Certifications with Fred Busch Living Academy

200 Hour Yoga Alliance

Power Yoga and Meditation

Tranform Your Life and Become a Certified Yoga Teacher

personal transformation + professional certification

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The Fred Busch 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is not just a certification. It’s a life reset. Both at Medellin Retreat and at studios around the world, our program is an intensive immersion where you’ll rebuild your body, reprogram your mind, and reclaim your vitality.

Graduates walk away not only as confident, accredited teachers but also with personal transformations they never thought possible — losing weight, restoring energy, and awakening a new sense of purpose.

This training combines the rigor of professional certification with the healing of a wellness retreat, making it the most complete yoga immersion available today.

THE FRED BUSCH DIFFERENCE

Fred is the Author of four groundbreaking works on wellness, including The Rejuvenation Code and The Lower Back Bible — works that extend his influence far beyond the classroom and into the lives of readers seeking real transformation.

With over 20 years of global experience training thousands of teachers across multiple continents, Fred has created a system that integrates:

Power Yoga Mastery for strength, flexibility, and stamina.
Yoga Therapy & Healing to prevent and resolve injuries.
Meditation & Raja Yoga for mental clarity and spiritual depth.
Vegan Nutrition & Anti-Aging Knowledge to support true vitality.
Teaching Methodology to make you a leader in the classroom.

Learn to Teach Professionally

Improve and Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Feel More Energy and Wellbeing

When you train with Fred, you’re not just learning yoga — you’re stepping into a proven framework that fuses ancient wisdom with modern science.

Curriculum

The Fred Busch 200 Hour curriculum is built on 6 interconnected pillars, each essential for both learning and teaching.

The Fred Busch Curriculum is the most comprehensive 200-hour training available today — weaving together physical practice, therapeutic healing, meditation, nutrition, energetics, and teaching mastery into one seamless experience. That’s why graduates leave not only as certified teachers, and future studio owners, but as transformed human beings — stronger, healthier, and more confident, with tools that last a lifetime.

Power Yoga Mastery — Fred Busch Method, sequencing, advanced asanas, safe backbends.

Yoga Therapy & Healing — techniques from The Lower Back Bible, therapeutic alignment.

Meditation & Raja Yoga — Patanjali’s Sutras, subconscious reprogramming, Yoga Nidra.

Energetics & Subtle Anatomy — pranayama, chakras, nadis, kundalini practices.

Nutrition & Yogic Living — plant-based nutrition, anti-inflammatory eating, food as medicine.

Teaching & Transformation — teaching techniques, voice training, adjustments, leadership.

A few of the specific workshop topics are listed below:

Power Yoga with Fred Busch Method
Fred Busch Healing Sequencing Principles for safe & effective classes
Breathwork as the engine of vitality
Detoxification through intelligent asana design
Fred's Yoga Therapy for Lower Back Pain (The Lower Back Bible)
Healing knees and joints through alignment-based practice
Neck and shoulder therapeutics for modern stress
Functional anatomy of hips, shoulders, and spine
Meditation — Dharana to Dhyana
Concentration practices for mental clarity
Subconscious reprogramming through Yoga Nidra
Raja Yoga philosophy — the Eight Limbs of Yoga
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — applied wisdom
Pranayama techniques — Ujjayi, Kapalabhati, more
Chakra system — practical applications
Energetic anatomy — nadis, prana, bandhas
Kundalini practices (safe, grounded approach)
Yogic nutrition — plant-based fundamentals
Anti-inflammatory eating for energy & longevity
Food as medicine — nutrition for vitality
Teaching methodology — cueing with authority
Voice training and presence for teachers
Hands-on adjustments with precision and care
Advanced asana progressions — inversions, arm balances
Backbends and core strength — safe development
Flexibility training without overstretching
Restorative yoga for balance and recovery
Personal transformation through immersion lifestyle
Fred Buschs's Rejuvevation Code Method — integration of yoga, nutrition, anti-aging knowledge
Community and leadership as a yoga professional

Choose where you want to begin your journey. Same certification, different immersion experience.

Join Fred at top yoga studios around the world!

