YogaFit® is specially designed for fitness environments and health club participants. All physical yoga is hatha yoga. Hatha means “hot and cold” balance, and yoga means to join or to “yoke.” YogaFit® is modern fitness yoga that intertwines fitness moves with basic yoga postures in a heat building and flowing sequence leading to relaxing stretches and a 10 minute rest. The fitness environment provides many challenges that can be overcome with the YogaFit® style:
Most health clubrooms are cold and air-conditioned – The YogaFit® style heats the body sufficiently through its heat-building flow, which then creates a safer, more effective environment for the participants. This gradual heat-building helps reduce incidence of injury. In a health club setting, there is a constant flow of new people mixed with regular students. The YogaFit® style allows the instructor to challenge the more seasoned students while creating a safe, accessible workout for the newer students at the same time.
The practice of yoga has been around for 6000 years, which is much longer than aerobics. Therefore, we wouldn’t expect yoga to fit neatly into the aerobic guidelines. If we look closely, though, we see that the practice of yoga contains the five components of fitness: Cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and body composition. If a student finds that he/she is uncomfortable with any pose, there are always options or variations of that pose to consider. Inversions can always be taught with the option of legs up the wall pose. The Special Conditions section of the Level 1 manual contains more specific information for different populations of students.
Upon completion of the initial Level 1 training, trainees are required to teach 8 hours of community service classes to a group of people that are not currently being served by the Yoga community; i.e. seniors, children, people with disabilities, cancer patients, those living in homeless shelters, corporate executives, etc. Trainees then need to submit the Certificate Request Form found in the Level 1 Manual along with two letters: 1) a letter on letterhead from the organization where the 8 hours of community service were completed verifying the dates/times that the classes took place and 2) a personal letter detailing the community service experience. The Certificate Request Form and two letters should be mailed to:
YogaFit Training Systems
Attn: Certificate Processing
2321 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
Becoming a YogaFit® Trainer begins by proceeding through a well-structured Apprentice Program. In order to be considered for this program, one must meet the following minimum criteria:
Must have RYT 200 through YogaFit® Training Systems.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of vinyasa yoga teaching experience.
Must reside within 1 hour from a major metropolitan airport.
Must have a valid passport.
Must have a national fitness certification through American Council on Exercise (ACE), OR plan to obtain one if accepted into the program and moved into the Paid Assist category. We do accept CanFitPro for our candidates from Canada.
Interested candidates should send the following information via email to the Apprentice Program Coordinator at edu@yogafit.com:
Current resume, including teaching history
Current headshot & body shot
Begin by focusing on breath work. Remember that our Senior population needs to focus on functional movement—getting up and down, bending safely, maintaining joint mobility, balance, etc. We also want to incorporate chest openers, as osteoporosis has begun to affect many of our seniors. We want to keep them as mobile as possible for as long as possible. Using a chair for support or balance is always a nice option, as well. We always want to bring our Seniors’ classes back to functional, restorative movements.
There is a widely held belief that practicing inversions during the menstrual cycle can lead to endometriosis. While there is no medical evidence to support this belief, we do believe in safe yoga and erring on the side of caution. We advise that anyone who feels and discomfort during inversions while menstruating should abstain from practicing those poses during their cycle.
Do
you offer ACE continuing education credits (CEC’s)?
We DO offer ACE CEC’s. We are partners with ACE and
offer 20% off any
Level 1 yoga training to ACE professionals.
Does ACE offer a special discount for their test materials
for YogaFit trainees?
Yes! The discount code is: yogafit
What is ACE?
ACE stands for American Council on Exercise. ACE is an education
company who certifies individuals to become personal trainers,
group exercise instructors, lifestyle weight management,
and clinical exercise specialist. *You do not have to be
ACE certified to attend YogaFit trainings.
Do you offer AFAA CEC’s (continuing education credits)?
We don’t provide AFAA CEC’s. Those who would
like to receive AFAA credits for our trainings will need
to petition with AFAA.
Will I be a “certified” yoga instructor after attending the Level
1 training?
After you attend the Level 1 training and complete the
community service requirement you will receive a certificate
of completion.
You can then say that you are Level 1 -trained by YogaFit.
There really is no such thing as “certification” for
yoga teachers. However, there is a “registration” option
that provides proof of a minimum standard (RYT designation
provided by Yoga Alliance).
How long do I have to complete the 8 hours of required community
service?
You have 12 months to complete the 8 hours and provide proof.
In the meantime you are welcome to register and participate
in the next level of training.
What is Yoga Alliance?
Yoga Alliance has developed educational standards for yoga
education companies (teacher trainings schools). The programs
that they set the standards for are a
200 hour RYT program
and a
500 hour RYT program.
What does RYT stand for?
RYT stands for: Registered Yoga Teacher
Does YogaFit offer a 200 hour RYT program? If so, what does
this program consist of?
Yes, we do offer a
200-hour RYT program.
This program consists of the following 10 trainings:
•
Level 1
• Level 1/Integration (retrain)
• Purchase and review of
YogaFit's Level ONE Training DVD
•
Level 2
• Level 2/Integration (retrain)
•
Level 3
•
YogaFit Seniors (learn more about props and modifications)
•
Anatomy and Alignment (New 2-day training!)
•
Level 4 (offered at Mind Body Fitness Conferences only)
•
Level 5 (New 2-day training lead by
Beth Shaw! Learn communication,
yoga techniques and open your heart/mind/spirit; offered
at Mind Body Fitness Conferences only)
• One additional specialty training:
YogaFit Pre/Postnatal
OR
YogaFit Kids!
What is a retrain/integration and where are they offered?
