Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification
Millions of seniors start practicing yoga every year. But most yoga teachers don't know how to adjust their classes for older adults. This program qualifies you to tailor your teaching specifically for senior yogis. Help older adults, stand out from the crowd, and make more money.
4.9
On Yoga Alliance
5.0
On Google
Aging Yogis
In the US 1 in 3 yoga practitioners is 50 or older.
Aging Yogis
In the US 1 in 3 yoga practitioners is 50 or older.
Aging Yogis
In the US 1 in 3 yoga practitioners is 50 or older.
Life Expectancy
42% of us will reach the age of 90 in 2050 (again US).
Life Expectancy
42% of us will reach the age of 90 in 2050 (again US).
Life Expectancy
42% of us will reach the age of 90 in 2050 (again US).
Chronic Diseases
Almost all older adults have at least 1 chronic health condition (again US).
Chronic Diseases
Almost all older adults have at least 1 chronic health condition (again US).
Chronic Diseases
Almost all older adults have at least 1 chronic health condition (again US).
Qualified Teachers
Less than 1% of yoga teachers are certified to teach older adults.
Qualified Teachers
Less than 1% of yoga teachers are certified to teach older adults.
Qualified Teachers
Less than 1% of yoga teachers are certified to teach older adults.
Who Is A Good Fit
Who Is A Good Fit
Who Is A Good Fit
Become an expert for the fastest growing yoga demographic
Understand senior students and adjust your classes to their specific needs, abilities and wishes.
Understand senior students and adjust your classes to their specific needs, abilities and wishes.
Understand senior students and adjust your classes to their specific needs, abilities and wishes.
Attract premium private clients and help them in a major way.
Attract premium private clients and help them in a major way.
Attract premium private clients and help them in a major way.
Fill difficult timeslots with your new senior superfans.
Fill difficult timeslots with your new senior superfans.
Fill difficult timeslots with your new senior superfans.
Make hiring you a no-brainer for any studio owner.
Make hiring you a no-brainer for any studio owner.
Make hiring you a no-brainer for any studio owner.
Add a powerful, in-demand service to your existing offers
Give your existing clients one more good reason to work with you.
Give your existing clients one more good reason to work with you.
Give your existing clients one more good reason to work with you.
Give your clients what healthcare providers increasingly recommend to their patients.
Give your clients what healthcare providers increasingly recommend to their patients.
Give your clients what healthcare providers increasingly recommend to their patients.
Expand your professional skillset and look at what you do right now from a new perspective.
Expand your professional skillset and look at what you do right now from a new perspective.
Expand your professional skillset and look at what you do right now from a new perspective.
Reap the incredible rewards of a safe and intelligent yoga practice
Tailor your yoga to your specific body and your situation.
Tailor your yoga to your specific body and your situation.
Tailor your yoga to your specific body and your situation.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" - Yoga is a ton of prevention...
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" - Yoga is a ton of prevention...
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" - Yoga is a ton of prevention...
Begin to see the world through the eyes of a yogi. It's an incredibly enriching experience.
Begin to see the world through the eyes of a yogi. It's an incredibly enriching experience.
Begin to see the world through the eyes of a yogi. It's an incredibly enriching experience.
Be a good friend and help your fellow yogis wherever you practice.
Be a good friend and help your fellow yogis wherever you practice.
Be a good friend and help your fellow yogis wherever you practice.
This training works for:
All Ages
All Bodies
All Schedules
Why This Course Exists
Seniors yoga is booming. But hardly anybody knows how to teach it properly. This training helps you fill the gap. Your students, employers and your bank account will appreciate it.
Why This Course Exists
Seniors yoga is booming. But hardly anybody knows how to teach it properly. This training helps you fill the gap. Your students, employers and your bank account will appreciate it.
Why This Course Exists
Seniors yoga is booming. But hardly anybody knows how to teach it properly. This training helps you fill the gap. Your students, employers and your bank account will appreciate it.
Seniors are becoming the fastest growing yoga community worldwide, with millions of older adults unrolling their mats for the first time each year. Healthcare providers increasingly prescribe yoga for everything from arthritis to balance issues, and with our global population aging rapidly, this trend will only accelerate.
And for good reason: Seniors Yoga offers incredible benefits for the physical health, and mental health, and also for the soul of older adults.
We yoga teachers love to say "yoga is for everybody" – but most yoga classes aren't actually designed to serve older bodies safely. Many of us unconsciously create classes for our most physically capable students. It's like pretending that everybody in the room is a 24 year old gymnast. Not the case!
I've seen seniors walk into general classes where teachers have no understanding of how aging affects mobility or bone density. Some leave discouraged; others risk injury trying to follow inappropriate cues. This disconnect between our inclusive philosophy and our teaching practices isn't just disappointing – it can be dangerous.
Senior yogis have unique needs and deserve teachers who:
Understand how aging affects balance, mobility, and strength
Recognize common conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis – and know how to adapt poses safely
Create sequences that build confidence rather than frustration Understand the emotional and social dimensions of aging
Make yoga accessible while still appropriately challenging
When you develop this specialized knowledge, something magical happens. I've seen 80-year-olds regain independence, 70-year-olds reduce their pain medications, and countless older adults discover joy in movement they thought was lost forever.
