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New Jersey Government
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Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
"The New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is a governor-appointed state council whose mission is to improve the quality of life by promoting physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles. Twenty-nine states have Governor's/State Councils."
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New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
The department's "mission is to foster accessible and high-quality health and senior services to help all people in New Jersey achieve optimal health, dignity and independence. [They] work to prevent disease, promote and protect well-being at all life stages and encourage informed choices that enrich quality of life for individuals and communities."
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New Jersey Department of Health — Community Health & Wellness (NJ DOH)
Offers resources on nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
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NJWELL (State wellness program)
A state programme promoting healthy lifestyles and providing educational resources about fitness, stress management, healthy living. This could support yoga instructors who want to align with broader wellness initiatives or partner with organizations promoting holistic health.
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NJ DOH — Nutrition & Fitness
Focused on encouraging physical activity and fitness in workplaces; includes a “Working Well Toolkit.
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Nutrition and Fitness: New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
"Eat smart. Be active. Live well. Shaping NJ is the state partnership for the Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program focusing on environmental and policy change around obesity and chronic disease prevention."
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Special Olympics New Jersey
Wellness Programs including “Unified Yoga
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Associations
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Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
A membership organization supporting teachers of Integral Yoga, providing continuing education, resources, networking, and community.
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Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Membership organization supporting teachers of the Integral Yoga lineage. Offers resources, directory listings, discounts on insurance and continuing education.
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New Jersey Council of Administrators of Health and Physical Education (NJCAHPE)
"The NJCAHPE has been serving New Jersey's H&PE Supervisor's, Chair's, and Lead Teacher's for over 15 years. [They] provide support, encouragement, and advocate excellence in Health and Physical Education."
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New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)
"The mission of the New Jersey Education Association is to advance and protect the rights, benefits, and interests of members, and promote a quality system of public education for all students."
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New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NJAHPERD)
A statewide professional membership organization for health, physical education, recreation and dance educators in NJ. While not specific to yoga, it covers physical education & wellness teaching in schools
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New Jersey Yoga and Meditation Group
A Meetup‑based community group in NJ focused on yoga, meditation and breathing practices. Useful for networking, lesser formal but accessible to yoga teachers looking for connections in NJ.
Licensure & Credentials
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200HR Yoga Teacher Training
NJ Yoga Teacher Training offers a comprehensive program accredited by Yoga Alliance, diving into yoga philosophy, postures, teaching techniques, and lifestyle. Gain confidence to lead classes and deepen your practice, supported by personal attention in a group setting with expert guidance.
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Physical Education Certification
To teach yoga in New Jersey public schools, one must obtain a Physical Education endorsement.
Data and Statistics
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Yoga Alliance
Yoga Alliance is a leading nonprofit organization representing the yoga community. It offers extensive data on yoga teacher demographics, training programs, and industry trends.
