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Available to graduates of the Yoga Therapy Rx™ and Prime of Life Yoga™ Programs, the registration gives you the right to use the following credential/s next to your name. |
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YTRx-500 – |
Yoga Therapy Rx™ Level II |
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YTRx-500C – |
Yoga Therapy Rx™ Level III |
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YTRx-800C – |
Yoga Therapy Rx™ Level IV |
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YTRx-1000 – |
Yoga Therapy Rx™ Level IV with two additional 100-hour programs from LMU Yoga Studies: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social Change and Ayurveda & Self Care* |
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POLY – |
Prime of Life Yoga® Level I and Level II |
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Effective June 1st, 2017, there will only one POLY credential.
In order to receive the credential and use POLY after your name, you must have completed POLY Levels I & II unless you were previously grandfathered in, or you are also a graduate of YTRx Level II and above. **In order to teach a POLY class, you must have an RYT-200 credential from Yoga Alliance or another approved course.** |
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If you received POLY-500, POLY-600, POLY-800, POLY-1000, prior to June 1st, 2017, you are grandfathered into this program. | ||
*This includes the 800-hour IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapy Training Program
Benefits:
What do I need to be eligible for a credential?The minimum requirements for credentialing are successful completion of the following:
*Please see the credentials list with the training requirements for each level. Both of these programs are offered through Loyola Marymount University Extension Programs an Samata International.
What is the cost of a Samata credential?YTRx – The registration fee for the first credential is $150 and is valid for 2 years. A second credential (POLY) may be added during the initial 2 year period for an additional fee of $50. Subsequent renewal of both credentials is $200 for each two year period. POLY – The registration fee for a POLY credential is $150 and is valid for 2 years. This includes use of the Prime of Life Yoga trademark. (See Using the Prime of Life YogaTM section below) Upgrade of credentials: Registrants who upgrade or change their original credentials during any membership period will be charged a nominal fee of $15 to cover administrative costs. Upgrade will not extend the validity of the membership period. Subsequent renewal of the upgraded credential will be charged at the regular renewal rate.
Do I get Continuing Education Credits (CEC’s)?
Registration must be kept current in order to use the credential designation, and trademark. Access to the resource pages will terminate with non-renewal. An email reminder will be sent 30 days prior to renewal. Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct as provided in the guidelines of the California Yoga Teachers Association will be cause for removal from this program. Credentialed members are required to maintain current liability insurance and proof of coverage may be made. Resource pages are the property of our instructors, and are for personal use only.
I just finished the Prime of Life Yoga® Teacher Training program Level I. Can I use the Prime of Life Yoga® name now?No. you need to also complete POLY training Level II, before applying for a credential and using the name. Prime of Life Yoga® is a trademarked name, as is the credential designation of POLY. Only credentialed teachers registered through Samata International are allowed to use this designation. Prime of Life yoga teachers using the designation are required to follow the principles of practice as outlined in the POLY courses as well as selected postures and routines recommended by Larry Payne. We want to make sure that when someone takes a Prime of Life Yoga® class they will have a similar experience wherever the class is being taught. Please contact us at credentials@samata.com with any questions. |