Senior yogis have unique needs and deserve teachers who:
Understand how aging affects balance, mobility, and strength
Recognize common conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis – and know how to adapt poses safely
Create sequences that build confidence rather than frustration Understand the emotional and social dimensions of aging
Make yoga accessible while still appropriately challenging
When you develop this specialized knowledge, something magical happens. I've seen 80-year-olds regain independence, 70-year-olds reduce their pain medications, and countless older adults discover joy in movement they thought was lost forever.
Senior yogis have unique needs and deserve teachers who:
Understand how aging affects balance, mobility, and strength
Recognize common conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis – and know how to adapt poses safely
Create sequences that build confidence rather than frustration Understand the emotional and social dimensions of aging
Make yoga accessible while still appropriately challenging
When you develop this specialized knowledge, something magical happens. I've seen 80-year-olds regain independence, 70-year-olds reduce their pain medications, and countless older adults discover joy in movement they thought was lost forever.
Becoming a Seniors Yoga Specialist opens remarkable doors:
Senior yoga classes typically command higher rates than general classes
Older adults are often available during off-peak studio hours
Senior students tend to be incredibly loyal once they find a teacher they trust
You can develop partnerships with retirement communities and healthcare providers
Many seniors prefer small group or private sessions, creating premium teaching opportunities
This specialization isn't just fulfilling – it's a long term boost for your teaching career. While other yoga niches become saturated, there are not nearly enough experts for Seniors Yoga.
Becoming a Seniors Yoga Specialist opens remarkable doors:
Senior yoga classes typically command higher rates than general classes
Older adults are often available during off-peak studio hours
Senior students tend to be incredibly loyal once they find a teacher they trust
You can develop partnerships with retirement communities and healthcare providers
Many seniors prefer small group or private sessions, creating premium teaching opportunities
This specialization isn't just fulfilling – it's a long term boost for your teaching career. While other yoga niches become saturated, there are not nearly enough experts for Seniors Yoga.
Becoming a Seniors Yoga Specialist opens remarkable doors:
Senior yoga classes typically command higher rates than general classes
Older adults are often available during off-peak studio hours
Senior students tend to be incredibly loyal once they find a teacher they trust
You can develop partnerships with retirement communities and healthcare providers
Many seniors prefer small group or private sessions, creating premium teaching opportunities
This specialization isn't just fulfilling – it's a long term boost for your teaching career. While other yoga niches become saturated, there are not nearly enough experts for Seniors Yoga.
This certification combines everything I've learned through years of specialized teaching and research alongside healthcare professionals. It's the training I wish had existed when I first started working with older adults.
Whether you're a certified yoga teacher looking to expand your skills, a healthcare professional wanting to incorporate yoga, or a senior practitioner yourself – this program will transform how you approach yoga for older bodies.
I believe helping seniors experience the life-changing benefits of yoga is one of the most important work we can do as teachers.
And so I cannot wait to welcome you into this training!
With love
This certification combines everything I've learned through years of specialized teaching and research alongside healthcare professionals. It's the training I wish had existed when I first started working with older adults.
Whether you're a certified yoga teacher looking to expand your skills, a healthcare professional wanting to incorporate yoga, or a senior practitioner yourself – this program will transform how you approach yoga for older bodies.
I believe helping seniors experience the life-changing benefits of yoga might be the most important work we can do as teachers.
And so I cannot wait to welcome you into this training!
With love
This certification combines everything I've learned through years of specialized teaching and research alongside healthcare professionals. It's the training I wish had existed when I first started working with older adults.
Whether you're a certified yoga teacher looking to expand your skills, a healthcare professional wanting to incorporate yoga, or a senior practitioner yourself – this program will transform how you approach yoga for older bodies.
I believe helping seniors experience the life-changing benefits of yoga might be the most important work we can do as teachers.
And so I cannot wait to welcome you into this training!
With love
Course Contents
The Movement Wisdom Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification teaches you a broad range of practices to keep your senior yoga students healthy, mobile and independent. The trainign gives you insight into what it's like to live and practice in an older body. How to adjust classes for common health conditions. And how to build bridges for your students to close the gap between Western medical science and the Eastern science of yoga.
Course Contents
The Movement Wisdom Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification teaches you a broad range of practices to keep your senior yoga students healthy, mobile and independent. The trainign gives you insight into what it's like to live and practice in an older body. How to adjust classes for common health conditions. And how to build bridges for your students to close the gap between Western medical science and the Eastern science of yoga.
Course Contents
The Movement Wisdom Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification teaches you a broad range of practices to keep your senior yoga students healthy, mobile and independent. The trainign gives you insight into what it's like to live and practice in an older body. How to adjust classes for common health conditions. And how to build bridges for your students to close the gap between Western medical science and the Eastern science of yoga.
1. Practice
Confidently guide seniors through adaptive seated poses that increase mobility and independence without putting them at risk.
Confidently guide seniors through adaptive seated poses that increase mobility and independence without putting them at risk.
Confidently guide seniors through adaptive seated poses that increase mobility and independence without putting them at risk.
Craft accessible flowing sequences that help seniors maintain cardiovascular health while honoring their unique bodies.
Craft accessible flowing sequences that help seniors maintain cardiovascular health while honoring their unique bodies.
