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Registered Yoga Teacher Certification Program


Core Curriculum
200 Hour Standards

1. Techniques - Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours must be a mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the techniques themselves; both areas must receive substantial emphasis.

2. Teaching Methodology - Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student's process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga.

3. Anatomy and Physiology - Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).

4. Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers - Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers.

5. Practicum - Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.

 

Classes are ongoing for both 200 & 500 RYT.
 
We can also upgrade a 200 RYT to a 500 RYT.
 
Economical & Convenient for students.
 
Contact the Yoga Teachers School of Excellence at Yoga Center of Jackson,
731-664-6633
 
Yoga Alliance Certified