Basic Certification: 40-hour certification; includes onsite instruction and independent online study

Advanced Certification: 100-hour certification; includes onsite instruction, independent online study, and practical application

Content areas include:

• Understanding the philosophy and science behind yoga’s effect on mental health

• Overview of mental health conditions, the role of the therapist, and the models of human development as they relate to psychological well-being

• Assessing a client’s readiness for working with therapeutic yoga

• Breaking down the components of yoga therapy into asana, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, dhyana, and developing witness consciousness

• Applying a straightforward, yet comprehensive three-pronged approach to working with yoga for mental health

• Developing and applying protocols to work with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, and body image.