Craft accessible flowing sequences that help seniors maintain cardiovascular health while honoring their unique bodies.
Teach foundational yoga poses with specialized alignment cues that keep seniors safe while building strength and stability.
Teach foundational yoga poses with specialized alignment cues that keep seniors safe while building strength and stability.
Teach foundational yoga poses with specialized alignment cues that keep seniors safe while building strength and stability.
Lead deeply therapeutic long-held poses that improve joint mobility and fascia health specifically for aging bodies.
Lead deeply therapeutic long-held poses that improve joint mobility and fascia health specifically for aging bodies.
Lead deeply therapeutic long-held poses that improve joint mobility and fascia health specifically for aging bodies.
Create profoundly relaxing prop-supported practices that reduce stress and promote healing for seniors with chronic conditions.
Create profoundly relaxing prop-supported practices that reduce stress and promote healing for seniors with chronic conditions.
Create profoundly relaxing prop-supported practices that reduce stress and promote healing for seniors with chronic conditions.
Offer senior-specific meditation techniques that enhance cognitive function and emotional wellbeing.
Offer senior-specific meditation techniques that enhance cognitive function and emotional wellbeing.
Offer senior-specific meditation techniques that enhance cognitive function and emotional wellbeing.
Learn powerful pranayama practices tailored to improve respiratory health and reduce anxiety in older adults.
Learn powerful pranayama practices tailored to improve respiratory health and reduce anxiety in older adults.
Learn powerful pranayama practices tailored to improve respiratory health and reduce anxiety in older adults.
Teach Yoga Nidra - a form of concentration / meditation that is highly beneficial and accessible to anyone no matter their physical condition.
Teach Yoga Nidra - a form of concentration / meditation that is highly beneficial and accessible to anyone no matter their physical condition.
Teach Yoga Nidra - a form of concentration / meditation that is highly beneficial and accessible to anyone no matter their physical condition.
2. Movement
Help your seniors stay safe, mobile and independent. We cover a broad range of principles from spinal neutrality and skeletal variations to specialized bandhas, gentle inversions and twists.
Help your seniors stay safe, mobile and independent. We cover a broad range of principles from spinal neutrality and skeletal variations to specialized bandhas, gentle inversions and twists.
Help your seniors stay safe, mobile and independent. We cover a broad range of principles from spinal neutrality and skeletal variations to specialized bandhas, gentle inversions and twists.
For older adults, a broken bone is not just inconvenient. And low bone density is the #1 cause for dangerous fractures. Learn how to take good care of your students who live and practice with this silent disease.
For older adults, a broken bone is not just inconvenient. And low bone density is the #1 cause for dangerous fractures. Learn how to take good care of your students who live and practice with this silent disease.
For older adults, a broken bone is not just inconvenient. And low bone density is the #1 cause for dangerous fractures. Learn how to take good care of your students who live and practice with this silent disease.
Heart disease is the top killer in the world. Many older students suffer from it. Find out which practices can help improve cardiovascular health and which must be avoided to ensure safety.
Heart disease is the top killer in the world. Many older students suffer from it. Find out which practices can help improve cardiovascular health and which must be avoided to ensure safety.
Heart disease is the top killer in the world. Many older students suffer from it. Find out which practices can help improve cardiovascular health and which must be avoided to ensure safety.
Discover specialized approaches for stroke prevention and recovery—featuring expert insights from a stroke rehabilitation physical therapist.
Discover specialized approaches for stroke prevention and recovery—featuring expert insights from a stroke rehabilitation physical therapist.
Discover specialized approaches for stroke prevention and recovery—featuring expert insights from a stroke rehabilitation physical therapist.
Understand arthritis, cancer, diabetes, COPD, and chronic pain so that you can help senior students who have these conditions experience the therapeutic benefits of yoga.
Understand arthritis, cancer, diabetes, COPD, and chronic pain so that you can help senior students who have these conditions experience the therapeutic benefits of yoga.
Understand arthritis, cancer, diabetes, COPD, and chronic pain so that you can help senior students who have these conditions experience the therapeutic benefits of yoga.
Explore the fascinating world of brainwaves, their impact on our mental states, and how yoga nidra taps into these states to promote relaxation, healing, and transformation.
Explore the fascinating world of brainwaves, their impact on our mental states, and how yoga nidra taps into these states to promote relaxation, healing, and transformation.
Explore the fascinating world of brainwaves, their impact on our mental states, and how yoga nidra taps into these states to promote relaxation, healing, and transformation.
3. Wisdom
Combine Western medical science and the Eastern science of yoga in your classes.
Combine Western medical science and the Eastern science of yoga in your classes.
Combine Western medical science and the Eastern science of yoga in your classes.
For everybody who is not in an older body yet - Try it with us to increase empathy for your senior students.
For everybody who is not in an older body yet - Try it with us to increase empathy for your senior students.
For everybody who is not in an older body yet - Try it with us to increase empathy for your senior students.
Help your students find contentment, joy and meaning in whatever health situation they find themselves in.
Help your students find contentment, joy and meaning in whatever health situation they find themselves in.
Help your students find contentment, joy and meaning in whatever health situation they find themselves in.
