Advanced Yoga Therapy builds upon the foundation laid in the previous PYI courses, and provides advanced knowledge and skills training for real world YT settings. Gain advanced knowledge of pathologies and managing imbalances with Ayurveda, Hatha, pranayama, and the PYI approach.
FACULTY: Dr. Loren Fishman, Brittany Simone Anderson, Karen Norizadeh, Basak Gunaydin, Dana Slamp, and Julia Abramova
Get to know our Advanced Yoga Therapy team here on the Faculty Page.
75 HOURS
SCHEDULE:
June 3 - 28, 2025 ONLINE*
Tuesday 6/3 @ 6pm-8:30pm
Thursday 6/5 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm
Friday 6/6 @ 6pm-8:30pm
Tuesday 6/10 @ 6pm-8:30pm
Thursday 6/12 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm
Friday 6/13 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday 6/17 @ 6pm-8:30pm
Tuesday 6/24 @ 6pm-8:30pm
Thursday 6/26 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday 6/28 @ 9:30am-3pm
2025 Online TUITION rate: $1095 | EARLYBIRD TUITION RATE: $995 | Earlybird Deadline: May 16th, 2025
In this training, you will learn about or deepen these PYI Yoga Therapy Skills:
Unpacking systemic racism from a personal perspective
Asana Chikitsa for the lower body - linking the hip joint to the knee
Asana Chikitsa "belly up" - linking the abdominal wall to the shoulder region, and the head to the neck and shoulders
The holistic PYI approach of YT client intake, assessment, protocol development and implementation
Healthcare-related regulations and rules, including universal precautions
Pranayama for post-COVID-19 and prevention
How to preserve the therapeutic relationship
Legal guidelines for confirming consent with clients
Research strategies in preparing protocols
When and how to refer out to other service providers, as appropriate
Advanced knowledge regarding cancer diagnoses, and how to mange symptoms with yoga and contemplative techniques
The Ayurvedic perspective of disease, including more in-depth practice of intake and protocol creation
Setting priorities while appealing to the sattvic state of the clients’ prakrti in YT methodology (particularly when choosing a contemplative practice)
The Sutra teachings of Desikachar as compared to Western psychology to distinguish the critical role of “relationship” in the Krishnamacharya tradition of YT
Proper YT/ client boundaries from Desikachar’s perspective
Integrating ROM assessments and vata-balancing techniques from the Hatha yoga Pawanmuktasana series
Using case studies and SOAP notes in yoga therapy
This online, interactive course hone your skills in working in a collaborative and complementary fashion with other service providers.
The module includes a research paper and short presentation concerning a particular imbalance or pathology, and what prospective protocol the student would suggest within the PYI approach. Additionally, students are required to complete a 21-day meditation sadhana.
Following Advanced Yoga Therapy, students will have the skills to effectively utilize their knowledge and succeed in the practicums, and to pursue careers as certified professional yoga therapists.
REQUIRED TEXTS
Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma by Dr. Gail Parker
Freud and Yoga: Two Philosophies of mind Compared by Hellfried Krusche, TKV Desikachar
Eastern Body Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self by Anodea Judith (pre-read)
Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananada (complete reading and Study Guide before graduation from the overall program)
PYI Advanced Yoga Therapy Manual by Dana Slamp (included)
PREREQUISITES
PYI Therapeutics Essentials
PYI Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
PYI Yoga in Healthcare
CREDIT
Successful completion of this course provides the following credit:
75 hours towards PYI's IAYT-accredited 850-hour Yoga Therapy Certificate Program
Successful grads of this course, all prerequisites, and anatomy trainings are then deemed Yoga Therapy Candidates - eligible to begin Clinical Practicums
THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO JOIN US:
Enroll IN Advance YOGA Therapy NOW!
OR
EMAIL US FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO THE PYI Advanced YOGA THERAPY PROGRAM.
Have questions? Email us at info@premayogainstitute.com.
