Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Certificate Programs
Our in-house certification programs include:
- Wholistic Massage Practitioner
- Reflexology
- Yoga Teacher Training
- 200 hours
- 200 hours (summer intensive)
- 500 hours
Wholistic Massage Practitioner Certification
Students graduating from the 617-hour program Wholistic Massage Certification program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Although the exam is not currently a requirement for graduates to practice in the State of New Jersey, it does serve as a measure of credibility for our graduates and we encourage this course of action.Reflexology Certification
For students interested in Reflexology, LIWS offers a comprehensive two-semester program. Graduates of our 178-hour Reflexology Certification Program are eligible to sit for the National Reflexology Examination, given by the American Reflexology Certification Board.Note: Although this exam is not a requirement for students to practice in the State of New Jersey, it does serve as a measure of credibility for our graduates and we encourage this course of action.
Yoga Teacher Training
Lourdes Institute is a Registered Yoga Alliance School offering both 200-hour and 500-hours Teacher Training Programs. Applicants are required to
have a minimum of six (6) months of Yoga training and practice experience prior to applying for admission into the program. This unique program will assist the student in experiencing the true essence of Yoga... union and harmony for body, mind and spirit. Students will
acquire the yogic knowledge and develop the skills & confidence necessary to successfully instruct beginner-level, wholistic-oriented Yoga Classes.
The program will address:
- Philosophy of Yoga
- Intensive Posture Clinic
- Teaching Methodology
- Deep Breathing Exercises
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Nutrition
- Relaxation Training
- Personal Growth & Clearing
- Spirituality of Yoga
- Meditative Practices
- Visualization/Imagery/Affirmation
- Marketing Skills
Discover, with our experienced master teachers, new ways to access energy through breath and body awareness, effective warm-ups, basic postures, meditation, and deep relaxation.
