CCIYT-Introduction
The Certificate Course for Integrated Yoga Teachers (CCIYT) is designed for fitness, exercise, and sports professionals who wish to adopt a more holistic approach to health, fitness, and well-being.
True fitness is more than strong muscles. It includes physical health, mental balance, emotional well-being, and a healthy lifestyle. Health and fitness are not static; they improve or decline according to the principle of use and disuse. Every individual is different, and exercise programmes should be designed according to a person’s age, gender, occupation, goals, abilities, and limitations.
Yoga offers a complete system for developing and maintaining health. It helps improve posture, spinal health, breathing, concentration, relaxation, and overall quality of life. For this reason, personal trainers and fitness professionals can greatly benefit from incorporating yogic practices into their clients’ training programmes.
The course has been specially designed for GĀYO Fitness Academy by the renowned Yoga teacher, scholar, researcher, and author Dr Manmath Gharote, Director of Lonavla Yoga Institute (India).
Course Objectives
The programme aims to:
Enable students to understand and practise complete Yoga based on the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.
Help fitness professionals integrate traditional Yoga into modern fitness and wellness programmes.
Introduce clients to authentic Yoga practices that extend beyond physical exercise.
Develop fitness professionals into holistic health and lifestyle guides.
Enhance professional knowledge, skills, and career opportunities within the wellness industry.
Why This Programme Is Unique
Designed specifically for fitness professionals and the fitness industry by Dr Manmath Gharote.
Based on traditional Yoga principles documented in ancient manuscripts and classical texts.
Comprehensive 200-hour blended learning programme.
Supported by three textbooks authored by Dr Gharote, detailed study notes, and access to more than 85 educational videos.
Delivered through a combination of online webinars, home study, assignments, and offline practical sessions.
Provides internationally accepted face-to-face learning through live webinars and in-person training.
Includes complimentary post-enrolment and post-certification mentoring and professional guidance.
Offers students the opportunity to learn authentic Yoga from one of the world's most respected Yoga education institutions.
With the Lonavla Yoga Institute’s presence in more than 60 countries, the programme is well positioned for wider international recognition and future accreditation opportunities.
The CCIYT represents another important initiative by GĀYO Fitness Academy to help build meaningful careers—not just jobs—in holistic health, fitness, and wellness.