Foundations of Yoga Therapy

Program Overview

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.

We have a 5-star rating on Yoga Alliance with over 261 reviews. Our students gain their Worldwide Yoga Alliance certification while studying both online and on-ground, they will gain competence in teaching others in online or on-ground group or individual settings. Our alignment based Hatha Vinyasa & Therapeutic Yoga trainings will help students adapt their teaching to a variety of environments, demographics, and styles. Students develop the skills to modify their instruction to suit many different people and demographics utilizing various styles, including hatha, flow, yin and restorative. Teachers in training will learn to work 1:1, in person and online. For more information and to read reviews, please visit yogaalliance.org

Sample Testimonial Title

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Attending VSOHA was the best decision I ever made the environment and staff together cultivated the most intensely profound experience. Super grateful and proud to be a graduate from the program! I feel confident to teach and thrive in the Yoga industry.

Tovi A.

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Highly recommend VSOHA for authentic teaching training and overall health and wellness. Was truly an experience that changed my life and I will forever be connected to my “Kula Family”! I also cannot say enough about the teachers who truly were amazing!

Dorinda S.

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VSOHA provided a beautiful, welcoming and supportive space for me to learn and unlearn teachings from the Yogic tradition. I am so grateful for the wisdom that was shared with me and how it has helped guide me along my journey.

Jenna H.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout this 300-hour, 14-week program, students will develop expertise in:
✔ Yoga therapy techniques for various physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
✔ Assessment of imbalances (physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual).
✔ Physical & energetic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
✔ Yoga philosophy and therapeutic applications.
✔ Business and professional development for a successful yoga therapy practice.

The curriculum covers a range of yoga styles, including Hatha, Yin, Restorative, and Chair Yoga, along with breathing techniques, meditation, and pain care strategies.
Curriculum (Blended: online* & in-person)
- Principles of Yoga Therapy
- Yoga Therapy Methodology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- The Therapeutic Alliance
- Yoga Therapy Philosophy
- Business of Yoga Therapy
- Student Clinic
*Our online classes are taught synchronously through Zoom.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Admissions

Tuition

Dates

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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

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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