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Yoga Therapy Certificate Courses

    • Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders (or evidence of successful completion of similar coursework)

      This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the application of therapeutic tools to address conditions associated musculoskeletal system that includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the skeleton. The focus will be on the study of how conscious biomechanical actions influence unconscious physiological responses. Students will be able to assess musculoskeletal ailments, chart progress using SOAP notes, read and interpret doctor’s reports, synthesize intake and assessment, and apply customized practices for specific musculoskeletal conditions.

    • YRTX 890 - Yoga Therapy Educational Journey to India 

      Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga Therapy) finds its roots in India. This course is a two-week study
      abroad program in India visiting two of the oldest and most renowned yoga therapy
      centers in India: International Centre for Yoga, Education, and Research (ICYER)/Institute for Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine (ISCM) in Pondicherry and Kaivalyadhama (KDHAM) in Lonavala. The course includes pre-trip class sessions to prepare students for the journey. This course will provide students with a deeper understanding of yoga therapy and its history, as well as a deeper cultural understanding of the Indian culture from which yoga therapy finds its roots. Most days will begin with yoga and meditation and continue with lectures in yoga therapy and visits to temples, caves, and important archeological sites.

    *Note: For BCLA Yoga Studies M.A. students, one of these courses meets the certificate elective requirement.

     

    • YGST 6060 - Health Science and Yoga II (3 semester hours)

      This course will expand upon YGST 6010 Health Science and Yoga I including integration of concepts of both modern science and the subtle body. The potential therapeutic benefits of yoga practices including asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra, as well as vihara (lifestyle modification) and applied yoga philosophy will be discussed. Students will obtain skills in critically evaluating scientific Yoga research and will create an evidence-informed yoga program for a specific client population.

    • YGST 6070 - Yoga Therapy Applications (3 semester hours)

      This course provides students with skills for working with individual yoga therapy clients. Basic principles of the therapeutic relationship will be covered including communication skills and personal well-being. Client intake, breath assessment, motivational interviewing, and yogic counseling will be covered, and students will obtain supervised practice in these skills. 

    • YGST 6080 - Yoga Therapy Practicum (3 semester hours) 

      In addition to classroom education, students will participate in mentored Yoga therapy practicum. Students will obtain experience and skills in working one on one with clients and/or in small therapeutic groups. Students will meet regularly with the instructor to discuss client assessment, therapy plans, and personal and professional development as a Yoga therapist.

    • Yoga Therapy for Mental Health and Special Populations

    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the application of therapeutic tools to address conditions associated musculoskeletal system that includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the skeleton. The focus will be on the study of how conscious biomechanical actions influence unconscious physiological responses. Students will be able to assess musculoskeletal ailments, chart progress using SOAP notes, read and interpret doctor’s reports, synthesize intake and assessment, and apply customized practices for specific musculoskeletal conditions.

    • 125-hour Yoga Therapy Practicum Delivery 

    Details for Fall 2024 enrollment forthcoming.