Master’s Degree with Concentration in Yoga Therapy

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Advanced Study in Integrative Health and Yoga Therapy

Our Master’s Degree in Integrative Health with a concentration in Yoga Therapy is for practitioners who feel called to work with yoga as a professional healing discipline. The program brings together classical yogic wisdom and contemporary health science to prepare graduates to support individuals and communities facing complex physical, emotional, and life challenges.

Rooted in practice, and clinical inquiry, this degree offers a grounded pathway that honors yoga as a living tradition while supporting readiness for real-world therapeutic work.

Join a worldwide network of more than 1,550 yoga teachers trained at Soul of Yoga. Each graduate shares a foundation shaped by comprehensive study, spiritual grounding, and ethical teaching.

From Teaching to Therapeutic Application

This Master’s degree supports the transition from offering yoga classes to practicing yoga as a therapeutic discipline, working thoughtfully with real people, real conditions, and the complexities of everyday life.

Clinical Assessment & Observation

Individualized Therapeutic Planning

Working with Pain, Trauma & Chronic Conditions

Integrative & Interdisciplinary Practice

Therapeutic Presence & Ethics

A Path for Dedicated Practitioners

Our Yoga Therapy Program serves practitioners who feel called to work with yoga in a therapeutic context, including:

Yoga Teachers Seeking Therapeutic Depth

Teachers prepared to transition from leading classes into one-to-one and small group therapeutic work.

Health Professionals Drawn to Yogic Frameworks

Healthcare and wellness professionals interested in integrating yogic principles into holistic, client-centered approaches to healing.

Leaders and Healers

Those who feel called to work at the intersection of academic study, personal inquiry, and compassionate service in the world.

Skills You’ll Learn in This Program

Our Master’s Degree in Yoga develops your capacity to meet people where they are and respond with confidence and care across a wide range of conditions and life circumstances.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Assess physical, emotional, and energetic patterns in individuals
  • Design personalized therapeutic plans rather than standardized sequences
  • Apply yogic tools to support pain, stress, trauma, and chronic conditions
  • Integrate yogic philosophy with neuroscience and mind–body medicine
  • Collaborate effectively within healthcare and integrative wellness settings
  • Hold space with skill, compassion, and professional presence

Requirements for Graduate-Level Study in Yoga Therapy

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 200 or equivalent)
  • Bring at least one year of teaching or applied practice experience
  • Feel drawn to support individuals navigating trauma, stress, anxiety, pain, or chronic conditions
  • Are prepared for graduate-level study that blends clinical skill, yogic wisdom, and compassionate service

Outcomes of Graduate Study

Students learn to work with individuals in focused and responsive ways, guided by both yogic tradition and contemporary health science. The training emphasizes safety, ethical responsibility, and clarity when supporting diverse populations.

Through this Master’s program, you’ll develop:

  • Therapeutic application of asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and Ayurveda
  • Understanding of nervous system science related to stress, trauma, and healing
  • Skills in assessment, case formulation, and documentation
  • Research literacy and graduate-level academic writing
  • Foundations in professional ethics and sustainable practice
  • Completion of a guided Master’s thesis in integrative health

Program Overview & Key Details

This Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy supports practitioners balancing study, work, and life through a flexible and accredited pathway into integrative health and yoga therapy.

Flexible 300 hour yoga teacher training

Degree

Master of Arts in Integral Health with a Concentration in Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy training

Accreditation

IAYT-aligned through Soul of Yoga; degree conferred by the California Institute of Human Sciences

25 Free yoga classes included in yoga teacher training

Format

Hybrid learning with in-person and live online classes plus recorded sessions

Timeline

Completion in as little as two years, with up to five years available

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, and one year of teaching experience

Learning Formats That Meet You Where You Are

Your schedule and learning style shape how you engage with training. Our participation options are designed to support continuity and depth while allowing you to study in ways that fit your life. You may choose one format or move between options as needed while completing your curriculum.

In-Person Training

  • Receive direct, hands-on guidance from experienced teachers
  • Practice alongside peers in a supportive studio environment
  • Engage fully in the shared rhythm and presence of group learning

Real-Time Live Learning

  • Participate in live sessions with faculty through interactive online classes
  • Ask questions and receive feedback in real time
  • Stay connected to a global community of students and teachers

On-Demand Video Training

  • Access recorded sessions at times that work for you
  • Review material as often as needed to support integration
  • Maintain steady progress while balancing other commitments

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What Sets Our Master’s Program Apart

Our Master’s program is offered through a collaboration between the Soul of Yoga Institute and the California Institute of Human Sciences (CIHS), uniting yoga therapy training with graduate-level education.

