IYT® International Yoga Teacher 200 hours Certification
How It Helps the Students
Benefits to Students
Deepens personal yoga practice and unlocks potential through immersive learning in authentic Hatha Yoga principles, philosophy, and practices.
Provides global recognition in 195 countries, certified by IYO®, enhancing credibility and enabling teaching nationally and internationally to all ages and abilities.
Develops skills to plan, sequence, and teach comprehensive Hatha Yoga classes, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation, for varying student levels.
Builds foundational knowledge in human anatomy, physiology, yogic philosophy, and ethical principles to embrace a yogic lifestyle for personal well-being and growth.
Teaches safe assistance and modifications for poses, addressing individual needs, injuries, and conditions, while creating supportive and inclusive teaching environments.
Offers practical teaching experience through supervised classes, workshops, and peer teaching, boosting confidence and professional ethics.
Provides self-paced learning with lifetime access, allowing flexible study anytime and anywhere without requiring a classroom.
Enhances career opportunities in yoga studios, wellness centers, retreats, and global communities, with potential for higher earning through specialized instruction.
Fosters networking with a global yoga community for collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing education to stay current in the field.
Promotes personal development, improving communication, self-awareness, empathy, and fulfillment through dedication to yoga teaching.
Detailed Outline of the Course and Uses of Certification
Detailed Course Outline
Outline Components
Yoga Philosophy: Exploration of yogic principles, ethical guidelines, and lifestyle integration.
Benefits of Yoga and Yoga Poses: Understanding physical, mental, and emotional advantages of various asanas.
Chair Yoga and Restorative Yoga: Techniques for accessible and therapeutic practices.
Breathing and Relaxation Techniques: Pranayama methods and relaxation practices for energy management.
Meditation and Mindfulness Techniques: Guided practices to cultivate awareness and inner peace.
The Art of Teaching Yoga: Alignment, variations, sequencing, class creation, and flows, including Sun Salutations and variations.
Basic Anatomy & Physiology: Musculoskeletal system and its relation to yoga practice (e.g., 64-page module on musculoskeletal systems).
The Chakra System: Study of energy centers and their role in yoga.
Nutrition & Mindful Eating: Yogic approaches to diet and wellness.
The Business of Yoga: Practical skills for professional teaching and career development.
Additional Modules: Course orientation, traditional warm-up exercises, pranayama practicals, introductions to pranayama, and scheduled sessions on various topics like demonstrations, lectures in yoga, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and therapies.
Uses of the Certification
Uses of Certification
Teach yoga nationally and internationally in studios, wellness centers, retreats, and to diverse communities of all ages and abilities.
Conduct classes, workshops, and sessions in authentic Hatha Yoga, applying techniques in asanas, pranayama, meditation, and modifications for individual needs.
Secure roles as lead yoga trainers or teachers in public and private sectors, including government-recognized positions worldwide.
Start personal yoga academies, schools, or institutes (online or offline) with international credibility.
Charge higher fees for specialized classes and workshops due to enhanced credentials and client trust.
Access continuing education, networking, and marketing tools for professional growth and promotion in the yoga field.
Benefit from lifetime validity and recognition in 195 countries for long-term career opportunities.