1. EDUC 205 Course Audit: Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative Education is offered both fall and spring semesters, where many of the ancient texts are studied along with an introduction to Sanskrit and the various application in yoga across populations and the lifespan. Non-Ramapo Students of the Ramapo Yoga Teeacher Certification Program must become a Friend of Ramapo Plus member in order to Audit the course. Please see Application and Registration information for more details.
   EDUC 205 Course Description: The study of the history and philosophy of various contemplative traditions. Class time is divided between theory and practice; includes 1 1/2 hour yoga asana component in every class.
2. Six intensive weekend sessions offered only in the fall semester, addressing yoga anatomy and physiology, an extensive foundation in yoga pedagogy,  yoga technique, and ethics and lifestyle.
3. Three additional weekend yoga workshops that that include topics such as more in-depth exploration of various branches of yoga, children’s yoga, and exploration of the classical understanding of the subtle body.
4. 20 hours of additional Yoga technique classes, offered on a regular basis throughout the semester.

Who Will Benefit from Yoga Teacher Training Certification?

Adult learners and students in most college majors may benefit from the addition of yoga studies. Both programs provide a foundation in yoga theory and personal practice, which would support various careers in the health sciences and human services.

College students. Students majoring in any subject who seek to broaden their learning experiences and their career prospects may wish to develop a working knowledge of fundamental yoga concepts. Examples of such students might include a teacher education student interested in ‘whole child’ approaches to learning; a nursing student interested in alternative holistic health; a psychology or social work major with an interest in clinical careers as counselors or therapists; Pre-med students pursuing careers in behavioral medicine, naturopathic or functional medicine; all students interested in maintaining their own mental and physical health and furthering their self development.

Adult Learners. Community members who wish to expand their job market skills, who also wish to enhance their own overall health and well being, may wish to develop a working knowledge of fundamental yoga concepts. These adult learners might include: a working individual seeking a career change or to expand their current career; a health professional who desires to further develop their patient care skills; a trainer or athletic coach who wishes to incorporate the yogic approach to physical training; a teacher who seeks to gain expertise in a new subject area.

Why Taking a Yoga Teacher Training May Be One of the Best Things You Do in College
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• Prerequisite: 100 hours or one year of previous yoga study
• Submit a 200 word essay: Describe previous yoga experience and reasons for wanting to t
•  A college degree and/or transcripts are not requirements to apply for and be accepted into the 200 Hour Ramapo Yoga Teacher Certification Program but, please note, this is a very demanding academic program.  Therefore, students should be equipped and prepared to handle the challenging course load.    

Program Timeline*:

The Intensive Weekend Course must be completed in Fall semesters.

Three Yoga Workshops may be completed in the Fall semester.  Please refer to Yoga Workshops section for scheduled workshops.

EDUC 205: Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative Education may be taken by current Ramapo Students as part of course load, or audited by non-ramapo students (by signing-up for Friends of Ramapo Plus) in either Fall or Spring semesters .

Applicants registering in the Spring can begin the yoga certification program process by taking yoga workshops offered in Spring and taking or auditing the EDUC 205 course.

*Please refer to Application and Registration & Course Schedule Tabs for more detailed information.

Program Outline:

• Principles of Asana and Alignment
• Teaching Methodology
• Pranayama and Kriyas
• Philosophy: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Tree of Samkhya
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Other traditions of Contemplation
• Neuropsychology of Yoga
• Using Yoga in schools
• Introduction to Sanskrit
• Chanting, Meditation & Mudra
• Dharma Talks
• Teaching students with physical challenges
• How to Structure a Class
• Building on a Theme
• The Business of Yoga
• Presenting Yourself as a Teacher

Curriculum Content:

• Techniques: 100 Hours
• Yoga Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle: 30 Hours
• Teaching Methodology: 25 Hours
• Anatomy & Physiology: 20 Hours
• Additional Requirements: 25 Hours

Note that students must complete all certificate requirements at RCNJ; transfer credits cannot be used to satisfy these requirements. In addition, all Yoga Teacher Certificate requirements must be completed within one and a half years of acceptance to the program.

Upon completion of all requirements, students receive a 200- hour Yoga Teacher Certificate by Ramapo College, a Yoga Alliance registered school. RCNJ will verify completion of the program to potential employers or other parties when requested by the student.

The 200 Hour Ramapo Yoga Teacher Certification Program Consists of 2 Major Parts:

1. EDUC 205: Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative Education
2. Six Intensive Weekends and Three Yoga Workshops

1) EDUC 205: Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative Education 

   Current Ramapo College Matriculated Student Cost: Included in regular tuition

    Total Non-Ramapo College Student Cost: ($150 Friends of Ramapo Fee)

           A) Required -Sign-up for Friends of Ramapo Plus to audit the course

              (see Application and Registration tab on how to sign-up for Friends of Ramapo Plus)

“Friends of Ramapo Plus” Membership Fee: $150

            Please note, that this fee is required to apply the audit of EDUC 205 towards the certification program.

Please contact mindfulness@ramapo.edu if you have questions.

2) Intensive Weekend Course: Six Weekend Sessions (Sept.  2021 – Janary , 2022) AND
Three Yoga Workshops (Refer to Yoga Workshop Section for workshop listings to be posted as they are schedule

APPLY TO PROGRAM:  PLEASE CLICK HERE

Please either upload your essay on application or send the essay describing your yoga experience and discussing your reasons for wanting to become a yoga teacher to cbowman@ramapo.edu.

