300-Hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga

Overview

Teach yoga with a special focus on health and well-being.

The 300-Hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga training is your first step toward integrating therapeutic considerations into your yoga classes.  

This track gives students in-depth skills to teach yoga as a vehicle for total wellness. Along with offering yoga classes with a focus on health and healing to the general public, Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy (KSIYT) graduates teach yoga-based wellness programs in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, schools, and yoga studios. KSIYT teachers also develop special focus programs, such as yoga for back care, healthy aging, depression, stress management, and for many other health conditions and populations. 

This training is open to all 200-hour certified yoga teachers from any Yoga Alliance recognized program who have maintained a consistent personal sadhana practice for at least 1 year, and ideally, have a year of yoga teaching experience. Upon completion of this training, you will be eligible to apply to Yoga Alliance for the 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) designation. 

Curriculum

Learn to work with therapeutic groups in a variety of settings.

Designed as the first part of our International Association of Yoga Therapists accredited 800-hour program, the 300-Hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga covers the essential fundamentals of yoga as a therapeutic approach with a specialized focus on advancing your knowledge of the anatomy of postures. It consists of three modules taken in order and offered in a hybrid format of online and on campus courses. Please click the modules listed below for more information on each. (KSIYT students who started prior to 2023 should see your student agreement for required modules, their sequence, and timelines for completion.) Once you complete this 300-hour training, you are eligible to continue your journey toward becoming a certified yoga therapist through the remaining six modules of our 800-hour Professional Yoga Therapist Program

Prerequisite YTT Requirements
Yoga Teacher Certification Hours
One year of consistent personal practice
200
300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga Certification
Foundations of Yoga Therapy, Part 1 103
Foundations of Yoga Therapy, Part 2 103
Homework 19
In- Depth Anatomy of Asana  75
  300

Overview of Program Dates* 

Foundations of Yoga Therapy, Part 1

  • Tuition: $2002 +accommodations and meals for on campus program delivery 
  • July 11–24, 2024

Foundations of Yoga Therapy, Part 2

  • Tuition: $2002 + accommodations and meals for on campus program delivery 
  • July 25–August 7, 2024 

In-Depth Anatomy of Asana

  • Tuition: $1134 + accommodations and meals for on campus program delivery  
  • October 11–20, 2024

Once accepted into the 300-Hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga program, you will be eligible to sign up for the below upcoming modules that are now open for registration. Students have up to two years to complete the KSIYT 300-hour track. 

*Though Kripalu does not anticipate date changes to our programs, Kripalu reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify dates of any program or service. See our Terms and Conditions of Sale for more information. 


KSIYT Information Sessions

We are now doing info sessions every other month, Feb 20th, Apri1 16th 6:00-7:30. These are open to anyone interested in the 300-hr or 800-hr program. You can also contact us at kripaluschools@kripalu.org or 413.448.3500. Register for the information sessions as follows:Tuesdays at 6pm EST here

Dates and Costs

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When you train with the Kripalu Schools, you benefit from a unique immersion experience, both online and in our beautiful retreat center setting in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Throughout the training, you will develop tools to cultivate health, create community, and encourage a quest for knowledge. When staying on campus, we offer a variety of accommodation options to support your experience and budget needs, ranging from dormitories to private rooms.

Student and Faculty Testimonials

Student Trishan H.

As a yoga therapist, I get to be part of someone’s healing journey.

Student Nya P.

I gained the tools to be an effective yoga therapist, within a nurturing, supportive, non-competitive environment.

Student Eileen L.

My yoga therapy training at Kripalu helped me integrate my lives as a yoga teacher and a scientist into one.

Frequently Asked Questions

for the 300-Hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga Program

We hope the following FAQ answers your questions, but if not, contact us at kripaluschools@kripalu.org or 413-448-3505. 

Do I need a 200-hour yoga teacher certificate to apply for this training?
Yes, a 200-hour yoga teacher certificate is a prerequisite for this training, as is having a consistent personal yoga practice for at least one year. Ideally, we also recommend that applicants have 1 year of teaching experience, but this is not a prerequisite for the 300-hour KSIYT track. 

Does my 200-hour yoga teacher certificate have to be from the Kripalu School of Yoga? 
No, we accept 200-hour yoga teacher certificates from all traditions, if the school is registered with Yoga Alliance. 

Are KSIYT programs eligible for scholarships?
KSIYT programs are not currently eligible for Kripalu Scholarships. 

Do KSIYT modules count toward the Kripalu School of Yoga 300-hour or 1000-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training, or the Kripalu School of Ayurveda 300-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training​?
No, KSIYT modules only count toward the KSIYT 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Yoga Therapy Training or the 800-Hour Professional Yoga Therapist Program.

Is the KSIYT 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga Training registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Upon completion of Foundations of Yoga Therapy Part 1 and, Part 2, 19 homework hours and In-Depth Anatomy of Asana, you'll receive a 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga certificate. You may use this certificate, along with your 200-hour yoga teacher certification, to apply with Yoga Alliance for the 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) designation. 

Can I take In-Depth Anatomy prior to taking Foundations Part Module 1 and Module 2? 
No, you must take Foundations, Part 1 and 2 prior to taking In-Depth Anatomy of Asana.

Can I transfer credits from other trainings?
No, we do not accept transfer credits for the KSIYT 300-hour track. 

What do I need to apply?
You will need a copy of your 200-hour yoga teaching certificate or Yoga Alliance RYT registration card. 

If I start the 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga track, can I continue with the 800-Hour Professional Yoga Therapist Program? 
Absolutely!

How long do I have to complete this training? 
The 300-Hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga certification program can be completed within two years.


Apply

Applications for the 2024 KSIYT 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga program are currently open. Applications are received on a rolling basis. Contact kripaluschools@kripalu.org or call 413-448-3505 with questions.

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