1. YOGA CONCEPTS COURSE
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A Prep for Patanjali Fundamentals Certification
Duration: 8 sessions over 4 weeks - 16-hour course
Batch 1: May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, June 7-8, 2025
Time: 10:30a-12:30p EDT USA
Batch 2: Nov 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 2025
Time: 3p-5p EST USA
This course is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of yoga beyond physical practice.
It explores key concepts from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, covering the roots of yoga, mechanisms of practice,
breathwork, meditation, and holistic application in life.
Who should attend?
• Anyone interested in authentic yoga philosophy and application
• Yoga teachers, therapists, and practitioners preparing for the CYAI Patanjali Fundamentals Certification
• Those who want to integrate yoga principles into their daily lives
This course serves as an alternative preparation for the CYAI Certification Exam, but taking the exam is optional.
Details and Registration
Prerequisite: None
2. PANCHA-PRANA & PHYSIOLOGY OF YOGA EXERCISES COURSE
Duration: 6 sessions over 3 weeks - 11 hour course
Batch 3: May 3-4,10-11,17-18 2025
Time: 8:30a-10:20a EST USA
Batch 4: Jun 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 2025
Time: 7:30a-9:20a EST USA
Batch 5: Aug 16-17, 23-24, 30-31 2025
Time: 8:30a-10:20a EST USA
Batch 6: Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 2025
Time: 7:30a-9:20a EST USA
The ancient wisdom of Yoga recognizes Pancha-Prana (the five vital energies,one of which is related to breath) as the key to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
This course explores the physiological and Pancha-Prana impact of specific yoga practices that help to harmonize the system to enhance
health, energy, and self-awareness.
Who should attend?
• Yoga teachers, therapists, and practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of prana and physiology
• Those interested in advanced understanding of yoga techniques for enhanced well-being
• Anyone curious about the scientific and energetic aspects of yoga practices
This course is open to all, regardless of certification goals.
However, it also serves as a valuable foundation for CYAI’s higher-level certifications.
Details and Registration
Prerequisite: Considerable experience as a yoga practitioner, teacher, or therapist, with a knowledge base equivalent to CYAI certification in Patanjali Fundamentals.
3. Courses offered by Individual Institutions
Please refer to websites of individual institutions.