Foundations of Yoga Therapy (300 hours)
Deepen Your Understanding. Expand Your Impact.
Course Description
The Foundations of Yoga Therapy program is the perfect starting point for yoga teachers and wellness practitioners who want to integrate therapeutic principles into their practice. This program lays the groundwork for using yoga as a healing modality, blending ancient wisdom with modern science to support well-being on physical, mental, and emotional levels.
What You'll Learn
- The science and philosophy behind yoga therapy
- Anatomy, physiology, and the mind-body connection
- Assessing individual needs and adapting yoga practices accordingly
- Tools for managing stress, anxiety, and common health concerns
- Ethics and professional scope in yoga therapy
Who Should Join?
- Yoga teachers (RYT 200+) looking to offer therapeutic-based yoga
- Wellness professionals seeking to incorporate yoga therapy techniques
- Practitioners interested in holistic healing approaches
Dates and Info
Date: Start anytime. Our foundational program offers modules monthly.
Faculty: Lead trainers Lucy st John C-IAYT & Niki Inglis as well as guest teachers.
Tuition: Contact us here
Friday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Program Duration: 1 – 5 years (you can make the schedule work for your lifestyle)
Homework Hours: On average students will need to complete 1 hour of homework for every 4 hours of instruction.
Modules for Advanced Yoga Therapy Program: Chair/ Restorative + Neuroscience / Ayurvedic Studies/ Advanced Anatomy/ Art of Assisting/ Trauma-informed/ Myofascia Self-release / Yoga Nidra / the Business of Yoga and Yin yoga. Robust manuals for each module are provided.
Recommended modules: Pranayama & Philosophy, Emotional Resiliency & Advanced Pedagogy.
See the Advanced Training Module hour page for the full list of modules.
Yoga Therapy Programs
Advanced Program (250 hours)
For graduates of Foundations or experienced practitioners ready to deepen their expertise.
Applied Yoga Therapy Program (250 hours)
For those pursuing one-on-one Yoga Therapy