4. Teaching
Understand which styles of yoga and which types of yogic practices are appropriate for older adults (and what should be avoided)
Understand which styles of yoga and which types of yogic practices are appropriate for older adults (and what should be avoided)
Understand which styles of yoga and which types of yogic practices are appropriate for older adults (and what should be avoided)
Learn to tailor specific poses and entire classes around the specific needs, health conditions, vulnerabilities and desires of seniors.
Learn to tailor specific poses and entire classes around the specific needs, health conditions, vulnerabilities and desires of seniors.
Learn to tailor specific poses and entire classes around the specific needs, health conditions, vulnerabilities and desires of seniors.
Teach the safe version of "regular" Yin Yoga which has been developed specifically for this training. You can't find this style anywhere else.
Teach the safe version of "regular" Yin Yoga which has been developed specifically for this training. You can't find this style anywhere else.
Teach the safe version of "regular" Yin Yoga which has been developed specifically for this training. You can't find this style anywhere else.
Learn to teach Silver Restorative - a gentle approach that helps seniors manage anxiety, reduce stress, and support healing through specialized sequences and setups.
Learn to teach Silver Restorative - a gentle approach that helps seniors manage anxiety, reduce stress, and support healing through specialized sequences and setups.
Learn to teach Silver Restorative - a gentle approach that helps seniors manage anxiety, reduce stress, and support healing through specialized sequences and setups.
Training Features
The Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification gives you all the benefits of online education. But it also comes with personal support and the good vibes of an engaged community of amazing yogis from around the world.
Training Features
The Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification gives you all the benefits of online education. But it also comes with personal support and the good vibes of an engaged community of amazing yogis from around the world.
Training Features
The Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification gives you all the benefits of online education. But it also comes with personal support and the good vibes of an engaged community of amazing yogis from around the world.
The entire training (except the asana classes) is also available right inside your favorite podcast app. This adds another layer of flexibility and convenience to your learning journey.
The entire training (except the asana classes) is also available right inside your favorite podcast app. This adds another layer of flexibility and convenience to your learning journey.
The entire training (except the asana classes) is also available right inside your favorite podcast app. This adds another layer of flexibility and convenience to your learning journey.
All training contents are available on demand. You can go through the program on your own schedule, study when and where you want.
All training contents are available on demand. You can go through the program on your own schedule, study when and where you want.
All training contents are available on demand. You can go through the program on your own schedule, study when and where you want.
Our lead trainer Jess will respond to every single question you have with a short, personal video.
Our lead trainer Jess will respond to every single question you have with a short, personal video.
Our lead trainer Jess will respond to every single question you have with a short, personal video.
You can always come to our monthly community calls to get your questions answered and join the Movement Wisdom Teachers Club to stay in touch with other graduates who are professional teachers.
You can always come to our monthly community calls to get your questions answered and join the Movement Wisdom Teachers Club to stay in touch with other graduates who are professional teachers.
You can always come to our monthly community calls to get your questions answered and join the Movement Wisdom Teachers Club to stay in touch with other graduates who are professional teachers.
No need to stress out about about being on time, finishing before the deadline or taking tons of notes during class. You can press pause, watch lectures again, take classes multiple times, or put the training on hold if you need to …
No need to stress out about about being on time, finishing before the deadline or taking tons of notes during class. You can press pause, watch lectures again, take classes multiple times, or put the training on hold if you need to …
No need to stress out about about being on time, finishing before the deadline or taking tons of notes during class. You can press pause, watch lectures again, take classes multiple times, or put the training on hold if you need to …
If we find ways to make the training even better, or if we update content because of new research findings, you'll get these updates for free.
If we find ways to make the training even better, or if we update content because of new research findings, you'll get these updates for free.
If we find ways to make the training even better, or if we update content because of new research findings, you'll get these updates for free.
Our course manual goes hand in hand with the training. It's professionally designed and contains enough space to keep all of your notes neatly organized. The manual also includes all the lecture slides, lecture summaries and in-depth explanations of important concepts (e.g. How to find Hasta Bandha). Your manual is full of helpful images and illustrations to support your learning. It will be an invaluable resource for the training and for years to come.
Our course manual goes hand in hand with the training. It's professionally designed and contains enough space to keep all of your notes neatly organized. The manual also includes all the lecture slides, lecture summaries and in-depth explanations of important concepts (e.g. How to find Hasta Bandha). Your manual is full of helpful images and illustrations to support your learning. It will be an invaluable resource for the training and for years to come.
Our course manual goes hand in hand with the training. It's professionally designed and contains enough space to keep all of your notes neatly organized. The manual also includes all the lecture slides, lecture summaries and in-depth explanations of important concepts (e.g. How to find Hasta Bandha). Your manual is full of helpful images and illustrations to support your learning. It will be an invaluable resource for the training and for years to come.
We have an active training community full of amazing people. You can get involved as much or as little as you want. Since our course and community are integrated you'll never have to check a separate facebook group or log into a different platform. It's all in one place.
We have an active training community full of amazing people. You can get involved as much or as little as you want. Since our course and community are integrated you'll never have to check a separate facebook group or log into a different platform. It's all in one place.
We have an active training community full of amazing people. You can get involved as much or as little as you want. Since our course and community are integrated you'll never have to check a separate facebook group or log into a different platform. It's all in one place.
