Masters Degree with concentration in Yoga Therapy
Transform from Yoga Teacher to Healing Professional
Gain therapeutic skills and a Master’s degree to confidently support pain, trauma, and chronic conditions, through Soul of Yoga Institute’s nationally respected training and our partnership with California Institute of Human Science (CIHS).
Advance your career. Deepen your practice. Become a force for healing and change.
Reserve your spot for our online info session on December 18th at 5:00pm PST
Masters Degree with concentration in Yoga Therapy
Transform from Yoga Teacher to Healing Professional
Gain therapeutic skills and a Master’s degree to confidently support pain, trauma, and chronic conditions, through Soul of Yoga Institute’s nationally respected training and our partnership with CIHS.
Advance your career. Deepen your practice. Become a force for healing and change.
Reserve your spot for our online info session on December 18th at 5:00pm PST
Yoga Therapy Is the Next Step When Your Yoga Students Need More
As a yoga teacher, you’ve likely met students carrying far more than physical tension.
They arrive with pain, trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, or life transitions that yoga could help with, but traditional teacher training wasn’t designed to prepare you for these layers.
It’s not that you’re doing anything wrong.
It’s that the work has become deeper than asana.
To truly support these students, you need:
- Clinical skills for working with pain and chronic conditions
- Therapeutic frameworks for emotional and mental well-being
- Assessment and planning tools that go beyond sequencing
You already know yoga can change lives.
Now it’s time to learn how to support people in a safe, skillful, and grounded therapeutic way.
Our graduates help clients recover from:
- Chronic pain and fatigue
- Anxiety, depression, and trauma
- Autoimmune and digestive disorders
- Cancer, heart disease, and life transitions
Who this Master’s is for
Yoga Teachers
Ready to move beyond the studio into clinical and one-to-one care
Health Professionals
Seeking integrative, evidence-based approaches to wellbeing
Leaders and Healers
Called to deepen their service through a graduate degree in wellness
You’ll be a strong fit if you:
These prerequisites ensure you’re prepared for graduate-level work and therapeutic practice.
Program At-a-Glance
Designed for Working Professionals — Flexible, Accredited, Transformational
- Degree: Master of Arts in Integral Health, Concentration in Yoga Therapy
- Accreditation: IAYT-accredited program through Soul of Yoga Institute; MA conferred by California Institute of Human Sciences
- Format: In person or live online; recordings available for flexible pacing
- Timeline: Complete in as little as 2 years, or extend up to 5 years
- Prereqs: 200-hour YTT, one year teaching, and a Bachelor’s degree
Next Start Date: Each month starts a new cohort in Encinitas, CA and online
Full details in the course catalog, including tuition, schedules, and pathways.
Transform How You Support Clients with Yoga Therapy
When you deepen from general yoga instruction into yoga therapy, your work becomes more precise, more attuned, and more impactful.
You learn how to meet each client where they are, physically, emotionally, and energetically, and guide them with clarity and confidence.
The curriculum integrates yogic philosophy, neuroscience, and mind-body medicine so you can design safe, personalized care plans for diverse populations.
You’ll Master:
- Therapeutic applications of asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and Ayurveda
- Neuroscience of stress, trauma, and healing
- Case formulation, assessment, and documentation
- Research literacy and graduate-level writing
- Business and professional ethics
- A guided Master’s thesis advancing integrative health
See Why Students Love Soul of Yoga
I’ve seen seniors lift their arms higher than they thought possible. Yoga therapy gives us tools that make a real difference.
This training aligns with looking at the body as a whole — beyond just Western medicine. Even offering simple breathing to a patient changed everything.
Wonderful faculty, supportive and multi-faceted. I really appreciated the rolling curriculum, so if “life” happens and you miss a module, there’s always an opportunity to make it up. The Holistic Anatomy and Physiology Course is online, as well as the majority of mentoring. Each new training was like an integral piece of the puzzle, and I was able to grow as a Yoga Therapist. This is a special program, with teachers like; Richard Miller, Nischala Joy Devi and Tom Myers to support your foundational training. After just over 2 years of hard work, I’m about to graduate in a few weeks. I can’t say enough positive things about this training. I feel well equipped to support my patients/clients, and I know I can always lean on my Soul family when I need them. Best of luck on your journey, whichever direction you take.
