Academic Catalogs

Yoga Instructor Training, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_YOGA

Control Number: 42175

Not Financial Aid Eligible


Orange Coast College’s Yoga Instructor 200-hour certification training provides students with the fundamentals required to teach yoga to a variety of levels and abilities. This program meets the requirements for Yoga Alliance, a professional membership and trade association, to become a registered yoga teacher (RYT). The Yoga Instructor Training program features an inclusive curriculum that focuses on philosophy, anatomy, theory, practice, and teaching. Once completed, the student is prepared for employment in health clubs, spas, yoga/dance studios, hospitals, the health industry, and self-employment as a private yoga instructor.

Program Outcome

  1. Properly instruct a yoga class for all levels and abilities including the use of prop, utilizing themes and yoga philosophy to enhance classes.
  2. Understand the history and evolution of yoga.
  3. Satisfy the 200 hour requirement to qualify for the Yoga Alliance 200-Hour certification.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
KIN A228Hatha Yoga Level II1
KIN A284Theory of Yoga3
KIN A285Yoga Methodology3
KIN A286Yoga Methodology 23
KIN A287Yoga Practicum Level 13
Total Units13

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
KIN A284 Theory of Yoga 3
KIN A285 Yoga Methodology 3
 Units6
 Total Units6