Healing the Body Mind and Soul through Christ centered Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga. IAYT
Yoga therapy adapts the practice of Yoga to the needs of people with specific or persistent health problems not usually addressed in a group class. Larry Payne, Ph.D
The use of the techniques of Yoga to create, stimulate, and maintain an optimum state of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D.
Yoga Therapy is the Next Wave of Holistic Health-Care
Are you drawn to be a true healer of body, mind, and spirit?
A YogaFaith yoga therapist can help people find healing through individually tailored yoga therapy sessions. Research now shows that the therapeutic benefits of yoga therapy provide not only physical benefits, but a wholeness of mind, body and spirit.
Many integrative and holistically minded MDs are already including yoga therapy as part of their medically mandated treatment plans, even billing insurance for the care provided by yoga professionals. Healing professionals who are able to offer multi-dimensional holistic care are being sought out in the private sector and accepted by the medical industry at an unparalleled pace.
We do not have a health care system in America.
We have a disease-management system, one that depends on ruinously expensive drugs and surgeries that treat health conditions after they manifest rather than giving our citizens simple diet, lifestyle, and therapeutic tools to keep them healthy.
Making a Difference Why Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and wellbeing through the application of the teachings and practices of yoga. The yoga tradition views each human being as a multidimensional system that includes numerous aspects-including body, breath, and mind (intellect and emotions) and their mutual interaction.
Yoga therapy is founded on the basic principle that intelligent practice can positively influence the direction of change within these human dimensions, which are distinct from an individual’s unchanging nature or spirit. The goals of yoga therapy include improving function; helping to prevent the occurrence or re-occurrence of underlying causes of illness; and moving toward improved health and well-being.
Yoga therapists draw from the principles of yoga and the full range of yogic practices and assessment skills, as well as familiarity with biomedical and psychological foundational knowledge. Yoga therapists work with the client to develop and implement a self-empowering therapeutic plan appropriate to the client’s needs and oriented around prevention and health promotion. The practices of yoga traditionally include, but are not limited to, asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, chanting, and a disciplined lifestyle.
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The YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Program, YF-YTP
Length: 800 hours
Certification upon completion: C-YFTH-800
Our Christian Yoga Therapy program has been in the making for over 7 years. Becoming a Registered Yoga Therapist includes a highly specialized training beyond that of a yoga teacher, in accordance with YogaFaith’s Educational Standards for the Training of Yoga Therapists.
YogaFaith is dedicated to the professionally minded yoga student committed to the study of the clinical applications of yoga therapy. Graduates are prepared to design and teach Yoga Therapy and YogaFaith Therapy for groups and individuals with specific needs or health challenges.
800-hour graduates may:
Use the service mark of a Certified YF Yoga Therapist at the 800 level, C-YFYT-800
Register with the Intl. Assoc. of Yoga Therapists and the Christian Yoga Association as a Yoga Therapist.
Obtain a highlighted listing on the YogaFaith Map as a YogaFaith Yoga Therapist
Earn a professional wage. Yoga Therapists earn $90 and $160 hr, and average $90k annually
The YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Program, YF-YTP
Length: 800 hoursCertification upon completion: C-YFTH
Did you know?
YogaFaith is the only Christian yoga school in the world that is accredited through the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
YogaFaith has met the rigorous standards and is proudly accredited with the IAYT
YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Program FY-YTP
200 hours of teacher training or equivalent
Start Anytime
YF Yoga Therapy
Level 1, Masters,
300/500 Hours
Online + Live
YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Level 2
300 Hours
Online + Live
YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Level 3
200 Hours
800 or 1000 Hour Yoga Therapist
YF-YTP Certification Timeline
Level 1
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Prerequisite
- A Meeting of Ancient Paths Course is a prerequisite for the Yoga Therapy program [To complete before the end of Level 3]
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Complete masters
- Online Masters, Begin Anytime
- Timeline 6 months
- 4 self-paced modules
- Monthly Mentorship
- July: Masters/Level 1 Yoga Therapy Immersion
- Online Masters, Begin Anytime
Level 2
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Level 2
- Online Start Anytime + Live Virtual
- Timeframe: 6-8 months
- Practicum: 50hrs (25 Individual + 25 small group)
- Mentorship and Accountability Group
- Virtual Immersion + Practicum
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Complete level 2
Level 3
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April 2024
- A Meeting of Ancient Paths Course is a prerequisite for the Yoga Therapy program [Must complete before the end of Level 3]
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October 2024
- Online start anytime
- Timeframe: 6-7 months
- Coursework: Online + Live Virtual + Graduation Retreat
- Practicum: 50 hrs (25 Individual, 25 small group)
- Monthly mentorship + Accountability Group
- Immersion: Live Virtual + In Person
- Virtual: October 2024
- In Person Graduation Retreat: October 25-28
Graduation
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Graduation Retreat
- October 25-28, 2024
- Washington State
- Reflect, Graduate, Celebrate, Retreat
- CONGRATULATIONS! Certified 800 hr YF Yoga Therapist
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Post Graduation
- On going Support
- Exit interviews post program requirements fulfilled
- IAYT: Register with IAYT as a Certified Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT
- CYA: Register as a Christian Yoga Assoc. Therapist, R-CYATH
Ready to start your journey to becoming a Yoga Therapist?
Step 1
Reserve Your Spot
This training has a limited capacity, so reserve your spot soon.
Yoga Therapy Approximate Investment
10% discount for payment in full
6 to 12 months SAC on accepted applications
Step 2
Complete your application
