MIRACOSTA COLLEGE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS KEY 1. APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT...1 2. COURSES & PROGRAMS....1 3. COSTS & SUPPLIES..2 4. TIMELINE...2 5. 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING & PREREQUISITES...3 6. 200-HOUR COMPLETION...3 7. 300-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING & PREREQUISITES..4 8. 300-HOUR COMPLETION....5 9. 300-HOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING PREVIOUS COURSES TAKEN AT MCC....5 10. YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTRATION FOR 200-HOUR AND 300-HOUR....6 1. APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT How do I apply? Apply to MiraCosta College at: http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/applyenroll/index.html How do I enroll in classes? Obtain your SURF password at: http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/studenthelp/studentpasswordinfo.html Choose your classes in the current schedule of classes and enroll in SURF at: https://idp.miracosta.edu/idp/authn/userpassword Can I enroll in the Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program even if I m not sure I want to teach yoga? Definitely! Many students enjoy taking the YTT program to develop their personal yoga practice and learn more about the philosophy of yoga. 2. COURSES AND PROGRAMS What is the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program? The 200-hour Yoga Instructor Certificate of Proficiency (7 units) includes the following three classes: KINE 145: Yoga Teacher Training Foundation (3-unit lecture/lab) KINE 147: Yoga Teacher Training Development (3-unit lecture/lab) KINE 150: Beginning Yoga (1-unit activity class) The program is great for anyone interested in learning more about yoga and developing their personal practice, as well anyone aspiring to become a registered yoga instructor. The Yoga Instructor 200- hour certificate prepares students to meet the requirements for Yoga Alliance to become a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. You can find more information on the 200-hour Certificate of Proficiency on our website link below. Upon completion of the 200-hour program, students can enroll in the 300-hour program to become a 500-hour Registered Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance. http://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/kinesiology/ 1

What is the 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program? The 300-hour Yoga Instructor Certificate of Achievement (12-14 units) includes the following six classes: KINE 149: Yoga Teacher Training Integration (3-unit lecture/lab) KINE 154: Intermediate Yoga (1-unit activity class) KINE 155: Advanced Yoga (1-unit activity class) KINE 159: Yoga Teacher Training Implementation (3-unit lecture/lab) KINE 292: Internship Studies (1-3 units) BUS 130: Small Business Management (3-unit lecture) The Yoga Instructor 300-hour certificate prepares students to meet the requirements to become a 500- hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. You can find more information on the 300- hour Certificate of Achievement on our website link below. Note: Students will need to document 100 teaching hours with Yoga Alliance to apply for the 500-RYT. http://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/kinesiology/ 3. COSTS & SUPPLIES How much will the certification at MiraCosta cost? Currently $46.00 per unit plus textbooks. Estimate for 200-hour program with 7 units: $322 plus one textbook Estimate for the 300-hour program with 12-14 units: $552 plus one to two textbooks Note: MiraCosta is a few thousand dollars cheaper than most programs! What supplies will I need? MiraCosta College provides yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets, wedges, straps, and cleaning supplies. Most students bring a bottle of water and some students bring their own mat. What should I wear to class? Comfortable and appropriate clothes for yoga activity. 4. TIMELINE 200-Hour: How long will it take to complete the 200-hour program? This depends on your schedule and availability. If your schedule is flexible, the program can be completed in one semester. There are three required classes (KINE 150, KINE 147, and KINE 150) offered in the fall and spring semesters. KINE 150 is offered during the summer session as well. 300-Hour: How long will it take to complete the 300-hour program? This depends on your schedule and availability but can potentially be completed in just one to two semesters. There are six required classes (KINE 149, KINE 154, KINE 155, KINE 159, KINE 292, and BUS 130) offered in the fall and spring semesters. The activity courses (KINE 154 and KINE 155), KINE 292, and BUS 130 are also offered during the summer session. 200-Hour & 300-Hour: Will I be able to teach yoga when I finish? Yes! Students can apply for teaching jobs after completing the 200-hour certificate and registering through Yoga Alliance. Students completing the 300-hour certificate register as a 500-hour RYT 2

