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