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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Alliance Accredited

Designed specifically for the realities of military life.

Military Spouse? This May Cost You Nothing.

Lotus River Wellness is a MyCAA-approved school.

Eligible military spouses can use their MyCAA benefit to cover up to $4,000 in tuition,

meaning your out-of-pocket cost could be $0 to $800.

Not sure if you qualify? We'll help you figure it out.

You didn't come this far to start over.

You've relocated, adapted, put your career on hold, and showed up for everyone else.
Now it's your turn.

Lotus River Wellness was built for women exactly like you, military spouses and veteran women who are ready to build something portable, purposeful, and genuinely theirs.
Not someday. Now.

This is a 200-hour certification that moves with your life.
And it may cost you nothing through MyCAA.

This Training Is For You If…

  • You are a military spouse navigating constant transition

  • You are a woman who has served and is redefining your next chapter

  • You are seeking a portable, sustainable career that moves with your life

  • You feel called to wellness, but need a clear path to turn it into something tangible

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A Yoga Alliance–recognized 200-hour certification

  • The ability to confidently teach full-length yoga classes

  • A clear pathway to teach, lead, and build income independently

  • A deeper understanding of your own mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing

  • A career that moves with you from duty station to duty station, season to season

Enroll Early

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​​​​​​​​​ up to ​​​​$800

What Will This Actually Cost You?


If you're a qualifying military spouse through MyCAA:
As little as $0–$800 out of pocket. MyCAA covers up to $4,000, and our scholarship fund covers the rest for eligible students.

If you're paying privately:
Full tuition is $4,800. Payment plans start at $400/month. You don't pay anything until after you're accepted.

Early enrollment bonus:
Enroll 4+ months early $800 credit. Enroll 3+ months early $400 credit.

Not sure what applies to you? Let's talk. We'll figure it out together.

Best Value

200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Plan

$400

400

Every month

Start your 200hr YTT with immediate portal access. Progress at your own pace. Full tuition required prior to certification and CYT designation.

Valid for 12 months

Immediate access to full 200hr YTT curriculum

Self-paced learning through structured modules

Trauma-informed, nervous system–based training

Assignments, quizzes, and final exam included

Eligible for certification upon full completion + payment

Upcoming Cohorts

 

 

Upcoming Cohorts:​
Summer — June 8, 2026 · Enrollment open now
Fall — September 14, 2026 · Applications accepted
Winter — January 11, 2027 · Opening soon


The application takes 2 minutes. You're not committing to anything yet, just starting the conversation.

        June Cohort | Enrollment Now Open

This cohort is capped at 10 students to keep the experience personal. Spots fill and will not be held without an application on file.

Why Lotus River Wellness

  • Designed specifically for military-connected women

  • Rooted in a trauma-informed, real-life approach to yoga

  • Focused on career creation—not just certification

  • Built with funding pathways through MyCAA and nonprofit support

  • Led by individuals who understand the lifestyle—because they’ve lived it

 

Every student within Lotus River Wellness is a woman directly connected to the military community.

 

This is not a general training.  This is a program built for your life.

The Results Are In...

 

Our graduates aren’t just getting certified, they’re teaching in their communities, leading classes from home, and creating income on their own terms.

Graduates of Lotus River Wellness are actively:

  • Teaching yoga in their local communities and from their homes

  • Leading classes for other military families and support networks

  • Creating flexible income that moves with them through every PCS

  • Strengthening their own wellbeing while supporting others

 

100% of our graduates are teaching.

This is not a passive certification.


This is a pathway into real life application.

What Our Students Are Saying

 

“This gave me something I can actually take with me wherever we go.”

“I didn’t just get certified, I finally found direction.”

 

“I’m teaching classes now and never thought that would be possible for me.”

How It Works

  1. Submit your application (takes approximately 2 minutes)

  2. Complete a short interview (15–20 minutes)

  3. Receive your acceptance decision

  4. Upon acceptance, you will receive a link to submit your program deposit

  5. Select your cohort start date and begin training

Your application is reviewed first to ensure the program is the right fit.  Once accepted, your initial payment is applied directly toward your tuition.

 

Designed to integrate into your life, not compete with it.​

What You’ll Learn

Our curriculum blends traditional yoga education with real-world application:

  • Yoga Philosophy + History

  • Anatomy + Functional Movement

  • Teaching Methodology + Intelligent Sequencing

  • Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

  • Breathwork, Meditation, and Nervous System Regulation

  • Business + Career Development for Yoga Teachers

 

You won’t just learn how to practice yoga.
You will learn how to teach it, apply it, and build something with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do I need prior yoga experience?
No. This program is designed to meet you where you are and build your knowledge from the ground up.

 

How long does the program take?
Most students complete the training within 6–12 months, depending on their pace.

 

Is this flexible with military life?
Yes. The program is designed specifically for the unpredictability of military schedules, deployments, and transitions.

 

What happens after I graduate?
You will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance and begin teaching immediately. Many students begin teaching before they even complete the program.

Your Next Step Starts Here

 

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need to begin.

 

If you’ve been looking for something that fits your life, supports your family, and creates real opportunity, this is it.

Steph Cole, founder of Lotus River Wellness, leading women’s yoga teacher training and wellness

Professional Consulting

Achieve optimal outcomes through our exclusive professional resources. Our certified professionals work with you to create a customized plan that aligns with your lifestyle and goals.

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