Overview
Note: This program is not currently admitting new students.
The Yoga Teacher Training Certificate prepares students to design yoga sequences for healthy adults, along with an introduction to designing yoga routines for children, pregnant women, and older adults. The certificate also covers other key aspects of yoga practice.
Graduates of the certificate program qualify for registration with the National Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) at the 200-hour level.
Related Programs
Exercise Science (EXS)Corrective Exercise Specialist Certificate (CESC)Group Fitness Instructor Certificate (GFIC)Health and Fitness Special Populations Certificate (HFSPC)Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate (PFTC)Contacts
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Design and lead yoga routines for a variety of students
- Understand the mind-body-spirit connections that are vital to the practice of yoga and share these experiences with future students
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Yoga Teacher
Graduate Employment Outlook
Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow by 13 percent through 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As businesses, government, and insurance organizations continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health clubs are expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors.
$32.50/hour