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IYEC

International Yoga Expert Certification

International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)

A practical, step-by-step program designed to help yoga teachers and aspiring instructors build confident class sequencing, clear teaching skills, and professional standards.

  • Learn how to structure a complete 60-minute yoga class with clarity
  • Improve cueing, demonstration, and safe adjustments
  • Receive an official IYEC Certificate and ongoing support after completion

Available worldwide. Online cohorts and selected in-person options may be offered depending on season and location.

Duration
16 hours total (delivered across [X] sessions)
Level
Beginner-friendly for teaching, valuable for experienced instructors
Support
Access to post-program guidance and resources

Who IYEC is for

IYEC is built for people who want to teach yoga with structure, confidence, and consistency.

  • Yoga practitioners who want to become instructors
  • Yoga teachers who want stronger sequencing and class design
  • Studio trainers who want a clear methodology for teaching
  • Coaches and wellness facilitators who want a yoga teaching framework

What you will gain

Clear methodology, better teaching language, and a practical structure you can use immediately.

A reliable class structure
Learn a clear method to plan and deliver a full 60-minute yoga class from start to finish.
Sequencing that makes sense
Build intelligent transitions, pacing, and class flow that supports focus, safety, and results.
Clear cueing and teaching language
Improve how you speak, demonstrate, and guide students with confidence.
Safety and modifications
Learn how to offer variations and adjustments for different bodies and experience levels.
Professional teaching practice
Strengthen your instructor presence, lesson planning, and the skills that help students trust you.
Certificate and next-step support
Complete the program, receive your IYEC Certificate, and continue improving with guidance and resources.

Curriculum

Modules are designed to build your teaching structure step by step. Adjust module titles to match your official outline.

Module 1: Foundations of teaching
  • Instructor mindset and class responsibility
  • How to create a safe and welcoming class environment
Module 2: Class structure
  • Building a full 60-minute class
  • Warm-up, main flow, peak, cool-down, closing
Module 3: Sequencing method
  • Transitions and pacing
  • How to choose postures and organize progressions
Module 4: Cueing and demonstration
  • Clear verbal cues
  • Demonstration skills and timing
Module 5: Safety, modifications, and adjustments
  • Offering variations
  • Principles of safe corrections and alignment awareness
Module 6: Professional practice
  • Lesson planning and delivery
  • How to review and improve your teaching

Certificate

Complete the program and receive an official IYEC Certificate. Add your verification or registry details here if applicable.

  • Official IYEC Certificate upon successful completion
  • Certificate ID / verification option (add details if you use one)
  • Recommended next steps and ongoing support resources

FAQ

Do I need prior yoga teacher training?
No. IYEC is designed to be approachable for aspiring instructors and useful for experienced teachers who want stronger structure.
Is this program online or in-person?
Online cohorts are available worldwide. In-person options may be offered in selected locations depending on the season.
How long is the program?
The program is 16 hours total, delivered across [X] sessions.
What happens after completion?
You receive an IYEC Certificate and can access follow-up guidance and resources.

Contact

For cohort dates, format details, and questions about eligibility, reach out anytime.

Email: info@americanyogaassociation.net




 
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