University of Utah

The ESSF program is partnered with Yoga Alliance to offer an accredited 200 Hour Yoga Certification. Students can earn college credits while completing their yoga certification.

Certification includes guided focus on the history of yoga, philosophies, and the metaphysical energies associated with yoga practice. These principles will include, but are not limited to the lineage of yoga, the Eight Limbs, chakras, koshas, doshas, bandhas, pranayamas, etc., the study of anatomy, adjustments, asanas, the readings of Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, guided meditations, kriyas, bhaktis, and more.

The course includes practical, hands on application of principles taught with critique and discussion included.

During the last section of the certification, various workshops are taught to highlight different approaches to yoga disciplines.