We offer various training programs to deepen knowledge and improve teaching skills through various yoga teacher training courses. Continuing education is a post-learning, formal learning program for yoga practitioners that can have credit courses as well as non-credit courses. These courses are intended to allow an individual to extend their insight and develop their abilities in a particular field. Numerous callings even expect individuals to take up Continuing Education to have the option to recharge their permit and seek after their training.

Continuing education in yoga mainly serves two purposes

To deepen your existing knowledge and skills.

To teach you new skills and techniques related to teaching yoga.

Yoga Alliance Registered Continuing Education Provider, Courses Open to Everyone.

This course is eligible for Continued Education (CE) credits with Yoga Alliance. It is accredited by Yoga Alliance and it can be used as a continuing education course (YACEP) for Register Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance

Deepen your practice and your knowledge

Are you are yoga professional or a curious practitioner and wish to deepen your yoga knowledge and techniques? Then a continuing education course may be something for you! You will learn selected specialized yoga topics that will allow you to expand your horizons when it comes to your personal practice or that of your students. With the knowledge you will acquire, you will gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of anatomical and energetic body layers, and develop a more complete insight into yoga.

International Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion of the 20 hours – Yoga Therapy Certificate Course, that you can count towards your continuing education. Our yoga teacher training courses are accredited by Yoga Alliance USA.

About the course facilitator

YACEP Profile

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham (Dr. Karuna)

Check Out Our YACEP profile with Yoga Alliance by clicking here.

https://www.yogaalliance.org/YACEPProfile

Yoga Therapy Certificate Course

Prevention and healing have been always the main purpose of yoga therapy practice. Yoga therapy is the process of empowering every individual to progress toward better health and optimal well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga therapy class. With the support of the Yoga trainer, implements a personalized and evolving Yoga therapy techniques that not only addresses the illness in a multi-dimensional manner, Pancha Kosa (Five Sheaths): Annamaya Kosha (Physical Body), Pranamaya Kosha (Energy Field), Manomaya Kosha (Mental Dimension), Vignanamaya Kosha (Psychic level of experience), Anandamaya Kosha (Bliss and Beatitude). It helps to reduce patient suffering in a progressive, non-invasive and complementary manner.

Why to study yoga therapy course?

Consequently, the demand for yoga therapist with specialized knowledge in yoga as a therapeutic tool, in different fields such as: health management organizations, hospitals and alcohol rehabilitation centers have grown rapidly. Studying yoga therapy as a tool to overcome and ease the symptoms of common illnesses has become extremely popular recently, due to the great therapeutic effects yoga practitioners experience in their body, mind and soul.

What you will learn from this course?

You may offer special seminars for people with similar diseases/conditions.
You will learn how to use yoga to assist in healing ailments and managing conditions?
You aim to be part of a positive change regarding health and lifestyle habits.
You want to teach people how to prevent diseases.
In group classes, you can teach your students how to become healthy.
You will feel more self-confident when approached by students that come to yoga seeking for support in their healing process.
Therapeutic applications of posture, movement and breathing.

Pre-Requisites:

This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of
Participants do not need to be yoga
Mastery of any yoga practice is not
Only yours sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal
Love for Yoga is the most important eligibility factor for learning this course.
Students who want to know Yoga in totality and move beyond Asana and Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha.

Assessment and Certification

The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and skills of the students. Participants should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for the course diploma.

What do I need for the online course?

Yoga mat
Computer / Smartphone with camera
Internet connection
Yoga Blocks
Pillow or Bolster or Cushion
Strap
Notebook and Pen
Zoom

Recommended Texts

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati
B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Yoga.
Yoga for Anxiety and Depression, Dr. R. Nagarathna and Dr. H. R. Nagendra.
Yoga for Arthritis, Dr. R. Nagarathna and Dr. H. R. Nagendra.
Yoga for Back Pain, Dr. R. Nagarathna and Dr. H. R. Nagendra.
Yoga for Bronchial Asthma, Dr. R. Nagarathna and Dr. H. R. Nagendra.
Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus, Dr. S.S. Srikanta, Dr. R. Nagarathna and Dr. H. R. Nagendra.
Yoga for Digestive Disorder, Dr. R. Nagarathna and Dr. H. R. Nagendra.
Yoga for Hypertension and Heart Disease, Dr. R. Nagarathna and Dr. H. R. Nagendra.

