Academy of Holistic Fitness
Academy of Holistic Fitness

Academy of Holistic Fitness Recertification FAQ’s

Q: I’m a Personal Trainer with minimal (or no) background in Yoga. Which of your correspondence courses would be best me?

A: You don’t have to be a dedicated yogi or professional yoga teacher to be able to teach basic yoga postures and simple breathing inquiries. Any personal trainer can and should learn to teach some yoga. In fact, it would probably be a disservice to your clientele if you did not include yoga techniques in your personal training repertoire.
 
The Academy of Holistic Fitness courses present yoga in a fitness-oriented, scientific manner that is easy to understand, learn and teach. We emphasize safety, practicality, and ease of instruction. Each course provides a myriad of techniques for stretching, breathing, relaxing, and focusing. Our goal is to help you provide your clients with lifestyle wellness techniques for stress reduction and general health.

The best and most comprehensive course for you is Practical Yoga for Personal Trainers.

Q: I’m a Group Fitness Instructor – but certainly no Yoga expert. Which home study courses would be best for me?

A: Many Academy of Holistic Fitness courses are designed specifically to train group fitness instructors in the art and science of teaching yoga classes. These courses will help you learn the proper alignment of yoga postures, sequencing, and safety guidelines so that you can teach with confidence, compassion and creativity.

The best courses for you are Yoga for Group Fitness Instructors Level One: Basic Alignment (A great starter course for new or novice yoga teachers; learn 20+ popular yoga postures), Yoga for Group Fitness Instructors Level Two: Refining and Energizing Alignment (deeper understanding of alignment strategies and how yoga postures affect the health of organs and glands), and The Vinyasa Specialist (poses linked with movement – a popular, active yoga class trend).

Q: I’m a yoga instructor and need to earn my CEC’s. Are your home study courses for yoga instructors of all levels?

A: Absolutely. If you are already a yoga instructor and are looking for refresher information or new yoga teaching approaches, see the guide below to help you select the course(s) that are most appropriate for your current level of expertise and professionals needs. For the Intermediate level courses, we recommend prior yoga experience.

Yoga for Group Fitness Instructors Level One: Basic Alignment Basic (Yoga)
Yoga for Group Fitness Instructors Level Two: Refining and Energizing Alignment Basic – Intermediate (Yoga)
Practical Yoga for Personal Trainers Basic – Intermediate (Yoga & Mind-Body)*
Enlighten Your Body Intermediate (Yoga, Pilates, & Mind-Body)
The Vinyasa Specialist Intermediate (Yoga)
Mind Body Healing Intermediate (Yoga & Mind-Body)
Holistic Fitness Specialty Certificate Intermediate (Somatic education, Yoga, and Somatic psychology)
New Ideas for Today's Yoga Classes Intermediate (Yoga)

*appropriate for all fitness professionals interested in teaching yoga

Q: Are the courses pre-approved by my certification organization?

A: Pre-approved CEC’s and certification organizations are listed for each course. If your organization is not included, contact them for information about the petition process.

Q: How soon will I receive my course materials?

A: Academy of Holistic Fitness course materials are normally shipped within 24 hours after you place your order online (or credit card order by phone) -- or within 24 hours of receiving your check/money order in the mail.

Q: What payment methods do you accept?

A. We accept major credit cards – VISA, MasterCard, American Express,Diner’s Club online. We also accept checks/money orders by mail.

Q: How long will it take me to complete the course? How soon must I complete the exam?

A: On average, you will need one hour of study time per CEC. For example, a course worth 1.0 ACE CEC’s will require approximately 10 hours of your time. We recommend that you complete the course within one year of the purchase date.

Q: How do I submit the answer sheet?

A: You can submit the answer sheet by mail, by fax, or you can take the exam online.

Q: What is a passing score? What if I don’t pass?

A: The passing score is 80% or better. If you take the exam online, your exam will be graded instantly. If you don’t pass, you will have the opportunity to correct the questions you missed, and then resubmit your answer sheet. NOTE: A student can access the quiz that corresponds with their code as many times as they'd like, but their progress will not be saved from one time to the next. They will have to start from scratch each time they log in to take the quiz.

Q: After I submit the answer sheet, how soon will I receive my certificate and CEC’s?

A: Normally, answer sheets are graded on the same day that they are received in our office and your certificate of completion will be emailed, faxed, or mailed to you within 48 hours. If you take the exam online, you will be able to print your certificate right away.

Q: Will a copy of my CEC certificate also be sent to my certification organization?

A:No, this is your responsibility. Contact your certification organization for renewal forms, procedure, and requirements.

Q: Can I share the course with a friend? Can we both take the exam for CEC’s?

A: We offer a course sharing program, and we encourage you to take advantage of it! A second person can purchase the course exam for 50% of the course price. Sorry but our online order system is not set up to accommodate the 'sharing' program. You will need to email us for questions and information about how to order and pay for a shared course.

Q: What if I decide to return your course and want to get my money back?

A: Sorry, we do not accept returns, exchanges or issue refunds. This policy helps us keep prices more affordable.

Q: How can I earn a Yoga Teacher Training Certificate?

A: NETA (National Exercise Trainers’ Association) offers a Yoga Teacher Training Certificate that is available as a weekend workshop or as a 30-hour home study program . Many of our courses are included in their home study program. See www.netafit.org for details.

Q: I’m interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or group fitness instructor. Can I take your course(s) to get my initial certification?

A: No. The Academy of Hollistic Fitness courses are strictly for continuing education. We are not a certification organization.