900-Hour Yoga Therapy Certificate Program
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IAYT Accredited Program |
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The Surya Chandra Healing Yoga School Yoga Therapy Certificate Program is based on and honors the teachings in the lineage of Krishnamacharya and Mr. TKV Desikachar. This program is built on the standards set by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and upholding those set by the Yoga Alliance for 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teachers. SCHYS is pleased to announce that this program has received accreditation by the IAYT.
Program Design
This program is broken into three steps of 300-hours each.
Step 1: Introduces students to the concepts and tools of Yoga Therapy, establishing the framework students will use for the remainder of the program. Graduates receive a 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate, and may be eligible for Yoga Alliance's 300-hour Registry (RYT-300).
Step 2: Advances the concepts and tools of Yoga Therapy - focusing on the use of Yoga Therapy to treat structural issues. Students begin to work with individual clients (under close supervision of their Faculty-Mentor), using the tools and knowledge learned thus far. Graduates are considered Apprentice Yoga Therapists.
Step 3: The final step prepares students to use all the tools of Yoga therapy in the treatment of more complex body-mind-spirit imbalances. Students continue to work with individual clients (under looser supervision of their Faculty-Mentor), using all the tools and knowledge learned throughout the program. Graduates are Certified Yoga Therapists and may apply for C-IAYT status with the IAYT.
This program utilizes many different educational formats as methods for learning - including weekend program modules, online classes, practicum, faculty mentorship, and residential retreats.
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Step 1 Modules & Topics
Module |
Topic(s) |
1.1 |
Introduction to Yoga Therapy, KYM lineage & Anatomy & Physiology |
1.2 |
Pranayama & Energy Anatomy |
1.3 |
Anatomy, Alignment, & Teaching Skills |
1.4 |
Nidra, Mandalas, Svadhyaya, Vairagya, Yamas, Pratyhara & More |
1.5 |
Course Planning, Upayam, Vinyasa Krama, Mantra, Mudras, & Vayus |
1.6 |
Business: Insurance, Taxes & More |
1.7 |
Kleshas, Antarayas, Mayas, Vyuha, Pranayama |
1.8 |
Emotional Health: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, HPA-Axis, Diaphragms, Pratyhara |
1.9 |
Ayurveda: Marmas, Nadi Pariksha, Pranayama, Upayam, Intake Process |
1.10 |
Yamas, Niyamas, Intake Process & Practice
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1.11 |
Meditation, Prakriti & Purusha, States of Mind, Pranayama, Intake Process & Practice |
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Step 2 Modules and Topics
Module |
Topic(s) |
2.1 |
Key Concepts & Framework of Yoga Therapy |
2.2 |
Structural (Muscular & Skeletal) Issues - Part 1 |
2.3 |
Business & Bandhas |
2.4 |
Ayurveda as Relative to the Yoga Therapist |
2.5 |
Application of Upayam |
2.6 |
Mental & Psychological Health |
2.7 |
Meditation & Mantras for Calming the Mind |
2.8 |
Muscular & Skeletal/Structural Issues - Part 2 |
2.9 |
Application of Teaching Methods |
2.10 |
Yoga Therapy Applied |
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Step 3 Modules & Topics
Module |
Topic(s) |
3.1 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
3.2 |
Skeletal & Muscular Systems & Ailments |
3.3 |
Neurological System & Ailments
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3.4 |
Digestive & Eliminative Systems |
3.5 |
Metabolic & Circulatory Systems |
3.6 |
Reproductive, Respiratory, & Urinary Systems & Ailments |
3.7 |
Lymphatic, Immune, & Eliminative Systems & Ailments |
3.8 |
Mental & Emotional Health & Ailments |
3.9 |
Yoga Therapy & Business Practices |
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Each SCHYS location runs the same curriculum for the Yoga Therapy Certificate Program. The general schedule for each location is as follows, though particular locations may set a slightly different schedule. Enrolled students should consult Schoology for the latest updates on the schedule for their particular program/location.
Day AM/PM |
Time |
Hours |
Fri PM |
5:30p - 8:45p |
3.25 |
Sat AM |
9:30a - 12:30p |
3 |
Sat PM |
1:30p - 5:30p (15 min break) |
3.75 |
Sun AM |
9:30a - 12:30p |
3 |
Sun PM |
1:30p - 5:30p (15 min break) |
3.75 |
Individual locations may adjust the schedule as needed for traffic or other concerns, as long as the required modules hours are met over the course of the weekend.
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Step 2 and 3 Program Locations
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| SCHYS | Orange, VA
Faculty: JJ Gormley and other SCHYS Faculty
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| Illinois
SCHYS is partnered with Yoga Among Friends to offer this training program. Faculty include: JJ Gormley and Laura Jane Mellencamp-Murphy. All weekend modules will be held at the Yoga & Ayurveda Center: 2 S Park Ave #3, Lombard, IL 60148.
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Step 2 and 3 Faculty
This list includes teachers on SCHYS Faculty authorized to teach the SCHYS Step 2 and 3 programs. They serve as Faculty-Mentors for students. See the Faculty & Staff page for full bios of teachers listed.
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Location |
JJ Gormley, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500 |
Virginia |
Laura Jane Mellencamp-Murphy MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500 |
Illinois |
Cynthia Snodgrass, PhD, MDiv, E-RYT-500, CYTh |
Gulf Coast |
All Yoga Therapy Faculty members may also teach program modules during the Step 2 and 3 training. See the Faculty & Staff page for full listing of Core Faculty and Yoga Therapy Faculty.
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