Course

Yoga Therapy Course

Name: Yoga Therapy Course
Price: 45000.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Yoga Therapy is a holistic approach aimed at improving one's well-being naturally in a non-invasive way. We are introducing a 100-hour live online course on Yoga Therapy taught by Swami Yogaratna and Sudeepta Shanbagh. Here's a short talk we had with Swami Yogaratna recently about her vast and varied experience as a Yoga practitioner and teacher for over 35 years and about the therapeutic benefits of practising Yoga.

Programme Details

FacilitatorsSwami Yogaratna Saraswati & Sudeepta Shanbhag, Swami Yogaratna Saraswati, Sudeepta Shanbhag

Duration100 hours

Course Modules

Module	Hours	Dates	Price (INR)	Price (USD)
Yoga Nidra Foundation Course	7h	20210815 – 20210819	₹6,500	$100
Psychosomatic illness and the mind-body connection. Body framework: bones, muscles, joints, spine, back pain and osteo+rheumatoid Arthritis, Parkinsons, Muscular Dystrophy, Paralysis	10h	20210904 – 20210905	₹7,500	$120
The Mind: Mental and emotional wellbeing – depression, anxiety, cancer	10h	20210925 – 20210926	₹7,500	$120
Digestive System: Gastric problems - upper and lower	8h	20211009 – 20211010	₹6,500	$100
Respiratory system: Asthma, Allergies, Covid	7h	20211016 – 20211017	₹6,500	$100
Cardiovascular problems: High BP, heart problems, stress, obesity	7h	20211106 – 20211107	₹6,500	$100
Endocrine system: Reproductive health for men and women, thyroid, diabetes, vitality	8h	20211120 – 20211121	₹6,500	$100
Head and neck: Eye health, neck ailments	7h	20211121 – 20211201	₹6,500	$100
Overview and Class planning	1h	—	—	—
Interviewing and listening to the student	1.5h	20211205 – 20211212	—	—
Chanting	1.5h	—	—	—
Reading material/HW	14h	—	—	—
Student presentations, Research References of ailment and class plan	16h	—	—	—

What's Included

What this course includes:

Yoga Nidra Foundation course (YNFC)
Ailments - Osteoarthritis, Back Pain, Digestive issues- diabetes, gastric issues, Respiratory System - asthma, frequent upper respiratory infections, Cardiovascular system, Endocrine system- fertility, thyroid and other hormone imbalances, urogenital system, Head-neck-shoulder, Mental Health - anxiety, insomnia, depression, stress, negative thoughts
Total number of hours 100
10 live contact hours for each of the 8 modules

Softcopy of course materials
Access to recordings for 3 months post the end of the course
Detailed sessions designed the way you would teach them for each ailment
Learning how to interview the student
A like-minded sangha with your cohort teachers

By the end of the course, you will have a

Basic background of the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of human body systems and selected ailments associated with them.
A practical yoga therapy program for the above-mentioned ailments.
Knowledge of how to interview, interact and be supportive to your students of yoga therapy.
A deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and how to use the mind to heal the body.
How to plan a program for someone with multiple ailments
How to recharge and balance yourself when you are surrounded by illness and people in pain and agony. Looking after yourself with a personal practice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time period of the course?

The total duration of this course is about 4 months, 100 hours including roughly 70 contact and 30 non-contact hours.

How will the classes be conducted?

Classes will be conducted live on Zoom.

Are there any prerequisites to enrol?

The first week of Yoga Nidra Foundation Course(YNFC) is a compulsory part of the course. If you have already done it, you can do it again as a revision because it is an essential component of therapy.

What if I can’t attend Live sessions? Are they recorded?

Yes, all sessions will be recorded and you will have access to them for up to 3 months after the course ends. The take-home exams will need to be submitted before this time period.

How many classes will be held each month and correspondingly in each week?

5 hours each week - 2 hrs on a weekday (Wednesday) and 3 hrs on the weekend (Saturday/Sunday). Depending on the distribution of students across the world, we will pick a time that suits most.

On which specific days and time, the classes will be conducted?

Wednesday Evening and Saturday/Sunday morning IST depending on the timezone of most students.

How long will each class be and what is the schedule for the program?

