200-Hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Training

Offered by Yoga Chaitanya, this 200-hour training is an in-depth immersion for anyone looking to specialise in therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda-informed lifestyle guidance, and mindful movement for chronic conditions. The programme usually runs for 22-25 days/22 nights.

Main Features & Curriculum

• Therapeutic Foundations: A thorough exploration of yoga as a therapeutic tool, including lifestyle disorders, stress physiology, musculoskeletal imbalances, Ayurveda’s dosha framework, and the principles behind building yoga therapy protocols for real clients.
• Anatomy & Physiology: Strong focus on alignment-based practice in the Iyengar style, biomechanics, and functional anatomy of the spine, joints, digestion, and nervous system. Students also learn how to modify postures safely for chronic illness, injury recovery, and ageing bodies.
• Cleansing & Restorative Practices: The curriculum includes shatkarmas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, yoga nidra, and guided restorative sessions. These are paired with Ayurvedic cleansing and lifestyle routines to encourage healing.
• Sequencing & Design for Conditions: Participants develop the skills to create yoga therapy sessions for back pain, PCOS, anxiety, digestive concerns, injury rehabilitation, and reduced mobility linked to age. Props, modifications, and gradual adaptation are key elements.
• Meditation, Chanting & Relaxation: The training weaves together supportive practices such as mantras, nidra, silent sitting, and meditation for mental and emotional wellbeing, along with methods for teaching these approaches effectively.
• Self-Care & Practitioner Development: Since therapeutic work requires steadiness in the teacher, the course places real emphasis on self-care, lifestyle, reflection through Svadhyaya, and ethical client handling.
• Practicum & Project Work: Case study presentations, peer teaching, and feedback sessions help students integrate what they learn. A detailed manual and additional resources are also provided for professional use.
• Certification & Added Value: Upon completion, students receive certificates as (i) Yoga Therapy Teacher, (ii) Holistic Yoga with Ayurvedic Approach (RYS® Yoga Alliance), and in some cohorts, (iii) Laughter Yoga Leader from the International Laughter Yoga University.
• Self-Healing (Svadhyaya) Module: The programme concludes with an inward-facing module where trainees examine patterns, work through personal blocks, and strengthen their connection to an authentic teaching voice.
• Business & Ethics: Training also covers marketing your yoga brand, ethical scope of practice, insurance, business logistics, and class design, preparing participants for real-world teaching.

Why this matters

In a time when yoga is often presented mainly as fitness or flowing movement, this training moves decisively into the healing space. It approaches yoga as an applied science that addresses the psycho-physical system and lifestyle. Graduates are equipped to support people with genuine health needs, chronic conditions, and deeper transformation goals.

Target Audience

• Certified yoga teachers who want to move into therapeutic, healing, clinical, or rehabilitation settings.
• Health and wellness professionals, including therapists and coaches, who want to bring yoga therapy into their work.
• Dedicated practitioners seeking greater depth in anatomy, Ayurveda, healing modalities, and one-on-one or small-group teaching.

Outcomes

Graduates receive a 200-hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Certification and eligibility for RYT® registration. Even more importantly, they leave with practical tools to design personalised therapeutic programmes, support clients beyond standard group classes, and build a yoga therapy practice grounded in wisdom, science, and care.