Mindful Resilience for Yoga Teacher Training (MRYTT)

About the Training

The 200-hour Mindful Resilience for Yoga Teacher Training (MRYTT) is designed for those seeking to deepen their yoga practice, earn professional credentials, and serve the military and Veteran community through trauma-sensitive teaching. This comprehensive program integrates yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology with specialized skills for working with individuals affected by service-related stress and trauma. Participants are drawn to VYP’s program for its unique focus on bridging the military–civilian divide and its personalized guidance in supporting those impacted by military-related challenges.

Continuing Education Credits Available

Veterans Yoga Project is a 200-hour Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to register as a RYT-200 yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.

This program does not qualify for NBCC CE hours or IAYT CE hours.

Format

Hybrid learning – combination of live online instruction, in-person components, and self-paced study

What You'll Learn

Core yoga principles, postures, breathwork, meditation, and sequencing
Trauma-sensitive teaching techniques and safe space creation
Adapting yoga for Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families
How to bridge the military–civilian divide in wellness spaces
Professional ethics, communication, and leadership in yoga teaching

“VYP has made a huge impact in my life from facilitating my 200 Hour Mindful Resilience Yoga Certification, to providing opportunities to network with other Veterans.

The passion they have for Veterans, Families, and Communities are second to none. The tools they teach are invaluable, and the clinical approach is proving to be helping, and saving lives.”

- Lorna A.

Program Highlights

Guided mentorship and peer community support
Real-world teaching practice and feedback
Certification as a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) upon completion

Who Should Attend

Aspiring yoga teachers, experienced practitioners, and wellness professionals seeking to integrate trauma-informed, Veteran-centered approaches into their work.