- A Therapeutic option for your 500 RYT requirements – approved by Yoga Alliance
- A Yoga Therapist (CYT) certification program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This program is designed for those seeking in-depth knowledge in Therapeutic Yoga. The intention is to combine classic yoga tradition with advanced science to optimize the health and well-being of each individual.
Yoga Therapy 300 hour certification includes knowledge in:
- Yoga Therapy principles and philosophies
- Yoga Psychology
- Anatomy & physiology
- Client physical assessment
- Therapy program design
- Yoga therapy for common muscular and orthopedic conditions
- Yoga therapy for common neurological conditions
- Yoga Therapy for common medical conditions
- Basic counseling and communication skills
- Wellness Programs
- Therapeutic group classes
- Administration and business of yoga therapy
The 300 Hour Therapy Program includes the following trainings:
- Therapy 1 (4-days) – pre-requisites are Level 1 and Anatomy/Alignment
- Therapy 2 (4-days) – pre-requisites are RYT-200 (or minimum YogaFit Levels 1-4)
Note: Therapy 2 can be taken prior to Therapy 1
- Restorative (4-days)
- Anatomy 2 (2-days)
- Ayurveda (2-days)
- Pranayama (1-day)
- YogaLean (2-day) – coming soon in 2011
- Therapy 3 (4-days) – coming in 2012 – pre-requisites are Therapy 1
- Therapy 4 (4-days) – coming in 2012 – pre-requisites are Therapy 1
- Therapy 5 (4-days) – coming in 2012 – pre-requisites are Therapy 1, 2, 3, 4
The 300 hour program consists of 279 contact hours. The remaining hours are home study. Those interested in receiving a Certified Yoga therapist certificate will be tested for comprehension and competency in the material upon completion of the program.