Yoga Therapy Teacher Training
100HRS RYT Certification
Yoga Alliance
For those who want to learn and help others on their way
This course equips you with therapeutic tools drawn from a variety of yoga styles and intelligent sequencing, empowering you to support balance in body, mind, and spirit—and guide yourself and others toward a pain-free life.
You’ll explore specialized approaches including yoga for older adults, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and prenatal yoga, along with targeted sequences for back pain, sciatica, shoulder issues, and more.
The training also covers nutrition, detoxification, meditation, pranayama, chakra therapy, and energy healing. You’ll learn Thai massage sequences designed to balance the chakras, as well as the practical application of Kinesiology taping to support recovery and alignment.
NEXT DATES
1 – 11 July, 2026
Location: Cusco, Peru
Overline
The therapeutic benefits of Yoga
This branch of the ancient science of Yoga is devoted to supporting health and well-being on every level—physical, psychological, and spiritual. It offers a path of healing and inner transformation, restoring harmony to body and mind while guiding us toward greater happiness, peace, and awareness in daily life.
True health arises from the relationship between body and mind. Our emotional state directly influences our physical condition, and vice versa. Through yoga practice, we become more conscious of these connections, learning how to care for the body, regulate emotions, and shift unhelpful thought patterns. In this way, yoga provides a practical and holistic framework for cultivating lasting well-being.
These sessions empower students to enhance their health through classical yoga tools, including asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), deep relaxation, mantra, meditation, therapeutic massage, nutrition guidance, and conscious lifestyle practices.
For instance, back pain rooted in poor posture and intensified by stress can be addressed on multiple levels: breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation calm the nervous system and reduce stress; targeted asanas improve alignment and strength; and supportive tools such as K-Tape and therapeutic massage help relieve physical discomfort. By working holistically, we treat not just the symptom, but the whole person.
This is a comprehensive program designed to give you the confidence and skill to create personalized, therapeutic yoga plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Breathe. Practice. Understand.
You will learn…
- Adapting yoga practices safely and skillfully for older adults, pregnant women, beginners, and students recovering from injuries
- Recognizing common injuries and contraindications, and offering therapeutic support through Thai Massage and intelligently applied postures
- Deepening your understanding of yogic anatomy, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the mechanics of injury
- Exploring Bhakti Yoga through chanting and mantra as pathways to devotion and heart-centered practice
- Learning the practical application of therapeutic kinesiology tape (K-Tape) for pain relief and injury stabilization
- Completing a Yin Yoga module that blends theory with direct, embodied experience
- Supporting cleansing and detoxification processes with the aid of Restorative Yoga
- Applying Yoga Therapy tools and lifestyle guidance to support those experiencing depression and anxiety
- Guiding meditation, mantra recitation, and breathwork in ways that integrate seamlessly into daily life
- Practicing pranayama techniques tailored to specific physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances
- Engaging in daily yogic philosophy classes for spiritual clarity, empowerment, and alignment
- Studying yogic nutrition, including therapeutic recipes and healing juices
- Learning to assess clients holistically and design comprehensive, individualized Yoga Therapy plans
- Refining alignment principles and therapeutic approaches for pain relief and functional healing
- Developing the skills to motivate and support students in bringing yoga into their everyday lives
- Studying the Four Principles of Yoga Therapy and the methodology of the yoga therapist
- Receiving training in guiding Yoga Nidra sessions for profound relaxation and nervous system restoration
Benefits of Yoga
An expanding body of medical research continues to highlight the benefits of a comprehensive yoga practice. Holistic Yoga can be safely integrated alongside conventional medical treatments and other complementary therapies. When guided appropriately, it is a gentle and supportive modality with minimal risks and broad accessibility.
YOGA MEANS UNION
Holistic Yoga Sessions
Holistic Yoga sessions have been shown to effectively support the management and relief of a wide range of conditions, including stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraines, back pain, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and more. Beyond symptom relief, this approach encourages positive changes in the muscles, joints, and internal organs, supporting the body’s natural capacity to heal.
What’s Included
Lodging
Simple living, higher thinking, shared double rooms in our peaceful Adobe Ashram in The Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru
Sattvic & Ayurvedic Food
Conscious, Healing Nutrition
Enjoy Ayurvedic sattvic meals crafted from fresh, organic, local ingredients. Farm to table!
An experiential and professional experience
You will go into deep self-study and come out with the tools to help others.
Syam Vallabhi Devi Dasi
Syam Vallabhi, an international yoga and Ayurveda teacher and therapist, was introduced to yoga in 2001 and has since dedicated her life to studying and teaching yoga, healing arts and Ayurveda throughout the world. A senior teacher at the Bhakti Yoga School and founder of the 500-Hour Teacher Training Program, she organizes.
Step Into the Sacred Path of a qualified Yoga Therapist
A qualified yoga therapist can design a personalized program tailored to your specific needs and goals, offering guidance and practical recommendations for your healing journey. Consistency in practice is key—regular dedication allows the body and mind to respond more effectively, supporting steady and sustainable improvement.
Investment
Enjoy nourishing meals, aligned living, and soul-centered teachings — all designed to support your personal and professional transformation.
Early bird: $1,650 USD.
Course tuition $1,550USD (available up to two months before the course begins).
Includes:
• Full program tuition
• Shared double-room accommodation
• Organic, farm-to-table Ayurvedic meals prepared daily
Private Room Upgrade: +$15USD per night (subject to availability).
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash / Paypal (With Credit Card) or Consignment in the US, Colombia, Peru.