When possible, we suggest you take Modules 1-6 in that order.

Modules 1-6 each have their own practicum portion you will need to complete before taking the next module.

Then begin learning Modules 7-8. NOTE: Module 7 is a prerequisite to Applied Anatomy (in Module 8).

Modules 7-9 delve deeper into the basics learned in Modules 1-6 on the subjects of: Anatomy/Physiology, Applied Psychology, Ayurveda.

It is best if you can complete Modules 1-8 before going on to Module 9 as this module provides you an opportunity to review what you learned and skillfully combine all the components of I AM Yoga Therapy™ into an appropriate treatment plan for your clients.

The final practicum and exam will be provided to you upon completion of Module 9. Module 10 Practicum may only begin after completion after ALL other modules.

*If necessary for scheduling you may take Module 9 after you have completed Modules 1-6 but it is less ideal.

1. Applicant must have a minimum of one-year teaching experience and personal practice.
2. The 800-Hour Program has an enrollment fee of $800, which includes consistent throughout the duration of your program. This is non-refundable unless your application is denied. In this case, you will be refunded minus a $50 administration fee.
3. Once you have submitted the enrollment fee, you will by prompted to fill out the 800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ application here. There is a save function in the application form so you may have time to complete all the required portions.
4. Applicant must present a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate, and there is a location for you to upload it built into the application form. Please note: If applicant took their 200-hour yoga training in a tradition other than through the Amrit Yoga Institute, they are required to register for and successfully complete the online course “The Posture of Consciousness Intensive” before completing Module 6: Meditation in Motion®. This is a bridge course designed to layer the principles and practices of I AM Yoga® into any yoga class and prepare you for the next level of study. 
5. Once your payment and application are received, your submission is reviewed by our Program Director.
6. You will receive notice of approval or rejection within 30 days of submission of your application.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed some of the I AM Modules listed in the 800 hour program through AYI or approved senior teachers, you may be considered for transfer of up to 300 hours into the program. If seeking to have credit for modules transferred, you need to have graduated in 2013 or later. Trainings taken prior to 2013 do not meet the IAYT competencies. Yoga Nidra professional training is the only exception and you may apply to transfer that module prior to 2013.

1. I AM Yoga Nidra™ Professional Training (prior to 2013 is allowed for this module only)*
2. I AM Yoga Therapy™ Body Psychology Training
3. Integral Breath Therapy Training
4. I AM Yoga Nidra™ Advanced Training
5. I AM Yoga® Advanced Training: Meditation in Motion
6. Anatomy and Physiology from a professional school (31 of 67 hours eligible for transfer)

When applying for transfer credits, you will be asked to describe how you have been using each modality since being certified. You will need to provide information that demonstrates to us that you have been using the modality and have knowledge, experience and skill in this area. 

This includes personal practice as well as experience teaching classes, workshops, trainings or facilitating individual private sessions since your year of certification.

Transfer credit is not guaranteed and is based on your continued use of, familiarity, and experience with the modality. After reviewing your application, we may recommend a module be retaken at 50 percent off tuition.

*For I AM Yoga Nidra™ Professional Training

Graduates prior to 2013, you are required to document 100 hours of continuing education in I AM Yoga Nidra™ teaching and practice. 50 hours or less are to be from personal practice or continuing education. These 50 hours may include the following: I AM Yoga Nidra™Advanced Training, I AM Yoga Nidra™ weekends, workshops or retreats. The remaining 50 or more hours need to reflect facilitating in group settings, individual settings, or teaching (workshops, classes, trainings).

For Anatomy and Physiology 

The course must be taken with a creditable school and apply to IAYT competency 2.1.1** with a minimum of 31 hours studying the following topics: Organization of the body, the skeletal system, the muscular system, hematology, blood vascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, nervous system, digestive system, urinary system, endocrine system, female/male reproductive system, integumentary system.

**Competency 2.1.1

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including all major systems of the body and their interrelationships, as relevant to the work of a yoga therapist.

As part of the application process, you must turn in a written report which includes a summary of each system of the body including but not limited to location, structure, function and relationships. This report will be assessed on accuracy and clarity. This is in addition to your transcripts from a professional school.

If accepted, you will be excused from completing 31-hours of Module 8: Anatomy and Physiology which relates directly to competency 2.1.1 as defined above. You will be required to complete all other portions of Module 8 including Applied Anatomy and Applied Psychology. 

Notes

* Application is reviewed by our Program Director. You will receive notice of approval or rejection within 30 days of submission of your application. Recognition of Prior learning is not guaranteed. After reviewing your application, we may recommend a module be retaken at 50% off tuition. Anyone granted transfer credit will still need to make up any material that was added/changed/adapted during the IAYT accreditation process. Most changes are related to practicum assignments which must be completed to fulfill IAYT requirements.

*According to IAYT standards, students need to complete at least 500 hours of the AYI accredited program and may only transfer up to 300 hours.

