Postgraduate Yoga Therapy Course
Starting September 2024.
Download the course syllabus here
Download the course enrolment form here
Our Yoga Therapy Course is a holistic approach for postgraduate teachers who wish to further develop their understanding of yoga as a method of therapy. The physical and mental benefits of yoga are widely recognised and this course explores the potential of yoga to improve health holistically.
This yoga therapy course was created by the schools tutors who have vocational experience in health and therapy. These include NHS professionals in occupational health and psychological fields, anatomy, physiology and pathology – and complementary health practices.
This 250 hour course includes 160 hours of tuition held over 25 days – during 12 weekends. Eleven of the weekends are held at the Lotus Loft in central Exeter. One of the weekends is a Thursday to Sunday long weekend residential, based at the Namaste Barn. This venue is ideally located in the rolling countryside of Devon. It offers a peaceful environment – perfect for Yoga study and contemplation. The residentials are included in the course fee.
Our Post Graduate Yoga Therapy Course Video.
This video gives an overview of our Postgraduate Yoga Therapy Course and what students can expect from the course. This course takes place in Exeter as well as in the beautiful countryside of Devon over several weekends. Our tutors discuss the programme’s aims and why it’s an excellent way for Yoga teachers to enhance their teaching skills.
“The yoga therapy course has given me the tools, techniques and knowledge to support individuals and groups who need specific help. A bonus is that my yoga teaching has also moved to another level due to my increased confidence.”
Sue, YTH student.
Practical skills
and knowledge.
Key areas of study include: Holistic Yoga as a spiritual discipline; Yoga Therapy; Cautions and contra-indications; Mental and emotional health and illness; The pre and post-natal period; Regulatory and professional issues; Anatomy, physiology and pathology; Pain management; Practical use of subtle energetic models; Ayurveda practices; Bodywork including Shiatsu massage techniques.
Students of the course will also develop a wide range of skills including analysis of individual health issues, identifying a yoga based therapy to suit specific problems, the planning of appropriate yoga practice and procedures for remedial therapy and the understanding of contra-indications.
This course was designed with the ‘Skills for Health’ National Occupational Standards (NOS) in mind, as set by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). It is a 250hr postgraduate course. Graduates are able to practice yoga therapy and likewise be insured as yoga therapists.
Benefits.
The course will benefit qualified and self-motivated yoga teachers from any tradition. Evolve and integrate the diversity of your yoga life experience into a therapeutic practice. It is also perfect for those looking for continual professional development.
In addition to the practical teaching you will be provided with a comprehensive manual covering all aspects of the course.
Home study and practice are essential to make the most of this course.
Course Dates.
Please note, there are 12 weekends in total
2024
September 21-22
October 26-27
November 16-17
December 14-15
2025
February 8-9
April 5-6
May 1-4 (Residential)
July 12-13
September 20-21
November 8-9
2026
February 14-15
May 9-10
Course fees.
The overall course fee is £2795 for 25 days of tuition including three nights of full board accommodation over one long Thursday to Sunday weekend. (The residential weekend accounts for £390 from the above course fees and includes all meals and drinks from arrival on Thursday to departure on Sunday.)
On successful completion of the course, including practical and theoretical course work, the DSY Yoga Therapy certificate is awarded. The qualification is recognised by Yoga Teachers Together and The Yoga Register with full insurance available to work as a yoga therapist.
Download the course syllabus here
Download the course enrolment form here
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and learnt a great deal to my own benefit as well as feeling more confident and competent as a teacher and now as a yoga therapist.”
Lucy, YTH student.