Fred's Medellin Retreat Hotel

(Residential)

If you want the deepest possible transformation, this is the flagship experience. At Medellin Retreat Hotel, you’ll live in nature, eat gourmet vegan meals, practice daily yoga and meditation, and reset your life away from distractions. The Retreat is an all-inclusive immersion — your body, mind, and spirit align in just over two weeks. This is not just a training; it’s a lifestyle reset.

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108 Yoga

Medellin (City)

Perfect for locals or those who prefer to stay in the vibrant city of Medellín. The non-residential format allows you to complete the same powerful curriculum while returning home each evening. It’s designed for professionals and residents who want to integrate the training into daily life without stepping away completely from work or family responsibilities.

Lima Yoga

Lima, Peru

Fred's most established South American location, Lima Yoga offers his powerful 200-Hour Certification within one of Peru’s most established yoga communities. Here, you’ll study in at Lima Yoga, the best studio in Peru, while enjoying all that Lima has to offer. It’s the perfect option for Peru-based students or international participants seeking a city-based training with world-class standards.

Casablanca Asana Yoga

Villavicencio

Colombia

For those who want a more intimate and grounded studio experience, Villavicencio is the perfect choice. The training is hosted at Calablanca Asana Studio — the premier yoga studio in Villavicencio, known for its welcoming community and professional environment. Here, you can experience a focused, highly personalized training in the heart of a thriving yoga studio. It’s ideal for students in Villavicencio or nearby Bogota

Fred's Medellin Retreat Hotel

Where Fred Busch’s global teacher training journey first began. With nearly two decades of history, Miami remains a cornerstone for students in the United States. If you want to train with a program that has launched thousands of careers, Miami offers accessibility, credibility, and a strong community of alumni to support your path forward.

Ekatra Yoga

Erfurt, Germany

The heart of our European trainings. Erfurt provides a central, accessible location for students from across Germany, Spain, Italy, and the wider continent. You’ll be part of an international group, training in a system recognized worldwide. The environment combines European structure with the unique Fred Busch method — making it ideal for those seeking credibility and connection in Europe.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

Basic level students ready to deepen their practice and transform their lives.

Anyone seeking transformation in health

Travelers who crave a transformative retreat experience.

Intermediate & advanced students who want to break through plateaus and learn advanced poses.

Professionals seeking change who want to pivot into wellness careers.

Energetics enthusiasts wanting to study chakras and subtle anatomy.

Aspiring teachers who want to lead classes with confidence.

Weight-loss seekers ready for a holistic transformation.

Complete Beginners ready to build their yoga foundation.

WHY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?

WHAT IS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?

Fred Busch's 200 Hour Training Delivers:

Confidence to teach anywhere in the world — because your knowledge is practical, holistic, and respected.

The ability to heal — not just instruct, but address real issues in students’ bodies and minds.

Personal transformation — you’ll graduate lighter, stronger, and more energized than when you arrived.

Leadership skills — so you don’t just “teach classes”… you inspire growth in your students.

Strength Development — from wherever you start from you will get stronger everyday with Fred Busch.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"I don't know how Fred knows so much!"

I asked which professor would you recommend? Fred Busch comes to Lima every year she told me..."

"„Das Training hat echt mein Leben verändert und mir gezeigt, wie stark ich eigentlich bin. Fred Busch ist ein super Trainer – fordernd, aber auch total herzlich!“"

"Thank you for inspiring me and showing me thatYoga is not about the body or the asanas..."

TESTIMONIALS

200 Hour Graduates Speak

"Your passion is unmatched..."

"Dear Fred,

Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart! Honestly this course exceeded my every expectation in every way! Your passion is unmatched and I have never felt more inspired ." - Dani Huelle, USA

"I can finally heal more and more, walk my path and find my real purpose."

"Hey Fred,

I hope you are well (: I just wanted to say thank you for coming to Germany with your Teacher Training. It has completely changed my life. Thank you! I can finally heal more and more, walk my path and find my real purpose.- Annika Meijer, Germany

"My life changed forever"

"Two months ago when I started this I didn't know what was coming my way, I didn't know the magnitude of everything that we've been learning from you" - Gabi Quinta, Venezuela

"Truly something magical.... "

"Truly something magical. I really appreciate it, I really appreciate it, and now I understand why all those people were running to your classes." - Megan Girlides, London

"....this course of yours, Fred, just as you have done things, is another dimension."

