Yogi Amrit Desai Amrit Yoga Institute
Masters Degree

If you have completed both Level I and Level II Amrit Method® of Yoga Trainings, you are eligible to pursue a Master’s Degree as a Yoga Teacher from International Vedic Hindu University.

Contact:
General Information - International Vedic Hindu University
www.hindu-university.com
407-275-0013

Specific Inquiries - Student Affairs Administrator
lynn@ivhu.edu
407-275-0013 Ext. 205

Certificate/Master’s Degree Program in Yoga Education

Items needed for each student opting for International Vedic Hindu University Certificate/Master’s Degree:

1. Application for admission to IVHU with the attachments as needed (resume, transcripts and certificates for academic background) and a one-time $25 application fee.

2. Registration forms for the two University Core Courses to be taken with IVHU in Orlando (Basic Sanskrit and Principles of Hinduism). These registration forms to be accompanied by course fees of $900 for each of the 3-credit courses and a graduation fee of $100. Financial aid is available.

3. A ‘transcript’ listing the courses completed successfully at Amrit Yoga Institute. You may inquire about transcripts via email here. This transcript will include course title and number, date/period completed, instructors, and the grade obtained for each course. (We acknowledge that A.Y.I. will be assigning Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grades for each of the courses listed).

4. Copies of the theses written by students and evaluated by Amrit Yoga Institute staff for YED 6201; Dissertation - 6,000 words (3 credits) and YED 6301; Dissertation – 7,500 word (3 credits) for Level I and Level II of the training respectively. These research papers will need to be reviewed and approved by IVHU.

Dissertation Topics (Choose one):
I. Subject I:
What is Amrit Yoga in theory and in practice?
Where did it originate and where is it intended to take us?
How is it related to Patanjali’s 8-limbed path of yoga?
What distinguishes it from other modern practices of yoga?
How it reconnects you to the true depth of yoga - not just on the yoga mat, but in life.
Give examples of how we use the principles of Amrit Yoga on the yoga mat.
Give examples of how the principles learned in Amrit Yoga apply to life.

II. Subject II:
What is the origin of Amrit Yoga? What is its purpose?
What are the three stages of Amrit Yoga? Explain the theory of each stage.
Use diagrams or other tools if necessary. Discuss the core integrative principles as they relate to each stage.
Discuss the specific techniques used to translate these core integrative principles into practice on the yoga mat.
Explain how the core integrative principles and the accompanying techniques
fulfill the purpose of the practice of yoga.

III. Subject III:
Use your own experience with yoga and Amrit Yoga to describe what yoga is,
how (based on your experience) Amrit Yoga fulfills the purpose of the practice
of yoga and how it can cause major, lasting shifts in your life.

Summary of general expenses:
One-time application fee $25
Correspondence Course: Sanskrit $900
Correspondence Course: Principle of Hinduism $900
Graduation fee $100
Total $1925

(Tuition, fees and curriculum are subject to revision periodically.)

Other Expenses
It is the responsibility of a student to spend money on purchase of relevant texts and study materials as these are not included in the tuition costs. An estimate of the cost of the text and other needed materials is available from the respective departments upon request. For extensive hand-out material, instructors may charge extra based on the expense involved.

Payment Procedure
All payments, through checks or money orders should be in the name of International Vedic Hindu University, mailed to the University address or submitted to the University cashier. You can also pay your fees online using a MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card.

Tuition Refund Policy
Refunds are available to students who have withdrawn from the University. The withdrawal date shall be determined by the appropriate University Official in the Office of the Registrar. Refunds upon dismissal or suspension are the same as for voluntary withdrawal and are based on the following:

Withdrawal Time Frame Percentage of tuition
First 3 days 100%
4 to 7 days 90%
1 to 3 weeks 80%
3 to 5 weeks 50%
After 5 weeks 0%

 

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