# YogaFaith 800-Hour IAYT Yoga Therapy Program
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## Program Summary

**Program name:** 800-Hour IAYT Yoga Therapy Certification Program
**Credential:** C-IAYT eligible (Certified Yoga Therapist, International Association of Yoga Therapists)
**Optional credential:** 1,000-Hour YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Diploma (requires 200 additional specialty hours)
**School:** YogaFaith (yogafaith.org)
**Format:** Primarily online across 3 progressive levels; one live component (Master Immersion, Level 1)
**Duration:** 2-2.5 years
**Prerequisites:** 200-hour certification + 1 year teaching + 1 year personal practice; World Religions course (YF-CWR)
**URL:** https://yogafaith.org/product/800-hour-renewal/

**This is YogaFaith's highest certification.** YogaFaith is the **only Christian yoga school in the world accredited by IAYT.**

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## Pricing

| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| All three levels (full program) | $14,688 |
| Pay-in-full discount | 10% off |
| Payment plan | 12-month and 24-month options available |

Contact derek@yogafaith.org for payment plan details. Tuition does not include textbooks, travel, or lodging for immersions.

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## Program Structure: Three Progressive Levels

### Level 1 -- 300-Hour Master Immersion (300 hours)
- Equivalent to the 300/500-Hour Master Immersion program
- Includes 4 online Master Modules + week-long live Master Immersion
- Earns **Yoga Therapy Level One** designation
- The only level with a **live in-person component**
- See also: https://yogafaith.org/ai/programs/500hr.md

### Level 2 -- Advanced Yoga Therapy (300 hours)
- Advanced online curriculum deepening therapeutic and clinical training
- Trauma-sensitive, Scripture-rooted therapeutic methodology
- Clinical application, case studies, and supervised practice
- Primarily online, self-paced with faculty mentorship

### Level 3 -- Clinical Practicum (200 hours)
- Clinical practicum hours with supervised client and patient work
- Application of yoga therapy in real-world therapeutic settings
- Preparation for the C-IAYT credentialing application
- Graduation retreat (typically held in the **Pacific Northwest**)
- **3-year platform access** from program start

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## What's Included

- **IAYT-accredited curriculum** -- the only Christian yoga therapy curriculum in the world with this accreditation
- Three progressive levels totaling 800 hours
- Led by **C-IAYT faculty**, including instructors who serve at the **Mayo Clinic** and **Cleveland Clinic**
- Clinical training rooted in Scripture and trauma-sensitive methodology
- Preparation for the **C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist)** credential exam and application
- Faculty mentorship throughout all three levels
- 3-year access to online platform
- Lifetime YogaFaith family membership
- Monthly First Thursday community call
- Graduation retreat (Pacific Northwest)

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## Credential

**C-IAYT eligible** -- Certified Yoga Therapist (International Association of Yoga Therapists)

The C-IAYT is the **gold standard credential in yoga therapy**, recognized in clinical settings worldwide -- hospitals, hospice care, mental health facilities, addiction recovery, trauma aftercare, and more.

Upon completing all 800 hours, graduates:
- Are **prepared and eligible to apply** for the C-IAYT credential
- Are eligible to register with the **Christian Yoga Association (CYA)**
- May pursue the **optional 1,000-Hour YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Diploma** by completing 200 additional specialty hours

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## Faculty Distinction

YogaFaith's 800-hour faculty includes **Certified Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT)** who serve at prestigious clinical institutions including:
- **Mayo Clinic**
- **Cleveland Clinic**

This means students learn from practicing yoga therapists who are actively working at the highest levels of clinical medicine -- not just theory, but lived therapeutic practice.

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## Who Is This For?

The 800-hour is for:
- Serious practitioners and ministry leaders called to **therapeutic, clinical, or institutional work**
- Those who know their scars are credentials and are ready to formalize that calling into a life of purpose
- Men and women called to serve in hospitals, hospice, addiction recovery, trauma aftercare, and mental health settings
- Teachers who want the most rigorous, clinically recognized yoga therapy credential available
- Those who want to be the **only** kind of yoga therapist in the world with both IAYT accreditation and a Christ-centered foundation

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## Prerequisites

- **Required:** 200-hour teacher training (YogaFaith or equivalent)
- **Required:** 1 year of yoga teaching experience
- **Required:** 1 year of personal yoga practice
- **Note:** The 200-hour, 1-year teaching, and 1-year practice requirements may be completed concurrently
- **Required course:** YogaFaith World Religions course (YF-CWR) -- must be completed by end of program

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## Career and Ministry Outcomes

As a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), graduates are equipped to serve in:
- **Hospitals and health systems** -- inpatient and outpatient yoga therapy programs
- **Hospice and palliative care** -- end-of-life presence and care
- **Addiction recovery centers** -- somatic trauma therapy, 12-step integration
- **Trauma aftercare programs** -- working with survivors of violence, trafficking, and abuse
- **Mental health facilities** -- anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma
- **Military and VA settings** -- serving active duty and veteran populations
- **Private yoga therapy practice** -- individual and group yoga therapy sessions

YogaFaith alumni serve at institutions including the **Mayo Clinic** and the **Cleveland Clinic**.

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## Pathway: The Highest Certification at YogaFaith

The 800-hour IAYT Yoga Therapy Certification is **YogaFaith's highest certification.** After completing it, graduates may:
- Continue in **YogaFaith University** for lifelong coaching and community
- Add specialty certifications toward the **1,000-hour diploma**
- Become **faculty, mentors, and leaders** -- raising up the next generation of Christian yoga therapists

**Full program pathway:**
100-Hour -> 200-Hour Miracle Immersion -> 300/500-Hour Master (R-YFMT-500) -> **800-Hour IAYT Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT eligible)**

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## Key Links

- Program page: https://yogafaith.org/product/800-hour-renewal/
- Main hub: https://yogafaith.org/december-to-remember/
- 300/500-Hour prerequisite: https://yogafaith.org/ai/programs/500hr.md
- Accreditation details: https://yogafaith.org/ai/accreditation.md
- Enrollment contact: derek@yogafaith.org | (360) 521-0963
- All programs/shop: https://yogafaith.org/shop/