The Growing Demand for Yoga Therapists
Yoga therapy is a rapidly growing field that is established and recognized in modern medicine as an important component of full health recovery. Because yoga therapy is beneficial to those who practice, and cost effective to clinics and medical centers where it is hosted, yoga therapists are increasingly included as staff. In the 54 countries where our trainees and graduates live, the need for well-trained, skilled, and compassionate yoga therapists continues to expand. Graduates from an accredited yoga therapy school are in more demand than ever.
Expanding Career Opportunities
As the demand for yoga therapy by the public and integrative healthcare providers continues to rise, the profession of yoga therapist holds increasing career opportunities for certified yoga therapists such as those trained by our school. The International Kundalini Yoga Therapy Professional Training is accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
A Path to Certification and Professional Practice
This professional training qualifies you as a Kundalini Yoga therapist accredited-program graduate. You’ll be ready to launch your career in yoga therapy and work with clients at the same level of standards and depth as set by other health professions such as acupuncture, nursing, and chiropractic. In addition, if you wish to earn the C-IAYT credential, you will be prepared to sit for the certification exam with IAYT and apply for certification.
Work in Diverse Medical Settings
Yoga therapists may choose to run their own independent practice or be employed in medical settings. Trainees and graduates of our training are now working in medical settings including hospitals, cancer centers, mental health programs, addiction centers, and in trauma recovery.
Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science
Blending ancient wisdom with modern science, this therapeutic discipline stands out for its proven effectiveness, supported by both time-honored practices and contemporary research.
“Numerous clinical studies demonstrate conclusively that Kundalini Yoga practices are as effective in some cases as western medical treatments, and without any side effects.”
—Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD, co-editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care
Exceptional Comprehensive Training
The International Kundalini Yoga Therapy Professional Training is an accredited 800-hour, 26-month program comprising 14 live online or in-person segments (courses) and 6 on-demand segments, now offered in two parts with 300-hour and 500-hour completion. This is not simply a sequence of courses you take and get a certificate, it is a formal health professional training. You undergo an integrated process that allows you to safely and effectively provide Kundalini Yoga therapy in a clinical setting. The process includes:
Individual Mentoring
Individual mentoring provides personal support and reflection; tracking and monitoring your progress and personal development.
Group Practicum Mentorship
Group Practicum Mentorship consists of peer and faculty clinical supervision of your client cases. Provides a progression of skill development and training in key clinical areas including reducing symptoms and addressing the root cause of health conditions. Learn how to apply clinical skills to manage complex cases and help your clients make lasting change.
Practicum Delivery to Clients or Groups
During your practicum hours, you work directly with your individual clients or groups. Gain skill in clinical Kundalini Yoga Therapy in real life settings. You’ll apply your skills in assessment, treatment planning and tracking clinical outcomes.
Enrollment Pathway
Our training is more accessible than ever with a two-part enrollment pathway:
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300-hour: Bringing Kundalini Yoga into Healthcare Certificate
Prerequisites: Certified Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher; successful completion of the course Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy: Principles and Practices; successful application and interview process.
- Trainees can opt to take this training as part of their certification path or as a stand alone Bringing Kundalini Yoga into Healthcare Certificate.
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500-hour: Clinical Application of Kundalini Yoga Therapy
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 300-hour Certificate; successful application and interview process.
- Completion of the 500-hour component leads to the designation of Kundalini Yoga Therapist with graduation from an 800-hour IAYT-accredited yoga therapy training. Graduates are prepared and qualified to take the IAYT Yoga Therapist certification exam.
Explore Our Certification Track
Successful completion of the 300-hour and graduation from the 500-hour component qualifies you as a Kundalini Yoga Therapist from the world’s only Kundalini Yoga Therapy accredited training!
300-hour — Bringing Kundalini Yoga into Healthcare
Learn how to teach therapeutically to students with health conditions and aid them on their healing journey with an integrative yogic approach. This training addresses issues relating to joint and mobility restrictions, pain, inflammation, sleep, mental health and trauma recovery. Includes tools for building your holistic practice.
500-hour — Clinical Application of Kundalini Yoga Therapy
This training builds on the 300-hour certificate and focuses on the clinical application of Kundalini Yoga Therapy. Covers the application of Kundalini Yoga Therapy to conditions of the biomedical systems — including digestive, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and immune systems to support recovery. Graduates will be able to assess and create personalized yogic treatment plans, applying their skills in clinical settings or independent practice.