through Yoga Alliance. You can find more information on completion of the program and registering with Yoga Alliance in section 10. 200-Hour & 300-Hour: What is the participation policy? In order to meet Yoga Alliance requirements, we have strict participation policies set in every class to ensure each student meets the required hours. Contact your instructor if you will be missing more than three classes during the semester. 200-Hour & 300-Hour: Can I take yoga classes if I have an injury? There are many modifications to yoga poses to meet individual needs. Students are advised to contact their yoga instructor and inform them of injuries and ailments to best assist each student. In some cases, the instructor may ask for a physicians release form. 5. 200-HOUR TRAINING AND PREREQUISITES Are there any prerequisites for the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program? None. Can I waive KINE 150 if I have many years of yoga experience? No. The classes are taken in progression of one another per academic requirements and Yoga Alliance policies of meeting 200 training hours. Can I enroll in all three classes (KINE 145, KINE 147, and KINE 150) at the same time? Yes! The classes are blocked together to accommodate student schedules. Can I enroll in 300-hour courses concurrently with 200-hour courses? Yes but it depends which courses. Students can enroll in the following 300-hour courses while taking 200-hour courses: BUS130 and KINE149 (although recommended to take KINE149 upon completion of 200-hour courses). KINE150 is a prerequisite for KINE154 and cannot be taken during the same semester. KINE154 is a prerequisite for KINE155 but the courses can be taken concurrently. The 200-hour courses or a 200- hour Yoga Alliance certificate are prerequisites for KINE159. KINE292 Internship hours need to be completed after students have completed the 200-hour. Do I need to have teaching experience to register through Yoga Alliance as a RYT? 200-hour: No documented teaching hours are required to register for the 200-hour RYT through Yoga Alliance. 6. 200-HOUR COMPLETION How do I complete the 200-hour program? During the semester of completion of the program, students need to complete steps A, B, & C: A. Complete the Certificate Application form: https://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/admissions/downloads/certificateofproficiencyapplic ationform.pdf 3

B. Send the Certificate Application form to Daria Davis during the semester leading to completion of the certificate program via email to: dadavis@miracosta.edu Note: Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended (or concurrently attending), approved substitutions and waivers, educational plans, and any other necessary documents must be on file in the Admissions & Records Office before a student submits Certificate Application form. Petitions submitted after the semester of completion may be processed in the subsequent semester. Certificates of Proficiency are processed after final grades are posted at the end of each semester. Please allow 6-8 weeks for certificates to be processed and mailed. C. Register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT 200. See steps in section 10. 7. 300-HOUR TRAINING AND PREREQUISITES What is required of KINE 292 Internship Studies? Students have a choice to complete 1 to 3 units of Internship Studies. 1-unit unpaid internship: 60 hours 1-unit paid internship: 75 hours The catalog year of 2016-2017 added KINE 292 Internship Studies to assist students in attaining a portion of their teaching hours, as Yoga Alliance requires 100 teaching hours before applying for the 500-hour RYT. More information on Internship Studies can be found at Career Studies and Services: http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/careerservices/forstudents-get-an-internship-or-coop.html What courses do I need to complete if I started the 300-hour program in the 2015-2016 catalog year? Students that started the program in the catalog year of 2015-2016 have catalog rights to the certificate in that catalog. Students can choose if they want to use the old 2015-2016 certificate with the required classes as long as they have not missed more than two consecutive semesters at MiraCosta (e.g., fall and spring or spring and fall) OR they can choose to switch to the new 2016-2017 certificate that began in the fall of 2016. There is one change as indicated: 2015-2016: BIO 190 Survey of Human Musculoskeletal System (1-unit lecture) 2016-2017: KINE 292 Internship Studies (1-3 units) Students that start the 300-hour program in the 2016-2017 catalog year need to complete KINE 292 Internship Studies to complete the program. Do I need to have teaching experience to register through Yoga Alliance as a RYT? 300-hour: You will need 100 hours of documented teaching experience in your account in Yoga Alliance to register for the 500-hour RYT through Yoga Alliance. Teaching experience can only be documented after completion of a 200-hour training. Students can begin documenting teaching hours in KINE 149 and KINE 159 as part of their Yoga Alliance 100-hour requirement. Are there prerequisites for the 300-hour YTT program? Yes. KINE150 Beginning Yoga is a prerequisite for KINE154 Intermediate Yoga and KINE155 Advanced Yoga, which are required courses for the 300-hour OR complete a Committee on Exceptions Form in SURF (see link below for instructions) and attach a copy of your RTY-200 certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered Yoga Teacher Training School with Admissions & Records. Students can enroll in KINE154 and KINE155 concurrently through SURF starting Fall 2016 (note: two separate sections, 1-unit each). http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/counseling/coe.html 4