Yoga Nidra Module: Aug. 15th-19th (Sunday- Thursday) 1.5 hrs per day for 5 days.

Therapy Modules begin from Aug. 25th: 2 hrs on Wed and 3 hrs on Sat or Sunday.

Timings will be decided based on the time zones of students attending the course.

How many hours does one need to dedicate to this course?

Apart from 5 hrs of contact time per week, you will get homework of about 1-1.5 hrs each week. You will also have to present a topic as a group which will require about 6-10 hours of effort one time for the course. You can find out more about timings in the ‘Course Breakup & Pricing’ table above.

Can I take specific modules instead of the whole course?

Yes, you can join specific modules instead of the whole course. However, Yoga Nidra Module in week 1 is compulsory.

Can I join this course if I am not a yoga teacher?

Yes, you can! However, it is highly recommended that you have a foundation in the basics of yoga since we may sometimes use common yogic terms that non-practitioners may not know. For example, we may only review modifications and not every aspect of a pose.

Will I be given a certificate for this course?

Yes, a soft copy of a certificate from Shankar Prasad Foundation will be provided on successful completion of the exam and presentation.

Will there be any assessments?

Yes, there will be a take-home exam at the end of the course. There will be assignments each week that will require about 1.5 hrs to complete. There will also be a presentation to be made in groups.

What is the fee charged for the course?

The pricing for the whole course including the pricing for specific modules is mentioned in the ‘Course breakdown and Pricing’ table above.

Is there a required textbook?

There are multiple books under suggested reading. For the course itself, all relevant content will be delivered in the lectures and demonstrations.

Have further questions?

Please email all further questions and inquiries to care@sarveda.com

About the Teachers

Swami Yogaratna Saraswati & Sudeepta Shanbhag

Yoga Teachers & Therapist

This course has been designed by Swami Yogaratna who has over 35 years of experience working with students who have had various health ailments. These ailments have ranged from physical injuries to mental and emotional traumas. One of the main principles behind yoga therapy is the restoration of energy flow within the body, thereby removing blocks to help the body heal itself. Swami Yogaratna aims to help people relieve their suffering and develop themselves through the awareness and the science of Yoga. Swamiji has helped students complement their medical regimen with yoga practices to manage pain, discomfort and promote healing. This course will equip you with all the tools necessary to work with students using yogasanas (postures), pranayama (breathwork), visualization practices and yoganidra, and lifestyle and diet recommendations.Swami Yogaratna is renowned for her Yoga Nidra sessions and has created advanced practices specific to supporting her students in their journey to recovery from ailments.

Swami Yogaratna Saraswati

Yoga Teachers & Therapist

This course has been designed by Swami Yogaratna who has over 35 years of experience working with students who have had various health ailments. These ailments have ranged from physical injuries to mental and emotional traumas. One of the main principles behind yoga therapy is the restoration of energy flow within the body, thereby removing blocks to help the body heal itself. Swami Yogaratna aims to help people relieve their suffering and develop themselves through the awareness and the science of Yoga. Swamiji has helped students complement their medical regimen with yoga practices to manage pain, discomfort and promote healing. This course will equip you with all the tools necessary to work with students using yogasanas (postures), pranayama (breathwork), visualization practices and yoganidra, and lifestyle and diet recommendations.Swami Yogaratna is renowned for her Yoga Nidra sessions and has created advanced practices specific to supporting her students in their journey to recovery from ailments.

Sudeepta Shanbhag

The “body and energy systems'' part of this course will be taught by Sudeepta Shanbhag. This will include the western and eastern understanding of the body and its organ systems and their functioning. Sudeepta studied movement in different forms from dance to aerobics and over the years she began to piece together the different parts of the puzzle making the connections between body movement and mental and emotional wellbeing. Yoga in all its forms has supported her through her own life's journey and a major health crisis. Sudeepta has been working with children with special needs for several years through Prafull Oorja Charitable trust and with kids with cancer at Kidwai hospital - a program designed by Swami Yogaratna. She has also worked with adults with ailments and injuries to improve mobility and emotional resilience. She believes that movement and breathwork are the first steps to developing self-awareness and that yoganidra can open the doorway to getting in touch with the inner self, recognising our mental patterns and helping us heal at a deep level.