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Arts,Digital Media, and Communication - 23DA - Yoga Teacher

Program Overview

Catalog Description

The 16 credit Yoga Teacher certificate program at CLC prepares students to teach yoga to adults and to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT 200). Yoga Alliance is the nationally recognized organization that regulates yoga teaching standards. Students will deepen their understanding of yoga by studying the foundations of yogic practice, the history and philosophy of yoga, the science of human anatomy, and the teaching methodologies needed to teach yoga safely, ethically, and professionally. This program fulfills the credentials of the Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Registration. Upon completion of the CLC certificate, students may register online with Yoga Alliance for the RYT 200 designation. The Yoga Instructor Certificate is designed for entry level career paths in yoga, allowing instructors to teach level I and level II Hatha Yoga to groups and individuals. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses to meet required standards.

Program Title

Yoga Teacher

Plan Code

Arts,Digital Media, and Communication - 23DA

Award Type

Certificate

Free Form Requisites

First Semester

9 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CLC120^

College Success Seminar

2

DNC124

Beginning Yoga

3

DNC160

Teaching Methods I

3

KIN160

Yoga I or

HWP160

Yoga I

1

Second Semester

9 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

DNC225

Intermediate Yoga

3

KIN270

Biomechanics and Kinesiology

3

DNC260

Teaching Methods II (capstone course)

3

Total Certificate Hours

18

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.