The Yoga Cikitsa Certification is designed to introduce experienced yoga teachers to the basic concepts of yoga as a therapeutic-based practice.  The program is grounded in classical yoga.  

Requirements for the Yoga Cikitsa program include a minimal 500-hour training, three years of teaching prior to the beginning of the program, an application form including a  pre-assessment, and an interview. For those who have not completed a minimum 500 hours of training and/or based on the evaluation of the pre-assessment, you may be required to take the Bridge Program before acceptance into the full program. Please call for more information: (303) 432-8099

We are currently reviewing this program with the State. Stay tuned for more information.

The foundational information is as follows, yet will be specifically adapted to the needs of the people registered in the course.

            - foundations of asana movement, pranayama, back body breathing

            - basic yoga tools

            - basic yoga anatomy intro -  koshas, chakra, nadi, pranavayu

            - Ayurveda intro

            - dinacarya practices and diet

            - spiritual tools – yantra, mahavidya, ritual

            - foundations of assisting

            - foundations of adaptations          

            - western anatomy and pathology considerations

            - Yoga Sutra

            - Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita

            - Shiva Samhita, Yoga Yajnavalkaya and Sandilya Upanishad

            - kalpa and age groups 

There will be many books required for the course; they will be used throughout the full training. Registration will not be completed unless accompanied with the full application for the Yoga Cikitsa Program.

First, download the application and pre-assessment form here AND then, follow this link to register.