create experiences that help others feel stronger, healthier, and more connected.
That's why every Movement & Yoga Academy training emphasizes:
Modern movement science
Functional anatomy
Safe, intelligent teaching
Small class sizes
Individual mentorship
Practice teaching throughout the program
A welcoming and supportive community
Our mission is simple:
Help you become the kind of teacher people remember.
Train in Portland. Teach Anywhere.
Portland has long been one of the country's most vibrant wellness communities, making it the perfect place to begin your teaching journey.
At Movement & Yoga Academy, you'll train alongside a supportive community of students while learning from experienced instructors who are passionate about helping the next generation of yoga teachers grow.
Whether you hope to teach in Portland, throughout Oregon, or anywhere your journey takes you, your foundation starts here.
Start Your Yoga Teacher Training Journey
If you're ready to deepen your practice, challenge yourself, and become a certified yoga teacher, we'd love to help you get there.
Join the next cohort of Movement & Yoga Academy's Portland Yoga Teacher Training and discover what's possible when movement, education, and community come together.