Yoga Therapy Diploma Program

800-Hour IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapy Diploma Program (in Collaboration with Paramanand Institute of Yoga Science and Research)

The first IAYT-accredited yoga therapy diploma offered in Turkey. An 800-hour program spread over about three years, run with Paramanand Institute.

IAYT accredited diploma
800 hours · about 3 years
In collaboration with Paramanand Institute

800-Hour IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapy Diploma Program (in Collaboration with Paramanand Institute of Yoga Science and Research) — program image

About the program

Yoga Therapy (Yog Chikitsa) is not a modern word, but it is as ancient as the word Yoga. Our Yoga type is a Traditional Yoga, which in a deeper sense is a complete and authentic Yoga derived from ancient Yoga scriptures. We teach basic secrets from these scriptures which cover physical, mental, emotional and energy levels.

This collaboration between Etkin İnsan Gelişim Institute and Paramanand Institute is the “first in Turkey” IAYT-accredited yoga therapy diploma. The program runs for about 3 years and covers 800 hours in total. It aims to offer “lasting and holistic solutions” to modern stress-related problems through holistic and traditional yoga methods.

Course content

Therapeutic Effects of Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas, Chanting and Meditation.
Methodology for Yoga Therapy.
Yoga Therapy Techniques.
Basics of Ayurveda.
Yogic Life style, diet and Yoga Therapy.
Meaning of Yoga Therapy, its significance and applications.
Selected techniques of Yoga Therapy for certain health conditions.
Yogic life style and health (Yama and Niyama).
Effects and meaning of prayer, chanting and Bhakti Yoga in Yoga Therapy.
Therapeutic benefits of Karma Yoga.
Precautions of practicing Yoga and Yoga Therapy.
Self-balance before advising others.
Therapeutic Precautions for practice and teaching Yoga.
Therapeutic benefits of Yoga Asanas.
Therapeutic benefits of basic Pranayamas.
Therapeutic benefits of Silence (Maun).
Therapeutic benefits of Yogic Cleanliness (Shauch).
Therapeutic benefits of Meditation.
Basic understanding of teaching methodology.
Therapeutic benefits of Science of Mantra and Meditation.
Qualities of a Yoga Therapist, Basic Anatomy and Physiology and Yogic system of Energy.
Yoga Philosophy and Lifestyle.
Study of Yoga Scriptures (Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, etc.) from the aspect of therapeutic benefits.
Ethics for Yoga Therapists.
Assignments in related fields.
Effects of imbalance of Chakras, Nadis in Yoga Therapy.
Basics of Naturopathy.
Therapeutic benefits of Pratyahar (withdrawal from senses).
Yoga and Psychotherapy.
Yoga and various health conditions.
Demonstration, Observation and review, Assisting/correcting.
Teaching styles of traditional Yoga.
Review of the qualities of a good Yoga Trainer, special techniques, and applied Yoga sciences for healthy life.
Project and assignments in various fields related to Yoga Therapy.

Photos from the program

Photos from the India yoga therapy camp.

Group photo on a black-and-white stone floor in Haridwar, India

Camp group posing for a group photo in front of the Taj Mahal

Camp group posing for a group photo in front of a red sandstone gate in Agra

Camp group cheerfully posing in front of Hawa Mahal

Group photo in front of the Red Fort walls, under a large fig tree

Participants practicing relaxation in a large training hall with a green floor

Participants in child's pose in the training hall

Trainer giving a lesson in the training hall, with participants on their mats

Participants in warrior pose with raised hands in the hall

Participants in yellow T-shirts sitting in a circle in a hall with a green floor

Group of graduates in yellow T-shirts showing their certificates

Three people posing with two trainers in front of orange curtains

Camp group in yellow T-shirts in a temple hall

Camp group sitting on the ground, covered in colors at a Holi celebration

Camp group dancing and throwing colors at a Holi celebration

Participant covered in colors with arms open at a Holi celebration

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