500-Hour Online Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Chikitsa One-Year (52-Week) Professional Diploma Programme Duration: 1 Year (52 Weeks) Mode: Live Online Classes, Recorded Lessons & Self-Study Next Intake: Every September ⸻ Discover the Healing Science of Yoga This comprehensive 500-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training is an in-depth journey into Sanātan Yoga and Yoga Chikitsa, integrating the timeless wisdom of the Yoga tradition with Ayurveda, modern anatomy and physiology, psychology, neuroscience, and holistic health. Designed for yoga teachers, therapists, health professionals, and sincere practitioners, this programme provides a practical and philosophical understanding of yoga as a complete science of healing, self-transformation, and conscious living. Throughout the year students develop the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to assess, design, and teach personalised therapeutic yoga programmes while deepening their own sādhana. ⸻ Programme Includes Live Weekly Training Daily Morning Sādhanā (Monday–Friday) 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM A guided morning practice including: * Mantra and centering * Jattis (joint loosening) * Yogic Kriyas * Prāṇāyāma * Meditation * Yogic Relaxation * Yogic lifestyle inspiration Classes are primarily taught by Yogachariya Jnandev, with senior students gradually leading sessions as part of their teacher development. ⸻ Tuesday General Hatha Yoga A weekly class suitable for all levels, developing regular personal practice and sound teaching methodology. ⸻ Wednesday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Gentle Therapeutic Hatha Yoga Application-based therapeutic classes focusing on: * Modifications for common health conditions * Therapeutic sequencing * Safe adaptations * Teaching methodology * Practical case studies ⸻ Friday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sanātan Therapeutic Hatha Yoga Practical therapeutic classes including: * Sukshma Vyayama * Yogic Kriyas * Therapeutic Āsanas * Sūrya Namaskāra * Mudrās * Bandhas * Prāṇāyāma * Yogic Relaxation * Meditation ⸻ Saturday 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Yoga Chikitsa Theory & Clinical Applications Weekly live seminars covering: * Classical Yogic Philosophy * Yoga Therapy Models * Therapeutic Anatomy & Physiology * Clinical Assessment * Yoga Therapy Protocol Design * Case Discussions * Questions and Answers All sessions are recorded and remain available throughout the programme. ⸻ Additional Learning Resources Students receive access to an extensive library of recorded learning materials throughout the year, including: * Yoga Sutras * Bhagavad Gītā * Upanishads * Guided Meditations * Yoga Nidrā * Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers * Chanting Practice * Downloadable Manuals * Homework Assignments * Reflective Journals * Clinical Case Studies * Teaching Assessments ⸻ Course Investment £2200 — Full payment OR £400 Deposit + 12 monthly payments of £150 (Total £2400) ⸻ What You Will Learn The programme explores Yoga Therapy through the classical teachings of Yoga, Tantra, Vedānta and Ayurveda while correlating these timeless principles with contemporary science. Students learn to: * Teach therapeutic yoga safely and confidently * Develop professional therapeutic teaching skills * Understand Yoga Chikitsa through traditional scriptures * Correlate yogic wisdom with anatomy, physiology and psychology * Apply yogic diagnostic systems * Design personalised Yoga Therapy programmes * Integrate Ayurveda into therapeutic practice * Teach Kriyas, Prāṇāyāma, Mudrās, Bandhas and Meditation * Apply holistic lifestyle principles for health and wellbeing ⸻ 52-Week Curriculum Module 1 (Weeks 1–3) Foundations of Yoga & Yoga Therapy * Nature and meaning of Yoga * History of Yoga * History of Yoga Chikitsa * Therapeutic foundations * Major Yogic scriptures * Yoga as a holistic lifestyle * Anatomy and physiology foundations ⸻ Module 2 (Weeks 4–6) Panchamahābhūta Model * Five Elements * Creation and manifestation * Health and disease * Elemental diagnosis * Therapeutic applications * Genetics and Epigenetics * Element-based