CE-18PA1017X - Yoga Teacher Certification

Course Description

This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) offers instruction in yoga from a holistic and integrative point of view, providing an immersive experience designed for learners who want to teach yoga or deepen their personal practice.

In this course, learners create a solid foundation for personal yoga practice and learn the essentials of becoming a yoga teacher, including posture alignment, assists, props, and modifications, as well as sequencing and anatomy as it relates to yoga. Learners also gain an understanding of yoga philosophy, subtle anatomy, and the practice of yoga both on and off the mat. Learners develop skills in breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation, then learn to teach these techniques effectively.

Through this program, learners can refine their teaching methodology, earn a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) professional certificate, or deepen their personal yoga practice, creating a meaningful path to growth and the opportunity to teach in a variety of settings, from studios to online classes.

For learners who aspire to become yoga teachers, this training provides the knowledge and skills needed to guide practitioners through transformative experiences through instruction that enables learners to:

• Design yoga sequences for all levels of practitioners
• Explore multiple posture-based styles, including the basics of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga, for a comprehensive understanding of yoga’s many facets
• Earn a professional certificate qualifying learners to teach in studios, workshops, and online spaces

Learning yoga is both a personal and collective journey. While online study provides flexibility and accessibility, the in-person studio experience offers a unique opportunity to immerse fully in the practice and community:

The following are often benefits of being in studio:

• Creates and builds community in supportive environment.
• Offers a deeper level of motivation.
• Increases self-esteen and confidence.
• Provides uplifting energy to propel your practice forward.
• Breaks the routines of your everyday life and gives you time in a space completely dedicated to your personal growth. 
• Enables learners to progress their practice and teaching through shared experiences with others.

Note: While studio participation offers many benefits, learners who are unable to attend in person may join the class remotely through a Zoom link shared by the instructor.

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Course Outline

This program helps learners connect with their authentic self while developing the skills to teach others. Modules are flexible and self-paced, with additional live online or in-person options available. The course focuses on helping learners understand not just the physical postures but the deeper aspects of yoga, such as mindfulness and breathwork, through the following modules:  

• Posture Practice
• Physical Anatomy
• Meditation
• Subtle Aspects of Yoga, such as the Chakra System
• Yoga Philosophy
• And More!

Learner Outcomes

Learners who successfully complete the course can expect the following outcomes:

• Identify and demonstrate basic alignment for primary yoga pose categories, including cueing for differing body types.
• Apply pose variations and utilize props (e.g., blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, chairs, wall) to support all bodies practicing yoga.
• Demonstrate the foundations of yoga posture assists to ground, lengthen, and enhance the experience of a pose.
• Explain and apply basic anatomical concepts related to yoga postures and breathing.
• Design and sequence yoga postures safely.
• Teach yoga postures, breathing, and meditation techniques.
• Describe concepts of subtle anatomy, including chakras and the energetic body, in relation to yoga practice.
• Summarize and describe key principles of yoga philosophy, including the eight limbs of yoga and the yoga sutras.
• Share how the practice of yoga can be integrated off the mat through lifestyle, values, mindful eating, and intuition.
• Explain fundamental concepts of yoga as a business.
• Complete a yoga teaching practicum made up of reviewing, teaching, and receiving feedback on yoga posture, breathing, and meditation techniques.

Who Should Register?

The course is designed for individuals seeking certification as yoga instructors.