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Yoga Therapy Teacher Training (300 Hrs.)

Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy Training — 300 Hours

A comprehensive professional training programme in Integrated Yoga Therapy, grounded in classical Yoga and Ayurveda, developed in alignment with the educational standards of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
Learn how to:
  • Preliminary assessment
  • Client Assessment and Goal Setting
  • Yogic Counselling
  • Posture training (Maintain + increase metabolism)
  • Meditative Movements (Stretch – Loose – Strength – Flexibility)
  • Stress Relaxation (Destressing In All Level)
  • Pranayama (Develop Mindfulness)
  • Kriyas (Detoxification & metabolism increase)
  • Chant + Meditation (Acceptance & Self Analysis + Control)
  • Emotional Culture
  • Life style modifications
  • Diet Recommendation
What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga therapy is defined by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) as ‘the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and wellbeing within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalised assessment, goal-setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.’

At Ancient Yoga Academy, our Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy programme trains graduates to work with individuals across a wide spectrum of health and lifestyle needs — using yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, yogic counselling, and Ayurvedic lifestyle principles as therapeutic tools.

Yoga Chikitsa (Therapy), applies the entire ancient science of Yoga and Ayurveda on an individual basis to improve medical conditions or support the healing transformation process of the body..

What includes in course?
Therapy for all kind of participants with different health challenges. 

Anyone who suffering any psychosomatic ailments including psychiatric disorders, bronchial asthma and nasal allergy, hypertension, heart problems (IHD), migraine headaches, arthritis, anxiety, depression, back pain, diabetes mellitus, gastro-intestinal-disorders (hyper acidity, constipation and IBS), menstrual disorders, obesity, epilepsy, cancer and more.

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of a recognised 200-hour yoga teacher training programme (AYA's own 200 hr YTTC or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years of personal yoga practice
  • Submission of an application form including health background and teaching/practice history
  • Interview with the Academic Director (conducted online or in person)
  • Open to yoga teachers, health professionals, counsellors, and wellness practitioners seeking to integrate yoga therapy into their work

Programme Structure & Hours

Module Contact Hours Format
Foundation of Yoga & Yoga Therapy 60 hrs Lecture + Discussion
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 45 hrs Lecture + Practical
Yoga Practices for Therapy 90 hrs Practical Training
Assessment & Case Planning 30 hrs Workshop
Supervised Client Practice 30 hrs Supervised Sessions
Ayurveda Diet & Lifestyle 20 hrs Lecture + Practical
Yogic Counselling & Ethics 15 hrs Seminar
Case Study Presentations 10 hrs Assessment
TOTAL 300 hrs Online / Offline (3 hrs/session, 3 days/week)

What You Will Learn — Curriculum Overview

The curriculum follows the Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) framework, working across the Pancha Kosha (five bodies) model — Annamaya (physical), Pranamaya (energetic), Manomaya (mental), Vijnanamaya (wisdom), and Anandamaya (bliss). Students learn to assess and address health and wellbeing needs across all five layers through a structured, evidence-informed yoga therapy methodology.
Reading Client

How to interact with the client in a professional way. Taking / Understanding General Parameters

Taking Case History

Disease Specific Parameters

The Art of taking Case History

How to Prepare

Keep records of the sessions

Case Studies (05)

A Case History Presentation

Planning Therapy

Assess the clients’ needs, and progress and set goals

Plan a programme of yoga for the individual

Ethics

Make a contract with the client, setting professional boundaries.

Code of Conduct

Understand the current laws involved in therapy work, follow the IYAT code of practice

Taking Session

How to run a Yoga Therapy practice

Week (each session in 1 hours) for 10 Sessions cycle

Plan First Therapy Session

How to Plan First Yoga Therapy Session

FOUNDATION OF YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY

1. Concept of Yoga

  • Breath A Life
  • Basis of Yoga (Happiness Analysis)
  • Concept of Health
  • Operations at the Pancha kosas
  1. Concept of Yoga Therapy
  • Concept and Definitions of Yoga
  • Yoga Vs Yoga Therapy
  • Yoga Instructor Vs. Yoga Therapist Vs. Healer
  • Yoga Therapy Guide / Methodology/ Principles 
  • Therapist vs Patient - Human to Human (Know your Patient)
  1. Basis of Yoga
  • Streams of Yoga
  • Patanjali Yoga Sutras
  • Message of Upanishads
  1. Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy 
    Pancha Kosas:
  • Annamaya kosa (Physical Body)
  • Pranamaya kosa (Energy Body)
  • Manomaya kosa (Mind Body)
  • Vijnanamaya kosa (Intellect Body)
  • Anandamaya kosa. (Bliss Body)
  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Respiratory system
  • Digestive system
  • Nervous system
  • Endocrine system
  • Immune system
  • Reproductive system
  1. The Concept of Stress
  • Classification
  • Root Causes
  • Sequential Impact on the Body Systems
  • Operative Dynamics
  • Symptoms 6. Management through Yoga
  1. Analysis of Yoga Therapy Modules
  • The Dynamics of Yoga Therapy Practices
  • Interconnectivity of the Vital Systems
  • Reasons for the Web of Symptoms
  • Disease Specific Analysis about
    • Role of different Kriyas
    • Impact of Loosening Practices and Asanas
    • Importance of Relaxation in between the sessions
    • Effect of Breathing Practices and Pranayama
    • Physiology of Concentration and Meditation
  1. Advaced Techniques of Yoga Therapy
  • Cyclic Meditation (CM)
  • Pranic Energisation Technique (PET)
  • Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT)
  • Mudras and Bandhas
  1. Diet principles by understanding Ayurveda diet, Lifestyle
  • The Importance of Diet in Holistic Healing
  • The Concept of Therapeutic Diet