What’s the language of the course?

Our courses will be held in English Medium.

Duration (one module): 20 hrs

Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.

Fee: INR 20,000.

Course Dates: Please Contact Us.

Training Venue:

No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bangalore -78

Land Mark: Behind Central Mall & Near Samatvam Diabetic Centre

Terms & Conditions:

After the payment of the course fee, you will receive a link to access the classes through zoom. This short term course is only meant for sincere students of Yoga practitioner. Without submitting the required assignments, you will not receive a certification. Please note that the course fee is non refundable. However, if you can’t start the course due to severe circumstances, please get in touch with us and we’ll find a solution for you.

About the course facilitator

How to Register?

You can apply online with the application, fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.

Course Syllabus

Introduction and Principles of Therapy

General principles of therapy

Basic Anatomy

Module 1. Yoga for Psychological Disorders

Anxiety
Anticipatory Anxiety
Panic or Intense Anxiety
Depression
How Does Yoga Define Anxiety and Depression?
Yogic Management of Psychological Disorders
Yoga practices for psychological disorders.

Module 2. Yoga for Arthritis

Modern Medical & Yoga Perspective of Arthritis
Structure and Functions of Joints
What is Synovial Joint?
What causes Arthritis?
What is Osteo Arthritis?
Osteo Arthritis & Stress
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is autoimmunity?
Psyche, Central Nervous System and Immune System.
Yogic Management of Arthritis
Yoga practices for Arthritis

Module 3. Yoga for Bronchial Asthma

Anatomy and Physiology of Respiratory System
Cause OF Asthma and Nasal Allergy
Role of immune system in Asthma
What is the role of Nervous System in Asthma?
What Triggers Asthma Attack?
Yogic Management of Bronchial Asthma
Yoga practices for Bronchial Asthma

Module 4. Yoga for Back Pain

Structure and Functions of Spine
Common Causes of Back Pain
Nerve problems Sciatica
Spondylosis
Non-specific Back pain (functional causes)
Life style stress and Back pain
Yogic Management of Back Pain
Yoga practices for Back Pain

Module 5. Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

Nature of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes
Energy
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Insulin
What is Glucose Balance?
Pancreas
Types of Diabetes Mellitus
Type – I Diabetes Mellitus
Type -II Diabetes Mellitus
Cause of Diabetes Mellitus
Stress, Psychic and Autoimmunity
Central Nervous System and Diabetes Mellitus
Stress and Diabetes Mellitus
Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Yogic Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Concept of Disease in Yoga
How Asana and Shatkarma Helps In Diabetes Mellitus
Precautions for Yoga in Diabetes Mellitus
Yogic Practices for Diabetes Mellitus

Module 6. Digestive System and Yoga

Introduction
How do we digest the food that we consume?
What are the functions of stomach?
What protects the stomach in normal health from self-digestion?
What are Aggressors?
What is Indigestion?
What is Peptic ulcer?
How common is peptic ulcer?
What happens to stomach lining in Acid Peptic Disease?
What causes Peptic Ulcer?
How do emotions increase gastritis?
What is irritable bowel syndrome?
What is bowel motility and how is it controlled?
What is ulcerative colitis?
What is autoimmunity?
Stress, psyche and auto-immunity.
How and why does the CNS get disturbed?
What is Chronic Constipation?
What are the causes of chronic constipation?
What is Piles?
Yogic Management of Digestive Disorders
What is Yogic diet and how does it help in digestive disorder?
How does Vaman Dhauti kriya help in Acid Peptic Disease?
Does the strong hydrochloric acid, not cause damage to the oesophagus during Vaman dhouti?
How does Uddiyana, Agnisara & Nauli help?
How does Sankha-Praksalana Kriya help?
What is Gastro-colic reflex?
How do asanas help in digestive disorders?

