Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Achievement

This yoga instructor certification program prepares students to meet the requirements to become a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance.  Yoga Alliance sets forth widely recognized standards for yoga teachers and teacher-training programs, including the minimum number of hours of training in each of five areas: teaching methodology, techniques of teaching, anatomy and physiology, philosophy and lifestyle and teaching practicum. This comprehensive and wisdom-based program provides students with a broad background and practical experience to enhance their teaching skills and to build confidence in meeting the diverse needs of future students and populations.  After students earn their status as  registered yoga teachers  they can apply for positions at yoga studios, health and fitness centers, country clubs, recreation districts, hospitals and health and wellness centers. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

  1. Students will fulfill the recognized educational standards for the 200 hour registered yoga teacher credential with industry recognized Yoga Alliance.
  2. Students will be prepared for career opportunities as a registered yoga teacher.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required CoursesUnits
KINE 018Yoga Teacher Training Essentials3
KINE 019Yoga Teacher Training Progressive Methodologies3
KINE 095AKinesiology Work Experience1
Choose 1 course from the following:
KINE 092Yoga for Dancers1
KINE 098AYoga I-Fundamentals of Yoga1
KINE 098BYoga II-Beginning Yoga1
KINE 098CYoga III-Intermediate Yoga1
KINE 098DYoga IV-Advanced Yoga1
KINE 099Vinyasa Power Yoga1
CERTIFICATE TOTAL8