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Yoga Therapy Post-Graduate Certificate

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The Post Graduate Yoga Therapy (PGYT) Certificate program serves as an extension for students who wish to deepen their knowledge and enrich their experience gained through the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies. Delving into the therapeutic applications of Yoga, the PGYT equips individuals to serve in clinical and educational settings. Students will conduct a third year of study, following the completion of the two-year Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program.

  • Upon Successful completion of the certificate, students will:

    1. Gain expertise in anatomy, physiology, and health science from the perspective of yoga
    2. Gain expertise in applied yoga philosophy for enhancing eudemonic well-being
    3. Demonstrate skilled competence in performing client intake, evaluation, assessment, and development of
    yoga therapy plans
    4. Know the history and application of yoga therapy within and outside of India
    5. Create an evidence-based therapeutic yoga program for a specific population

    Requirements

    • All students must have completed the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies degree.
    • All students must have completed or be in the process of completing Yoga Therapy and the Musculoskeletal System through the Continuing education certificate.
    • All students will complete an additional nine semester hours of graduate study: YGST 6060 Health Science and Yoga II, YGST 6070 Yoga Therapy Applications, and YGST 6080 Yoga Therapy Practicum.

     Curriculum

    • YGST 6060 Health Science and Yoga II

    • YGST 6070 Yoga Therapy Applications

    • YGST 6080 Yoga Therapy Practicum

    • Yoga Therapy Educational Journey in India (co-requisite through Continuing education certificate)

    Fall, Year 3

    • YGST 6060 Health Science and Yoga II 3 semester hours

    • YGST 6070 Yoga Therapy Applications 3 semester hours

    Spring, Year 3

    • YGST 6080 Yoga Therapy Practicum 3 semester hours

    • Yoga Therapy Educational Journey in India (co-requisite through Continuing education certificate)

    All students must have completed, or be in the process of completing, Yoga Therapy and the
    Musculoskeletal System through Continuing education certificate