Yoga Teacher Training Program - 200Hour

The Yoga Teacher Training Program (200-hour certification training) at East Los Angeles College meets the requirements for the professional membership and trade association for Yoga Alliance, which registers students as yoga teachers (RYT). This program provides students with the skills required to teach yoga safely and effectively to a variety of levels and abilities. The program features a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on theory, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, sequencing, personal practice, and the history of yoga. At the completion of the program, students are prepared for employment in health clubs, spas, yoga/dance studios, and self-employment as a private yoga instructor. This program is also beneficial for those who are interested in the health and wellness industry, as they will learn how to apply yoga techniques that enhance overall mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

The satisfied 200-hour ELAC Yoga Teacher Training Program consists of six classes. Students are encouraged to have at least six months of consistent yoga practice before enrolling in the certificate program. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

• 2025-2026: 10
• 2026-2027: 12
• 2027-2028: 15

The goal of this program is to provide students with the necessary education, training, and hands-on experience to become certified yoga instructors. At the completion of the program, students will be prepared for employment in health clubs, spas, yoga/dance studios, and self-employment as a private yoga instructor. This program is also beneficial for those who are interested in the health and wellness industry, as they will learn how to apply yoga techniques that enhance overall mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Program PLOs:

1. Evaluate core principles of Hatha Yoga.
2. Examine skills for instructing yoga, including verbal cues, sequences, variations, adjustments, and modifications.
3. Apply principles of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to yoga practices.
4. Describe the philosophy of yoga through history, and the development of asanas. 
5. Design and execute a yoga class, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation.

The courses in this program align with the Yoga Alliance core curriculum standards for certifying yoga instructors, including techniques, training, and practice (75-hours), anatomy and physiology (30-hours), yoga humanities (30-hours), and professional essentials (50-hours) and additional elective topics to meet an additional 15-hours of curriculum. The program can be completed in 1-year or less. 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or Y2)
KIN MAJ 160	Techniques of Teaching Yoga I	3.0	Y1
KIN MAJ 162	Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers	2.0	Y1
KIN MAJ 163	Yoga Teaching Methodology	3.0	Y1
KIN MAJ 161	Techniques of Teaching Yoga II	3.0	Y2
KIN MAJ 164	Philosophy of Yoga	2.0	Y2
KIN MAJ 165	Yoga Practicum	1.0	Y2
	Total Units	14.0

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Rio Hondo College, Pasadena City College, Saddleback College, Orange Coast College, Cypress College all have programs that focus on Yoga Teacher Training.

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