PROGRAM COSTS:

Current Ramapo College Matriculated Student: $2,580 | Non-Ramapo Student: $3,335 (+ 150 Friends of Ramapo fee

REGISTRATION/PAYMENT: RAMAPO YOGA TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSE

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE PAYMENT

Students approved for Payment Plan Payments may click here

**PLEASE NOTE, PROGRAM COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF TEXT BOOKS.***

Cancellation Policy/Refund Policy:Cancellation prior to 30 days before the program will receive a refund of tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit. Cancellations within 30 days of the program will receive half of the total of tuition. 

Step 1:  Submit Application

Please send the essay describing your yoga experience and discussing your reasons for wanting to become a yoga teacher to cbowman@ramapo.edu. Non-Ramapo students who’ll also send their most recent transcript.

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

Your application will be reviewed in a timely matter. Thank you so much for your application.

Step 2: Registration for Yoga Certification Program (includes six intensive weekend sessions and three yoga workshops)*

Once application as been reviewed the Ramapo Yoga Teacher Certification Program will send you a letter of acceptance. We will also send you a link to pay the fees for the program once you are accepted.   

Due to high demand and limited space, only registrations that are paid are considered complete. However, that link is currently under construction – you will be notified when the link is live.  With any difficulties, please contact mindfulness@ramapo.edu 

NOTE: We will be LIVE ONLINE for the coming fall semester. We are very excited to deliver the program virtually.

Step 3: Completing EDUC 205 – Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative Education

Current Ramapo College Matriculated Students: Are able to take this as a credit course through Ramapo College as part of their semester course load.

Non-Ramapo College Students:  Participants will need to sign-up for Friends of Ramapo Plus in order to be able to Audit the course.  Signing-up for Friends of Ramapo Plus:

1. The $150 Payment for Friends of Ramapo PLUS membership should be made online in advance of the registration for the course.  For more details about the program, to complete application and to pay online, please visit the Friends of Ramapo website https://www.ramapo.edu/foundation/friends/.  Make sure to include a note indicating you are a Ramapo Yoga Studies REFERRAL on your application. Please make sure to apply for and pay for Friends of Ramapo Plus by the following deadlines:
   Fall 2021 – August 25, 2021
2. Once you are signed-up and approved for Friends of Ramapo Plus, please click below for instructions and forms for your audit registration for EDUC 205. This form must be sent to alumni@ramapo.edu by September, 2021 Click Here! 

NOTE: For students registering for the 21-22 Ramapo Yoga Teacher Certification program, EDUC 205 will need to be completed in either: Fall 2021, Fall 2022 or Spring 2022.

Step 4: Attend 20 Asana Based Classes

Upon registration you will receive information on these classes

Step 5:  Complete Three Yoga Program Workshops

Upon registration, you will automatically be signed-up for 3 Yoga Workshops.  Please make sure to mark them on your calendar, as they are required.

Yoga Instructor Biographies

Yoga is an ancient and long established system for meditation, scholarship, psycho-spiritual development and holistic health. The Ramapo Yoga Teacher Certification Program is structured to offer serious students of yoga an opportunity to advance their personal practice and become instructors in yoga from within an integrated philosophical and psychological paradigm. To this end, this teacher-training program emphasizes the scholarly and experiential contemplative core of yoga while remaining as faithful as possible to the Indian cultural roots of these yoga practices. Terminology in Sanskrit, the scholarly language of classical yoga, is emphasized to promote clarity in the cross-cultural transmission of yogic concepts and practices to modern sensibilities. And finally, in a manner appropriate to the self-reflective character of yogic thought, courses involve serious descriptive journal work. The philosophy and practice of Yoga is instructed as a Liberal Art and Science that will not only prepare students to teach yoga with a competent and informed expertise, but also to live their personal lives as fully and consciously as possible.

Q: Can I earn a certificate while I’m employed full time?
Yes! Our classes are conveniently scheduled for you on 6 weekends plus one evening a week.

Q: How long will it take to earn my Yoga Teacher Certificate?
The Yoga Teacher Certificate can be earned in 5 months if the required EDUC 205 class is taken during the fall semester. Yoga classes are also available daily, providing the hours of yoga practice necessary to complete the training. EDUC 205 can also be taken during the spring semester if that is better for your schedule, and in that case it will take a year from start to finish, since the weekend seminars are scheduled only September-January each year.  You must complete all the requirements within 1.5 years to earn your Yoga Teacher Certificate.

Q: Which professions will my Yoga Teacher Certificate be appropriate for?
Graduates of the program have gone on to various professions in the area of contemplative practice. Some teach in yoga studios, and others incorporate their expertise to enrich their personal practice. Psychologists have integrated yoga into their work with clients, teachers have used yoga and meditative practices in the classroom, businesspersons have introduced yoga and mindfulness in their work environments, and health professionals use yoga in healing their patients.

Q: Are there opportunities to student teach during the yoga teacher certificate program?
Program participants and graduates are encouraged to continue to develop their teaching skills by teaching classes for the Ramapo Yoga Club and  “stress buster” yoga classes for students during finals week. In this way, you can gain the practical experience necessary for entering the yoga teaching profession.