Year One: Overview of the 858-Hour Holistic Yoga Therapist Training Program
Overview of the 858-Hour HYTTP
Course 101: Foundations of Holistic Yoga and Yoga Therapy
Root Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
- Butera, Robert The Pure Heart of Yoga
- Gawain, Shakti Four Levels of Healing
- PIES Fitness Yoga School Asana Technique Manual – provided by PIES
Course 102: Foundations of BodyMind Systems: Anatomy and Physiology
Root Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
- Clark, Bernie Your Body, Your Yoga: Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe & Best For You
- Lasater, Judith Hanson YogaBody: Anatomy, Kinesiology & Asana
- Solloway, Kelly The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book
Course 103: Principles and Applications of Adaptive Trauma Informed Yoga
Root Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
- Butera, Robert Meditation For Your Life
- Clark, Bernie Your Body, Your Yoga: Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe & Best For You
- Eisenburg, Mindy Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body
- Emerson, David Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body
Course 104: Foundations of Yogic Philosophies
Root Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
- Bachman, Nicolai The Path of The Yoga Sutras
- Butera, Robert The Pure Heart of Yoga
- Frawley, David Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization
- Frawley, David & Suhas Kshirsagar The Art and Science of Vedic Counseling
- Mitchell, Stephen Bhagavad Gita
Course 105: Foundations of Yogic and Ayurvedic Perspectives on Psychology
Root Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
- Butera, Robert The Pure Heart of Yoga
- Forbes, Bo Yoga for Emotional Balance
- Frawley, David Ayurveda and the Mind
- Gawain, Shakti Four Levels of Healing
Course Training Hours
Courses: 262 hours
Practicum Preparation Clinic: 8 hours
Practicum Delivery: 30 hours
Practicum Documentation and Mentorship: 20 hours
Root Chakra 2022 Course Dates
The training program will be offered from January 2022 through October 2022.
January 7-9, 12, 28-30, 2022
February 9, 25-27, 2022
March 9,25-27, 2022
April 13, 22-24, 2022
May 6-8, 11, 27-29, 2022
June 8, 24-26, 2022
July 13, 29-31, 2022
August 5-7, 10, 2022
September 14, 16-18, 23-25, 2022
October 7-9, 12, 21-23, 2022
Course Times
Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 7:45am-12:45am and 2:15pm-7:15pm
Sunday 7:45am-12:45pm
Root Chakra 2022-2023 Course Dates
The training program will be offered from December 2022 through October 2023.
December 9-11, 2022
January 11, 13-15, 27-29, 2023
February 8, 24-26, 2023
March 8, 24-26, 2023
April 12, 14-16, 28-30, 2023
May 10, 19-21, 2023
June 14, 23-25, 2023
July 12, 21-23, 2023
August 9, 18-20, 2023
September 13, 15-17, 22-24, 2023
October 11, 13-15, 20-22, 2023
Course Times
Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 7:45am-12:45am and 2:15pm-7:15pm
Sunday 7:45am-12:45pm
Root Chakra 2023-2024 Course Dates
The training program will be offered from June 2023 through October 2024.
June 9-11, 2023
August 11-13, 2023
December 8-10, 13, 2023
January 10, 26-28, 31 2024
February 23-25, 2024
March 13, 22-24, 2024
April 5-7, 26-28, 2024
May 8, 31, 2024
June 1-2, 12, 28-30, 2024
July 5-7, 10, 2024
August 14, 16-18, 2024
September 11, 20-22, 2024
October 4-6, 9, 25-27, 2024
Course Times
Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 7:45am-12:45am and 2:15pm-7:15pm
Sunday 7:45am-12:45pm
Year Two: Overview of the 858-Hour Holistic Yoga Therapist Training Program
Course 201: Holistic Yoga Therapy Tools & Skills
Solar Plexus Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Butera, Robert The Pure Heart of Yoga
• Frawley, David & Suhas Kshirsagar The Art and Science of Vedic Counseling
• Gawain, Shakti Four Levels of Healing
• Khalsa, Sat Bir Singh & Lorenzo Cohen, Timothy McCall, & Shirley Telles The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care
• PIES Fitness Yoga School Asana Technique Manual – provided by PIES
• Stephens, Mark Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods & Practices for Common Ailments
Course 202: BodyMind Systems I
Solar Plexus Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Clark, Bernie Your Body, Your Yoga: Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe & Best For You
• Lasater, Judith Hanson YogaBody: Anatomy, Kinesiology & Asana
• Solloway, Kelly The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book
• Stephens, Mark Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods & Practices for Common Ailments
Course 203: Holistic Yoga Therapy for Seniors
Solar Plexus Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Carson, Kimberly & Krucoff Relax into for Yoga Seniors
• Eisenburg, Mindy Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body
• Khalsa, Bat Sir Singh The Principles & Practices of Yoga in Health Care
Course 204: Lifestyle Philosophy of the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita
Solar Plexus Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Bachman, Nicoli The Path of the Yoga Sutras: A Practical Guide to the Core of Yoga
• Self-Realization Fellowship The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita
• Stephens, Mark Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods & Practices for Common Ailments
Course 205: Ayurveda & Yoga in Integrative Health
Solar Plexus Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Butera, Robert The Pure Heart of Yoga
• Frawley, David Ayurveda and the Mind
• Frawley, David Yoga & Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization • Stephens, Mark Yoga Therapy
Solar Plexus Chakra Course Training Hours
Courses: 168.25 hours
Practicum Preparation Clinic: 29.75 hours
Practicum Delivery: 60 hours
Practicum Documentation and Mentorship: 20 hours
Solar Plexus 2023 Chakra Course Dates
The training program will be offered from January 2023 through October 2023.
