Learn how to safely and confidently teach chair, standing, and mat yoga for adults 50+ in our research evidence-based Geriatric Yoga
Learn the Silver Age Yoga Style
This certification course teaches yoga instructors and wellness professionals how to safely adapt yoga for older adults. Students receive study materials, videos, pose instruction, senior health education, quizzes, and support throughout the course.
The Silver Age Yoga Online Certification course was co-developed and meticulously researched by expert yoga instructors and doctors from the Stein Institute for Research on Aging. Unlike modified “gentle” yoga courses, our course is designed from beginning-to-end to address the needs of all seniors.
25 CEUs
Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
Self-Paced Online Training
Complete the course from home within one year.
Senior-Focused Method
Learn safe modifications, precautions, and class structure for older adults.
Silver Age Yoga Teacher Certification Study Materials:
- Printed study book detailing senior health issues and how Silver Age Yoga addresses them.
- 89 Silver Age Yoga asanas with benefits and precautions indicated, including a model class description.
- Bonus Section: Yoga for Senior Athletes and detailed anatomy book.
- Exclusive Videos: Yoga in the Silver Years – watch Serpil execute the 89 Silver Age Yoga asanas as Frank talks her through them.
- Online Videos: Silver Age Yoga I and II.
How Long Will it Take to Become a Certified Instructor?
Completion time varies based on experience and pace. Current yoga teachers typically complete the program in 55–65 hours, with most becoming certified within 2–3 months. Those with limited yoga experience may take longer, while some have completed the program in as little as 2 weeks.
Is There a Time Limit for the Program?
Participants have one year from registration to complete and pass the final exam. Additional quiz support is available at no extra cost for those who need assistance.
Does Silver Age Yoga offer Continuing Education Units?
Yes! Our program qualifies for 25 non-contact CEUs upon successful completion of our program which are recognized and accepted by Yoga Alliance and other yoga organizations.
Silver Age Yoga Teacher Certification Business Toolkit:
- Silver Age Yoga Quick Start Checklist.
- Silver Age Yoga Media Kit:
- Sample Press Release
- Sample Public Service Announcement
- Instructions for maximizing exposure within the community
- In-Depth and Customizable PowerPoint Presentation detailing the benefits of Silver Age Yoga
- Extensive Documentation: (in various electronic formats)
- Sample Advertisements
- Sample Donation Forms
- Adopt-a-Center Documentation
- Fundraising Guidelines
- Quarterly Attendance Sheet
- Invoicing
- Release Forms
- Much more!
Certification
The SAYCO (Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach) Online Teacher Certification Course is offered to RYT 200 teachers (teachers who have successfully completed a 200-hour [or higher] yoga teacher training program that is registered with Yoga Alliance, or a comparable teacher training program). This is an online advanced training course and may be completed at the individual’s own pace within one year. Upon successful completion, graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion, 25 non-contact CEU’s for teachers registered with Yoga Alliance, and will be considered a Certified Silver Age Yoga Certified Teacher.
The SAYCO Course is also available to non-Yoga teachers in related fields such as a caregiver, physical and occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, physical trainers, etc. identified as Flex and Stretch. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion. This Certificate does NOT acknowledge them as a yoga teacher and they do not receive CEU’s.
Online Certification Tuition:
The tuition of the program is $595 which includes all study materials, online quizzes and exams as well as online support should you need it.
Current students click here to reach the course area.