Military Spouse Careers and Scholarships: Turning Purpose Into Opportunity

For military spouses, traditional career paths are often interrupted by frequent moves, deployments, and unpredictable schedules. That’s why military spouse careers must be flexible, meaningful, and portable. With the right training — and the right scholarships — spouses can turn their lived experience into opportunity.

The Career Challenge Military Spouses Face

• Relocating every 2–3 years.

• Limited childcare or community support during deployments.

• Gaps in employment history that make traditional jobs harder to keep.

These challenges call for careers that move with you — not against you.

Why Yoga Education Is an Ideal Career Path

• Portable: You can teach anywhere, on base or online.

• Flexible: Work around deployments, family, and lifestyle.

• Purpose-Driven: Bring healing and tools for resilience to others in the community.

• Scalable: Teach classes, lead workshops, open a studio, or offer online programs.

Scholarships and Funding Available

• MyCAA Scholarship: Up to $4,000 for approved training like LRW’s 200hr YTT.

• Donor-Funded Scholarships: Private donors and nonprofit partners who invest in spouse wellness and careers.

• Student Advocate Program (SAP): A work-trade model where spouses earn tuition credit through outreach and volunteer hours.

At LRW, we offer:

• MyCAA-approved 200hr Yoga Teacher Training.

• Yin Yoga Certification for continuing education and advanced teaching.

• Alumni connections for teaching opportunities on and off base.

• Support beyond graduation, ensuring your career continues to grow.

Military spouses deserve careers that bring both income and purpose. With scholarships and portable career training, LRW makes it possible to thrive — no matter where the military takes you.

👉 Apply for Yoga Teacher Training today and turn your calling into a career.