Online Yoga Therapy Training & Certification
Become a Certified Yoga Therapist From Anywhere in the World
Study through live online instruction, mentorship, supervised practicum, and recorded support within Soul of Yoga’s IAYT-accredited Yoga Therapy training.
- Live online classes with real-time interaction
- Same curriculum and credential as in-person training
- Flexible participation with recorded support
- Join students worldwide
Where Deep Training Meets Online Flexibility
Soul of Yoga’s online Yoga Therapy Training prepares practitioners to work with yoga as a healing discipline through live online education rooted in classical yoga and modern therapeutic understanding.
Students learn to support:
- chronic pain
- stress and trauma
- nervous system dysregulation
- grief and emotional wellbeing
- autoimmune and digestive conditions
- therapeutic lifestyle support
Most students complete the majority of their training online from across the United States and internationally.
Why Soul of Yoga Is a Leading Online Yoga Therapy School
- IAYT-accredited since 2014
- 1,550+ graduates worldwide
- Live online mentorship and cohort learning
- Faculty including Leslie Kaminoff, Richard Miller, Sita Severson C-IAYT, and Durga Leela
- Same certification pathway online or in person
How Online Yoga Therapy Training Works
You can attend in person, join live online sessions, or work with recordings when needed. Each format follows the same curriculum and supports continuity in your learning.
What You’ll Learn
- Therapeutic application of asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda, and lifestyle medicine
- Individualized care planning and therapeutic support
- Nervous system and trauma-informed approaches
- Support for complex health conditions
- Integration of classical yoga philosophy with modern therapeutic understanding
Program Structure
- 595 course hours
- 155 practicum hours
- 50 mentoring hours
- Completion possible in as little as 2 years
- Up to 5 years allowed for completion
Prerequisite: A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and one year of teaching experience are required before full matriculation into the Yoga Therapy certification pathway.
What Makes an Online Yoga Therapy Program Legitimate?
Strong Yoga Therapy programs include:
• live synchronous learning
• mentorship and supervised practicum
• faculty interaction
• IAYT educational standards
Fully prerecorded programs alone generally do not qualify for accredited Yoga Therapy certification pathways.
Student Experiences
“I completed much of the program online while working professionally in healthcare, and the level of mentorship and community exceeded anything I expected from distance learning.”
“This training aligns with looking at the body as a whole beyond just Western medicine. Even offering simple breathing to a patient changed everything.”
“The Holistic Anatomy and Physiology Course is online, as well as the majority of mentoring. Each new training felt like an integral piece of the puzzle, and I was able to grow deeply as a Yoga Therapist while balancing the realities of life and work.”
Anchored in a Sacred Place, Connected Across the World
Located in Encinitas, California, Soul of Yoga has long served as a sanctuary for seekers, healers, and practitioners devoted to transformation.
Today, that community extends worldwide through live online learning that allows students to access the same teachings, mentorship, and certification pathway from wherever they are.
Receive Our Online Yoga Therapy Training Info Packet
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- Training dates and curriculum details
- Tuition and payment plan information
- Information session access
- Enrollment guidance and application support
FAQ’s
Can I complete the Yoga Therapy certification online?
Yes. Students can complete the majority of the program online through live classes, mentorship, practicum, and recorded support.
Is this the same training online as it is in person?
Yes. Online students receive the same curriculum, faculty, mentorship, and certification pathway as in-person students.
How much of the program can be asynchronous or recorded?
Recorded access is available for flexibility and review, but IAYT requires most accredited training hours to be completed through live synchronous learning.
What makes an online Yoga Therapy program IAYT-accredited?
IAYT-accredited programs require live instruction, mentorship, supervised practicum, case studies, and direct faculty interaction.
Can I become a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) studying online?
Yes. Students may complete the educational pathway toward C-IAYT certification through Soul of Yoga’s online training model.
How do I receive official recognition as a Yoga Therapist?
Graduates of IAYT-accredited programs may apply for the professional C-IAYT credential through the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Is online Yoga Therapy training legitimate?
Yes. High-quality online Yoga Therapy training includes live learning, mentorship, practicum, and professional educational standards.
What makes Soul of Yoga a strong choice for online Yoga Therapy training?
Soul of Yoga combines live online mentorship, respected faculty, therapeutic depth, and spiritually grounded education within a connected cohort model.
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and one year of teaching experience are required before full matriculation into the certification pathway.
How long does the program take to complete?
Students may complete the program in as little as two years, with up to five years allowed if needed.