YogaFit provides so much information in each training, that
we offer an opportunity to integrate the information at a
deeper level by taking the training a second time at a deeply
discounted rate. Participants greatly appreciate this opportunity
and find that they retain the information much more fully.
Is there a time frame to complete these trainings?
No, there is not! That’s what is so great about our
200-hour RYT program. You can go at your own pace and financial
needs.
Does YogaFit offer a Yoga Alliance-approved 500-hour RYT
Teacher Training Program?
Yes!
Click here for the details of the Yoga Alliance-approved 500 RYT Teacher Training Program.
Does the YogaFit® Training Systems need to be taken in order?
After you attend
level 1, you can move onto level 2 or
3. After completing level 1-3 you can attend level 4 and
then
level 5. Kids, PreNatal, Senior’s, and Anatomy and Alignment can
be taken at anytime, but we highly recommend taking Level
1 first. The retrains for Level 1 & 2 can be taken
at anytime after you have attended your first Level 1 and
2
training.
What should I bring to the training?
You will want to bring plenty of snacks and water, wear
comfortable, layered yoga clothes, and bring a yoga mat
(except for the
Level 1 trainings in the continental U.S. where a free
mat is provided for first time participants – free
mats are not provided in Hawaii, Canada, and other countries
outside
the U.S., where trainings are often discounted).
I want to attend a training but there are none available in my area?
Keep a lookout on the website, new trainings are added sporadically onto the website. You can also join our Mailing list and you will be updated with new trainings added to the website.
How can I receive information on new trainings?
Visit www.yogafit.com an on the main Yogafit homepage on the left hand column, click 'Join Our Mailing List' and enter your basic contact information.
Am I a certified yogafit teacher after taking one training?
No, After you complete a YogaFit Training you receive receive a Certificate of completion which is like a diploma and never expires but you are not certified until you complete the 200ryt.
Can I take a level 3 before a level 2
Levels 1-5 must be taken in sequential order. HOWEVER the only exception is a level 3 can be taken before a level 2.
Where and with who can I conduct my community Service Requirement for the level 1 training
Anyone. Friends, family, coworkers, neighbors. as long as it is at least 2 people. Can be anywhere as long as an address can be provided. The comfort of your own home or backyard, and with proper approval even your gym, any facility, your church. Etc.
When I complete the 8 hour Community Service requirements for the Level 1 Training, to where do I submit?
We are working to become a paperless company and to minimize our carbon footprint you can scan, copy and email to certs@yogafit.com
If I cancel a training how long do I have to register for another training
It varies. If you cancel, you forfeit $50 and we can either transfer your remaining balance to another training immediately (to be done over the phone only) OR we can transfer your remaining balance to credit on file. Credits on file are good for only 6 months.
How do I confirm my 200 hour RYT?
Complete all required trainings for the 200 Hour RYT.
Submit all 200 Hour RYT required documents (including copies of each certificate) to certs@yogafit.com
And receive your 200 Hour RYT Certificate as well as Yoga Alliance Application in the mail in 1-2 weeks.
Then to finalize/confirm the 200 Hour RYT, submit copy of this certificate and the Yoga Alliance application to: Yoga Alliance
1701 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 110 Arlington, VA 22209
You then become a Registered Yoga teacher in Yoga Alliance's national Yoga teacher Registry. Boom!
How do I transfer a training to a different location
As per our Terms and Conditions there is a $50 Transfer Fee. You must call in to transfer. We must first see if there is space available and if so, we can transfer the remaining balance to that training and any remaining balance must be paid.
Who can I call to get help with my CEC's?
General information regarding Continuing Education Credits (CEC's) including how many CEC's are offered per YogaFit training, Breakdown of the Lecture and Practical Hours of the YogaFit training can be directed to Customer Service Department.
How can I redeem a merchandise or training credit from Credit on File?
You must call Customer Service Department in order to redeem either credit on file.
How can I cancel/postpone a training?
Please call Customer Service Department. As per our Terms and Conditions there is a $50 Transfer Fee. You must call in to transfer. We must first see if there is space available and if so, we can transfer the remaining balance to that training and any remaining balance must be paid.
What do I do if my training is canceled?
If your training is cancelled you have 3 options:
1) If space is available we can transfer you to another training. (All transfer fees waived)
2) If no training is available at that time we can put your balance on file as a credit (All Fees waived; Credit good for 6 months only)
3) You may request a refund
All trainings are subject to cancellation by YogaFit and in such cases, customers will be notified in advance and be provided with various options. Please call to confirm any training(s) prior to making any travel arrangements.
Do you offer financial aid?
Yes, please contact learn@yogafit.com with all financial aid requires
Who can I call for a refund if my training is canceled?
Customer Service Department 310.320.2907
What is the process for signing up for a training?
Visit www.YogaFit.com click on "Trainings" at header of Homepage, click "Find a Training near you", Enter Event Type and Location. All trainings available to register for will be displayed specific to that Training and Location.Sign up online or over the phone
Where can I get information on a past training?
Call or email Customer Service Department 310.320.2907
What are the requirements to become a trainer
A willingness to learn and a great attitude!
How do you qualify for comps
The Host Facility will contact us and provide us with who they would like as a Comp.
How do you qualify to become a trainer?
Want to be a master trainer? Email Edu@yogafit.com regarding the Apprentice Program
How do I receive my certificate after completing a training?
With the exception of a Level 1 Certificate, you will receive your certificate at the end of the last day of your training.
If I want to retrain can I register myself online?
No, You must call the Customer Service Department and we must see if there is space available. Then we can adjust the price for the Retrain.
