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The Program

The Sacred Yoga Therapy Training is guided by an exceptional team of teachers. The course is delivered as intensive modules, all comprised of fascinating yogic science, philosophy, information, and direct experience. Here, the sacred sciences of Yoga and Kundalini energy are demystified and deconstructed to provide a deeper understanding of their transformative principles. Students learn how to apply yoga therapeutically in one-to-one and small group settings to alleviate distress and suffering and empower the individual on their journey to finding inner harmony.

Over the course of the modules, we examine the different bio-systems of the human body from a holistic paradigm, presenting them both in health and harmony and in disease and disharmony. The primary focus of the program is learning to work with the mind, emotions and the energy body. 

Curriculum

We integrate both western and eastern perspectives in our work. The program covers western anatomy & physiology, psychology, neuroscience and research on yoga and yoga therapy. We also study yogic anatomy and the subtle body in depth, looking at several frameworks and systems for addressing the energetic body and its imbalances. These include the elements, meridians, organs, doshas, chakras, 10 bodies and vayus. Perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda serve to illuminate our understanding of yoga and yoga therapy. 

The extensive course curriculum includes study of the energetic physiology and pathology of, and specific interventions for numerous conditions including stress, burnout, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, life transitions and other common ailments. We learn many tools for helping our clients to find their way back to balance and wellbeing, which are detailed in the following section. The program provides a solid foundation in ethics and self-inquiry as a practitioner and places a strong emphasis on personal development. As such, the training can also be a transformative and self-empowering process for the student. 

Students learn clinical skills including: how to take a case history, analyze the resultant picture and create a personalized regime to help empower the person to move from suffering to wellbeing. They also learn how to adjust and evolve their yoga therapy delivery based on feedback from their clients. 

Course Structure

The 800-hour program is comprised of 17 modules and a mentored practicum. The six core KM modules are delivered as intensives over 6 days each, with several follow-up meetings. These are at the center of both the 500-hour and 800-hour certificate programs. Personal practice and home study are an integral part of the training. Each KM module includes homework assignments and assessments, including a meditation practice for each of the 6 core modules, of a 40-120 day duration. These homework practices are assigned as both personal and professional development, working to enhance the presence and caliber of the practitioner.

Sacred Yoga Therapy Training: Intermediate Certificate Program (500 hours)

*Certified by BOTH Sacred Yoga Therapy/Kundalini Medicine & Yoga Alliance Professionals

The 500-hour program requirements for all cohorts beginning 2022 and onward are: modules KM1-KM6, Anatomy & Physiology, Group Supervision, Professional Practice & Personal Development Part One

plus supervised case studies, presentation projects and a passing grade on all examinations.

Sacred Yoga Therapy Training: Advanced Certificate Program (800 hours)

*Certified by Sacred yoga therapy/ ACCREDITED BY IAYT

The advanced certificate program consists of all the requirements for the 500-hour program plus the Mentored Practicum, Biomedical Foundations, Psychology & Development, Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Appreciation, Professional Practice & Personal Development Part Two, Yoga Therapy Research, Yoga Therapy for Groups, Therapeutic Yogawalking(Breathwalk) and Integration Hours.

** Transfer credit for some modules may be possible in accordance with our transfer policy.

*** 800-hour course: The 800-hour advanced certificate course is accredited by IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists)

LOCATION:

The course is currently offered online and Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is a mostly in-person hybrid training.

In the past, the program has been offered in locations such as the UK, Sweden and Germany.

PRICING:

Please see our Student Handbook for pricing options.

Admission Requirements

(We offer 2 different tracks for the program: The Certification Track and the Continuing Development Track, each has their own admission requirements)

Certification Track

Certification in yoga therapy at the 500-hour and certification as a yoga therapist at the 800-hour level.

Admission requirements:

-200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate

-One year of yoga practice

-One year of yoga teaching

Continuing Education Track

This track grants certificates of attendance for individual modules* and does not lead to certification as a yoga therapist.

It is intended for yoga teachers from all traditions who want to understand the mechanics of Kundalini Yoga more deeply.

Admission requirements:

Accreditation of Prior Learning/Accreditation of Prior Experience by application.

*Please note that not all modules are open for attendance on this track. Modules that are currently open on this basis are :

KM1-KM6, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Therapy Research and Therapeutic Yogawalk/Breathwalk.

Module pre-requisites/ pre-requisite equivalency apply.