Comprehensive Yoga Therapist Courses
CHECK OUT OUR CALENDAR OF COURSES TO COMPLETE YOUR 300RYT AND/OR BECOME A CERTIFIED YOGA THERAPIST. WE ARE IAYT ACCREDITED AND YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTERED - DETAILS BELOW
Become a Certified Yoga Therapist
Are you a yoga teacher, yoga trainer or health care professional ready to expand your practice into a meaningful, holistic career? We at Prema Yoga Institute offer yoga therapy and advanced teaching certification programs with professional online trainings. Our accredited yoga therapy training pairs expert instruction from doctors and yoga therapists with personalized support to assist you on your journey toward becoming a certified yoga therapist.
Professional Yoga Courses
Great news! PYI is now online AND in person. Study in our hybrid programs in NYC, or with our leading faculty online.
INTERESTED IN OUR YOGA THERAPY CERTIFICATION?
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* Additional tuition may apply for in-person trainings.
For First Year Yoga Therapy Students, Yoga Teachers and Students, and Healthcare Professionals
Modules may be taken in any order
300 YTT MODULE 1: Prema Yoga Therapeutics Essentials
Faculty: Jon Witt, Dana Slamp, Dr. Loren Fishman and our yoga therapy faculty
Location: Online | Optionally at Pure Yoga for some sessions
Next Course: February, 2025
Credit Towards: CE’s, RYT300, Grad Credits, Yoga Therapy
Yoga Sound Therapy Training
Faculty: Jessica Caplan, Dana Slamp, Jesal Parikh, and Brittany Simone
Location: Online | Optionally at Pure Yoga NYC for some sessions
Next Course:
Spring, 2025
Credit Towards: CE’s, Yoga Therapy, Grad Credits
300 YTT MODULE 2: Ayurvedic Yoga Training
Faculty: Dana Slamp, C-IAYT and our Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Faculty
Location: Online | Optionally at Pure Yoga NYC for some sessions
Next Course: Spring, 2025
Credit Towards: RYT300, Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits
Functional Anatomy
Faculty: Jesal Parikh and Erin Moon Location: Online
Next Course: November 12 - December 14, 2024
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits
300 YTT Module 3: Yoga in Healthcare Evidence-Informed Yoga
Faculty: Dr. Loren Fishman; Dr. Chris Walling; Dana Slamp, C-IAYT; Karen Nourizadeh, C-IAYT; and the Yoga Therapy Faculty
Location: Online | Optionally at Pure Yoga NYC for some sessions
Next Course: October 6 - 29, 2024
Credit Towards: RYT300, Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits, Grad Credits
YOGA and Back Care
Faculty: Dr. Loren Fishman, M.D., C-IAYT, Liz Larson, RYT 200
Location: Live Online for 2 sessions and On Demand for completion
Next Course: 2 meetings are in January, 2025
Yoga and Cancer Care
Faculty: Tina Paul, C-IAYT and Michelle Lepp, C-IAYT
Next Course: September 6th - 11th, 2024
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits
Embodied Philosophy
Faculty: Edwin Bryant, Ph.D, Jacob Kyle, Robert Lindsey, Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan
Location: Online
Next Course: Complete Anytime with Summer Time Tutoring Hours
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S
For Second Year Yoga Therapy Students, Yoga Teachers and Students, and Healthcare Professionals
Modules may be taken in any order
Applied Anatomy: Case Studies
Faculty: Jon Witt, Erica Mather, Amanbir Singh, and Erin Moon
With Guest Teachers: Esco Wilson and Stephanie Vitollo
Location: Online
Next Course: January 16 - March 5, 2024
required 2nd year course
25-hour Online Program
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits
Advanced Yoga Therapy
Faculty: PYI Yoga Therapy Faculty
Location: Online
Next Course: Spring, 2025
*Prerequisites: Essentials, Ayurveda, and Healthcare Courses
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits
Professional Practicum
In Practicum, Yoga Therapy Certificate candidates conduct yoga therapy independently in a real world setting, with the guidance of a professional mentor.
