Adaptive Yoga Certification

Begin your journey to earning your Adaptive Yoga Certification with My Vinyasa Practice’s flexible, self-paced and online yoga and wellness training designed to fit your busy lifestyle and learning preferences. This comprehensive program is Yoga Alliance accredited, providing you with recognized credentials as you develop the skills to create truly inclusive yoga for everybody environments. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, wellness professional, or someone passionate about making yoga accessible, this course equips you to adapt practices thoughtfully for yoga for diverse abilities, ensuring every student feels empowered and supported. Grounded in trauma-informed yoga principles, the training emphasizes compassion, safety, and respect while teaching you how to design and sequence accessible yoga practices that meet students where they are—physically, emotionally, and energetically. 

Why Train with My Vinyasa Practice?

Grounded in accessibility and inclusion, My Vinyasa Practice’s Adaptive Yoga Certification equips you to share the transformative benefits of yoga with every body and every ability. Led by Michelle Young, C-IAYT, this Yoga Alliance accredited, self-paced online training combines a trauma-informed yoga curriculum curriculum with expert guidance and a welcoming global community. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence to deliver truly inclusive yoga for everybody, creating accessible yoga practices that honor the unique needs of all students. Through this course, you’ll learn how to adapt poses and sequences thoughtfully for yoga for diverse abilities, using compassionate communication and creative modifications to support healing, empowerment, and growth. The training emphasizes the heart of yoga—connection, presence, and care—while providing practical tools to meet students exactly where they are, both on and off the mat.

✅ Yoga Alliance Approved
✅ Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support

Why Choose Our Adaptive Yoga Certification?

Begin your journey to becoming a certified teacher with our Adaptive Yoga Certification, a flexible, self-paced online training accredited by Yoga Alliance and designed for students worldwide. This course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for inclusive yoga teaching, focusing on yoga for diverse abilities and adapting practices to meet the unique needs of every student. Grounded in trauma-informed yoga principles, you’ll learn to create accessible yoga practices that empower all bodies and abilities, making yoga truly welcoming and transformative for everyone.

Angela Baker

This is a wonderful and informative course- thank you so much! 

Barbara Blaha

This course was very well designed and it was delivered in a way that combined practical learning with informative lectures. I learned a great deal about adapting yoga to each individual no matter their situation and that yoga is truly for everyone.

Brittany Ellands

Great insight into different bodies and situations. It was very helpful to be able to experience different adaptations. I feel confident in welcoming all bodies into my class.

What Sets My Vinyasa Practice Apart?

My Vinyasa Practice goes beyond certification. Our students are guided by experienced mentors, supported by a heart-led community, and trained through an inclusive, trauma-informed lens, with a focus on the subtle bodies of yoga. With lifetime access and real-time feedback, you’re never on your journey alone.

Adaptive Yoga Certification

Begin your journey to earning your Adaptive Yoga Certification with My Vinyasa Practice’s flexible, self-paced and online yoga and wellness training designed to fit your busy lifestyle and learning preferences. This comprehensive program is Yoga Alliance accredited, providing you with recognized credentials as you develop the skills to create truly inclusive yoga for everybody environments. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, wellness professional, or someone passionate about making yoga accessible, this course equips you to adapt practices thoughtfully for yoga for diverse abilities, ensuring every student feels empowered and supported. Grounded in trauma-informed yoga principles, the training emphasizes compassion, safety, and respect while teaching you how to design and sequence accessible yoga practices that meet students where they are—physically, emotionally, and energetically. 

Why Train with My Vinyasa Practice?

Grounded in accessibility and inclusion, My Vinyasa Practice’s Adaptive Yoga Certification equips you to share the transformative benefits of yoga with every body and every ability. Led by Michelle Young, C-IAYT, this Yoga Alliance accredited, self-paced online training combines a trauma-informed yoga curriculum curriculum with expert guidance and a welcoming global community. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence to deliver truly inclusive yoga for everybody, creating accessible yoga practices that honor the unique needs of all students. Through this course, you’ll learn how to adapt poses and sequences thoughtfully for yoga for diverse abilities, using compassionate communication and creative modifications to support healing, empowerment, and growth. The training emphasizes the heart of yoga—connection, presence, and care—while providing practical tools to meet students exactly where they are, both on and off the mat.

✅ Yoga Alliance Approved
✅ Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support

What You'll Learn

My Vinyasa Practice teaches traditional yogic principles and history, and offers the most authentic yoga teacher training available.
  • Inclusivity in Yoga
  • Adapting Poses and Sequences
  • Communication and Empathy
  • Addressing Special Populations
  • Creating Inclusive Class Environments
  • Integrating Props and Assists

    • What You'll Learn

    My Vinyasa Practice teaches traditional yogic principles and history,
    and offers the most authentic yoga certifications available. 
    • Inclusivity in Yoga
    • Adapting Poses and Sequences
    • Communication and Empathy
    • Working with diverse populations
    • Addressing Specialized Populations
    • Creating Inclusive Class Environments
    • Safely Integrating Props and Assists

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    Bring Accessibility to the Mat with Our Yoga Alliance Accredited Certification in Adaptive Yoga

    Empower every body and every ability with our Online Adaptive Yoga Certification. This self-paced, Yoga Alliance-approved training equips yoga teachers, therapists, and caregivers with the skills to offer safe, accessible, and body inclusive yoga experiences for students with varying physical needs.

