Learn how to confidently lead safe, meaningful outdoor yoga experiences.
The ExploreMore Nature Yoga Collective is a one year membership and includes our monthly virtual meetup where you can grow with other outdoor loving yoga instructors across the country, learn different ways to improve your offerings through our Nature Yoga Workshop and learn from experts in the field. The collective includes our monthly mastermind, access to past workshops, access to our full Nature Yoga course and up to 15 CEU hours with Yoga Alliance.
We strive to equip yoga instructors with the skills and confidence to lead safe, intentional, and meaningful yoga experiences outdoors through outdoor-friendly sequencing, grounding and forest bathing practices, Leave No Trace principles, and more—helping students slow down, reconnect, and experience yoga beyond the studio.
Whether you’re brand new to teaching yoga in nature or already leading outdoor classes and want to deepen your skills or meet other nature yoga instructors, this collective gives you the tools, confidence, and professional framework to create truly transformative outdoor yoga experiences.
You’ll learn how to adapt yoga for real-world environments, guide mindful movement on trails and in parks, and connect students to nature through grounding and forest bathing—while respecting the land and those who share it.
Flexible Hybrid Format (Built for Real Life)
This certification is designed to fit your schedule.
Self-paced online coursework — work through video lectures and materials on your own time, from anywhere
Monthly live Zoom calls — join optional live sessions for Q&A, discussion, and community learning
In-person cohort — complete your certification by attending any scheduled in-person cohort (see upcoming dates below or reach out for more in your area)
Alternative options available — if you’re unable to attend an in-person cohort, we’ll schedule a call with you to discuss other completion pathways
Average total time commitment: ~15 hours
Why Choose the Nature Yoga Collective?
Gain Specialized Outdoor Yoga Expertise
Learn how to safely and confidently lead yoga in natural settings, including:
Outdoor-friendly sequencing
How to incorporate grounding and forest bathing into your practice
Location selection and risk awareness
Leave No Trace–aligned instruction
Earn 15 Yoga Alliance CEUs
This certification is approved for 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Yoga Alliance, helping you stay current and expand your professional offerings.
Stand Out & Expand Your Reach
Differentiate yourself in the growing outdoor yoga and wellness space. Learn how to work with parks, land managers, cities, and organizations to offer meaningful outdoor classes and events.
Build a Sustainable Offering
Explore the business side of outdoor yoga—whether you’re adding a side offering, expanding studio programming, or building a full outdoor wellness brand.
What’s Included in the Collective
ExploreMore Nature Yoga Certification
Leave No Trace Awareness Certification
15 Yoga Alliance CEU Hours
Self-paced online coursework
Monthly live Zoom calls
Ongoing email support
In-person cohort (or approved alternative pathway)
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this certification, you’ll understand how to:
Lead yoga safely and effectively in outdoor environments
Apply the7 Leave No Trace Principles in alignment with yogic ethics
Incorporate grounding and forest bathing into outdoor yoga classes
Use anatomy and movement to support hiking, balance, and injury prevention
Adapt breathwork and meditation for trails, parks, and open spaces
Identify and manage outdoor hazards and environmental risks
Choose appropriate gear for varying terrain and weather conditions
Design yoga sequences that support strength, balance, and flexibility before and after hikes
Find and responsibly use both popular and lesser-known local trails
Partner with parks, cities, and organizations for outdoor programming
Create unique, restorative outdoor yoga experiences your students will remember
Build a side hustle or full business around hiking, yoga, and outdoor wellness
And more (as we get inspired, we often add lessons to the online dashboard that you can always access)
Join From Anywhere
This certification is on demand—start anytime, from anywhere.
Complete the online portions at your own pace, join live Zoom sessions as your schedule allows, and finish your certification when you attend an in-person cohort (or discuss an alternative option with our team).
Instructors new to outdoor yoga or experienced teachers deepening their practice
Whether you’re just beginning or refining an existing outdoor yoga practice, this certification meets you where you are.
Training Format
This certification follows a flexible hybrid format designed to fit real-life schedules.
Self-paced online coursework with video lessons and downloadable materials
Monthly live Zoom calls for optional Q&A, discussion, and community learning
In-person cohort requirement to complete certification
Alternative completion pathways available if in-person attendance isn’t possible
Average total time commitment: ~15 hours
This program is on demand—start anytime, from anywhere.
Professional Outcomes
Graduates of the ExploreMore Nature Yoga Certification gain the skills, confidence, and professional framework to lead safe, ethical, and meaningful outdoor yoga experiences. This certification supports instructors in teaching responsibly on trails, in parks, and in shared outdoor spaces—while integrating mindfulness, stewardship, and real-world risk awareness.
Participants finish prepared to work with communities, parks, and organizations, and to offer outdoor yoga experiences that are grounding, restorative, and memorable.
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