Brent Laffoon is the founder and president of The Association of Yoga Professionals, the world’s first and only certifying body for teachers of post-lineage yoga.

He leads trainings, retreats and workshops around the world, is a featured teacher on Inner Dimension TV, BODi and Yogis Anonymous, and is the creator of Uplevel, a yoga-based mentorship program that combines traditional yogic practices and philosophy with modern science and psychology to help people from all walks of life achieve greater levels of success in both their personal and professional lives.

Brent graduated from Dartmouth College in 1998. He taught English in the Peace Corps, then worked for nearly a decade in the trenches of Hollywood before finding his true calling—unexpectedly at age 35—as a yogi.

In 2010, Brent completed 300 hours of training at Radiantly Alive in Bali, where he studied Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow and Bhakti yoga.

He sends an eternal salute of gratitude to his teachers there and beyond who have lit his path and shared with him the many wonders, joys and benefits of the gift that is yoga.

What People Are Saying

  • “He’s friendly and playful, but also serious and demanding. He brings both physical and mental challenges, but makes it all fun. He really knows how to connect with a class and it’s clear how much he cares. His insight on life is deep and on point. My favorite teacher by far.”

    • Graham E.

  • “Without exaggerating, every experience I have had with Brent has been life changing. I have been lucky enough to be a part of two teacher trainings and one mentorship with him. He is one of the most amazing humans I know. Insightful, kind, thoughtful and wise, he is also a creative genius when it comes to asana and vinyasa practice, and a sage on yoga history and philosophy. If you are seeking to deepen your practice, you would be well served to take part in his mentorship. It is veritably guaranteed you will not regret it.”

    • Brittany L., Nurse & Yoga Teacher

  • “His yoga mentorship truly accelerated both my spiritual and physical growth. He is naturally adept at meeting you where you are and tailors the perfect amount of challenge on the mat, insightful readings, and personal advice to help you on your journey. Time with him has made for more peace and enthusiasm in my life and I thank him daily for that.”

    • Henry M., Business Development Executive

  • “As a yoga teacher, it is very rare that I will go on another yoga teacher’s retreat. However, my dear yogi brother Brent is not just a yoga teacher, he’s a philosophy teacher, as well. He is a calm, chill presence, and he gathers really special people from all walks of life to journey with him. His retreat to the south of France came at a time when I really needed healing, and it was a wonderful experience to be in his presence. I highly and fully recommend you get your ass-ana on one of his retreats... game changer!”

    • Halle B., Yoga Teacher

  • “It’s been one of the hardest parts of online learning for my teacher colleagues and me. When I think about this time and my own rebalancing into self care, Brent’s classes have helped reverse the effects of burnout. Thank you! I feel strong and peaceful.”

    • Meredith K.