LMU's Graduate Yoga Therapy coursework is designed to enhance the knowledge and experience of students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students delve into the therapeutic applications of Yoga, engaging in valuable mentored practicums within both clinical and educational environments.
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Yoga Studies M.A. with Yoga Therapy Concentration
Students have the option of incorporating Yoga Therapy coursework into the M.A. Yoga Studies program. For those interested to focus on Yoga Therapy, students must enroll in the following courses to count toward their M.A. degree completion:
- Health Sciences II*
- Yoga Therapy Applications*
- Yoga Therapy Practicum
* Students will take these courses in lieu of (2) elective courses: Sanskrit: The Yoga Sutras AND Comparative Mysticism OR History of Modern Yoga
Residential M.A. Curriculum with Yoga Therapy Concentration
Fall, Year 2
- YGST 6060 Health Science and Yoga II (3 units) in lieu of YGST 6025 Sanskrit: The Yoga Sutra
- YGST 6070 Yoga Therapy Applications (3 units) in lieu of YGST 6082 Comparative Mysticism OR YGST 6050 History of Modern Yoga
Spring, Year 2
- YGST 6080 Yoga Therapy Practicum (3 units) in addition to existing M.A. coursework
Low Residency M.A. Curriculum with Yoga Therapy Concentration
Fall, Year 2
- YGST 6060 Health Science and Yoga II (3 units) in lieu of YGST 6025 Sanskrit: The Yoga Sutra
- YGST 6070 Yoga Therapy Applications (3 units) in lieu of YGST 6082 Comparative Mysticism OR in lieu of YGST 6050 History of Modern Yoga (Fall, Year 3)
Spring, Year 2
- YGST 6080 Yoga Therapy Practicum (3 units) in addition to existing M.A. coursework