Ongoing and Online
With limited in-person hours
Hours determined by Mentor & Student
75 HOURS EACH
Email Lilly to schedule at:
admissions "at” premayogainstiute.com
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits
Electives
One is required for PYI Yoga Therapy Certificate
PYI Kids Inclusive Training
Faculty: Camelia B. Felton, RYT-500, E-RYT-200; Larissa R. Noto, JD, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Location: Online
Next Course: Summer, 2025
Credit Towards:
95 HOURS (for a Yoga Alliance Kids Certification RCYT)
Plus 50 HOURS of Elective
or
50 HOURS of ADP with IAYT
Yoga for Osteoporosis
Faculty: Loren Fishman, M.D., C-IAYT
Next Course: TBA
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S
Faculty: Kate Kuss, ERYT500
Guest Faculty: Amanbir Singh, C-IAYT LAcc, Renne Harriston
Next course: On Demand - Study Anytime
Credit Towards: Yoga Therapy, CE’S, Grad Credits
Yoga Alliance CE Courses
LOOKING TO DEEPEN YOUR YOGA KNOWLEDGE, BUT CAN’T YET COMMIT TO A 300 HOUR YOGA TEACHER ADVANCED PROGRAM?
PYI Continuing Education (CE) Courses
Calling all yoga pros!
Looking to deepen your yoga knowledge, but can't yet commit to a 300 hour yoga teacher advanced program?
At last, you can study with us online, anytime in our Continuing Education (CE) Courses.
Like all PYI trainings, our CE Courses focus on giving you professional skills and a personal experience that you can apply immediately to your teaching and practice.
Lauren Kelston McMillin
RYT500, Actor, Wife, Mom
Transcending Stress with Mindfullness & Meditation
with Karen Nourizadeh
Study Anytime
Yoga Nidra: The History, Physiology and Teaching Short Form
with Karen Nourizadeh, Marc Nelles & Dana Slamp
Study Anytime
Yoga Techniques to Support Mental Health
with Dr. Chris Walling
Study Anytime
Shoulder and Hip Yoga Therapy
with Dr. Loren Fishman
Study Anytime
PYI’S Breathing Coach Course
with Vani P Gandhi, Elizabeth Gottschalk, Dana Slamp, Christopher Walling
Study Anytime
Yoga for Osteoporosis & Scoliosis
With Dr. Loren Fishman
Study Anytime
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
with Edwin Bryant
This 8-module course offers a comprehensive investigation into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the seminal texts of the Yoga canon.
Study Anytime
Samkhya Philosophy
with Jacob Kyle
This 4-module course offers a penetrating look into what is often referred to as the "metaphysical backdrop of classical yoga". Understand Yoga's philosophical foundations and how it is relevant to contemporary issues.
Study Anytime
Bhagavad Gita
with Robert Lindsey
Dive deep into yoga philosophy in this foundational 8-module course on Hinduism's most beloved text. Engaging with the Bhagavad Gita is a necessary adventure for everyone on the yogic path.
Study Anytime
PYI’S CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES ARE:
Taught by PYI's esteemed yoga therapist faculty and world-renowned guest teachers
Hosted online - with the option to take on demand, anytime!
Eligible for Continuing Education credit with Yoga Alliance
Included in our larger programming, where possible, honoring our lowest PYI Grad Rate for students enrolled in the 300 Advanced Yoga Teacher or 850-hour Yoga Therapy Program
Select CE Courses are eligible for partial credit towards our 300 Advanced Yoga Teacher or 850-hour Yoga Therapy Program – where YA & IAYT Educational Standards allow – saving you time and money
Take only one course, and you are eligible for our lowest PYI grade rate for all PYI programming going forward – a $500+ savings!
Comprehensive Yoga Teaching & Therapist Courses
As part of the two year/850-hour Yoga Therapy Certification process, our 300-hour yoga Teacher Training course covers a vast range of therapeutic techniques and modalities for those yoga teachers seeking to expand their skills and therapeutic knowledge with a Yoga Alliance RYT500 Certification. We start with the physiological basis of yoga techniques, then move on to more advanced topics like structural alignment from Hatha, mindfulness, meditation, Ayurveda, and more. Our yoga course covers a range of therapeutic modalities, such as restorative and yin yoga. These will prepare you to provide the best care with your yoga teaching.
The PYI curriculum includes:
Structural alignment (Hatha Yoga): Learn how adaptive yoga alignment can aid in healing and pain management
Ayurveda: Explore ancient holistic health practices.
Breathwork: Understand the power of pranayama.
Restorative and Yin yoga: Discover how gentle practices promote healing.
Sound therapy: Integrate sound healing techniques into your practice. Check out our Sound Yoga Teacher Training for even more.
Myofascial Release
Yoga in Healthcare
Meditation and mindfulness
Yoga Nidra
And more!
Each course component adds to your yoga knowledge and equips you with practical skills for a range of client needs.
Yoga teachers and medical professionals with one year of experience and practice may apply these hours towards a Yoga Therapy Certification. Our esteemed Yoga Therapy Program is 850 hours total and accredited by IAYT. At PYI, medical health professionals and therapeutic and Ayurvedic yoga instructors may transfer up to 225 hours of previous education - streamlining their path to yoga therapy certification.
