15-Daagse 100-Urige Yoga Therapie Docentenopleiding in Rishikesh India met Ayurveda Meridianen en Meer

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Today, yoga has many interpretations, with most people associating it with physical fitness and postures. Yet for many, yoga is a celebrated science of life and a healing system that brings harmony to body, mind, and spirit. At Mind Bliss Yoga Academy, the focus is on imparting the deeper concept of yoga as therapy.

Yoga, at its core, is a therapeutic tool that can help restore health and vitality when practiced with awareness.

How yoga works as a powerful therapy

Rebalances the nervous system

Modern life keeps the body in a constant cycle of stress. Stress hormones can trigger health issues such as chronic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and hormonal imbalance. Yoga modalities help regulate and balance the nervous system response.

Improved range of motion

Chronic pain and inflammation often limit mobility, making daily activities challenging. Therapeutic yoga postures gently strengthen weak muscles, release tension, and improve flexibility without strain.

Enhances emotional well-being

The body stores emotions, with every experience leaving a memory. Unprocessed emotions create tension and tightness. Yoga therapy can release these emotions gently, fostering ease at all levels.

Fosters positive lifestyle habits

Yoga therapy encourages living in alignment with circadian rhythms, eating seasonally, connecting with nature, and building discipline. These habits improve vitality and overall health.

Promotes self-awareness and self-esteem

Unlike other treatments, yoga therapy equips individuals to take charge of their own wellness. It teaches self-healing and improvement, empowering individuals to manage their lives actively

Course curriculum

• Introduction of yoga therapy
• Difference between yoga therapy vs general yoga
• Role and limitation of yoga therapy
• How to apply yoga therapy
• Rules and protocol for yoga therapy

Anatomy and physiology

• Body movement and biomechanics
• Nervous system overview and regulation
• Breath and vagus nerve connection
• Musculoskeletal system in therapeutic yoga
• Emotions regulation and the nervous system
• Lymphatic system and body cleaning
• Complete anatomy of the 9 major joint complexes
• Science of pain

Therapeutic asana and movement

• Introduction of mindful movements
• How to use bandhas
• How to move
• Pain free motion
• Micro-movements pawanmuktasana series

Mind and movement connection

• Detoxing the joints
• Postural assessment
• Learn how to develop observation and modification towards different health condition
• Modification of all the hatha yoga postures
• Sequencing for different health conditions

Mind-body balancing

• Concept of mind in Yoga Sutra
• 9 major obstacles of the mind
• Chakra healing
• Physical and non-physical states of body and mind
• Emotions and samaksharas
• Concept of qi (prana)
• Concept of mental health as per yoga
• How to balance the mind and body through pranayama
• Yogic approach of abhyasha (practice) and vairagya (detachment)
• Yoga Nidra for PTSD anxiety
• Meditation and mindfulness tools
• Mantra and sound healing basics
• Pranayama for regulation (calming vs energizing)
• Breath and trauma healing
• How to deal with pain
• Suffering and physical pain

Yoga for common conditions

• Chronic pain (arthritis, back pain)
• Anxiety, depression, and burnout
• PCOS and PCOD condition
• Diabetic and yogic approach
• Migraine pain
• Asthma and other respiratory issues
• Digestive issues and sleep disorders
• How to deal with common injuries
• Sciatic problems and nerve-related issues

Yoga therapy and Ayurveda

• Yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and their connection
• Pancha mahabhutas (5 elements)
• Doshas (vata, pitta, kapha)
• Concept of dhatu and imbalance
• The role of agni (digestive fire) and ama (toxins)
• Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle
• Asana sequencing based on constitution and condition

Yoga therapy and meditation

• Meditation and brain waves
• How meditation heals to regulate pain and enhance healing
• Learn different types of meditation for different conditions
• Different types of meditation and practice
• Therapy journaling
• Yoga Nidra for trauma healing

Mudras / meridians (nadies)

• Mudras and the five elements
• Explore different types of mudras and how to use them for healing
• Gyan mudra (mudra of knowledge)
• Prana mudra (mudra of life)
• Hridaya mudra (heart opening mudra)
• Agni mudra (fire mudra)
• Surya mudra (sun mudra)
• Shuni mudra
• Apana mudra (mudra of digestion)
• Viparita karani mudra
• Chin mudra
• Abhaya mudra
• Complete study of 12 major meridians as per TCM (traditional Chinese medicine)
• Complete study of 3 major nadies, murma therapies, and acupressure points as per TCM

