Council for Yoga Accreditation International (CYAI) Courses

CYAI Masterclass Series — Classical & Applied Yoga

A two-module journey through the science and philosophy of Yoga. Module 1 grounds you in Classical Yoga through the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; Module 2 applies those principles to practice and daily life.
Each module can be taken independently.

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Module 1 · Classical Yoga · Masterclass

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

A foundational study of Classical Yoga philosophy — the mind, the causes of suffering, and the path to Self-realization.

  • Dates: 19, 20, 26, 27 Sep · 3, 4 Oct 2026 — 6 live online sessions of 1.5 hours
  • Time: 7:30–9:00 PM IST / 10:00–11:30 AM US Eastern (EDT)
  • Faculty: Dr. C. Rajan Narayanan, PhD, AYTh
  • Fee: $79 CYAI members · $99 non-members
  • Included: Free e-book for all participants — Translation of Yoga Sutras As Is - By Rajan Narayanan
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Module 2 · Applied Yoga · Certificate Course

Yoga Concepts for Global Application

The science, philosophy and practical application of Yoga — from breath and meditation to holistic application in life.

  • Dates: 21, 22, 28, 29 Nov · 5, 6, 12, 13 Dec 2026 — 8 live online sessions of 1.5 hours
  • Time: 7:30–9:00 PM IST / 9:00–10:30 AM US Eastern (EST)
  • Faculty: Dr. C. Rajan Narayanan, PhD, AYTh
  • Fee: $119 CYAI members · $144 non-members
  • Textbook required: Yoga Concepts for Global Application
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CYAI Patanjali Fundamentals Certification Exam — 19–20 December 2026, following Module 2. Open to all participants; taking the exam is optional. Learn about CYAI certification

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International Yoga Day Webinar Series

Explore the deeper dimensions of body, mind and spirit through practices rarely found in most yoga schools.

Session Topics

✦ Power of Sound Vibrations
For Mental and Physical Balance

✦ Power of Breath
For Enhancing Vitality and Well-Being

✦ Power of Asanas & Stretching
For Strength, Flexibility and Mobility

Session Format

June 21, June 24 June 27 - Starts 8:00 AM ET

45 Minutes Experiential Practice

45 Minutes Open Discussion & Questions

New Daily Yoga Batch for You Starting Jul 1st

Morning Chair Yoga – 7:30 AM ET

Pacific Evening Chair Yoga – 6:30 PM PT

Presenters

Dr. Rajan Narayanan
Founder and Director, Life in Yoga
Mentor and Initiator, Vedasamskriti Yoga Foundation

Mr. Sanjeev Krishnan
Director, Vedasamskriti Yoga Foundation
Founder of Sanjeev Krishna Yoga (SKY), Dubai

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Register for Three Webinar Series

CYAI Monthly Seminars

CYAI Monthly Seminars 2025

Monthly Seminar Series thru Council for Yoga Accreditation International
ZOOM SEMINAR SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Online

10 am to 12 noon Eastern USA time

6 pm to 8 pm Dubai time

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm India time

3 pm to 5 pm UK time

Contact

Avani Presswala : cyaiorg@gmail.com


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📁 Past Events

Life in Yoga 20th Anniversary — Milestone Celebration, Tampa FL (May 3, 2026)

A special one-day gathering celebrating 20 years of bringing authentic yoga to the world.

When

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Hall opens: 8:30 AM

Program: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where

Sasta Temple

6829 Maple Lane

Tampa, FL 33610

Program Topics

  • Practices – What, Why, and How (9:00–10:30 am)
  • Philosophy of Yoga – Patanjali Yoga Sutras (10:40 am–12:00 pm)
  • Health Applications (1:00–2:30 pm)
  • Karma Cleansing (2:30–4:00 pm)

Lunch, snacks and tea included.

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2025 Retreat, Florida — Sutra, Prana & Self (Sep 19–22, 2025)

When

Friday, Sep 19, 2025 — Evening 5:00 PM

Monday, Sep 22, 2025 — Afternoon 1:00 PM

Where

390 Strand Drive, Melbourne Beach, Florida, USA

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