Yoga and T'ai Chi Instructor Certification

Yoga Instructor Certification Program

Become a Certified Yoga Instructor now!

To acquire certification, students must:

Complete Yoga I, II, III & IV or complete Yoga I, II, IV & an advanced yoga class
Complete 80 hours of student teaching in the Yoga Classes*

Total Program:

4 Yoga Classes	120 Hours
Student Teaching	80 Hours
Total	200 Hours

Cost: $330 per class for NY College students to register.
* There is no fee or payment for student teaching

T'ai Chi Instructor Certification Program

Become a Certified T’ai Chi Instructor now!

To acquire certification, students must:

Complete T’ai Chi I, II, III & IV or demonstrate full knowledge of the form
Complete 3 Advanced T’ai Chi classes: Corrections Class, Push Hands Class & Sword Form Class
Complete 60 hours of student teaching in the T’ai Chi Classes

Total Program:

4 T’ai Chi Classes	120 Hours
3 Advanced T’ai Chi Classes	90 Hours
Student Teaching	60 Hours
Total	270 Hours

Cost: $330 per class for NY College students to register
* There is no fee or payment for student teaching

How To Register For Yoga and/or T'ai Chi Classes

For more information about the Yoga and T’ai Chi Certification Programs, please contact:

Joseph Cheung, Director of Physical Arts at (800) 922-7337 ext. 212 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
David Teitler, Chair, Yoga at (800) 922-7337 ext. 198 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Students of New York College of Health Professions should contact their academic advisor or program Dean to register.

For non-matriculating students, please contact:

Administrative Manager, Continuing Education at (800) 922-7337 ext. 130 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it