In my 200-hour, I was still finding my way. In Yoga Therapy, I feel it in my being — knowing this works and can reach anyone.
The Yoga Therapy program at the Soul of Yoga was a tremendous learning experience for me as a yoga teacher. There was a lot of soul to the program without comprising depth of knowledge on yoga anatomy and philosophy. I feel abundantly grateful for all the wonderful master teachers that I studied under. Committing to a program like this is always a big deal because one has to take an honest look at aspects of one’s life where healing is required. I was deeply touched by the incredible support I received in my journey into healing. The Soul of Yoga exemplifies what yoga is all about and they’re not afraid to show their love for humanity here. At the end of the program, I felt 100% ready to bring my yoga therapy skills to the world. This experience will stay with me throughout my life. If you’re a yoga teacher looking to get deeper into what yoga is all about, look no further!
The yoga therapy program at Soul of Yoga is unparalleled in its unique combination of hybrid accessibility, community belonging, and academic rigor. It combines a cultural appreciation of classical Yoga in tandem with the integration of modern yoga as therapy. One is empowered to think critically while also leaving the heart open to mysteries of the Divine. Mo and Shannon have created a non-dogmatic, inclusive space for people of all faiths and religious expressions to experience the spiritual depth of yoga without reducing its full brilliance. There are no words to describe just how much my life has transformed for the better through becoming a yoga therapist at SOUL.
I work in Epidemiology with Trauma as my specialty. My Yoga Therapy Training with Soul of Yoga was turning point in my career.
Why Soul of Yoga Institute + CIHS?
Regionally Accredited MA — Earn your degree through California Institute of Human Science (CIHS), a WASC-accredited university recognized for integrative, consciousness-based education.
Graduate-Level Rigor — Build research literacy, writing skills, and complete a thesis that contributes to the field.
Integrated Pathway — Complete your IAYT requirements and MA concurrently.
Flexible Learning — Study in Encinitas or live online, with recordings available.
Personal Mentorship — Learn from master faculty who know your name.
Rooted in a Sacred Location — Train in Encinitas, CA — a global hub for yoga and contemplative practice.
Shape the Future of Healing
With your MA and C-IAYT credentials, you’ll be equipped to bridge ancient wisdom and modern healthcare.
Private Yoga Practice
Integrative and Functional Medicine Clinics
Hospitals, Rehab, and Mental Health Settings
Corporate and Community Wellness Programs
Yoga Therapy Education and Research
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility & Admission
Do I need a master’s to be a Certified Yoga Therapist?
No. C-IAYT comes from completing an IAYT-accredited 800-hour program. Our MA option lets you earn the degree and meet C-IAYT requirements in one path.
What are the admissions requirements?
Bachelor’s degree, 200-hour YTT, and one year of teaching. If you lack a full year, start with the SOYI Bridge Program.
Do I need to be a licensed healthcare professional?
No. The degree is open to qualified yoga teachers and practitioners with a bachelor’s degree.
Program & Format
How does the MA differ from a stand-alone IAYT program?
IAYT alone prepares you for C-IAYT practice. The MA adds graduate research, integral health coursework through CIHS, and a thesis.
Is it on campus or online?
Both. Study in California or live online via Zoom. Recordings support your schedule.
How long does it take?
About 2 years, with up to 5 years allowed. Includes coursework, supervised practicum, mentoring, and a thesis.
Credentials
Will this make me eligible for C-IAYT?
Yes. The MA in Integral Health with a Concentration in Yoga Therapy meets C-IAYT education requirements. You graduate with an MA from CIHS and eligibility to apply for C-IAYT.
Cost & Career Path
What does it cost?
$33,315 plus materials. Payment plans available. CIHS financial aid may apply.
How does pricing compare?
Comparable graduate-level yoga therapy pathways range about $15,000 to $35,000, depending on format and length.
What careers can this support?
Private practice, integrative clinics, rehab and mental health settings, corporate wellness, higher education, and yoga therapy education.
Take the Next Step
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Limited seats are available for this intimate, transformative program. Begin your path toward professional healing today.
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