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Yoga Therapist (Level 6)
Yoga Therapist (Level 6) trains qualified yoga teachers to use yoga therapeutically for chronic conditions, rehabilitation and integrative health. Total tuition ₹55,000.
18 Months (Part-Time)
Level 6
Available on weekends
Online
₹3,000/month + ₹7,900 exam fees
Syllabus
- Unit 1 – Yoga and Human Body (Anatomy & Physiology): Musculoskeletal system, joints, ligaments, tendons; Blood & Immune system; Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system & mechanism of breathing; Digestive system & enzymatic secretions; Excretory system & temperature regulation
- Endocrine system (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary, Pancreas); Special senses; Reproductive system; Nervous system (cerebrum, cerebellum, ANS)
- Homeostasis and physiological basis of mind-body intervention
- Yogic Psychology: cognitive processes, consciousness in Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutra, Yoga Vasishtha; methods of elevating consciousness
- Yoga and Diet: Yogic concept of Ahara, Mitahara, Yuktahara; therapeutic dietetics
- Unit 2 – Fundamental Principles of Yoga Therapy: definitions, scope and goals; preventive, promotive and curative aspects
- Role of Shuddhi Prakriyas — Karma, Ghata, Snayu, Prana, Indriya, Mano, Chitta Shuddhi
- Unit 3 – Application of Yoga Therapy in Traditional Texts: Bhagavad Gita for psychological disorders; Sthita Prajna; Karma, Jnana, Dhyana, Bhakti Yoga in therapy
- Patanjala Yoga Sutra and Hatha Yoga texts in therapeutic application
- Unit 4 – Physiological & Psychological Effects of Hatha Yoga: Shatkriyas (peristalsis, vagal stimulation, sphincter regulation, GIT effects)
- Asana types (stretching, pivoting, strengthening, inverted, pressing, equilibration); reciprocal inhibition; energy expenditure
- Pranayama physiology — respiratory control, autonomic balance
- Bandhas & Mudras: nerve reflexes, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, neurotransmitter modulation
- Practical – Advanced Shatkarma (Vamana, Vastra & Danda Dhauti, Sutra & Jal Neti, Kapalabhati, Agnisara, Nauli, Sankhaprakshalana)
- Sukshma & Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara
- Standing, sitting, prone, supine and topsy-turvy Yogasanas including Sirshasana and variations
- Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana, Surya/Chandra Bhedi, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Sheetali, Sitkari
- Meditation: Antarmauna, Ajapa Japa, Yoga Nidra, Dharana, Om/Vipassana/Preksha Dhyana
- Bandhas (Jalandhara, Uddiyana, Mula, Maha) and Mudras (Maha, Bhairavi, Yoni, Shambhavi, Shanmukhi)
- Yoga therapy protocols for musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, neurological, obstetric/gynecological (PCOD, PMS, menopause), endocrine/metabolic (diabetes, thyroid, obesity)
- Yoga therapy for psychological/psychiatric disorders (OCD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, addiction) and old-age problems
- Assessment Skill: anthropometry, BMI, BSA, vital signs, clinical examination
- Assessment: Theory 100 marks + Practical 100 marks (Total 200, 46 credits); 100 hrs contact program on Anatomy & Physiology
Learning Outcomes
- Skills to work 1:1 with clients therapeutically
- Ability to design condition-specific protocols
- Readiness to collaborate with healthcare providers
- Level 6 Yoga Therapist certification
Schedule
- Classes on weekends (Sat & Sun)
- Online live sessions
- Recordings available for revision
What's Included
- Live online classes
- Clinical case-study materials
- Mentorship from senior yoga therapists
- Certification on successful evaluation
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