Yoga therapy is not practicing asanas. It is a holistic approach that also involves:

• Asanas (Yoga postures): Gentle exercises that ease movement, lessen discomfort, and enhance blood flow.
• Pranayama (Breathwork): Breath control exercises that balance the nervous system, expand lung function, and ease emotional tensions.
• Meditation: Techniques that cultivate silence, order, and awareness, easing stress fundamentally.
• Healing modalities: Including healing chants, yoga Nidra, mudras, and deep relaxation methods to facilitate healing at the cellular level.
• Diet and lifestyle: Instructions on sattvic foods and Ayurvedic methodology to aid healing and shield from illnesses.
• Holistic health practices: This program prioritizes overall well-being through movement, mind-body connection, nature-immersive experiences, and community building.
• Meridians and murda science

This training is designed not only for yoga instructors but also for health-conscious individuals, therapists, or anyone in need of self-healing. You will discover the application of yoga therapy for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, back problems, insomnia, and digestive issues, in addition to nurturing your inner self in a profound way. After this course, you won’t just acquire knowledge - you will personally undergo a change.

What's included in the course

• A 100-hour yoga therapy training certification accredited by Yoga Alliance
• Basics of therapeutic asanas, pranayama, meditation, and other holistic practices
• Proficiency in designing yoga therapy sessions for various conditions
• Methods to change your lifestyle and assist others on their healing journey

Who can join this training

• Yoga teachers who want to incorporate therapeutic methods into their practice
• Healthcare workers who want holistic solutions to complement their existing treatments
• Wellness coaches and therapists who want to learn more about integrative healing techniques
• People with long-term health problems who want to try natural health management
• People looking for self-improvement, refreshment, and personal wellness

Key points of the program

By enrolling in the 100 Hour Yoga Therapy Training at Mind Bliss Yoga Academy, you are not selecting mindfulness education for the sake of learning but instead opting for a retreat that is holistic and not easy to find anywhere else. Here’s what makes our training stand out:

• Healing first, certification second: Mindful of Yoga Alliance standards, the healing aspect is not made secondary; participants have the opportunity to shed old sorrows and underlying stress to find true, liberating healing while working on their traumas.
• Experiential learning in nature: The view from the yoga halls includes both the mountains and the gardens, enabling students to engage in practice and enjoy the expansive, pure Himalayan air. A body’s natural self-healing response is improved by the surrounding nature, and it also promotes self-healing introspection.
• Academic training on yogic and Ayurvedic diets: The training includes teachings on Ayurvedic and yogic diets. Students are taught the concept of food being medicine and the use of food and diet for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases.
• Multiple methods of healing: In addition to asana and pranayama, the program features chanting, sound therapy, yoga Nidra, mudras, bandhas, and guided meditation. These methods provide an advanced cure not only for the body, but also for the subtle layers of energy and the mind.
• Modern aids to teaching: Practices are described and taught using traditional yoga and modern science methods. This ensures that, along with knowing how to do a practice correctly, the benefits are fully understood.
• Community of like-minded seekers: Participants engage in practices with people who are also on the path toward self-improvement, self-healing, and inner search for meaning. The personal connections made during the training are often lifelong and are a source of ongoing support after the training.
• A fresh start for everything: Many students share feedback of a ‘rebirth’ after their journey. By the completion of the program, a lighter physical frame, sharper mental faculties, and a warmer emotional glow are noticed. The change happens on an individual level unlike professional development.

Daily schedule

• 06:00 - Wake up
• 07:00-08:00 - Pranayama and shatkarma
• 08:00-09:30 - Asana practice
• 09:30-10:30 - Breakfast
• 11:00-12:30 - Yoga therapy (practical and theory)
• 12:30-13:30 - Anatomy and physiology
• 13:30-14:30 - Lunch
• 14:30-16:00 - Rest / self-study
• 16:00-17:00 - Ayurveda and alternative therapy
• 18:00-19:00 - Meditation and mudras
• 19:00 - Dinner
• 21:00 - Lights off