therapeutic practices ⸻ Module 3 (Weeks 7–9) Hatha Yoga & Therapeutic Applications * History of Hatha Yoga * Classical Hatha texts * Jattis * Kriyas * Āsana * Mudrā * Bandha * Sūrya Namaskāra * Vinyāsa * Prāṇāyāma * Relaxation techniques * Therapeutic adaptations ⸻ Module 4 (Weeks 10–12) Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy * Tridoṣa * Triguṇa * Dhātus * Agni * Digestive health * Skeletal health * Yogic nutrition * Activated diet * Dinacharya ⸻ Module 5 (Weeks 13–15) Pancha Kośa Model * Three-body system * Five Koshas * Assessment methods * Therapeutic applications * Practices for each Kosha ⸻ Module 6 (Weeks 16–18) Adhi–Vyādhi Model * Psychosomatic disease * Stress physiology * Mind-body relationship * Yogic stress management * Therapeutic protocols ⸻ Module 7 (Weeks 19–21) Pancha Prāṇa Vāyu Model * Five Prāṇas * Upa-Prāṇas * Nervous system * Digestive system * Respiratory system * Circulatory system * Therapeutic applications ⸻ Module 8 (Weeks 22–24) Kundalinī & Chakra Therapy * Kundalinī * Seven Chakras * Neurobiology * Energy psychology * Therapeutic practices * Meditation * Chakra balancing ⸻ Module 9 (Weeks 25–27) Yoga Sūtras & Mind Management * Classical Yoga Psychology * Chitta * Kleshas * Eight Limbs of Yoga * Therapeutic interpretation * Chanting and contemplation ⸻ Module 10 (Weeks 28–30) Nāda Yoga & Sound Healing * Nāda Yoga * Mantra Yoga * Bīja Mantras * Therapeutic chanting * Healing through vibration ⸻ Module 11 (Weeks 31–33) Bhagavad Gītā & Yogic Counselling * Karma Yoga * Bhakti Yoga * Jñāna Yoga * Emotional resilience * Spiritual counselling * Therapeutic communication ⸻ Module 12 (Weeks 34–36) Swara Yoga * Ida * Piṅgalā * Suṣumnā * Nasal cycle * Energy balance * Swara diagnosis * Therapeutic applications ⸻ Module 13 (Weeks 37–45) Yogic Way of Living Clinical application of: * Tri Vāsanā * Abhyāsa Krama * Jīva Karma * Chetanā * Vāchā * Āhāra * Buddhi * Jīva Vritti * Sankalpa Students develop complete therapeutic assessments and individual Yoga Chikitsa protocols. ⸻ Module 14 (Weeks 46–47) Yogic Cleansing Practices * Shatkarmas * Detoxification * Toxicity and disease * Therapeutic cleansing * Contraindications ⸻ Module 15 (Weeks 48–49) Human Anatomy & Physiology Integrated study of: * Nervous system * Endocrine system * Respiratory system * Digestive system * Musculoskeletal system * Cardiovascular system * Therapeutic applications ⸻ Module 16 (Recorded Throughout the Year) Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers * Correct pronunciation * Yoga terminology * Mantras * Scriptural vocabulary ⸻ Module 17 (Weeks 50–51) Yogic Relaxation & Yoga Nidrā * Śavāsana * Jñāna Yoga Kriyā * Yoga Nidrā * Guided relaxation * Healing visualisation ⸻ Module 18 (Week 52) Integration & Graduation Students complete: * Teaching practicum * Clinical case studies * Yoga Therapy practical assessment * Therapeutic programme design * Personal reflection * Final integration ⸻ Assessment Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and includes: * Weekly self-study * Homework assignments * Reflective journal * Practical teaching assessments * Yoga Therapy case studies * Therapeutic protocol design * Final teaching practicum ⸻ Certification Successful graduates receive the 500-Hour Advanced Online Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Chikitsa Diploma Graduates will be equipped to: * Teach authentic classical Haṭha Yoga * Teach therapeutic yoga safely and professionally * Design personalised Yoga Therapy programmes * Deliver one-to-one therapeutic consultations * Lead therapeutic group classes * Integrate Ayurveda and Yoga into practice * Apply classical yogic wisdom alongside modern health science ⸻ Programme Essence This 52-week professional diploma is far more than a teacher training course—it is an initiation into the deeper traditions of Sanātan Yoga and Yoga Chikitsa. Through disciplined practice, scriptural study, therapeutic application, and personal transformation, students learn to understand health from the yogic perspective and develop the knowledge and confidence to guide others on their journey towards Swasthya—complete physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.