About Your Teacher
Over 1 Million yogis from around the world practice with Jess Rose online because of her unique ability to fuse modern movement science and ancient yogic wisdom into addictive asana classes. Jess is a professional educator with 15+ years of classroom experience. Students love Jess’ teaching because it is inspiring, light-hearted and actionable.
About Your Teacher
Over 1 Million yogis from around the world practice with Jess Rose online because of her unique ability to fuse modern movement science and ancient yogic wisdom into addictive asana classes. Jess is a professional educator with 15+ years of classroom experience. Students love Jess’ teaching because it is inspiring, light-hearted and actionable.
About Your Teacher
Over 1 Million yogis from around the world practice with Jess Rose online because of her unique ability to fuse modern movement science and ancient yogic wisdom into addictive asana classes. Jess is a professional educator with 15+ years of classroom experience. Students love Jess’ teaching because it is inspiring, light-hearted and actionable.
10,000 hours spent on studying, and teaching yoga
1M+ students have taken Jess' 30 Day Challenge
3,500+ live classes taught (studios, corporate, private clients etc.)
100+ classes recorded for DoYou and YouAligned
led sold-out workshops, retreats and teacher trainings on 5 continents
experience as staff manager and scout
featured in Yogi Times, Elephant Journal, Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast and others
"One of the most dynamic yoga teachers out there!"
Waylon Lewis
200 Hour Student
"One of the most dynamic yoga teachers out there!"
Waylon Lewis
200 Hour Student
"One of the most dynamic yoga teachers out there!"
Waylon Lewis
200 Hour Student
"Jess' instructions are just phenomenal. I never realized that I was doing most of these poses incorrectly. But with Jess' guidance I was able to tweak them and my practice feels so much better now!"
Nicole Cunningham
200 Hour Student
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Nicole Cunningham
200 Hour Student
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200 Hour Student
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How It Works
The Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification gives you all the benefits of online education. But it also comes with personal support and the good vibes of an engaged community of amazing yogis from around the world.
How It Works
The Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification gives you all the benefits of online education. But it also comes with personal support and the good vibes of an engaged community of amazing yogis from around the world.
How It Works
The Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification gives you all the benefits of online education. But it also comes with personal support and the good vibes of an engaged community of amazing yogis from around the world.
Step 1 - Make sure it's right
We want to work with students who are enthusiastic about learning and committed to the course. That's why we invite you to get a taste of the training before signing up. Our free VIP Pass gives you access to a 3 part mini course as well as a bunch of short sneak peak videos from the program that will help you make an informed decision.
Step 2 - Get Set Up
Once you're officially signed up you can get started in less than 5 minutes. You'll land right inside the training space and our Movement Wisdom mentor Hanna is happy to help you get comfortable and answer any questions you may have.
Step 3 - Take the Training
The training is divided into 10 modules which you can complete in any order that you like. Training modules contain a mix of lectures, yoga classes and other practices, pose workshops and articles. Everything goes hand in hand with your manual.
Step 4 - Get Your Certification
Once you complete the last lesson the training you're ready to become a certified Seniors Yoga Specialist! To graduate you simply submit a sequence for one class which will be checked by our Movement Wisdom mentors. Once graduated, we'll send you a training certificate.
Training Fee
Training Fee
Training Fee
This program qualifies you to tailor your teaching specifically for senior yogis. Help older adults, stand out from the crowd, and make more money.
Lifetime Access
Yoga Alliance Certified
7 Day Money Back Guarantee
Payment Plans Available
SAVE $200
We want you to make an informed decision. And we care deeply about your success. It's super important that you resonate with Jess' teaching style. So get your free VIP pass now and look behind the scenes of the course! 😊
After signing up you have 7 days to test the program. If you don't think that it will instantly turn you into the most skillful Seniors Yoga teacher (by far) in your community, then you get a full refund. No questions asked.
This program qualifies you to tailor your teaching specifically for senior yogis. Help older adults, stand out from the crowd, and make more money.
Lifetime Access
Yoga Alliance Certified
7 Day Money Back Guarantee
Payment Plans Available
SAVE $200
We want you to make an informed decision. And we care deeply about your success. It's super important that you resonate with Jess' teaching style. So get your free VIP pass now and look behind the scenes of the course! 😊
After signing up you have 7 days to test the program. If you don't think that it will instantly turn you into the most skillful Seniors Yoga teacher (by far) in your community, then you get a full refund. No questions asked.
This program qualifies you to tailor your teaching specifically for senior yogis. Help older adults, stand out from the crowd, and make more money.
Lifetime Access
Yoga Alliance Certified
7 Day Money Back Guarantee
Payment Plans Available
SAVE $200
We want you to make an informed decision. And we care deeply about your success. It's super important that you resonate with Jess' teaching style. So get your free VIP pass now and look behind the scenes of the course! 😊
After signing up you have 7 days to test the program. If you don't think that it will instantly turn you into the most skillful Seniors Yoga teacher (by far) in your community, then you get a full refund. No questions asked.
Bonus Package
Bonus Package
Bonus Package
BONUS #1
Complete your knowledge of Seniors Yoga by learning how to teach advanced, aware and able-bodied seniors who can do poses most older adults should avoid.
BONUS #2
This book contains a huge collection of safe seniors poses including 500+ asana images, flows and tons of variations and prop use examples.
