© Himalayan Institute Teachers Association 2012

Himalayan Institute 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification

Program Summary

Training 1) Completion of required reading and course work in six areas

a. Asana Practice

b. Science of Breath

c. Meditation

d. Essential Yoga Philosophy

e. Anatomy and Physiology

f. Diet and Nutrition

2) Exams and Assignments

a. Two proctored exams

b. Two-month meditation journal and written report

c. Teaching experience with self-evaluation reports

Breakdown of Training Hours 1) Contact hours (under direct teacher supervision)

Techniques 100

Teaching Methods 20

Yoga Philosophy, Ethics, Lifestyle 27

Anatomy and Physiology 20

Practicum/Proctored Exams 13

Total Contact Hours 180

2) Non-contact hours (personal study)

Reading (all areas) 55

Assignments 35

Total hours 270

Costs Tuition $3999

Non-refundable Application Fee ($108) included

Books/materials included

Honesdale Board and Room included

Free Premium Membership included

Certification Participants who complete the program receive Yoga Teacher Certification from the

Himalayan Institute Teachers Association and are also eligible to apply for the 200-

hour level of Registration (RYT) with Yoga Alliance.

Most participants complete their certification within six months of the Training

program, with a maximum of two years allowed. After certification is granted, a

variety of continuing education seminars, as well as a 500-hour advanced training,

are available to further refine teaching skills.

© Himalayan Institute Teachers Association 2012

Required and Recommended Readings

Required

Yoga Mastering the Basics, by Sandra Anderson and Rolf Sovik, Psy.D.

Moving Inward: The Journey to Meditation by Rolf Sovik, Psy.D.

Exercises for Joints & Glands, as taught by Swami Rama

Meditation and Its Practice, by Swami Rama

Guided Yoga Relaxations, by Rolf Sovik (CD)

Advanced Yoga Relaxations, by Rolf Sovik (CD)

Guided Meditation, by Rolf Sovik (CD)

The Royal Path: Lessons on Yoga, by Swami Rama

Living with the Himalayan Masters, by Swami Rama

How to Know God, by Swami Prabhvananda and C. Isherwood

The Muscle Book by W. Paul Blakey

The 200-Hour Yoga Teachers Training Manual will be distributed to participants during

the Training Intensive, the cost is included in the tuition.

Recommended References for your Library

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, by Eldra Pearl Soloman

Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine Calais-Germain

Yoga Mastering the Basics, by Sandra Anderson (DVD)

Exercises for Joints & Glands (DVD)

Science of Breath, by Swami Rama and Rudolph Ballentine, MD

Diet and Nutrition, by Rudolph Ballentine, MD

Yoga and Ayurveda, by David Frawley

200-Hour Certification Requirements

Attendance

Attendance at all components of the Teacher Training Intensive is required for certification

and to meet Yoga Alliance requirements. Please consult with the HITA Coordinator prior to

missing any portion of the Training and request a copy of our Attendance Policy. Missed

contact hours will require additional assignments for completion of certification.

Proctored Exams

Hatha Yoga & Relaxation/Meditation Exam

You will be given an opportunity to complete the proctored exam at the end of the Teacher

Training Intensive.

Written Assignments

1. Meditation Journal Report

2. Self-Evaluation of Teaching Summary Report

Detailed instructions on these assignments will be included in the Training Manual which will

be distributed on the first day of the Training Intensive. These assignments are to be

completed after attending the Training Intensive.