A Step-by-Step on How to Become an HFA-Certified Yoga Fitness Instructor
Learn the dynamics of teaching Yoga fitness through mastering class design, postures, breath work, leadership skills and more. HFA's Yoga Fitness Trainer certification will give you the tools to teach yoga fitness classes in a gym or studio setting.
In order to become an HFA-certified Yoga Fitness Trainer, there are a 2 courses that you need to take in a specific sequential order:
- Fitness Theory Course (a 32 hour course)
- Yoga Fitness Training Course (a 20 hour course)
Will I receive a certificate in the end:
You will receive a professional Yoga Fitness Training certificate upon successful completion of these courses. This will be your official certificate of completion. It will come to you in PDF format via email. Please save this to your computer for reference. Please note that there is a $10.00 + GST administration fee for re-issuing certificates should you lose your first issuance.
In these courses you will learn:
- exercise science review
- human anatomy
- the skeletal system
- biomechanics and applied kinesiology
- nutrition
- health screening
- testing and evaluation
- cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise
- communication and teaching techniques
- emergency procedures
- basic Yoga postures
- program planning and design
- music
- contraindicated Yoga postures in a group setting
Options:
These courses can be taken in a classroom setting or fully online.