BONUS #3
A 90min live call (recording) with lots of food for thought to help you find the best ways to market your senior yoga teaching skills effectively in 2025 and beyond.
BONUS #4
Lifetime access to our growing collection of helpful resources including an intake form for senior students, yoga teacher insurance recommendations, an extensive reading list and links to relevant articles and research papers.
BONUS #5
A broad variety of ready-to-teach class sequences and meditation scripts for a well-rounded start into your Seniors Yoga teaching career.
BONUS #6
Pronounce pose names correctly: Using Sanskrit in your teaching is optional, but a great way to set yourself apart as an authority on yoga. Our training set was recorded with a long-term student of the Sanskrit language.
BONUS #7
Find answers quickly: Our Q&A Library includes Jess' responses to 800+ real-world questions from Movement Wisdom students. The topis are not limited to yoga for seniors.
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If you have questions you can't find an answer to, don't hesitate to send a short email to help@movementwisdomyoga.com and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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No. The course was designed for yoga teachers with a 200-hour certification, but it’s valuable for anyone interested in yoga for older adults. Yoga practitioners can skip the teaching methodology classes (Or you take a leap and experiment with teaching. It's fun!)
No. The course was designed for yoga teachers with a 200-hour certification, but it’s valuable for anyone interested in yoga for older adults. Yoga practitioners can skip the teaching methodology classes (Or you take a leap and experiment with teaching. It's fun!)
No. The course was designed for yoga teachers with a 200-hour certification, but it’s valuable for anyone interested in yoga for older adults. Yoga practitioners can skip the teaching methodology classes (Or you take a leap and experiment with teaching. It's fun!)
No. This course does not certify you to teach yoga at the 200-hour level. It’s intended for those who already have a 200-hour certification and wish to specialize in Seniors Yoga.
No. This course does not certify you to teach yoga at the 200-hour level. It’s intended for those who already have a 200-hour certification and wish to specialize in Seniors Yoga.
No. This course does not certify you to teach yoga at the 200-hour level. It’s intended for those who already have a 200-hour certification and wish to specialize in Seniors Yoga.
Yes, as long as you have clearance from your doctor. We encourage you to listen to your body and do what works for you throughout the training.
Yes, as long as you have clearance from your doctor. We encourage you to listen to your body and do what works for you throughout the training.
Yes, as long as you have clearance from your doctor. We encourage you to listen to your body and do what works for you throughout the training.
No, it's the opposite. Teaching seniors is incredibly dynamic and fulfilling. Senior yogis represent the most diverse student population you'll encounter—with varying physical abilities, rich life experiences, and genuine appreciation for your expertise. They're attentive, kind, and yes, they typically have the financial stability to value and compensate quality instruction appropriately. Plus adding senior yoga to your repertoire doesn't mean teaching older adults only. It means enhancing your overall teaching skills while opening doors to an underserved, growing, and rewarding demographic that will transform both your teaching and your income.
No, it's the opposite. Teaching seniors is incredibly dynamic and fulfilling. Senior yogis represent the most diverse student population you'll encounter—with varying physical abilities, rich life experiences, and genuine appreciation for your expertise. They're attentive, kind, and yes, they typically have the financial stability to value and compensate quality instruction appropriately. Plus adding senior yoga to your repertoire doesn't mean teaching older adults only. It means enhancing your overall teaching skills while opening doors to an underserved, growing, and rewarding demographic that will transform both your teaching and your income.
No, it's the opposite. Teaching seniors is incredibly dynamic and fulfilling. Senior yogis represent the most diverse student population you'll encounter—with varying physical abilities, rich life experiences, and genuine appreciation for your expertise. They're attentive, kind, and yes, they typically have the financial stability to value and compensate quality instruction appropriately. Plus adding senior yoga to your repertoire doesn't mean teaching older adults only. It means enhancing your overall teaching skills while opening doors to an underserved, growing, and rewarding demographic that will transform both your teaching and your income.
Yes! The course is available on demand. You can study whenever and wherever you are as long as you have an internet connection and a screen.
Yes! The course is available on demand. You can study whenever and wherever you are as long as you have an internet connection and a screen.
Yes! The course is available on demand. You can study whenever and wherever you are as long as you have an internet connection and a screen.
Yes! We've always been huge fans of in-person yoga experiences. Still, we are 100% convinced that a well-designed and thoroughly prepared online yoga training (like the one you're looking at) is actually the best option for anybody who values the quality of their education. Here is why: - Go through the course in a way that works for you - Take training classes multiple times if you like - Get a front row seat for every lecture - Focus on content, not on taking notes - No long 10-hour training days - Make sure your teacher is at their best for every single session - Don’t travel around the world for your education - Press pause when you need to go pee - Eliminate all the risk for yourself with a strong money back guarantee
Yes! We've always been huge fans of in-person yoga experiences. Still, we are 100% convinced that a well-designed and thoroughly prepared online yoga training (like the one you're looking at) is actually the best option for anybody who values the quality of their education. Here is why: - Go through the course in a way that works for you - Take training classes multiple times if you like - Get a front row seat for every lecture - Focus on content, not on taking notes - No long 10-hour training days - Make sure your teacher is at their best for every single session - Don’t travel around the world for your education - Press pause when you need to go pee - Eliminate all the risk for yourself with a strong money back guarantee
Yes! We've always been huge fans of in-person yoga experiences. Still, we are 100% convinced that a well-designed and thoroughly prepared online yoga training (like the one you're looking at) is actually the best option for anybody who values the quality of their education. Here is why: - Go through the course in a way that works for you - Take training classes multiple times if you like - Get a front row seat for every lecture - Focus on content, not on taking notes - No long 10-hour training days - Make sure your teacher is at their best for every single session - Don’t travel around the world for your education - Press pause when you need to go pee - Eliminate all the risk for yourself with a strong money back guarantee
No. The course presents yoga as a practice that can complement any faith tradition or secular worldview. Both religious practitioners and atheists can engage with the material without conflict.
