The Yoga Certificate program includes instruction in the technique, pedagogy, history, culture and theory involved in Yoga studies and practice. Students will gain observation and student teaching hours by taking the Yoga Pedagogy Lab course.

This certificate program is intended to fulfill the requirements of the Yoga Alliance 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Yoga Alliance is a nationally recognized organization that regulates yoga teaching standards, and students who complete their training at CSM may register online with Yoga Alliance.

The Yoga Teacher Training Certificate enables instructors to teach Level I and Level II Hatha Yoga to groups and individuals.

Career Opportunities

The Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hour Certificate Program prepares students to teach at a health club, fitness center, or privately owned studio.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Teach a safe and effective yoga class

🗸 Demonstrate a basic understanding of yoga history and culture 3. Demonstrate basic understanding of anatomy as it pertains to yoga