Certification: Yoga Instructor

This instructor certification is designed to teach instructors about the essential components of yoga, including the background, history, importance, transitions and poses. Instructors will become knowledgeable in class design, basic yoga poses and their modifications for special populations. You will learn the functionality and purpose of each pose as it relates to mind and body, and understand their importance in balancing the body. The training includes hands-on practical sessions and requires passing a written exam to receive ISCA Yoga Instructor Certification.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.