No. The course presents yoga as a practice that can complement any faith tradition or secular worldview. Both religious practitioners and atheists can engage with the material without conflict.
No. The course presents yoga as a practice that can complement any faith tradition or secular worldview. Both religious practitioners and atheists can engage with the material without conflict.
Absolutely, and we highly recommend it! Sign up for our Seniors Mini Course to meet your teacher Jess and start learning. No obligations at all.
Absolutely, and we highly recommend it! Sign up for our Seniors Mini Course to meet your teacher Jess and start learning. No obligations at all.
Absolutely, and we highly recommend it! Sign up for our Seniors Mini Course to meet your teacher Jess and start learning. No obligations at all.
You can enroll and start the course at any time.
You can enroll and start the course at any time.
You can enroll and start the course at any time.
Yes, we do. Please find the details on the checkout page.
Yes, we do. Please find the details on the checkout page.
Yes, we do. Please find the details on the checkout page.
After you sign up we'll send you an invitation to our course and community platform. You can create your account in less than 1 minute. Then you'll land right inside the training space and you're good to go.
After you sign up we'll send you an invitation to our course and community platform. You can create your account in less than 1 minute. Then you'll land right inside the training space and you're good to go.
After you sign up we'll send you an invitation to our course and community platform. You can create your account in less than 1 minute. Then you'll land right inside the training space and you're good to go.
We offer a 5-Star Quality Guarantee: If after 7 days you don't believe that the training will qualify you to become the most skilful, knowledgeable and inspiring yoga teacher for older adults in your community, you can request a full refund by emailing help@movementwisdomyoga.com. No questions asked. Please note that physical products (like printed manuals) are non-refundable as they're produced on demand. If you use a coupon code for physical products and then request a refund, the cost of those items will be deducted from your refund.
We offer a 5-Star Quality Guarantee: If after 7 days you don't believe that the training will qualify you to become the most skilful, knowledgeable and inspiring yoga teacher for older adults in your community, you can request a full refund by emailing help@movementwisdomyoga.com. No questions asked. Please note that physical products (like printed manuals) are non-refundable as they're produced on demand. If you use a coupon code for physical products and then request a refund, the cost of those items will be deducted from your refund.
We offer a 5-Star Quality Guarantee: If after 7 days you don't believe that the training will qualify you to become the most skilful, knowledgeable and inspiring yoga teacher for older adults in your community, you can request a full refund by emailing help@movementwisdomyoga.com. No questions asked. Please note that physical products (like printed manuals) are non-refundable as they're produced on demand. If you use a coupon code for physical products and then request a refund, the cost of those items will be deducted from your refund.
The course is divided into 9 modules plus 1 bonus module. Each module contains a mix of lectures, practices, interviews and live calls. And the entire program goes hand in hand with your training manual. We recommend that you go through the course as we've outlined it, but you can also pick and choose your way through the training. No matter how you do it - by the end of the program you'll be a legitimate Seniors Yoga Specialist.
The course is divided into 9 modules plus 1 bonus module. Each module contains a mix of lectures, practices, interviews and live calls. And the entire program goes hand in hand with your training manual. We recommend that you go through the course as we've outlined it, but you can also pick and choose your way through the training. No matter how you do it - by the end of the program you'll be a legitimate Seniors Yoga Specialist.
The course is divided into 9 modules plus 1 bonus module. Each module contains a mix of lectures, practices, interviews and live calls. And the entire program goes hand in hand with your training manual. We recommend that you go through the course as we've outlined it, but you can also pick and choose your way through the training. No matter how you do it - by the end of the program you'll be a legitimate Seniors Yoga Specialist.
No. The course does not include any live elements.
No. The course does not include any live elements.
No. The course does not include any live elements.
Yes, you'll receive a digital copy (PDF) of our comprehensive 200-page manual immediately upon enrollment. If you want a printed training manual (which we recommend) you can print it yourself or order a professionally printed copy fom our print partner.
Yes, you'll receive a digital copy (PDF) of our comprehensive 200-page manual immediately upon enrollment. If you want a printed training manual (which we recommend) you can print it yourself or order a professionally printed copy fom our print partner.
Yes, you'll receive a digital copy (PDF) of our comprehensive 200-page manual immediately upon enrollment. If you want a printed training manual (which we recommend) you can print it yourself or order a professionally printed copy fom our print partner.
You'll need: 1 yoga mat 2 yoga blocks 1 yoga strap 1 bolster 4 blankets 1 sturdy chair A space to practice You'll also need a device to access the course content and a reliable internet connection.
