Yoga Instruction: Supplement

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Yoga Instruction: Supplement is designed to prepare students who already have a 200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certificate to teach at an intermediate level. Includes a foundation in the theory, traditions and practice of yoga, knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics as applied to yoga instruction, instructional methodology in the art of teaching intermediate yoga poses (asanas) as part of a yoga practice, and mentored teaching experience.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Academic Plan Code
5006
Total credits required
16
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
  1. Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior.
  2. Demonstrate techniques and modifications for achieving an effective and safe personal yoga practice.
  3. Utilize effective written and oral communication skills in accordance with the professional conventions within the field of yoga.
  4. Apply a variety of movement techniques based in biomechanics in assessing the skill level of yoga students and in providing appropriate modifications.
  5. Analyze yoga philosophy, historical roots, current issues and trends in personal and professional yoga practice.
  6. Develop strategies for yoga instruction grounded in established theories, philosophies and guidelines.
  7. Implement strategies for yoga instruction grounded in established theories, philosophies and guidelines.
  8. Apply evaluative feedback in the refinement of teaching approaches and style.
Admission criteria

200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RTY) certification from an accredited Registered Yoga School from Yoga Alliance, other accreditation organization, or equivalent yoga instructor certification.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 Beginning Yoga 1
YOG130 Yoga and the Body 2

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 or
YOG201		 Beginning Yoga or Advanced Yoga 1
YOG102 Intermediate Yoga 1
YOG250 Tradition and Practice of Yoga II 2
YOG175 Teaching Yoga: Level II 4
YOG275 Teaching Yoga: Practicum Level II 4
YOG298AA Special Projects 1

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 Beginning Yoga 1

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 or
YOG201		 Beginning Yoga or Advanced Yoga 1
YOG250 Tradition and Practice of Yoga II 2
YOG298AA Special Projects 1

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG130 Yoga and the Body 2

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG102 Intermediate Yoga 1
YOG175 Teaching Yoga: Level II 4
YOG275 Teaching Yoga: Practicum Level II 4

Courses Not Currently Offered

Scottsdale Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Scottsdale Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
YOG201 Advanced Yoga Not currently offered
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://scottsdalecc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5006-SCC05
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.