Application Process for Applying Transfer Credits:

1. Fill out the 800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ application and list the programs you would like considered for transfer credit and the year you took them. There is a save function in the application form so you may have time to complete all the required portions. We will ask you to upload your certificates, and type or paste in the anatomy written report if you are applying for Anatomy and Physiology transfer credit.
2. Once submitted, your application is reviewed by our Program Director.
3. You will receive notice of approval or rejection within 30 days of submission of your application.

Module 1: I AM Yoga Nidra Training 

6 individual Yoga Nidra sessions.

Module 2: General Assessment 

Research and development of protocol

Module 3: I AM Yoga Therapy Body Psychology 

8 sessions & 1 case study (8 sessions with one client).

Module 4: I AM Yoga Nidra Advanced Training 

1 case study (4 Advanced Yoga Nidra sessions with one client), 1 report & recording of Yoga Nidra created for designated clinical condition.

Module 5: Integral Breath Therapy Training

4 exchanges, 1 case study (8-10 sessions with one client), 4 one-hour live supervision video calls

Module 6: Advanced Training: Meditation in Motion

Facetime/Zoom teaching review, four documented group yoga therapy classes.

Module 7: Principles of Ayurveda Research and development of protocol.  Students provided case history of mock clients.

Module 8: General Anatomy, Applied Anatomy, Applied Psychology 

In class-assignments as well as Research and development of protocols overseen by mentor.  

Module 9: Putting it all together

Students to create and teach one 3-class yoga therapy series with focus on a designated condition, plus short video/zoom presentation of series.

Module 10: Independent Practicum:  Video Record 2 complete yoga therapy sessions, conduct three Case Studies (8 sessions per client), present overview of one case study, live via Zoom.

Total Practicum Hours: 150 in compliance with IAYT standards. Assignments include some hours fulfilled over and above 150 hours which count towards practicum preparation as defined by IAYT

Module 1: Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep by Kamini Desai

Module 3: Bodymind by Ken Dychtwald & Focusing by Eugene Gendlin

Module 7: Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad

Module 8: The Wisdom of the Enneagram by D.R. Russo and R. Hudson

We grade on a pass/fail scale in accordance with clear criteria. A student is required to pass each module’s requirements and receive a certificate of completion before participating in the next Module. The teacher of each Module and/or mentor will grade all assignments and provide the pass/fail grade. 70% of the IAYT competencies must be demonstrated for a passing grade. If a student does not meet the competencies, they will be given the opportunity to complete the needed portions of the assignment again, either during the course of this program or on their own time.

If a student does not pass a second time a mentor or teacher may, at their discretion, ask the student to do further study or retake that particular Module again at their own expense.

Yoga Mat 

Blankets

Strap

Bolster

Pillows

Yoga Blocks

Module 2: Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Yoga and Ayurveda for Health and Fitness by A.G and Indra Mohan

Yoga Based Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome A Randomized Trial by Marian S. Garfinkel, Atul Singhal, Warren Katz, David Allan, Rosemary Reshetar, Ralph Schumacher downloaded from jama.com

A pilot study of a yoga meditation protocol for patients with medically refractory epilepsy by Rajesh Jayachandran, Mohandas Radhakrishnan

Kripalu’s Self Health Guide by Amrit Desai

Phoenix Rising Yoga Theapy by Michal Lee

Module 3: Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Yoga and Ayurveda for Health and Fitness by A.G and Indra Mohan

Yoga Based Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome A Randomized Trial by Marian S. Garfinkel, Atul Singhal, Warren Katz, David Allan, Rosemary Reshetar, Ralph Schumacher downloaded from jama.com

A pilot study of a yoga meditation protocol for patients with medically refractory epilepsy by Rajesh Jayachandran, Mohandas Radhakrishnan

Kripalu’s Self Health Guide by Amrit Desai

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy by Michal Lee

Module 4: Advanced Yoga Nidra

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Mandukya Upanishad with Gaudapada’s Karika and Shankara’s Commentary

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad by Sankaracarya and Madhavananda

Module 6: I AM Yoga® Advanced: Meditation in Motion

The Science of Meditation by Swami Kripalvanand available for download at http://www.naturalmeditation.net/Design/science_meditation.html

Jnaneshwar’s Gita translated by Swami Kripananda

Module 8: Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 4th Edition: An Easier and Better Way to Learn Anatomy; Princeton Review and Edward Alcamo

Program Enrollment & Cancellation Policy:

1. Once enrolled, you only need to register and pay for each module as you go. You do not pay for all 10 modules at once.
2. 800-Hour Yoga Therapy students receive 10% off every module once accepted into the program.
3. Please see our cancellation policy listed here: https://amrityoga.org/information/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off

Anticipated Program Cost:

1. The cost of this program includes the Enrollment Application Fee and 10 Modules.
2. The Enrollment Application fee covers ongoing mentorship within each module, mentorship, overseeing practicums and your education track throughout the entire duration of your program, whether you choose a two- or four-year track.
3. The modules that make up this program are paid for as you go, not at once. All accepted applicants receive a 10% discount applied toward each module.
4. In addition to program tuition costs, students anticipate costs for yoga therapy props, suggested reading, and travel associated expenses that apply to in-person modules. 
5. We have created a chart with estimated cost for student reference. 

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