Flexible Learning Options for Aspiring Yoga Therapists
We know that students need to study when, where, and how it best suits their needs. All of our programs are offered online, with some available in live and hybrid formats in New York City. Whether you're looking for Yoga Teacher Training in New York or Yoga Teacher Training in New Jersey, our diverse formats make it easy to participate from anywhere.
In our online sessions, you interact live with the doctors and therapists of our faculty. Our hybrid courses offer the best of both worlds: you can complete the course online, with in-person workshops to complement your learning. And if you love the ultimate flexibility, our self-paced learning option lets you learn at your own speed and on your own terms.
What Makes Our Yoga Courses Different?
At PYI, we offer more than just Yoga Alliance and IAYT certification. Our evidence-informed approach combines traditional yoga with modern medical insights from leading doctors, teachers, and yoga therapists. We prepare you to create person-based wellness plans addressing body, mind, and spirit.
We believe in a holistic approach that can be applied in individual and group yoga therapy sessions. You'll learn from top professionals in the yoga and healthcare fields. This integrative approach helps you become a well-rounded yoga trainer who can provide personalized care to your clients.
Steps Involved in Getting Your Yoga Therapist Certification
Here's how to become a certified yoga trainer with our IAYT certification program:
- Meet Prerequisites: Ensure you have a 200-hour yoga trainer certificate, one year of teaching experience, and one year of steady yoga practice. At PYI, you can begin your 300-hour yoga teacher training while earning your one year of experience concurrently.
- Apply: Submit an application with a $225 fee (with $175 refundable if not accepted).
- Complete Core Modules: Engage in essential modules like Yoga Therapeutics Essentials, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, Yoga in Healthcare, Functional Anatomy, our signature Sound Yoga Therapy Course, Cancer Care, and more.
- Choose Electives: Select additional courses like Yin or Yoga for Osteoporosis - or transfer in applicable hours of prior study.
- Complete Practicum Hours: Gain practical experience through mentored practicums - with the option to specialize in Ayurveda, Mental well-being, Musculoskeletal Yoga Therapy, and more in 3 Practicum modules.
- Earn Your Certification: Finish all required hours and receive your certification!
These steps ensure that you receive a comprehensive, integrative therapeutic yoga education. You will be prepared to help your clients embark on their own journeys of wellness in a clinical setting or one-on-one. The practicum hours will give you hands-on experience that is critical for becoming a competent and confident yoga therapist.
Benefits of Online Yoga Certification
Online certification offers several advantages:
Flexibility
Online yoga certification offers flexibility. You can study anywhere and at any time. You can fit your education into your life, whether you have a full-time job, a family, or other obligations. With our Absentee Policy, you need only be present live for 75% of the live online hours.
Affordability
Online training programs are more affordable than in-person programs. There's no traveling and accommodation required to attend classes far from home. Moreover, you can pay in advance or choose a payment plan, spreading the cost over several months. This allows more people to pursue their passion for yoga and become certified yoga trainers without breaking the bank. With our transfer policy, yoga teachers and healthcare pros may transfer in up to 225 hours of training.
Access to Experts
Online IAYT certification programs give you access to leading doctors and professionals in the field, regardless of geographical limitations. Whether you're learning from a renowned doctor in New York or getting mentored by an accomplished yoga instructor from Los Angeles, online courses bring world-class instruction to your fingertips. You'll receive a top-quality education and learn from the best in the industry.
Self-Paced Learning
It takes work to balance training with personal and professional commitments. Online yoga certification courses combine self-paced study hours with meaningful, live sessions with your faculty and cohort. You get a grounding in each module before moving on to the next one, so you feel like you're learning rather than cramming. You have as much time as you need on whatever you're learning, but you're still accountable and will be encouraged to progress.
Online therapeutic yoga certification offers unparalleled flexibility, affordability, expert access, and self-paced learning opportunities. These benefits make it an excellent choice for anyone with a beginning yoga certification to expand their abilities when it comes to back care, cancer care, slow flow yoga, and so much more.
Testimonials
Our graduates have gone on to achieve incredible things. Esco Wilson, a professional coach studying yoga therapy, shares that our training program helped him bring multiple perspectives into harmony. "Prema Yoga Institute has opened the door to tremendous tangible possibilities. The program reinforced my beliefs on using multiple tools to help customize a system of care for my clients," he says.
Stefanie Boettle
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After teaching yoga for over 15 years and leading Yoga Teacher Trainings for over 6 years, I felt the urge to be able to expand my toolbox to better serve my clients with more specific needs, work more holistically, and work through the lens of Ayurveda more deeply. Additionally, I wanted to bring Yoga to populations outside of a Yoga studio and into different kind of settings.