Principles of Disease Specific Diet Regime

YOGA PRACTICES

  1. Set of Nine Exercises To Keep Body Fit

Learn the ancient practice of 9 exercise that will invoke, balance, strengthen pranic, energy body and help to generate energy through the body and prepare whole body for further yoga therapy practices.

  1. Self-Assessment Chart (Self Panch Kosha Analysis)
  2. Basic Set Used in Yoga Therapy Practices
  3. Breathing Exercise
  4. Advanced Joints & Loosening Practices (Awareness)
  5. Meditative Asanas (Standing, Sitting, Prone & Supine Postures)
    1. How to use breath in Practice
    2. Concept of Stimulation & Relaxation
    3. Understand Stress Points
  6. Advanced Pranayama (Breathing Control)
    1. Understand Awareness
    2. Sound Vibrations, Mantra & Visualisation
  7. Relaxation Techniques (IRT, QRT & DRT)
  8. Mudra (Hand & Posture Gestures)
  9. Advanced Bandha ( Body Locks)
  10. Various Kriyas (Cleansing techniques)
  11. Advanced Nadis & Chakra Healing
  12. Chair Yoga and Breathing
  13. Teaching Techniques (5 Steps Method)
  14. Meditation Practice (Active & Passive)
    1. Breath
    2. AUM
    3. Cyclic
    4. Third Eye
  15. Trataka (Dharana - Eye Exercise)
  16. Yoga Games / Laughter Yoga
  17. Special Techniques To Cure Different Ailments
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Bronchial asthma and Nasal allergy
  • Hypertension, Heart Problems(IHD)
  • Migraine headache
  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Gastro-Intestinal-Disorders (Hyperacidity, Constipation and IBS)
  • Menstrual disorders (Heavy Menstruation and Scanty Menstruation)
  • Obesity
  • Epilepsy
  • Cancer
  • Menopause
  • Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Sinusitis
  • Promotion of Positive Health
  1. Advanced Techniques of Yoga Therapy
  • Cyclic Meditation (CM)
  • Pranic Energisation Technique (PET)
  • Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT)
  • Kriyas, Mudras and Bandhas
  • Mantra Healing
  1. Yogic Counselling Techniques
  • Art of Yogic Counselling (listening, reflecting, summarising.)

Conventional psychology counselling Yogic approach and teaching techniques methods

Supervised Practice Requirements

  • Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of supervised yoga therapy sessions during the programme.
  • Each supervised session is conducted with a real client under faculty observation or with detailed session notes reviewed by faculty.
  • Students must document a minimum of 5 client case studies including: intake assessment, goals, programme plan, session records, and outcome notes.
  • Case studies are presented and assessed by faculty as part of the graduation requirements.

Assessment & Graduation Requirements

  • Written examination: Yoga philosophy, anatomy, physiology, yoga therapy theory (minimum pass mark: 70%)
  • Practical assessment: A complete 60-minute yoga therapy session conducted under faculty supervision
  • 5 completed and documented client case studies
  • 30 hours of supervised client practice
  • Minimum 80% attendance of programme contact hours
  • Yogic Counselling assessment: role-play scenario evaluated by faculty

Investment & Enrolment

Programme Fee: SGD 3880

Includes: comprehensive course manual, online resource portal, AYA website membership, body type profiling, and ongoing graduate support.

Online / Offline
3 Hrs. / Session (3 days a week)
How to Apply:

To secure your place and know more about programme enquiries Whats App: +65 9272 9897 or email enquiry@ancientyogaacademy.com

Yoga Therapy at AYA — Scope of Practice

Ancient Yoga Academy is committed to the professional and ethical delivery of yoga therapy. Click below learn more button that defines what yoga therapy is, how AYA graduates are trained to practise it, and how it differs from medical or clinical treatment.

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Full Training Pathway to Professional Yoga Therapy

Graduates of this programme will have completed 500+ hours of structured yoga education (200 hr + 300 hr) plus supervised client practice — building toward the educational foundation recognised by IAYT for professional yoga therapy practice.

200 hr YTTC
300 hr Yoga Therapy
Supervised Practice 30 hrs
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