Graduate Program

Foundations of Yoga Therapy

Program Overview

The program is currently in the process of seeking approval from the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. The program is not yet approved or available for enrollment.

The Foundations of Yoga Therapy program is designed to expand and deepen yoga teachers’ knowledge and skills, empowering them to create individualized yoga programs and therapeutic yoga classes. This intensive course provides a holistic approach to healing, integrating both Eastern and Western methodologies to support clients’ physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic well-being.

Yoga Therapy bridges the gap between yoga and many other health professions. As its popularity grows, it is becoming widely recognized as an effective and complementary healing art by physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists, naturopaths and physicians. The Foundations of Yoga Therapy Program will provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for using yoga therapeutically in integrative clinics, studios, and community centers.

This intensive program of study offers a holistic approach to therapy, looking at the person as a whole. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of yoga techniques to support their client’s healing on all levels of their being – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and energetic.

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What you’ll Learn

Upon completion of this 340-hour, 16-week program, students will be able to:
✔ Develop and implement personalized yoga therapy treatment plans.
✔ Assess and address physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual imbalances.
✔ Understand and apply the Integrated Systems Model for clinical reasoning.
✔ Apply myofascial line assessments to support functional movement.
✔ Adapt yoga practices for women’s health, trauma survivors, and aging populations.
✔ Use meditation, guided visualization, Yoga Nidra, and Ayurveda-based techniques for holistic healing.

 

Curriculum (Blended: online* & in-person)

  • Applied Yoga Philosophy
  • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
  • Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy
  • Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
  • Physical Assessment & Yoga Therapy
  • Pelvic Health & Yoga Therapy
  • Myofascial Lines & Asana
  • Adaptive & Accessible Yoga
  • Subtle Body Anatomy: Ayurveda & the Chakras
  • Small Group Yoga Therapy
  • Body-Mind Integration
  • Restorative Therapeutics

*Our online classes are taught synchronously through Zoom.

This program has been approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

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The Vancouver School of Healing Arts welcomes students of any sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, or religion.

Admission Requirements

  • 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate
  • High school diploma or equivalent or minimum 19 years of age prior to start of the program
  • Health evaluation – free of disability or disease that could impede the learning process of the individual or jeopardize the health and safety of fellow students/clients
  • Personal interview with the Admissions Advisor
  • For individuals that want to continue on to our IAYT accredited program, one year of personal practice and one year of yoga teaching experience will be required in order to be accepted into the C-IAYT Yoga Therapy program.
  • Language Proficiency Requirement: Please click here to review the full Language Proficiency Policy.
 

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Domestic International
Application Fee $100.00 $250.00
Tuition $4,500.00 $4,700.00
Textbook & Materials Fees* $155.00 $155.00
Archive Fees* $50.00 $50.00
Other Fees* $95.00 $95.00
Total $4,900.00 $5,250.00

*For a complete breakdown of each cost category, please see the tuition breakdown.

 

NOW ENROLLING: January 14th, 2026 – April 26th, 2026

Weekly Schedule
Wed & Thurs – Online 5pm to 9pm
Saturday – In Person 9am – 6pm

Sunday- In Person 9am – 1pm

Faculty and Staff

The Vancouver School of Healing Arts boasts a celebrated faculty of instructors who bring diverse professional skills, abilities and knowledge to the yoga therapy programs.

Our faculty is comprised of a diverse group of healthcare and wellness experts, including yoga therapists, physiotherapists, registered massage therapists (RMTs) and manual therapists.

They actively practice the work they teach, creating a learning environment that is current and practice-oriented.

In sharing their knowledge, wisdom, enthusiasm and compassion, our instructors endeavour to create an experience that is enriching, both professionally and personally.

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