200-HOUR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Certification Requirements (203 contact hours, plus non-contact hours)

• 117 contact hours of yoga teacher training classes with primary teacher(s). Training includes asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), meditation, subtle body energies, self-myofascial techniques, and yogic philosophy. Trainees will have opportunities to practice teaching to peers, improve communication skills, and learn manual adjustments, sequencing, and alignment.

• 15 contact hours of Fundamentals of Yoga Anatomy Training with Marinda Stopforth, plus 6 hours of non-contact anatomy workbook ($300).*

• 15 contact hours of elective workshops at Cascade Yoga Studio or Prairie Yoga*

• 15 contact hours of observing and assisting senior teachers

• Completion of all homework assignments (approximately 3-5 hours per week)

• Teach two community classes and write a 1-2 page reflection for each (mentor feedback provides 2 contact hours)

• Select four books from the book list for certification; for each book, read and write a two-page review highlighting key ideas that most and least resonated with you

• Teach two private yoga lessons and write an overview

• Community service (karma) yoga: Teach yoga to a needy group at no charge

• Proof of CPR certification

• Complete a 20-hour self-study project in a specialty area of yoga that interests you and present your exploration as a document, video, class, or other medium appropriate for your topic

• Demonstrate the ability to teach an inspiring Level 1-2 yoga class clearly, safely, and appropriately
   

* Fees for required and elective workshops are not included in tuition.