    Grounded in trauma-informed yoga foundations and accessibility principles, our Adaptive Yoga Teacher Training Online blends anatomy, sequencing, prop use, and modification strategies to create meaningful practices for students with dis    abilities, injuries, chronic conditions, or mobility limitations. You’ll learn to teach chair yoga, use creative modifications, and foster inclusive environments that honor each student's experience.

    This Adaptive Yoga Certification counts toward 40 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and can be accessed anytime, from anywhere. Join our Online Adaptive Yoga Certification Course and help make yoga truly accessible for all.
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    Adaptive Yoga Certification

    Accredited with Yoga Alliance

    This training accounts for 40 CEUs.

    Course Type

    Continuing Education Course

    Course Style

    Self-paced & remote

    Learners

    Join a community of 60.000+ international students

    Support

    Live Support during business hours with various weekly live calls

    Course Details

    • Min. 2 week
    • Prerecorded Lectures
    • Ebooks
    • 1:1 Support
    • Mentorship

    Materials Needed

    All manuals and digital course materials included.
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    Angela Baker

    This is a wonderful and informative course- thank you so much! 

    Barbara Blaha

    This course was very well designed and it was delivered in a way that combined practical learning with informative lectures. I learned a great deal about adapting yoga to each individual no matter their situation and that yoga is truly for everyone.

    Brittany Ellands

    Great insight into different bodies and situations. It was very helpful to be able to experience different adaptations. I feel confident in welcoming all bodies into my class.

    WHY ADAPTIVE YOGA

    Unlock the transformative potential of accessible movement and become a certified leader in inclusive, compassionate yoga with our Adaptive Yoga Certification. This comprehensive online training is designed to equip yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and caregivers with the tools and knowledge to modify and tailor yoga practices to meet the unique needs of every body. Through this fully online, self-paced course, you'll explore the foundational principles of adaptive yoga, including accessible sequencing, use of props, trauma-informed language, and how to work with a wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Learn how to support students living with chronic illness, injury, disability, or age-related limitations while cultivating autonomy, safety, and empowerment.

    As a certified adaptive yoga teacher, you’ll develop the confidence to create inclusive group classes and private sessions that honor individual experiences and foster a sense of belonging. Whether you're teaching in studios, community centers, healthcare settings, or one-on-one environments, adaptive yoga provides a pathway to healing, connection, and self-awareness for all. Graduates of this program receive 40 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Yoga Alliance, expanding your professional credentials and deepening your impact as a teacher. Enroll today and learn how to make the practice of yoga truly accessible—so that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can experience its life-enhancing benefits.
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    Our Teachers

    The entire program is guided by Michelle Young, a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in Cardiac, Cancer, Eating Recovery, & Behavioral Health. Michelle is supported by Tara Cleven E-RYT 500/C-IAYT and Maire McGlasson E-RYT 500.

    Flexible Training

    Register anytime and work at your own pace. All required texts are included in electronic format. Students will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures, asana practices with Michelle, written content, as well as PDF downloads to support your learning experience. 

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    BECOME CERTIFIED IN ADAPTIVE YOGA

    Passionate about helping others through adaptive yoga? Our Adaptive Yoga Certification equips you with the knowledge to create modified sequencing, use props effectively, and create inclusive sequences tailored to individual needs. You’ll learn how to support students with physical limitations, chronic conditions, or disabilities while fostering empowerment and independence in their practice. This online training is approved for 40 CEUs through Yoga Alliance, allowing you to deepen your practice and expand your teaching toolkit.
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    WHY ADAPTIVE YOGA?

    Ready to make yoga accessible to every body? Adaptive Yoga empowers individuals of all abilities to experience the benefits of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness in a way that honors their unique needs. You’ll learn to create inclusive, supportive practices that foster strength, confidence, and independence for students of all backgrounds. Through mindful modifications, prop usage, and personalized sequencing, you’ll guide others toward greater mobility, balance, and inner peace. In today’s diverse world, Adaptive Yoga certification equips you with the tools to break barriers, promote accessibility, and help others cultivate a practice that meets them exactly where they are.
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    "Completing the Adaptive Yoga Certification transformed my approach to teaching, allowing me to make yoga a welcoming, healing practice for every body. This was a truly transformative certification!"
    Deanna W.
    "Through My Vinyasa Practice’s Adaptive Yoga Certification, I learned how to adapt poses, use props effectively, and create meaningful experiences for students of all abilities."
    Johnny P.
    "This training gave me the skills and confidence to modify yoga in a way that meets each student where they are, making the practice accessible, safe, and empowering."
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    "The Adaptive Yoga Certification with My Vinyasa Practice taught me how to make yoga truly accessible, empowering me to create inclusive, supportive practices for every body"
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    Our Teachers

    The entire program is guided by Michelle Young, a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in Cardiac, Cancer, Eating Recovery, & Behavioral Health. Michelle is supported by Tara Cleven E-RYT 500/C-IAYT.

    Flexible Training

    Register anytime and work at your own pace. All required texts are included in electronic format. Students will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures, asana practices with Michelle, written content, as well as PDF downloads to support your learning experience. 

    Personalized Coaching

    Unlock your potential with MVP's personalized online courses and trainings. Our expert instructors provide one-on-one guidance, tailored to your unique learning style and goals. Experience a transformative journey with customized content and exceptional results.
    Take your learning with you - anywhere, anytime.

    Download The
    MVP School App

    Manage your courses directly from your dashboard and keep your curriculum available for on-the-go learning. 
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