Completion of Course

Completion of the Functional Yoga Therapy program and credit for designated learning hours is based on a Pass/Fail system (which on Quizzes requires 100% correct). Students must maintain a passing status assessed through attendance, class participation, evidence of having done and retained the preparatory assigned learning, ability to work with clients, and completion of other written, oral and practice-based assignments. 

Students who fall short of meeting the criteria will be asked to have a consultation session with either specific faculty, their mentor, or the Director of the program.  This meeting will be to clarify expectations and to determine additional assignments or study that will be needed for the student to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of standard competencies for yoga therapists (as set by the IAYT-International Association of Yoga Therapists). 

Beyond facilitating a plan of action, the mentor, faculty or Director will also be available for remedial one on one training, billed at $50 per hour and paid directly to the teacher giving the remedial training.  Students can meet with the instructor upon request for progress reports if needed. If a student is not able to fulfill the passing standard of competency in a course, they may be asked to repeat it; which can be done at half of the current price. If a student is unable, even with extra time, counseling and assignments to adequately meet the standards for IAYT competencies, the student may be asked to drop out of the Functional Yoga Therapy training. If such occurs, no refunds will be given for courses already taken. 

Any student may be dismissed for excessive absences, tardiness, incompletion of assignments, or violations of rules and regulations of the school Code of Conduct and Ethics. The Director will make the final decision. If a student feels he/she cannot complete the program due to medical reasons or personal problems, he/she should meet with the School Director. Appropriate choices will be made through discussion and mediation with the Director.

Certification Requirements:

All classes must be attended per the attendance guidelines, preparatory work assignments completed in a satisfactory manner (indicating progress on achievement of the Competencies for Yoga Therapists, set by the IAYT-International Association of Yoga Therapists), quiz and/or final tests taken. Class participation, performance on quizzes, and evaluation of in-class practicums is required.

To receive a Certificate of Completion, each student must complete the final exam:  Choose a client and with the student’s assigned mentor present (in person or virtually), successfully complete a full Intake, an Assessment, Treatment Planning, and working with client on teaching the plan of action. 

NOTE: The student will have 2 weeks from the end of the official course weekend to complete this final exam (for virtual course only).