This 200-hour Vinyasa yoga teacher training in Miami is designed for all levels, so you are welcome whether you have been practising for years or are still finding your feet on the mat. Some prior experience can be helpful, but it is not a requirement, and flexibility is not the point. The focus is on connecting with your body and mind and progressing at your own pace. Solo travellers are welcome, and the average age range is 25 to 45.

Fitflowyoga's hybrid format is built around a 72-hour in-person immersion in Miami, held over 8 days and 7 nights, plus 128 hours of self-paced online learning, adding up to your full 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. You will cover vinyasa sequencing, hands-on adjustments, functional anatomy, pranayama, meditation and the philosophical roots of yoga, all with a lead trainer who has been teaching for over 13 years. The course focuses mainly on Vinyasa Flow but also covers Hatha and Restorative styles, so you leave with a versatile teaching toolkit. After the immersion, you complete the remaining coursework at your own pace through recorded lectures, readings, quizzes and self-practice, and your certificate is issued within two weeks of finishing all requirements.

The in-person week runs roughly nine hours a day, with a schedule that moves from early morning practice through lectures, asana labs and practice teaching. Each morning begins at 08:30 with a yoga class with breathwork and meditation, followed by breakfast at 10:30 and free time from midday. At 13:30 you head into an asana lab, exploring alignment and modifications, sequencing, hands-on adjustments, restorative and yin, and advanced asanas, before a 14:30 lecture on subjects ranging from yoga history and philosophy to anatomy and biomechanics, chakras and mantras, teaching methodology, and ethics and professional development. Meditation at 16:30 closes the formal training at 17:00, and evenings are given to self-study and reflection, practice teaching and feedback, or group discussion and mentorship. You arrive on day 1 for check-in at 15:00 and a welcome orientation at 18:00, and day 8 brings your final practice and assessments before check-out at 12:00.

The training takes place in the centre of Miami, just a bicycle ride from the beach and the city's attractions, with free time to enjoy the sand. If you choose the private room package, you will stay close to where the classes are held, in a property with air conditioning, free WiFi, a garden and an on-site restaurant. Space is limited, so it is worth booking early. A light continental breakfast with tea or coffee and fresh eggs is included each day, and vegetarian options are catered for. Lunch and dinner are not included, and the team estimates that eating out costs around $60 a day, with everything from Cuban cafes to healthy juice bars within walking distance or a short bike ride. If you prefer to arrange your own stay, the Training Only option is the most economical choice, and the team can advise on accommodation nearby. Getting here is simple, as you can easily call an Uber from Miami International Airport.

The Training Only package is 3,735 USD for tuition alone, while the Private Room package is 5,335 USD and includes tuition, your room and breakfast. Both include the teacher training course and certification upon successful completion, a course manual, PDF certification and WiFi, along with the chance to make new friends. Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance and visa fees are not included.

What's included

- Teacher training course and certification upon successful completion - WiFi connection - Course manual - PDF certification - Free time to enjoy the beach - Make new friends

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Visa fee - Meals (unless in private room package, which includes breakfast) - Additional treatments