Yoga Teacher, Career Pathway certificate
- Is Yoga part of your personal wellness program?
- Do you want to teach hatha yoga?
- Are you a fitness or wellness professional and want to incorporate yoga practices into your professional work?
As a yoga teacher, you will be able to teach hatha yoga in a variety of settings, including fitness clubs, wellness centers, public and private recreation facilities, and/or corporate fitness centers. At just 12 credits, the С»Æ贫ý Yoga Teacher Certificate is designed to be completed in as little as two terms, but may be spread out longer. This Career Pathway certificate may be obtained as a stand-alone certificate or in addition to other Exercise Science Career Pathway Certifications and/or the AAS Exercise Science degree.
The Yoga Teacher Certificate is also recognized by Yoga Alliance as a . Upon satisfactory completion of the certificate, graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, an internationally recognized credential.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Yoga Teacher | Less than 1 year | Limited entry, see how to apply to Exercise Science |
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Locations
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Course listing for the 2025-2026 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ¹ó°ÕÌý100 | Emergency Response for Fitness Professionals | 1 |
| ¹ó°ÕÌý120 | Foundations of Yoga Instruction | 3 |
| ¹ó°ÕÌý121 | Advanced Yoga Instruction | 3 |
| ¹ó°ÕÌý280³Û | Yoga Teacher Practicum | 1 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý¹ó°ÕÌý280±Ê | Exercise Science Professional Project I | |
| ±á±«³§Ìý102 | Mental Health First Aid: Adult | 1 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý±á±«³§Ìý106 | Mental Health First Aid: Youth | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý±á±«³§Ìý107 | Mental Health First Aid: Older Adult | |
| ±Ê·¡Ìý283 | Professional Activities: Mind-Body Disciplines | 2 |
| ±Ê·¡Ìý182° | Yoga I | 1 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê·¡Ìý182³¢ | Yoga II | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê·¡Ìý182´³ | Gentle Yoga | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê·¡Ìý182±õ | Power Yoga | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Finish your degree
The Group Fitness Leader Career Pathway Certificate leads to additional certificates and degrees. Continue your education to give yourself more job opportunities and career advancement.
Is it for me?
- Who: High school graduates (and high school equivalency). Completion of IRW 115 or (WR 115 and RD 115) and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. If you do not meet all the placement recommendations, contact us for other options.
- Where: С»Æ贫ý Sylvania Campus
- When: Three terms
Program cost
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