University of Cincinnati Yoga Teacher Certification
Established 2023
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Hybrid Start anytime 200 hours • $ 3600.0+ Cincinnati, OH, US |
Led by Anna Ferguson 
Level 3
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Level 3
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Purpose
Our goal is to train yoga teachers who are able to lead accessible posture-based yoga classes from a holistic point of view, embracing meditation, philosophy, and lifestyle - yoga on and off the mat!
What to expect
This training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to guide practitioners through transformative experiences to connect with their authentic self while developing the skills to teach others. The course focuses on assisting learners to understand not just the physical postures but the deeper aspects of yoga, such as mindfulness and breathwork, through the following core modules.
Core Modules:
Posture Practice: Alignment, Props, Assists
Identify and demonstrate basic alignment for primary yoga pose categories.
Apply pose variations and utilize props (e.g., blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, chairs, wall) to support all bodies practicing yoga.
Demonstrate the foundations of yoga posture assists to ground, lengthen, and enhance the experience of a pose.
Design and sequence yoga postures safely.
Posture Practice: Yin, Vinyasa, Specialty
Identify basic alignment and cueing for differing body types and styles of yoga, such as Chair Yoga.
Explain and understand different styles and practice of posture-based yoga.
Anatomy
Explain and apply basic anatomical concepts related to yoga postures and breathing.
Demonstrate understanding of anatomy in a practical way as it relates to cueing of body movement.
Practice Teaching
Teach yoga postures, breathing, and meditation techniques.
Teach short yoga posture sequences that focus on: standing poses, seated poses, forward bends, back bends, twists, hip openers, strengthening, and inverted poses.
Breathwork
Engage in breathwork techniques to deepen your personal practice.
Create a guided breathwork script.
Meditation
Engage in meditation sessions to deepen your personal practice.
Create a guided meditation script.
Subtle Body/Energy
Describe concepts of subtle anatomy, including chakras and the energetic body, in relation to yoga practice.
Practice yoga sequences and guided meditation based on the chakras.
Yoga Philosophy
Summarize and describe key principles of yoga philosophy, including the eight limbs of yoga and the yoga sutras.
Plant-Sourced Living
Share how the practice of yoga can be integrated off the mat through lifestyle, values, mindful eating, and intuition.
Yoga as a Business/Lifestyle
Explain fundamental concepts of yoga as a business.
Understand yoga as a lifestyle in connection to business.
Style/Lineage
This course offers instruction in yoga from a holistic and integrative point of view, providing an immersive experience designed for individuals who want to teach yoga and deepen their personal practice.
In this course, learners create a solid foundation for personal yoga practice and learn the essentials of becoming a yoga teacher, including posture alignment, assists, props, and modifications, as well as sequencing and anatomy as it relates to yoga. Learners also gain an understanding of yoga philosophy, subtle anatomy, and the practice of yoga both on and off the mat. Learners develop skills in breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation, then learn to teach these techniques effectively.
Through this program, learners refine their teaching methodology, earn a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) professional certificate, and create a meaningful path to growth with the opportunity to teach in a variety of settings, from studios to online classes.
Additional Information
This program is offered through:
UC Skills (specialized non-credit professional development program)
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH for credit program)
Core competencies
By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…
| Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics |
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| Business Skills |
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| Lifestyle & Ethics |
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| Practice Skills |
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| Teaching Skills |
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| Yoga History & Theory |
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AYC allows each school to state and evaluate the competencies each student acquires. Students rate how well the program delivered them.
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Students complete a variety of readings, assignments, quizzes, and a final practicum for teaching evaluation.
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