You'll need: 1 yoga mat 2 yoga blocks 1 yoga strap 1 bolster 4 blankets 1 sturdy chair A space to practice You'll also need a device to access the course content and a reliable internet connection.
You'll need: 1 yoga mat 2 yoga blocks 1 yoga strap 1 bolster 4 blankets 1 sturdy chair A space to practice You'll also need a device to access the course content and a reliable internet connection.
There is no mandatory reading required for graduation. We do include a resource library that contains book recommendations as well as links to scientific articles and research papers that were used to create this training. But non of it is required reading.
There is no mandatory reading required for graduation. We do include a resource library that contains book recommendations as well as links to scientific articles and research papers that were used to create this training. But non of it is required reading.
There is no mandatory reading required for graduation. We do include a resource library that contains book recommendations as well as links to scientific articles and research papers that were used to create this training. But non of it is required reading.
There is no time limit. You can complete the training on whatever timeline works for you.
There is no time limit. You can complete the training on whatever timeline works for you.
There is no time limit. You can complete the training on whatever timeline works for you.
You can teach any senior who comes to your class - from physically very fit as well as those who are completely immobile. And everyone in between. This course will teach you an array of styles of yoga asana as well as breathwork, meditation and Yoga Nidra. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to skillfully teach to the full spectrum of senior students who might show up to class. You will practice and learn how to teach poses in the chair, standing at the wall or using a chair as support, on all 4s, and on the floor. These are the 4 basic positions for every seniors yoga class. From there, you will be able to teach classes that are: - Fully seated in the chair (aka Chair Yoga) - Mixed seated in the chair and standing (also with the option for students to remain in the chair instead of standing) - Mixed seated in the chair, standing, and floor-based (with the option for students to stay seated or standing instead of getting on the floor) - Fully floor-based classes and more.
You can teach any senior who comes to your class - from physically very fit as well as those who are completely immobile. And everyone in between. This course will teach you an array of styles of yoga asana as well as breathwork, meditation and Yoga Nidra. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to skillfully teach to the full spectrum of senior students who might show up to class. You will practice and learn how to teach poses in the chair, standing at the wall or using a chair as support, on all 4s, and on the floor. These are the 4 basic positions for every seniors yoga class. From there, you will be able to teach classes that are: - Fully seated in the chair (aka Chair Yoga) - Mixed seated in the chair and standing (also with the option for students to remain in the chair instead of standing) - Mixed seated in the chair, standing, and floor-based (with the option for students to stay seated or standing instead of getting on the floor) - Fully floor-based classes and more.
You can teach any senior who comes to your class - from physically very fit as well as those who are completely immobile. And everyone in between. This course will teach you an array of styles of yoga asana as well as breathwork, meditation and Yoga Nidra. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to skillfully teach to the full spectrum of senior students who might show up to class. You will practice and learn how to teach poses in the chair, standing at the wall or using a chair as support, on all 4s, and on the floor. These are the 4 basic positions for every seniors yoga class. From there, you will be able to teach classes that are: - Fully seated in the chair (aka Chair Yoga) - Mixed seated in the chair and standing (also with the option for students to remain in the chair instead of standing) - Mixed seated in the chair, standing, and floor-based (with the option for students to stay seated or standing instead of getting on the floor) - Fully floor-based classes and more.
Yes. Upon graduation, you can register 40 hours of continuing education credits with the Yoga Alliance.
Yes. Upon graduation, you can register 40 hours of continuing education credits with the Yoga Alliance.
Yes. Upon graduation, you can register 40 hours of continuing education credits with the Yoga Alliance.
Although the 300hr YTT is still a work in progress, we very strongly believe the 40 Hour Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification will be one of the modules in the course. So if you are interested in getting your 300hr certification with us, this is a great first step! We will have more details about the Movement Wisdom 300 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training throughout 2025.
Although the 300hr YTT is still a work in progress, we very strongly believe the 40 Hour Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification will be one of the modules in the course. So if you are interested in getting your 300hr certification with us, this is a great first step! We will have more details about the Movement Wisdom 300 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training throughout 2025.
Although the 300hr YTT is still a work in progress, we very strongly believe the 40 Hour Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification will be one of the modules in the course. So if you are interested in getting your 300hr certification with us, this is a great first step! We will have more details about the Movement Wisdom 300 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training throughout 2025.
After graduation, you'll retain lifetime access to all course materials, allowing you to revisit any content as needed. You'll also continue to have access to our graduate community, where you can connect with fellow teachers, share resources, and find ongoing support. Plus, you'll have continued access to all community calls with Jess. We also offer additional advanced trainings and specializations for graduates who wish to continue their education.
After graduation, you'll retain lifetime access to all course materials, allowing you to revisit any content as needed. You'll also continue to have access to our graduate community, where you can connect with fellow teachers, share resources, and find ongoing support. Plus, you'll have continued access to all community calls with Jess. We also offer additional advanced trainings and specializations for graduates who wish to continue their education.
After graduation, you'll retain lifetime access to all course materials, allowing you to revisit any content as needed. You'll also continue to have access to our graduate community, where you can connect with fellow teachers, share resources, and find ongoing support. Plus, you'll have continued access to all community calls with Jess. We also offer additional advanced trainings and specializations for graduates who wish to continue their education.
