Become a Yoga Therapist
The Yoga Therapists’ course is a two year programme. In order to be eligible to progress to the Yoga Therapists' Course, students must have successfully completed the YTI Postgraduate Course.
The Yoga Therapists course focuses on four modules and offers the opportunity to deepen your anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge of the
- Musculoskeletal System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Nervous System
On the course, you will
- Deepen your understanding of the possible medical conditions and limitations likely to be encountered in the above areas
- Develop a sure and confident knowledge of ‘safety in practice’ in dealing with medical situations in any of the above areas
- Learn the procedures and etiquette around taking ‘case histories’
- Gain the confidence and professionalism, through practical ‘case study’ work, to work and engaging on a one to one basis with clients
- Learn how to i) analyse needs ii) plan iii) present and iv) develop follow up yoga therapy classes where a group of clients with various limitations/medical conditions can share a class setting.
- Work together - problem solving in small groups, pooling and sharing knowledge and experience.. The sharing of experience and knowledge deepens learning and understanding and allows for creative and diverse thinking
An Anatomy and Physiology ‘open book’ questionnaire will be given out to students at end of the Course. Students must attend all therapy training weekends; complete the ‘Case Study’ Assignments and successfully answer the Anatomy & Physiology Questionnaire in order to receive the YTI Yoga Therapists’ Diploma.
The Yoga Therapist's Diploma qualifies you to work on a one to one basis with clients. It also qualifies you to work with specialised groups.