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My favorite subjects at PYI were my courses in Ayurveda and on nervous system regulation which have profoundly enriched my own practice and significantly transformed how I work. However, I loved all PYI’s Yoga Therapy courses as they were truly transformative and equipped me with invaluable resources, shaping me into a highly skilled and well-rounded Yoga Therapist. I’m forever grateful to my amazing PYI teachers and the teachers who came before them!
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I currently teach in Atlanta, GA and also in Germany (Munich, Berlin) offering vinyasa-based group classes, specified workshops, YTT training, and 1:1 yoga therapy.
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Most of my yoga therapy clients experience chronic stress, burnout, insomnia and are recovering from injury.
I’m excited to be able to apply so much of my Yoga Therapy training as now my work is deeply rooted in Ayurvedic principles and nervous system regulation, with a strong emphasis on intelligent sequencing. I focus primarily on nervous system regulation as it is prerequisite for healing and meaningful shifts.
I’m currently developing a New Work concept for corporate companies to elevate employee health using somatic practices and yoga therapy integration, set to launch in 2025.
Kristen Kemp
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Second Year Student Enrolled in the Yoga Therapy Program
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It has supported the students I teach in so many more ways than I ever imagined. It's brought so much more knowledge about the mind, body and the relationship between the two, and how we can use all these tools to assist others in a therapeutic way. These trainings unleveled my teachings and also enabled me to obtain accolades that I would have never imagined - from working with Outside+/Yoga Journal to being nominated as and "influential woman" in the Valley for the impact my work has had on the community to serving on a few Boards related to this work in the Yoga Community. Honestly, none of this would have happened without my PYI Yoga Therapy training.
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I brought a Hot Slow Flow class to our schedule because of PYI, and they are two of our most popular classes of the week. I was able to help fellow teachers learn how to teach this class and down-regulate the students. Hot Slow Flow has been a big hit.
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Absolutely. They have proven their dedication to learning everything they can about yoga, including safety, best practices, philosophy, anatomy, everything! I would love to have a teacher with this kind of excellent education.
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I loved Yoga Therapeutics. I learned a ton of new information that I could go out and use immediately in my classes and privates. But really, I loved all of the classes, and it's so hard to choose one over the next.
Beret Loncar
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Yoga Therapy Program Grad
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Ahh! I am hopeful in the near future to open a yoga therapy practice within my current business.
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Oh goodness yes:) I always want someone with medical knowledge.
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Restorative and meditation. As someone invested in moving my whole life, learning to sit still has been a mindset adjustment. Down regulation is a key component to managing our stress and for many of us this has to be a learned process.
Enroll in an Accredited Yoga Therapist Certification Program Today!
Ready to transform your passion for yoga into a rewarding career? Join our accredited therapist program and become a certified yoga therapist. With expert instruction, flexible learning options, and a holistic approach, Prema Yoga Institute offers the best path to IAYT certification. Start your journey today and make a lasting impact on others' lives. Contact us now to learn more and take the first step toward becoming a professional yoga trainer!
Prema Yoga Institute
Prema Yoga Institute ("PYI") offers holistic yoga therapy instruction to empower the healing process.
PYI Yoga Therapists* draw from a classical array of Ayurvedic and yogic techniques to encourage health in body, mind, and spirit. Sessions are modified for a comprehensive range of mental and physical imbalances, encouraging you to participate in your healing through yogic exercise, meditation, breathing, mindfulness, relaxation, and more.
Additionally, PYI provides continuing education to medical professionals so that evidence-based yoga techniques may be used in the field at large. We are happy to offer Continuing Education Units to nurses, psychologists, and social workers for certain workshops.
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Disclaimers: Please be advised that the content of this course is not to be used as a substitution for the opinions and services of your licensed healthcare professional. The use of yoga as an adjunct to wellness is intended to be an integrative supportive activity that fosters the innate healing potential of everyone, but is not a substitute for licensed medical care and is subject to the applicable governing laws of your State/Provence.
All forms of exercise including yoga are activities in which you the participant assume the risk of injury or harm as a result of your participation. As such, please ensure that you have obtained your doctor’s approval prior to engaging in this or any physical activity. You agree by virtue of participation in this training to hold harmless any and all of its speakers, participants, or hosts from any and all liability from harm should you incur any injuries, whether mental or physical, as a result of your participation in this course.
Any references to therapeutic yoga are not derived from our Registered Yoga School “RYS” status with Yoga Alliance. Our registration with Yoga Alliance does not provide a qualification in yoga therapy techniques.