"Hi Fred! mainly infinite thanks! I've seen the course many times and I wanted to do the teaching many times and I didn't have time and suddenly something that is completely wrong for the world has been very good for me... and my mother has a physical condition and everyone did and I could guide them and see that my mom eats better.

Change is not because of theory, it is not because of practice, change is like a lifestyle.

Fred always said that this is like the beginning of a life and it is. I am very happy, I am very grateful.

I had taken many small theoretical courses that had awakened me but this course of yours, Fred, just as you have done things, is another dimension.." - Roxanna Suarez, Peru

FAQ -200 Hour Yoga Alliance

Do I need to be advanced in yoga to join?

No. The program is designed for all levels, from beginners seeking transformation to experienced practitioners ready to deepen their knowledge and teach.

Will I be certified to teach after this program?

Yes. Graduates receive a Yoga Alliance–accredited 200-Hour Certification, recognized internationally.

Do I need to be flexible to join?

Not at all. Flexibility is something most gain through consistent practice but it is not in any way the important part of yoga. The training is about transformation, not showing up super flexible when most of your students are not.

How long is the program?

That depends on the location. Each location offers it's own format options ranging from 17 days to 2 months. At Medellin Retreat it’s a 17-day intensive, designed to fully immerse you in practice, study, and transformation.

Is this program only for people who want to teach?

Not at all. Many students join primarily for personal growth — weight loss, vitality, meditation, healing, and confidence — and teaching skills are an added bonus.

What kind of people join the training?

A mix: professionals seeking a career change, yoga students deepening practice, wellness seekers who want transformation, and people pursuing mastery of mind-body health, and students of enlightenment of all paths.

What makes Fred Busch’s training different?

Fred is one of the world's most experienced teachers of yoga trainings internationally and seamlessly integrates power yoga, meditation, yoga therapy, anatomy, energetics, and plant-based nutrition into one comprehensive system. It’s not just yoga poses — it’s a lifestyle transformation.

Where are trainings offered?

Multiple locations worldwide: Fred's Medellín Retreat Hotel, Medellín City (108 Studio), Miami, Lima, Villavicencio, and Erfurt in Germany.

How do I choose the right location or date?

You can explore the Locations Hub or simply book a free consultation call with Fred to discuss the best path for you.

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Certification Details

200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certification

Internationally Recognized

When you graduate from the Fred Busch 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you don’t just earn a certificate. You receive a Yoga Alliance Accredited (RYT 200) credential — the global gold standard for yoga teaching. This means you’ll be recognized worldwide, whether you want to lead classes at studios, gyms, retreats, or create your own offerings.

But beyond recognition, this certification represents something deeper: a personal transformation that people notice immediately — more vitality, more confidence, and a new sense of purpose.

Credibility of Yoga Alliance

Authority of Learning from the Best

Results in your Yoga Practice and Profession

🌱 Become Certified. Change Your Life. Help Others.

Three Unique Paths to Certification

1. Medellín Retreat — Full Immersion in Nature
Study in the heart of Colombia at our stunning retreat center, Medellín Retreat. Here, you don’t just learn yoga — you live yoga. Days are filled with sunrise meditations, dynamic practice, hands-on workshops, and nourishing plant-based meals. The healing power of nature accelerates your transformation, making this more than a program — it’s a lifestyle reset.

2. Global Locations — Fred Busch Method Worldwide
Fred has taught and certified teachers in London, New York, Paris, Nairobi, Miami, Germany, Colombia, and across Latin America. These programs carry the same structure, depth, and rigor as Medellín — giving you the flexibility to join a training closer to home, while still becoming part of an international community of graduates who teach across the globe.

3. 1:1 Certification with Fred — Rare Mentorship
For a select few, there’s the opportunity to certify directly with Fred Busch in a one-on-one format. This is a highly personalized path — every adjustment, every sequence, every meditation is tailored to you. It’s mentorship at the highest level, designed for those who want precision, mastery, and direct transmission of Fred’s 20+ years of expertise.