  • CIHS is a regionally accredited university recognized for integrative and consciousness-based study, allowing students to earn a Master of Arts grounded in academic rigor and embodied learning.
  • The curriculum meets IAYT standards while cultivating graduate-level skills such as research literacy, professional writing, and completion of a Master’s thesis.
  • Yoga therapy training and degree coursework unfold together, creating a streamlined and focused educational path.
  • Students may study in person in Encinitas or live online, with recordings available to support balanced pacing.
  • Learning takes place within a close-knit cohort guided by experienced faculty and rooted in community.

Bringing Study and Practice Together

Our Master’s program offers an integrative path for those who wish to work with yoga as a therapeutic discipline, honoring tradition, informed by modern health science, and sustained through long-form, mentored study.

Begin Your Graduate Journey

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Questions on the Path

Here are clear answers to the questions most people ask when exploring a Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy.

No. Certification as a C-IAYT is earned by completing an IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program of at least 800 hours. A Yoga Master’s Degree is not required for certification alone, but choosing a Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy allows you to meet those certification requirements while also earning a graduate credential.

This pathway brings together clinical training and academic study in one cohesive experience through recognized yoga therapy masters programs. Students engage in both therapeutic application and scholarly learning, including coursework that supports integrated yoga therapy and professional development. For those seeking a formal yoga therapy degree, this option also fulfills requirements for integrative yoga therapy certification while offering the depth and recognition of a Masters in Yoga Therapy within a structured academic framework.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, and bring at least one year of teaching or comparable applied practice experience. This ensures readiness for the academic and clinical rigor of our Master’s Degree in Integrative Health.

Because this is both a graduate program and professional pathway, students should feel prepared for study that bridges practice and scholarship within an Integrated Health Degree model. Many applicants also come from backgrounds in wellness, education, or healthcare and are drawn to our Yoga Master’s Degree as a next step in professional growth.

Those who are still building experience may begin through the Bridge or 300-hour pathway and later transition into the Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy. Students interested in pursuing a masters degree in yoga benefit from this progressive entry structure.

Graduates work in a wide range of professional environments, including private practice, integrative health and wellness centers, community-based programs, and educational settings. The program emphasizes ethical practice, clinical reasoning, and collaboration within broader healthcare systems.

This preparation reflects the scope of our Master’s Degree in Integrative Health, equipping students to work across disciplines while maintaining a strong yogic foundation. Many graduates of Yoga Therapy Masters programs apply their skills in interdisciplinary teams and integrative care models. The training also supports those pursuing a Yoga Therapy degree who wish to serve diverse populations through therapeutic yoga in both clinical and community contexts.

Yes. Many students continue teaching group classes while expanding into one-to-one or small-group therapeutic work. The training supports both professional paths and helps practitioners integrate therapeutic principles into varied teaching environments. For those completing a Yoga Master’s Degree, this dual focus allows continued classroom teaching while developing deeper therapeutic skills. Students enrolled in our Master’s in Yoga Therapy often find that their teaching becomes more responsive, trauma-informed, and individualized. This approach is also well suited for practitioners seeking a Yoga Therapy Masters pathway that honors both group instruction and therapeutic care within a single educational experience.

Most students complete the program in approximately two years. Up to five years are available to support steady progress alongside professional, personal, and clinical responsibilities. The timeline includes coursework, supervised practicum, mentoring, and completion of a Master’s thesis.

The structure of our Master’s Degree in Integrative Health is designed for students who are balancing study with work and family life. The pacing supports deep integration of learning rather than accelerated completion.

Students seeking a flexible option such as an Integrative Health Degree online benefit from the program’s hybrid format and extended timeline. Our curriculum also reflects the scope and depth of an Integrated Health Degree rooted in both practice and academic study.

Yes. The Master of Arts in Integral Health with a concentration in Yoga Therapy includes an IAYT-accredited yoga therapy curriculum. Graduates earn both a graduate credential and the educational preparation required to apply for the C-IAYT designation. This pathway combines the benefits of a Yoga Master’s Degree with the professional standards of a Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy, allowing students to meet certification requirements while completing graduate-level study.

The degree is also recognized as a Master’s in Yoga Therapy and aligns with the broader framework of a Master’s Degree in Integrative Health and Healing. Through this integrated model, students graduate with an Integrated Health Degree that supports both professional practice and academic advancement.