Yoga Therapy Foundation
100 hours · 10 days online + 2 days home study
Your first step from teaching group classes to working one to one with clients.
Yoga, applied to one person at a time
Yoga therapy is a growing professional field. This 100-hour foundation is the recognised place to begin.
A recognised profession
Yoga therapy is an internationally accredited field, with demand growing across healthcare and private practice.
Work one to one
Move from teaching a room to working with a person: assess what is in front of you, adapt the practice, and follow a client over time.
The recognised first step
A clinically grounded introduction you can use with real clients right away and the entry point to our 625 and 875-hour diplomas.
IAYTAccredited school
100 CE creditsYoga Alliance
625-hourDiploma pathway
875-hourDiploma pathwayWhen you complete this course you'll be able to
A clinically grounded introduction to Yoga Therapy for practitioners who want to work more safely, skillfully and effectively with individual clients and small groups bridging general yoga teaching and therapeutic application, with tools you can use in practice right away.
Conduct a structured client intake covering health history, goals, contraindications and scope-of-practice.
Observe and assess physical patterns in posture, movement, pain presentation and functional capacity.
Assess breathing and respiratory function, spotting dysfunctions tied to stress, pain and nervous-system regulation.
Apply foundational yoga therapy tools accessible asana, breath and regulation practices, safely and client-centred.
Design and adapt individual sessions based on assessment findings rather than generic protocols.
Demonstrate clinical reasoning identify priorities, recognise red flags and know when to refer.
Maintain appropriate documentation for intake, sessions and progress tracking.
Establish a therapeutic container with informed consent, ethical boundaries and professional communication.
Support clients in self-management with clear education and realistic, sustainable home practices.
Prepare for further clinical training with a solid grounding in assessment, application and reflective practice.
This module can be taken on its own or as the starting point for The Yoga Therapy Institute's Diplomas, including the IAYT-accredited programme.
Is this course right for you?
Yoga Therapy trainees
Currently training to become certified yoga therapists and building a clinical foundation.
Experienced yoga teachers
Ready to deepen your understanding of Yoga Therapy principles and apply them with individual clients.
Healthcare professionals
Doctors, physiotherapists, coaches and therapists integrating a multidisciplinary, whole-person approach.
What you'll learn
Foundations of Yoga Therapy
Explore the roots, models and guiding principles that shape the practice of Yoga Therapy.
- Core principles: definition, origins and practical applications
- Traditional frameworks: Pancha Koshas, the Eight Limbs, Prana Vayus, Kleshas, Dosha models, Yoga Nidra
- Integrating traditional and modern approaches with critical thinking
- Health and disease from Yogic and scientific perspectives
Clinical Skills & Assessment
Develop practical tools to observe, assess and respond safely to individual client needs.
- Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual and biomedical models in observation
- Comprehensive intakes, physical assessments and breath inquiries
- Recognising contraindications and building safe strategies
- Identifying client priorities and communicating with clarity
Communication & Therapeutic Relationship
Build compassionate communication skills and confidence in client interactions.
- Trauma-informed interviewing that fosters safety and trust
- Navigating challenging client situations with professionalism
- Ethical awareness, professional language and emotional intelligence
- Documentation, report writing and small-group facilitation
Professional & Teaching Practice
Grow as a professional and integrate your learning into real-world teaching.
- Scope of practice, safety and ethical principles
- When and how to make referrals and collaborate with other professionals
- Self-care and self-protection as a Yoga Therapist
- A forward-thinking toolbox you can use in classes right away
What you can expect
Supportive & trauma-informed
A warm, inclusive environment where your safety and wellbeing come first, with trauma-informed faculty guiding every step.
Practical & interactive
Active participation, lively discussion, group work and break-out rooms, practice videos and guided audios, not passive screen time.
Expert-led demonstrations
Experienced C-IAYT teachers bring real client work into the classroom, with live demos and access to teachers seven days a week.
Learn at your own pace
Long-term access to all recordings and materials, revisit anytime, now or years from now, and fit study around work and family life.
A new digital experience
A student-friendly learning platform designed to make online study smoother, more intuitive and accessible for all learning abilities.
A global community
A vibrant international network of students across Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, learning and growing together.
Who you'll learn from
Every module is taught live by certified C-IAYT yoga therapists with active client practices.
What our students say
From teachers and healthcare professionals who took this module, in their own words.
it is a full training in itself
The Yoga Therapy Foundation Course is so rich it is a full training in itself, and it is so human-oriented. It vibrates with why we are following the training to begin with: what brought us here, learning to observe, listen, be cautious, gentle, and help as best we can with the best tools possible. All you want to do is start after that beautiful module.
See how we teach, first
Get a feel for our approach with a free introduction to movement in yoga therapy, a no-pressure way to see if we're the right fit for you.
- Seven short, guided videos
- Watch at your own pace, completely free
- A little gift waiting at the end
Getting started is simple
- Go to the course page
- Register to create your free account
- You're in, start straight away
Choose your dates
Each module runs entirely online, welcoming students from every country into our virtual classroom. Would you like some guidance first, contact us?
Not sure which dates suit you? Talk it through with us first.
Autumn 2026
Winter 2027
Summer 2027
Autumn 2027
The course is two weeks. You complete both weeks to finish the 100 hours and receive your full certificate. If paying in one go doesn't suit you, book week 1 and week 2 separately same course, same dates, payment split in two. Week 2 builds directly on week 1, so take them in order.
Do you prefer studying in your own time?
Study at your own pace with the latest recorded version, full access to class recordings, course materials, your teachers, and a Certificate of Completion. Eligibility within diploma pathways may vary.
*Module hours are approximate and may vary slightly with the flow and pace of each class.
One module, everything included
What's included
- Live and recorded sessions across both weeks
- All written materials, presentations and assignments
- Practice videos
- Ongoing on-demand access to the learning platform
- Direct access to your teachers seven days a week
Prefer to spread the cost? Book week 1 and week 2 separately from the dates above.
Would you like the discount? Use this code at checkout (new costumers only)
Prefer to talk it through first? Use the Apply button to book a chat with us.
Professional organisations may be eligible for VAT reverse-charging, contact us to find out more.
Frequently asked questions
A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification (Yoga Alliance or equivalent), one year of teaching experience, one year of personal practice, fluency in English, and a minimum age of 18.
Existing students can book their preferred dates directly on this page. New students are warmly invited to contact us or submit an application form to begin registration.
Yes. The course is one 100-hour module made up of two weeks, and you complete both to receive your full certificate. If paying in one instalment doesn't suit you, you can book week 1 and week 2 as separate payments from the dates section, the course and dates are exactly the same. We recommend taking them in order, as week 2 builds on week 1.
Yes, it's approved for 50 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for anyone completing the module from September 2023 onward. On completion you can request a digital certificate to submit to Yoga Alliance.
Access to all live lectures plus unlimited access to the platform: written materials, presentations, full recordings, practice videos, audio files and assignments, with the ability to contact your teachers throughout.
We run a variety of discounts and promotions on our training throughout the year. First-time students receive €100 off their first module, visit our promotions page for what's currently available.
A practical assignment: you'll practise conducting a client intake, a physical and breathing assessment, and write up a case study. You'll receive full guidelines and support.
We recommend it. Week 1 introduces the foundational principles of Yoga Therapy; week 2 is highly practical and builds directly on them. Skipping week 1 means missing the grounding week 2 relies on.
We're committed to accessible learning for all students. If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact us and we'll support you.
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Bring yoga therapy into your practice
Start with a clinically grounded foundation you can use with real clients, fully online, taught live by experienced C-IAYT teachers.