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Yoga Certificate
Iyengar Yoga Program
Program Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Yoga Specialized Study Program—No previous experience is necessary.
Yoga Theory and Practice Certificate Program—Participants must have satisfactorily completed the Fundamentals of Yoga Specialized Study Program or demonstrate equivalent experience.
Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program—Successful completion of the Yoga Theory and Practice Certificate Program or satisfactory demonstration of knowledge at the Yoga Theory and Practice Program level, and a minimum of two years of Iyengar yoga asana practice and one year of pranayama.
Completion Requirements
Each of the three programs may be completed within 12-18 months. Up to six quarter units from accredited institutions may apply to each program if completed within the past five years.
The Fundamentals of Yoga Specialized Study Program is awarded upon successful completion (grade B or better and demonstrated proficiency) of 14.5 units.
The Yoga Theory and Practice Certificate Program is awarded upon successful completion (grade B or better and demonstrated proficiency) of 19.5 units.
The Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program is awarded upon successful completion (grade B or better and demonstrated proficiency) of 26 units.
| Optional Course |
Units |
F |
W |
Sp |
Su |
| Orientation to the Yoga Certificate Programs |
.2 CEU |
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| Fundamentals of Yoga Specialized Study Program (14.5 units) |
Units |
F |
W |
Sp |
Su |
| Iyengar Yoga, Part I (four quarters for a total of 8 units are required) |
2 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Basic Concepts of Yoga |
1 |
X |
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X |
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| Cultural Heritage of India |
2 |
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X |
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| Philosophical History and Foundations of Yoga |
2 |
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X |
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| Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga, Part A |
1.5 |
X |
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| Yoga Theory and Practice Certificate Program (19.5 units) |
Units |
F |
W |
Sp |
Su |
| Iyengar Yoga, Part II (four quarters for a total of 8 units are required) |
2 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Pranayama |
1 |
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| Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Pranayama, Part B |
1 |
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X |
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| Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Pranayama, Part C |
1 |
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X |
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| Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Pranayama, Part D |
1 |
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| History of Indian Philosophy, Part A |
2 |
X |
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X |
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| History of Indian Philosophy, Part B |
2 |
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X |
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X |
| Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali |
2 |
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X |
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| Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga, Part B |
1.5 |
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X |
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| Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program (26 units) |
Units |
F |
W |
Sp |
Su |
| Iyengar Yoga, Part III (four quarters for a total of 8 units are required) |
2 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Pranayama Theory & Practice (four quarters for a total of 4 units are required) |
1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Teaching Iyengar Yoga Postures, A: Standing Poses |
2 |
X |
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| Teaching Iyengar Yoga Postures, B: Seated and Forward Extensions |
2 |
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X |
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| Teaching Iyengar Yoga Postures, C: Inverted Poses |
2 |
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X |
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| Ethics of Yoga Instruction |
.5 |
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X |
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| Survey of Selected Works: Bhagavadgita |
2 |
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X |
| CPR and Basic First Aid |
1 |
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X |
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| Supervised Student Teaching |
3 |
X |
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| Yoga Workshops (three workshops for a total of 1.5 units are required) |
Units |
F |
W |
Sp |
Su |
| Yoga for Seniors |
.5 |
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X |
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| Yoga for Back Pain |
.5 |
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X |
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| Yoga for Stress |
.5 |
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X |
Information in this matrix is subject to change.
Classes in this program are scheduled year-round with varying
start dates; please see schedule of classes.
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