January 6-8, 25, 2023
February 3-5, 22, 2023
March 3-5, 10-12, 22, 2023
April 21-23, 26, 2023
May 5-7, 24, 2023
June 2-4, 28, 2023
July 7-9, 26, 2023
August 23, 25-27, 2023
September 8-10, 27, 2023
October 6-8, 25, 2023
Course Times
Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 7:45am-12:45am and 2:15pm-7:15pm
Sunday 7:45am-12:45pm
Solar Plexus 2025 Chakra Course Dates
The training program will be offered from January 2025 through October 2025.
January 8, 10-12, 2025
February 7-9, 12, 2025
March 12, 14-16, 29-30, 2025
April 9, 25-27, 2025
May 14, 30-31, 2025
June 1, 11, 27-29, 2025
July 9, 11-13, 2025
August 6, 8-10, 2025
September 10, 12-14, 2025
October 8, 10-12, 2025
Course Times
Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 7:45am-12:45am and 2:15pm-7:15pm
Sunday 7:45am-12:45pm
Year Three: Overview of the 858-Hour Holistic Yoga Therapist Training Program
Course 301: Yoga Therapy Tools for Lifestyle Transformation
Crown Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Brann, Amy Neuroscience for Coaches
• Frawley, David & Suhas Kshirsagar The Art and Science of Vedic Counseling
• Shapiro, Deb Your Body Speaks Your Mind: Decoding the Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual Messages that Underlie Illness
Course 302: BodyMind Systems II
Crown Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Clark, Bernie Your Body, Your Yoga: Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe & Best For You
• Kapit, Wyn and Lawrence M. Elson The Anatomy Coloring Book
• Lasater, Judith Hanson YogaBody: Anatomy, Kinesiology & Asana
• Stephens, Mark Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods & Practices for Common Ailments
Course 303: Restorative & Yin Holistic Yoga Therapy
Crown Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
• Clark, Bernie The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
• Forbes, Bo Yoga for Emotional Balance
• Grossman, Gail Boorstein Restorative Yoga for Life
• Lasater, Judith Hanson Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times
• Lasater, Judith Hanson Restore and Rebalance: Yoga for Deep Relaxation
• Norberg, Ulrica Restorative Yoga: Reduce Stress, Gain Energy, and Find Balance
• Norberg, Ulrica Yin Yoga: An Individualized Approach to Balance, Health, and Whole Self Well-Being
Course 304: Yoga Therapy for Special Needs & Populations
Crown Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
- Gibbons, Karen Integrating Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy
- Goldberg, Louise Classroom Yoga Breaks: Brief Exercises to Create Calm
- Goldberg, Louise Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs
- Hardy Thornton, Shawnee asanas for Autism and Special Needs
Course 305: Special Populations and Complementary Healing Modalities
Crown Chakra Course Learning Resources/Texts:
- Dale, Cyndi The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy
- Frawley, David Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness
Crown Chakra Course Training Hours
Courses: 127 hours
Practicum Delivery Clinic: 53 hours
Practicum Delivery: 60 hours
Practicum Documentation and Mentorship: 20 hours.
Crown Chakra 2024 Course Dates
The training program will be offered from January 2024 through October 2024.
January 12-14, 24, 2024
February 9-11, 28, 2024
March 8-10, 27, 2024
April 12-14, 24, 2024
May 17-19, 22, 2024
June 7-9, 26, 2024
July 12-14, 24, 2024
August 9-11, 28, 2024
September 13-15, 25, 2024
October 11-13, 23, 2024
Course Times
Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 7:45am-12:45am and 2:15pm-7:15pm
Sunday 7:45am-12:45pm
Crown Chakra 2026 Course Dates
The training program will be offered from January 2026 through October 2026.
January 23-25, 28, 2026
February 25, 27-28, 2026
March 1, 25, 27-29, 2026
April 22, 24-26, 2026
May 27, 29-31, 2026
June 24, 26-28, 2026
July 10-12, 22, 2026
August 26, 28-30, 2026
September 23, 25-27, 2026
October 23-26, 28, 2026
Course Times
Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 7:45am-12:45am and 2:15pm-7:15pm
Sunday 7:45am-12:45pm