Yoga Teacher Training: Foundations of Yoga in Healthcare
This 200-hour yoga teacher training program is designed for yoga lovers who would like to deepen their personal practice and/or acquire the skills to lead others in a safe and meaningful yoga practice.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes the four educational categories as established by Yoga Alliance:
Anatomy and Physiology
- Elements of anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
- Elements of physiology to explore the effects of yoga on body and mind
- Elements of kinesiology as relevant to yoga movement and postures
Yoga Humanities
- History of yoga
- Principles of philosophy
- Yoga ethics on and off the mat
Technique, Training and Practice
- Analysis and technique of the principal hatha yoga mudras, asanas and flows
- Analysis and technique of key up-regulating and down-regulating pranayama, with or without the use of bandhas
- Analysis and technique of open-attention and narrow-focus types of meditation
Professional Essentials
- Teaching methodology includes scope of practice, cuing, sequencing, class management, use of props and physical support.
- Professional Development includes aspects related to the business of yoga, continuing education, certification and more.
- Mentoring & supervised practicum.
This program is built around the needs of working adults. The curriculum is taught over 8 months to allow time in between classes for students to practice, review material.
Class meets both in-person on select weekends and online on select weekday evenings. The curriculum is delivered in synchronous format (a mix of in-person and online classes) by a naturopathic doctor, yoga therapists, and E-RYT500 instructors.
Completion
Upon successful completion of course requirements, students will receive a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Completion and will be ready to begin teaching yoga.
Students with a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate and a minimum of teaching experience are eligible to begin the first step of the Yoga Therapy training by applying to the 300-hour Academic program.
Tuition
$2,599. Discount and payment plan available. Tuition includes a training manual. Textbooks are not included in tuition and must be provided by the student.