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Classical Yoga Philosophy
The Yoga Sūtras, Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, Kriyā Yoga, the guṇas, kleśas, karma, and saṁskāras — the philosophical foundations of yogic living.
उद्देश्यWhy This Training Exists
The world does not need more yoga instructors.
It needs teachers who understand the deeper purpose of yoga.
◆Teachers who understand the mind as well as the body.
◆Teachers who can guide meaningful change — not simply lead exercise classes.
◆Teachers who help people cultivate health, resilience, awareness, purpose, and fulfilment.
For thousands of years, yoga has been far more than a physical practice. It has served as a complete science of human transformation — a systematic approach to understanding suffering, cultivating awareness, and creating lasting wellbeing. This certification is for those who wish to study, and teach, at that level.
विवेकThe Problem with Modern Yoga
Yoga was never only about flexibility.
In much of the modern world, yoga has become synonymous with stretching and fitness. Movement matters — but the classical tradition describes yoga as something far deeper: a system for understanding the human condition. It explores why we suffer, how habits are formed, how perception shapes reality, and how awareness can transform our experience of life.
Yet many teacher trainings spend hundreds of hours teaching postures while dedicating only a small portion of time to philosophy, psychology, meditation, breathwork, and therapeutic application.
This training restores the balance — you learn not only how to teach movement, but how to understand body, mind, emotions, behaviour, relationships, and purpose through the lens of yoga.
विद्याWhat You Will Learn
Eight disciplines. One integrated education.
This is not simply a yoga teacher training — it is a comprehensive education in the science of human wellbeing, developing teachers capable of facilitating meaningful transformation.
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Yoga Psychology
How thoughts, emotions, habits, conditioning, and perception influence human behaviour and wellbeing.
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Yoga Therapy
How yoga is applied therapeutically to support physical, mental, emotional, and lifestyle-related challenges.
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Functional Anatomy & Movement
A practical understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, posture, movement patterns, and injury prevention.
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Breathwork & Regulation
Traditional and therapeutic applications of prāṇāyāma for resilience, nervous-system regulation, and wellbeing.
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Meditation & Awareness
Confidence guiding meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, and contemplative practice.
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Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers
Constitutional differences, daily routines, nutrition, and the lifestyle factors that shape health and practice.
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Teaching Methodology
Cueing, observation, communication, demonstration, sequencing, adaptation, and student support.
पाठ्यक्रमCore Areas of Study
Six core areas of study.
Three hundred hours, woven from six domains — each one deepening the others, from classical philosophy to professional teaching skills.
Philosophy & Psychology
The Yoga Sūtras, Sāṅkhya, the guṇas, karma, meditation, consciousness, suffering, and transformation.
Yoga Therapy & Wellbeing
The Svastha model of wellbeing and the therapeutic application of yoga across the domains of life.
Anatomy & Movement
Structural anatomy, biomechanics, posture, injury prevention, and intelligent movement.
Breath & Meditation
Prāṇāyāma, mindfulness, relaxation, concentration, and meditation practice.
Ayurveda & Lifestyle Medicine
The integration of Ayurveda into modern teaching and personal wellbeing.
Professional Teaching Skills
Class design, sequencing, teaching practicum, observation, feedback, and professional development.
अधिकारWho This Is For
This certification is for you if…
- You've completed the Foundations of Yoga Therapy Certification
- You're a dedicated practitioner seeking deeper knowledge
- You aspire to teach yoga professionally
- You already teach and want to expand your skills
- You work in health and wellness
- You're a coach, counsellor, or therapist
- You study Ayurveda or holistic health
- You're seeking profound personal growth through yoga
Unsure whether it's the right fit, or the right time? That's exactly what the discovery call is for.
सामग्रीWhat's Included
Everything included with your enrolment.
- 300 hours of comprehensive training
- Choice of online or in-person study
- Live interactive classes
- Extensive course manuals and learning resources
- Guided practice library
- Teaching practicum and feedback
- Private student community
- Lifetime access to training recordings
- Ongoing graduate support
- Professional Yoga Teacher Training Certification
फलWhat Graduates Can Do
What you'll walk away able to do.
Confidently teach group and private yoga sessions
Design intelligent classes for different populations and abilities
Guide breathwork and meditation safely
Understand the psychological foundations of yoga
Apply foundational Yoga Therapy principles
Support students experiencing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
Integrate philosophy into practical teaching
Teach with confidence, authenticity, and professional competence
मार्गYour Learning Pathway
One pathway, three stages.
This certification is the second stage of a longer journey — from your own practice, through professional training, into specialised mastery.
Level 1 · Begin here
Foundations of Yoga Therapy Certification
Build a strong understanding of yoga philosophy, wellbeing, self-regulation, breathwork, and personal transformation.
Explore Foundations →Level 2 · This certification
Professional Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Certification
Develop the knowledge, practical skill, and confidence to teach yoga professionally and apply foundational Yoga Therapy principles.
Level 3 · Advanced pathways
Specialised Vedic Studies
Continue through specialised training in Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Vedic astrology, and the broader Vedic sciences.
500-RYT
Yoga Alliance
ALWC
Ayurvedic credential
6 years
Monastic study
Svastha
Yoga therapy lineage
आचार्यWhy Train with Keśari
Nrikeśarī Dāsa
BSW · 500-RYT · ALWC · SOL2
Nrikeśarī's approach to teaching is rooted in both traditional wisdom and practical application. After leaving home at eighteen, he spent six years living as a monk, immersed in the study of yoga, philosophy, meditation, Ayurveda, and the Vedic sciences across India, Australia, Europe, and the United States.
His studies include advanced training in Yoga Therapy within the living tradition of Śrī T. Krishnamacharya, through Dr. Ganesh Mohan and the Svastha Yoga Therapy Program, alongside extensive education in Ayurveda, meditation, Vedic philosophy, and human wellbeing.
Students appreciate his ability to make profound teachings accessible — without losing the integrity and depth of the classical tradition.
Dr. Ganesh Mohan
Svastha Yoga Therapy
Śrī T. Krishnamacharya
Living lineage
Dr. Vasant Lad
Ayurveda lineage
Monastic study
6 years across continents
अनुभवStudent Experiences
Learn from a teacher people trust.
These reflections come from Nrikeśarī's Yoga Therapy clients — the same therapeutic framework this certification trains you to teach. What they describe is what your future students will experience.
प्रश्नCommon Questions
Before you apply.
Begin your journey.
If you feel called to study yoga at a deeper level, teach with authenticity, and guide others towards greater health, awareness, and fulfilment — you are warmly invited to join the next intake of the Professional Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Certification.
15 minutes · Online · No obligation to enrol