Therapeutic Yoga Practices

Program Overview

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices fills a national gap in the yoga education spectrum, providing a pathway for licensed health care providers (LHCPs) and other practitioners with an applicable master’s degree to add a specialty in therapeutic yoga practices to their professional scope of practice and differentiate themselves from other practitioners.

Through this program, licensed health care providers (LHCPs) and other professionals with an applicable master’s degree will enrich their knowledge, tools, and competencies in yoga as a mind-body modality that can contribute to both conventional medicine and integrative health practices. The program prepares professionals to incorporate individualized therapeutic yoga practices that are safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective within their existing professional scope of practice.

This online 12-credit program can be completed in four semesters over approximately 15 months.

Program Description

The program is designed for licensed health care providers (LHCPs) and other professionals with an applicable master’s degree who wish to integrate therapeutic yoga practices into their existing professional work.

Students develop knowledge and competencies in the foundations and applications of yoga therapy, evidence-informed therapeutic yoga practices, and the appropriate integration of these approaches within an existing professional scope of practice. The program also prepares students to recognize when referral to or collaboration with a yoga therapist is appropriate.

Through synchronous and asynchronous online learning, students develop practical skills for applying therapeutic yoga principles within conventional medicine, integrative health, and other professional settings. The program includes one synchronous weekend per month and is completed over four semesters.

Admission Requirements

• Master’s degree from a degree‐granting college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education,
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Resume
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (International students)
• Complete essay question(s) in application

Program Specific Requirements:

• Minimum of 200-hour Teacher Training (RYT-200) certification, through a Yoga Alliance 200-hour registered school program or its equivalent.
• Active board certification or licensure in a healthcare field (examples include acupuncture, massage, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work), OR 
• Master's degree in an adjacent field (examples include art therapy, health and wellness coaching, health sciences, healthcare or wellness management, psychology, spiritual and contemplative studies). Such degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are unsure whether your master's degree qualifies, please contact us to discuss your eligibility.

Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices does not lead to professional licensure.

Graduates may be eligible for credentialing through Yoga Alliance.

Program Format

This program is offered in the online format and includes synchronous and asynchronous learning. Students participate in one synchronous weekend per month over approximately 15 months and four semesters.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Describe the yoga therapy framework and its application to integrative healthcare practice. 
• Apply yoga therapy principles and evidence-informed practices within the licensed health care provider’s scope of practice. 
• Identify opportunities for appropriate referral and collaboration with yoga therapists.