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Claudia Estrada-Howell
Acting Dean, BTCWI
San Diego/Imperial
San Diego Miramar College
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Claudia Estrada-Howell
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Program Details
200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher CA
New Program
Adapted Physical Education (083580)
08/09/25
Top code: 08352.0 (not available on drop-down menu)
Yoga teacher training is designed and instructed for participants of various ability levels. We ensure thorough and diligent planning for a safe and effective delivery of information and techniques for all participants. Our program offers two yoga certifications – the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher: Certificate of Performance and the 300-Hour Yoga Teacher: Certificate of Achievement. Each certificate can be completed in just one semester. The courses are designed to prepare students to meet Yoga Alliance’s requirements to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). In addition, students who earn both certificates are eligible to register as a 500-Hour yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. For more information, visit www.yogaalliance.org.
This certificate prepares students to meet the requirements for the 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification through Yoga Alliance. The requirements are thorough and comprehensive, including a broad background of yoga’s essential elements. Courses in the major include content in history and philosophy, anatomy and physiology, proper sequencing, alignment principles, experience in a variety of yoga styles, and hands-on practical experience.
Historical enrollment:
| 2021-22 | 2022-23 | |||
CB01: Course Department Number |
CB02: Course Title |
Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total |
Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total |
EXSC 292A | Yoga Teacher Training Essentials | 2 | 32 | 2 | 31 |
EXSC 292B | Yoga Teacher Training Progressive Methodologies | 2 | 25 | 2 | 21 |
EXSC 145A | Yoga I | 10 | 97 | 10 | 111 |
EXSC 145B | Yoga II | 10 | 52 | 12 | 51 |
EXSC 145C | Yoga III | 10 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
EXSC 145D | Yoga IV | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Completer projection: 26 students annually.
This estimate is based on the number of students who earned the existing 300-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certificate of Achievement during its first year of operation. We expect at least that number to complete the proposed new 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certificate of Achievement, since it is the more basic entry-level certification. (Only the first year of operation of the 300-Hour program is used for this estimate because the Covid-19 Pandemic interrupted the offering of yoga classes after that.)
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Students who complete the Yoga Teacher program will be able to:
Design intelligently structured and sequenced yoga classes.
Demonstrate appropriate teaching methodologies and effective communication skills while leading a varied group of yoga participants.
Instruct appropriate progressions and regressions of yoga poses (asanas) to create a safe and effective multi-level class experience.
Yoga teacher training is designed and instructed for participants of various ability levels. We ensure thorough and diligent planning for a safe and effective delivery of information and techniques for all participants. Our program offers two yoga certifications – the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher: Certificate of Performance and the 300-Hour Yoga Teacher: Certificate of Achievement. Each certificate can be completed in just one semester. The courses are designed to prepare students to meet Yoga Alliance’s requirements to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). In addition, students who earn both certificates are eligible to register as a 500-Hour yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. For more information, visit www.yogaalliance.org.
This certificate prepares students to meet the requirements for the 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification through Yoga Alliance. The requirements are thorough and comprehensive, including a broad background of yoga’s essential elements. Courses in the major include content in history and philosophy, anatomy and physiology, proper sequencing, alignment principles, experience in a variety of yoga styles, and hands-on practical experience.
Career Options:
This program prepares students for employment in:
Yoga studios
Hospitals
The health and wellness industry
Self-employed settings
Health and Fitness Clubs
Course Units and Hours
8-10
n/a
n/a
Course Report
Item 3. Program Requirements
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: Semester Units: 7.0-9.0
EXSC 292A Yoga Teacher Training Essentials 3.0
EXSC 292B Yoga Teacher Training Progressive Methodologies 3.0
EXSC 393A Special Topics in Exercise and Fitness Theory and Training 1.0-3.0
Complete at least one unit from the following courses: Semester Units: 1.0
EXSC 145A Yoga I 0.5-1.0
EXSC 145B Yoga II 0.5-1.0
EXSC 145C Yoga III 0.5-1.0
EXSC 145D Yoga IV 0.5-1.0
Total Units: 8.0-10.0
Course sequence by semester:
Year 1 Fall Semester
EXSC 292A (3 units)
EXSC 292B (3 units)
EXSC 393A (1-3 units)
Restricted electives (1 unit)
TOTAL UNITS: 8-10 units units
General Education Calculations:
Required Major Total | 8-10 units |
[No general education is required for certificates of achievement] | 0 units |
Total required for certificate | 8-10 units |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292A | 3 | S1 |
| 292B | 1-3 | S1 |
| 393A | 1 | S1 |
| Restricted Elective | 1 | S1 | |
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Nichol Roe · 08/08/24
Palomar College supports this program.
Jennifer Lewis · 08/08/24
Southwestern supports this program and has a similar program the the following was shared by FT Yoga faculty member Kari Ross, "I spoke with Matthew Cain this morning. We check in about our programs and try to help one another each semester. They are taking their 7 unit 200hr YTT to an 8 unit similar to ours. It is not a big change. They will use this extra class for further training and it will be topical from one semester to the next. We don't see our programs as in competition with one another. Ours schools are far enough away from one another to not really share students. He has been a big support as I build our program at SWC."
Monica Romero · 08/07/24
San Diego Mesa College supports this program.
Dr. Al Taccone · 07/31/24
I agree with John's assessment, however, even given the low wages these programs are highly popular with some completers having "gigs" in yoga teaching to support the high demand for Yoga instruction. MiraCosta College endorses this program.
John Edwards · 07/19/24
San Diego Miramar College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with caution when developing a new program because 1) there is a supply gap; 2) there is a high number of annual job openings; but 3) entry-level wages are below the living wage.