Yoga for Athletes

Elevate athletic performance and recovery with our Yoga for Athletes Certification—a comprehensive, self-paced online course designed specifically for fitness professionals, coaches, athletes, and yoga teachers seeking to integrate yoga into sport and athletic training environments. Whether you’re working with professional teams, personal training clients, or active individuals, this program equips you with the tools to enhance performance, prevent injury, and promote holistic recovery through targeted yoga techniques. This Yoga Alliance-accredited course offers 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and bridges the gap between modern sports science and traditional yogic practices. You'll gain a deep understanding of how to apply yoga for improving mobility, building functional strength, enhancing mental focus, and accelerating post-workout recovery. The curriculum is designed to be practical and adaptable, ensuring you can confidently create sport-specific yoga sequences that align with your clients' performance goals.

Led by Michelle Young, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, educator, and expert in anatomy, physiology, movement science, and yoga philosophy, MVP offers a trauma-informed, inclusive approach to teaching that honors both the physical and energetic body. Michelle’s unique background in biochemistry, education, functional movement, and therapeutic yoga ensures that students receive a comprehensive education that bridges modern science and the ancient yogic tradition.

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Jordan Reynolds

As a personal trainer and yoga teacher, I’ve been looking for a course that bridges both worlds. MVP’s Yoga for Athletes did just that! The content was clear, accessible, and incredibly relevant to my work. I feel more confident offering classes that truly support strength, mobility, and recovery.

Casey Tred

I appreciated how this training covered not just the physical side of yoga for athletes, but also the mental and emotional aspects. The resources were amazing, and I loved being able to study at my own pace. Highly recommend this to anyone working with active populations.

Jacob Hayes

This course completely transformed how I approach teaching yoga to athletes. It gave me the tools to build targeted, effective classes that support performance and recovery. I now feel confident adapting poses for different sports and explaining the 'why' behind every movement. So grateful for this training!

Elevate athletic performance and recovery with our Yoga for Athletes Certification—a comprehensive, self-paced online course designed specifically for fitness professionals, coaches, athletes, and yoga teachers seeking to integrate yoga into sport and athletic training environments. Whether you’re working with professional teams, personal training clients, or active individuals, this program equips you with the tools to enhance performance, prevent injury, and promote holistic recovery through targeted yoga techniques.

Led by Michelle Young, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, educator, and expert in anatomy, physiology, movement science, and yoga philosophy, MVP offers a trauma-informed, inclusive approach to teaching that honors both the physical and energetic body. Michelle’s unique background in biochemistry, education, functional movement, and therapeutic yoga ensures that students receive a comprehensive education that bridges modern science and the ancient yogic tradition.

✅ Yoga Alliance Approved

✅ Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support

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Unlock the full potential of your yoga practice with Yoga for Athletes, a 20 CEU Yoga Alliance-accredited online certification designed to support athletic performance, recovery, and yoga for injury prevention. This comprehensive, self-paced training blends evidence-based movement science with the time-tested wisdom of yoga, making it ideal for yoga teachers, fitness professionals, and athletes who want to integrate functional yoga into training and recovery routines.

In this dynamic course, you’ll learn to tailor yoga sequences specifically for athletes—addressing mobility, stability, breath control, mental focus, and recovery strategies for a wide range of sports. Through anatomy-informed alignment, targeted breathwork, and sport-specific modifications, you'll gain the skills to support physical resilience and enhance overall performance. Going beyond physical postures, this training also incorporates mindfulness, mental training, and nervous system regulation, empowering you to support athletes in managing stress, increasing body awareness, and improving their mental game.

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Maire’s yoga journey began years ago, looking to connect with and discover her true self. Once she sat on a cushion and stood on a mat she knew this was where she was meant to be. Her asana practice changed over the years from high energy to mindful awareness. As her personal exploration of the sutras deepened, so did her desire to teach.

Sharing her knowledge and love for yoga led her to complete several teacher trainings, Maire is an E-RYT 500 and an author of a 200hr YTT. Her students and fellow teachers enjoy the creativity and accessibility she brings to her teaching.

Drawing from experience of the past 5 years, collaborating with athletes of all ages and skill levels, I have delivered sports-specific yoga in various settings, such as high school football fields, basketball courts, and track and field and volleyball courts. I am excited to share with you some of the strategies I have employed to harness the advantages of yoga for athletes.

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As a personal trainer and yoga teacher, I’ve been looking for a course that bridges both worlds. MVP’s Yoga for Athletes did just that! The content was clear, accessible, and incredibly relevant to my work. I feel more confident offering classes that truly support strength, mobility, and recovery.

Jordan R.

I appreciated how this training covered not just the physical side of yoga for athletes, but also the mental and emotional aspects. The resources were amazing, and I loved being able to study at my own pace. Highly recommend this to anyone working with active populations.

Casey T.

This course completely transformed how I approach teaching yoga to athletes. It gave me the tools to build targeted, effective classes that support performance and recovery. I now feel confident adapting poses for different sports and explaining the 'why' behind every movement. So grateful for this training!

Jacob H.

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The entire program is guided by Maire McGlasson E-RYT 500, RYS 200, YACEP.

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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, written content, as well as a lifetime access.

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Your Instructor offers personalized coaching to support you individually with the training content and mentoring. Additionally, students can expect access to a diverse and intimate online community with members from around the globe.

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Are you passionate about helping athletes improve their performance and overall well-being? Our Yoga for Athletes Certification equips you with the tools to integrate yoga practices into athletic training, helping athletes increase flexibility, strength, and recovery. You’ll learn specialized techniques to enhance mobility, prevent injuries, and build resilience through tailored yoga sequences. Whether working with professional athletes or weekend warriors, this course will teach you how to support individuals in optimizing their physical performance and mental focus. By becoming certified, you’ll be empowered to make a lasting impact on athletes’ physical and mental health, guiding them toward peak performance and long-term wellness. This online training is approved for 20 CEUs through Yoga Alliance, allowing you to deepen your practice and expand your teaching toolkit.

Are you looking to expand your yoga expertise and work with a unique group of individuals? Taking a specialized course in teaching yoga to athletes offers you the opportunity to make a direct impact on athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention. Athletes often experience high levels of physical strain, and yoga can be a powerful tool to enhance flexibility, mobility, and mental focus, all while preventing injuries. This course will provide you with specialized knowledge to understand athletes’ specific needs, allowing you to create tailored practices that support strength, endurance, and recovery. Whether you're a yoga teacher or an athlete yourself, this certification helps you bridge the gap between yoga and athletic performance, empowering you to guide athletes toward peak physical and mental well-being.

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Our students love MVP's approach to learning

Our Teachers

The entire course is guided by Maire McGlasson, an E-RYT500 and YACEP.

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.