Academic Yoga Therapy

This 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training program is designed for yogis who have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training or equivalent and would like to go a step further and become an advanced yoga instructor and learn about the applications of yoga for therapeutic purposes.

This program includes the first 300 hours of the 800-hour yoga therapy program. Graduates of this program can register with Yoga Alliance to obtain the RYT-500 credential and can apply to the 500-hour clinical yoga therapy program.

Pre-requisites to enroll in the academic program are:

• Foundational 200-yoga teacher training or equivalent education integrating the following categories: yoga techniques, anatomy and physiology (western and eastern), yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, and practicum hours. A copy of the certificate is required at registration
• Minimum one year of personal practice.
• Minimum 50 hours or one year of teaching experience as yoga/meditation instructor.

The curriculum includes 5 academic modules:

• YT, endocrine and digestive health
• YT, chronic illness and palliative care
• YT, pain management and mental health
• YT and musculoskeletal health
• YT, neurological and cardiovascular health

In addition to the 5 clinical courses mentioned above, students are required to complete 2 philosophy courses, as determined by enrollment period:

• Yoga Sutra or Bhagavad Gita
• History and business of yoga or upanishads and professional development

Curriculum is delivered by certified yoga therapists, medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, and other highly qualified healthcare providers.

Hybrid format includes a combination of in-person classes and online meetings. Class meets one weekend per month, and selected Tuesdays and Thursday evenings.

$3,680. Discount and payment plan available. Textbooks are not included in tuition and must be provided by the student.

Sonia Sorrenti
Instructor/yoga therapist
Call 248.551.9127