Can I waive KINE 150 if I completed a similar course from another college? Yes. Complete a Petition for Course Substitution/ Waiver Form. https://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/downloads/sub-waiverform.pdf Can I waive KINE 154 or KINE 155? No. All courses are needed to fulfill 300-hours. Can I waive BUS 130 if I completed a business certificate from an extension course? No. Extension courses are non-credit and do not count toward the certificate. However, a similar business course taken from another college can be substituted for BUS 130. Complete a Petition for Course Substitution/ Waiver Form. https://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/downloads/sub-waiverform.pdf 8. 300-HOUR COMPLETION: How do I complete the 300-hour program? During the semester of completion of the program, students need to complete steps A, B, & C: A. Complete the Certificate of Achievement form and submit to the Admissions & Records by the 30% deadline of the final semester leading to your graduation (The deadline is listed in the Class Schedule each term. Students intending to graduate during the summer intersession may submit their petition during the spring semester.) Scroll to Kinesiology and click on Yoga Instructor 300-hour: http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/counseling/certificates.html Note: Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended (or concurrently attending), approved substitutions and waivers, educational plans, and any other necessary documents for the Certificate of Achievement must be on file in the Admissions and Records Office before a student submits their petition. Petitions submitted after the deadline are automatically processed in the subsequent term. Note: If you have any questions regarding the procedure for MiraCosta College, please contact: Admissions & Records at 760.795.6620 or the Counseling Office at 760.795.6670. B. Complete at least 100 hours of documented teaching experience recorded in your Yoga Alliance account, post completion of training from a RYS 200 or RYS 300. C. Register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT 500 See steps in number 10. 9. 300-HOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING PREVIOUS COURSES AT MIRACOSTA: Can I use a.5 unit activity class for the certificates? The.5 unit yoga activity class is no longer offered, as our certificates require the activity classes to be 1-unit classes to meet Yoga Alliance requirements. To meet Yoga Alliance requirements, students must take the 1-unit class. Students will need to repeat the course taken as a.5 unit class as a 1-unit class to meet the certificate requirements. Please enroll with Admissions and Records to retake the course. The student can state extenuating circumstances beyond their control and use the Committee 5

on Exceptions general petition to request approval to take a course an additional time. Find the Committee on Exceptions Form process here: http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/counseling/coe.html I completed the old 200-hour Certificate of Achievement. Please advise. Students who have completed the old (200-hr. Certification of Achievement) WILL NOT be awarded the new (300-hr. Certification of Achievement) by MiraCosta College. The State Chancellor s Office will not let us give out the same COA to the same student. Students who have completed and been awarded the old 200-hr. yoga COA will need to email their transcripts (unofficial are fine) to Stacy McCarthy at smccarthy@miracosta.edu. She will confirm they have completed the required courses for the 300-Hour and email them a version of the certificate. Students will then submit this as proof of completion of our 300-Hour program to Yoga Alliance. Can I waive KINE 150 if I completed KINE 152 (class no longer offered)? Yes. Complete a Petition for Course Substitution/ Waiver Form. https://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/downloads/sub-waiverform.pdf 10. How do I register through Yoga Alliance for my 200-HOUR and/or 300-HOUR? Complete steps 1-5 as outlined by Yoga Alliance and listed below or go directly to the website at: https://www.yogaalliance.org/ 1. Create an Account / Access Your Account o If your Registered Yoga School (RYS ) created an account for you, you should have received an email inviting you to register with Yoga Alliance, with a link to reset your password and access your account. o Alternately, you can create an account yourself. Enter your basic information (name, email, password) to create a new account. o Either way works and will lead you to Step 2, below! 2. Submit Your Training Program Information o From your new account dashboard, click on Register Now under Teacher Registration. o Select your desired designation to show the registration Requirements for that designation o Enter your training program details: Select the designation of the training you completed. Enter the start and end date of the training. Identify your RYS. Enter the name of the school where you completed your training. Select your RYS from the list of schools. If you are registering as RYT 500 and your RYS appears as invalid, please confirm whether your school is a RYS 300 or a RYS 500. Upload an electronic copy of your certificate. Browse for your file. The file size of your certificate may be up to 12 MB and must be in an acceptable format (PDF, JPG, GIF or PNG). Send Request. Use the Send Request button to submit your Program Confirmation Request to your RYS. o Enter your teaching hours if applying for RYT 500: Except for RYT 200, all designations require teaching hours for registration or upgrade. The teaching hour Requirements for the designation you selected will be 6

shown in the teaching hours section. Please note teaching hours must be entered with a start and end date after the completion of your first RYS training program. You can enter teaching hours in groups by date range or class type. 3. Wait for RYS Confirmation o Your RYS must confirm that you completed training. When you submit your Program Confirmation Request your RYS will be notified. Once someone from your RYS confirms you completed the school s yoga teacher training program, you will be notified via email and invited to complete your registration. o Pay Fees When you re ready to complete your registration, login to your account to pay your membership fees. Click the green Pay Now button to submit payment by credit card or PayPal (we do not accept checks, cash or money orders). 4. Review Your RYS o Once your payment has been processed, click the Review Now button to complete a survey of your RYS. If you do not complete the review immediately after submitting your payment, you can return to your dashboard and the Review Now button will appear. Your registration is not complete until you have filled out a review of your training. 5. Publish Your Profile o You must publish your profile in order to appear in the Yoga Alliance Directory. You will be prompted to edit your profile when you complete your review. To edit your profile at a later time, use the My Profile link on your teacher dashboard. o Set your privacy settings to public, including your first and last name. Note: If you have any questions regarding the Yoga Alliance procedure, please contact: 1.888.921.9642 or email info@yogaalliance.org 7