200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher

Summary

This certificate prepares students to meet the requirements for the 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification through Yoga Alliance. The requirements are thorough and comprehensive, including a broad background of yoga’s essential elements. Courses in the major include content in history and philosophy, anatomy and physiology, proper sequencing, alignment principles, experience in a variety of yoga styles, and hands-on practical experience.

Award Note: This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Program will be able to:

1. Create a safe and effective multi-level class experience. Instruct appropriate progressions and regressions of yoga poses (asanas) to create a safe and effective multi-level class experience.
2. Design intelligently structured and sequenced yoga classes. Design intelligently structured and sequenced yoga classes.
3. Teaching methodologies and communication skills. Demonstrate appropriate teaching methodologies and effective communication skills while leading a varied group of yoga participants

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