Integrated Holistic Health Coaching Certificate through YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry
YogaX’s Integrated Holistic Health Coaching (IHHC) Certificate is a pioneering program at the intersection of Yoga Psychology, Lifestyle Medicine and Health and Wellness Coaching. Designed for healthcare professionals, community health providers, and yoga teachers, this program blends the timeless wisdom of yoga with evidence-based coaching competencies to cultivate whole-person wellbeing.
Rooted in the five core content areas, this certificate offers comprehensive training in:
Coaching Presence & Relationships — Learn how to show up with authenticity, mindfulness, and deep listening to foster client trust and transformation.
Theories & Models of Behavior Change — Apply frameworks like the Transtheoretical Model, Motivational Interviewing 4.0, and Self-Determination Theory to support sustainable change.
Skills, Tools & Strategies — Develop core coaching competencies such as active listening, powerful questioning, goal setting, and strengths-based facilitation.
Ethics & Professional Practice — Engage in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice while staying within scope and honoring professional boundaries.
Health & Wellness Knowledge — Understand the foundations of sleep, nutrition, movement, stress resilience, and the social and structural determinants of health.
Graduates will be uniquely positioned to amplify their impact in clinical and community settings—bringing together the embodied wisdom of yoga and the science of behavior change to empower clients in transforming their health and their lives.
While some content is asynchronous and can be explored independently, the program is fundamentally a live, synchronous, experiential learning community grounded in adult, peer, and collective learning. Students are expected to deepen and demonstrate their understanding through active participation in practice, discussion, reflection, and shared discovery.
YogaX will host two IHHC cohorts in 2027
Spring Cohort: 1/23 to 5/7
Orientation: December 9, 2026, 5 PM PT (~1- 1.5 hrs)
First Cohort Meeting: Saturday, January 23rd, 9 AM to 12 PM PT
Module 1: Introduction to IHY, Lifestyle Medicine and H&W Coaching
Weekly Schedule 1/27 to 2/19 Wednesdays: 5:00-7:00 PM PT; Fridays: 5:00-7:00 PM PT
Module 2: Cultivating Empowerment Through H&W Coaching
Weekly Schedule: 2/24 to 3/26 Wednesdays: 5:00-7:00 PM PT; Fridays: 5:00-8:00 PM PT
Saturday 9-11 AM PT 3/20/2027 Practicum Overview
Module 3: Practical Skills Application and Supervised Coaching
Weekly Schedule: 3/21 to 5/7 Wednesdays: 5:00-8:00 PM PT; Fridays: 5:00-8:00 PM PT
Graduation May 7, 2027
All session times listed are virtual/online, live, and synchronous, and attendance is required.
Fall Cohort: 9/14 - 12/4 Dates and Times TBA
Email us at yogaxteam@stanford.edu or join the YogaX program information sessions for more information. (Date/time TBA soon)
The IHHC training schedule is subject to change. ​
IHHC Certificate Requirements:
To earn the YogaX’s Integrated Holistic Health Coaching Certificate, participants must:
Complete all three training modules (90 hours + Pre-Program IHY training):
Pre-Program Integrated Holistic Yoga training (Asynchronous, self-paced )
Module 1: Introduction to IHY, Lifestyle Medicine, & H&W Coaching
Module 2: Cultivating Empowerment Through Coaching
Module 3: Practical Skills Application and Supervised Coaching
Submit all required coursework, including:
Reflections on asynchronous didactic videos
Assigned readings with weekly reflection assignments
Reflective assignments capture learning insights, personal growth, and integration of content
Participate in all supervised practice coaching sessions as part of the practicum and receive structured mentor feedback
Pass a final Practical Skills Assessment (PSA) demonstrating:
Coaching presence and rapport
Application of relevant theories and behavior change models
Use of core coaching skills and tools
Integration of yoga philosophy and lifestyle medicine into client-centered coaching sessions
Upcoming Schedule
Integrated Holistic Health Coach Certificate through YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
Planning for National Board Certification
Completing the IHHC Certificate and earning the NBC-HWC credential are separate steps. Students who intend to pursue national board certification are responsible for meeting all NBHWC eligibility requirements, including completing an approved training program, documenting 50 qualifying coaching sessions after passing the practical skills assessment, and satisfying the education or work-experience requirement.
Candidates currently pay a $100 application fee and a $400 examination fee, for a total of $500. These fees are not included in YogaX tuition and are subject to change.
Please review the NBHWC certification requirements and current fees as you plan your pathway toward board certification.
Total Program Cost - $2530
$2,500 for the program.
$10 processing fee for the first module.
$10 processing fee for the second module.
$10 processing fee for the third module.
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