Module 7. Yoga for Hypertension and Heart Diseases

Introduction
Blood circulation
How is Deoxygenated Blood brought to the Lungs?
What are Blood Vessels?
How is blood supplied to the Heart?
Functions of Heart
What is Cardiac output?
How is Blood Pressure built up?
How common is Hypertension?
What does the Blood Pressure depend upon?
How does stress increase blood pressure?
What are the complaints due to hypertension?
How to decide that the blood Pressure is high?
What is low blood pressure?
Why is high blood Pressure Important?
Stress and Heart
Management of hypertension through yoga
Yoga Practices for Hypertension

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham

No.162/1(Ground Floor), 7th ABC Cross, Venkatapura Main Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru

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navendu prakash ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
My experience at Karuna yoga has been phenomenal. I completed TTC 200 course here. Iam a working professional and karuna sir was flexible to accommodate my schedule whenever i missed any class.Best part here is that it was not just a one … More way teaching. Teachers allow you to put your own perspective and develop the concept. This is important to become a teacher.I highly recommend karuna yoga vidya peetham for all level( beginner and advanced) of students. Specifically for working people.
Arijita Chowdhury ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
Received more than expectedKaruna yoga is one of the best place to learn yoga in bangalore. I was practicing yoga for last 3 years so thought of perusing yoga as a career. Initially I thought becoming a yoga teacher only meant to be perfect … More on asana practices. But there are a lot of learning and unlearning involves in it. All the topics of yoga philosophy, satkarma, physiology and anatomy, teaching methodology and technique were taught very nicely. All the faculties are extremely knowledgeable. My special thanks to Rati Ma'am and Karuna Sir. The vinyasa classes by Rati Maam were extremely detoxifying. The way she takes care individual person's health issue is wonderful. Karuna sir is a very generous and kind person. The kind of knowledge in yoga he has is just incredible. He always gives more without asking. Also helps by giving ideas on how we can take yoga as a career. I am extremely grateful to karuna yoga for transforming me as a yogi. I feel more calm and peaceful now. The journey of yoga is never ending. I am glad that I choose Karuna yoga to be part of my journey
Ashvika Bhargava ★★★★☆ a month ago
Completed a short course with Sir.His explanations were easy to understand and to the point. Gained a lot of knowledge.
Amit Prasad ★★★★★ 7 months ago
I did yoga calls online with Mr Karuna Murthy and he specially made me do the yoga asanas and breathing techniques as per my condition and this helped me a lot
Swasya Anand ★★★★★ 8 months ago
I had a really good time learning all about Yoga. I was given individual attention and all my doubts were clarified. I was taught a lot of asanas to improve my flexibility. If you are looking for a place to do your ttc, I would definitely … More suggest karuna yoga vidya peetham.
gowri baddula ★★★★★ a year ago
I have completed my 200 hrs yoga teacher training in this institution. Very experienced faculty and taking individual care. Thank u Murty sir u have beautiful soul.
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Best place to learn Yoga, I have Completed my RYT 200 from here. Amazing experience for me, teachers are extremely supportive and carries a very good knowledge. They will give the deep understanding of Asanas, Meditation etc..and provide … More tips and techniques to improve in the field of Yoga.Its amazing!!!
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Excellent. The classes were very easy to understand and always dependent on the level of the students and I felt comfortable at all times, felt treated with love and respect and felt I was in presence of a true teacher.The course gives … More a good background knowledge of theory, as well as practice. The teacher are very professional and supportive to students. I have enjoyed the course very much and made many friends.The yoga and meditation 200 hour course was for me all that I needed and was looking for, I'm very grateful for all that I've learned, and im looking forward to learn more from them.Karuna murthy and rati rao are the great teachers and very approachable and knowledgeable. I would recommend them especially for beginners, who need special attention and personal care. Karuna murthy sir can be a very responsible friend who knows how to take care of students even outside the yoga studio. The amount of knowledge that I have obtained at karuna yoga vidya peetham is life changing.I’m so happy I chose my yoga teacher training with karuna yoga vidya peetam because they really the best knowledgeable teachers. @ Dr karuna murthy and Dr rati rao.Hope everyone who is searching for a true yoga and had a passion to learn and teach yoga this is best place u can come