Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take?

A 300-hour training is, in fact, a 300-hour-long program, but of course, everybody is different! Some participants might have an educational background where anatomy is already familiar, so these topics are easily covered. Others might have experience in counseling, and so on.

In sum: it’s hard to say exactly how long it will take, but plan for 300 hours in your schedule! During the introduction to the training, we’ll give you advice on how to plan your time effectively.

We ask that you complete the program within a year of starting. If that is not possible, you can apply for an extension.

How much is self-paced?

We aim to start a new group class in January and August. Within that year, everything on Thinkific is self-paced, BUT there are approximately 40 hours of Zoom calls that you’ll need to attend. These sessions are spread throughout the year Tuesdays and some Saturdays. You cannot pass unless you’ve attended the number of classes required by us and Yoga Alliance.

Meetings with your trainer will be scheduled to fit both of your schedules, no matter the time difference.

Is there anything else I need to buy, or is everything included in the price?

Everything you need to read is included in the modules. If you don’t have a Bible, we encourage you to buy one, though the text can also be found online. Having a mat, some yoga blocks, and a strap is expected (we hope 😊). You will also need to purchase two tennis balls or fascia balls.

For the Power Yoga part, weights are helpful, but anything you can lift (e.g., water bottles) will work too.

Am I qualified to do this training even though I’m….

You need a 200-hour yoga certification to join, but other than that, you are welcome! Your 200-hour training does not need to be Yoga Alliance-approved. If it isn’t, you’ll receive a 300-hour certification with CrossYoga, but it won’t include Yoga Alliance registration.

You don’t need to be fit and slim. You don’t need years of yoga experience, and you don’t need to be a strong believer. You might call yourself spiritual rather than Christian! We’ll discuss topics such as health and faith, maintaining a non-judgmental attitude while sharing our personal viewpoints along the way.

What does it mean that I can apply and get a price reduction? (Payment Option 1)

At CrossYoga, we dream of more people discovering the healing grace and love of Jesus Christ. This means we want to make the training accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of country or income level.

There is a huge difference in income levels across Europe, the USA, Africa, Australia, and Asia, and we want to offer prices that reflect this. For example:

Some households might have a yearly income of $200,000/€200,000, while others might have a yearly income of $50,000/€50,000. Of course, they cannot pay the same amount for training.

When you apply, you’ll be asked to provide your country of residence, approximate yearly household income (in US dollars or euros), and current job situation. The application is straightforward, so it won’t take much time.

There is no shame in this! In God’s kingdom, we are one big family, supporting each other with what we have!

Tell me more about the live-sessions / Zoom calls?

Zoom calls will be 1.5 hours long on Tuesdays. European CET: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM / USA EST: 10:30 AM / Asia ICT: 10:30 PM. We will also meet on a few Saturdays throughout the year for a 4 hour long session.

These meetings will include a mix of teaching and classes from trainers, as well as discussions and presentations from students. Each session will have a specific focus and some will require you to do advance preparation.

You are not required to attend all the classes, but you will need to participate in a certain number of live sessions to complete your training. For some assignments, you’ll also receive personal feedback on a Zoom call from one of our trainers.