12-Week Introduction to Yoga Therapy

Blending classical philosophy with direct experience through breath, movement, and meditation, this course offers a structured and comprehensive introduction to Yoga Therapy. Over twelve weeks, you will explore the foundational teachings of yoga, including the nature of the mind, the roots of suffering, and the pathways to inner transformation, before learning how to apply these principles through a practical therapeutic framework rooted in the Svastha model of wellbeing.

Moving beyond theory, the course guides you into a deeper understanding of how to assess and regulate the body-mind system, offering tools to restore balance across key areas of life. Whether you are new to yoga or already teaching, this program provides a clear, grounded, and integrative foundation for both personal healing and the skilful application of yoga as a therapeutic discipline.

  • Explore the classical definition of yoga as citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ—the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind—and examine how this relates to the root of suffering (duḥkha). Learn guided practices such as breath awareness and body scanning, and cultivate direct experience of the mind-body connection to develop the foundational awareness necessary for real-life transformation.

  • Explore the human framework through the lens of Sāṅkhya philosophy, introducing the distinction between Puruṣa (consciousness) and Prakṛti (the manifest world of matter and mind). Understand the three guṇas—sattva (clarity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia)—and how their dynamic interplay shapes our thoughts, behaviours, and overall state of being. Examine how imbalances arise within this system and gain greater awareness of your own internal patterns and tendencies.

  • Explore the nature of the mind through the five vṛttis—pramāṇa (valid cognition), viparyaya (misperception), vikalpa (imagination), nidrā (sleep), and smṛti (memory). Understand how these mental fluctuations shape perception and influence the way reality is experienced. Examine how repetitive thought patterns contribute to suffering and begin developing awareness of the mind in action. Through thought observation and journaling, cultivate the ability to recognise and reflect on your mental tendencies with greater clarity.

  • Explore the eight limbs of yoga, with a focus on Yama and Niyama as the foundation of psychological health and behavioural alignment. Understand how actions, habits, and ethical conduct shape the state of the mind and influence overall wellbeing. Examine common misinterpretations of these teachings in modern yoga and reconnect with their original intent. Through daily awareness practices and svādhyāya (self-study), begin aligning behaviour with greater consciousness and intention.

  • Understand Kriyā Yoga as the practical process of transformation through tapas (discipline), svādhyāya (self-study), and īśvara-praṇidhāna (surrender). Explore how these three principles support inner change by cultivating consistency, self-awareness, and trust in the process. Examine how effort and reflection work together to shift ingrained patterns. Through simple discipline routines, breath awareness, and reflection, begin establishing a foundation for sustainable transformation.

  • Explore the principles of abhyāsa (consistent effort) and vairāgya (letting go) as the foundation for stabilising the mind. Understand how attachment contributes to mental disturbance and how the ability to release supports balance and regulation. Examine the relationship between effort and ease, and their impact on the nervous system. Through letting-go meditation and slow, stabilising movement, begin cultivating both steadiness and relaxation within practice.

Syllabus:

  • Explore the role of habits as the foundation of daily life and understand how saṁskāras (deep impressions) shape behaviour over time. Examine how repeated actions reinforce patterns within the body and mind, and why meaningful change often feels difficult. Understand the relationship between awareness and habit formation, and how small, consistent shifts create long-term transformation. Through habit tracking and practical restructuring, begin identifying and consciously reshaping your daily patterns.

  • Develop awareness as the basis of all therapeutic change and explore how emotions are experienced within the body. Understand the difference between suppressing, expressing, and regulating emotional states, and examine how unresolved feelings contribute to imbalance. Through body-based awareness and emotional tracking, begin cultivating a more refined sensitivity to internal experience.

  • Examine how thought patterns shape perception, behaviour, and experience. Apply the understanding of the vṛttis to observe how inner dialogue influences external actions and communication. Understand the relationship between thought, speech, and outcome, and how these patterns contribute to ongoing cycles. Through thought tracking and speech awareness, begin refining both internal and external expression.

  • Explore movement and breath as primary tools for regulating the body-mind system. Understand āsana as a functional and therapeutic practice, and examine how breath directly influences the nervous system, particularly in stabilising vāta. Through a guided therapeutic sequence and foundational prāṇāyāma, begin experiencing the integration of movement and breath as a means of restoring balance.

  • Examine the influence of sensory input, daily routine, and nutrition on overall wellbeing. Understand how sensory overload contributes to disturbance of the mind and explore the importance of structured daily rhythms (dinacharya). Recognise food as a source of prāṇa and its role in maintaining balance. Through a lifestyle audit and mindful eating practices, begin making conscious adjustments to support clarity and stability.

  • Explore how patterns within relationships reflect deeper internal tendencies and examine the role of connection in shaping experience. Understand how meaning and purpose (dharma) provide direction and support long-term wellbeing. Integrate insights across all domains to develop a unified understanding of balance and transformation. As a final step, create a personalised Yoga Therapy plan, including daily habits, breath practice, movement sequence, lifestyle adjustments, and a clear sense of direction moving forward.

Upon purchase, you will get immediate access to our online community with over 50 hours of on-demand classes on Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology. The course officially commences on Wednesday, the 5th of August at 6 pm. Upon commencement, you will gain access to the exclusive group chat, in which we discuss and contemplate course material. You will gain lifetime access to the course material, including video recordings and course manuals.

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