Is Online Yoga Teacher Training Still Worth It in 2025? If you're considering yoga teacher training or curious about how online learning has evolved, this conversation is for you. Join Ula (Heart + Bones team + yoga teacher) and Brea Johnson (founder of Heart + Bones Yoga) as they unpack the myths, trade-offs, and benefits of online yoga teacher training in 2025. With nearly a decade of experience running anatomy-informed, globally accessible training programs, Brea shares what’s changed, what still works, and what really makes a teacher training impactful—online or in person. In this episode, you’ll learn: How online yoga education has matured since 2020 What actually makes a yoga training effective (hint: it's not just the format) Surprising benefits of online learning for neurodivergent and international students How mentorship and community thrive even in virtual spaces Red flags to watch out for when researching online YTT programs Why accessibility is more than a buzzword—it’s a necessary evolution Want to experience it yourself? Explore our 200 and 300 hour online trainings: https://www.heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/modern-yogi-certification-course/ PRACTICE WITH HEART + BONES Enjoy an entire month in the Heart + Bones online yoga studio for just $1 with this coupon code: PODCASTMONTH Start Here: https://www.heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/ 00:00 – Intro: What this episode covers 01:11 – Is online yoga teacher training worth it in 2025? 01:35 – What’s changed in the last 5 years of online YTT 02:44 – What surprised Brea about teaching online 04:08 – Online vs in-person: Real trade-offs to consider 07:40 – Accessibility: The deeper layers people overlook 19:33 – Mentorship and connection in online YTT 23:49 – What’s missing from many yoga teacher trainings 29:07 – How to choose the right online YTT in 2025 32:45 – Brea’s hopes for the future of teacher training

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