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Core curriculum for RYS 200 programs should include the following four Educational Categories:

1. Techniques, Training and Practice;
2. Anatomy and Physiology;
3. Yoga Humanities; and
4. Professional Essentials.

Each RYS program should assess the knowledge, skills and experiences of its trainees before issuing a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate.

If students can’t demonstrate proficiency in the material taught, RYS programs should not graduate students simply because they have completed the teacher training.

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A RYS 300-hour advanced training builds upon and deepens the trainee’s understanding of the fundamental concepts of the practice and teaching of yoga.

Core curriculum for RYS 300 programs should include the following Educational Categories:

1. Techniques, Training and Practice;
2. Teaching Methodology;
3. Anatomy and Physiology;
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers; and
5. Practicum.

Each RYS program should assess the knowledge, skills and experiences of its trainees before issuing a 300-hour yoga teacher training certificate.

If students can’t demonstrate proficiency in the material taught, RYS programs should not graduate students simply because they have completed the teacher training.

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A RYS 500-hour training must include the following Educational Categories:

1. Techniques, Training and Practice;
2. Teaching Methodology;
3. Anatomy and Physiology
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers; and
5. Practicum.

A RYS 500 must include the minimum number of hours in each Educational Category. Once minimums are met, the RYS can choose how to distribute the remaining hours of study within these Educational Categories.

Each RYS program should assess the knowledge, skills and experiences of its trainees before issuing a 500-hour yoga teacher training certificate.

If students can’t demonstrate proficiency in the material taught, RYS programs should not graduate students simply because they have completed the teacher training.

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A RYS with specialized curriculum to teach children (RCYS) must include 95 training hours in the following Educational Categories:

1. General Background in the Specialty Area;
2. Techniques, Training and Practice;
3. Teaching Methodology;
4. Anatomy & Physiology;
5. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers; and
6. Practicum.

Each RCYS program should assess the knowledge, skills and experiences of its trainees before issuing a specialty yoga teacher training certificate.

If students can’t demonstrate proficiency in the material taught, RYS programs should not graduate students simply because they have completed the teacher training.

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A RYS with specialized prenatal training (RPYS) must include 85 hours training hours in the following Educational Categories:

1. General Background in the Specialty Area
2. Techniques, Training and Practice
3. Teaching Methodology
4. Anatomy & Physiology
5. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
6. Practicum

Each RPYS program should assess the knowledge, skills and experiences of its trainees before issuing a specialty yoga teacher training certificate.

If students can’t demonstrate proficiency in the material taught, RYS programs should not graduate students simply because they have completed the teacher training.

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